My role model isn’t any one person, per se, but rather a collection of women who achieve greatness as mothers, professionals, friends, sisters, and partners every day despite the impossible list of challenges.
The Story Exchange
The Story Exchange is a global video project empowering women to achieve economic independence through entrepreneurship. By producing and promoting video profiles of successful entrepreneurs from all walks of life and sectors we encourage others to gain economic freedom, create the lifestyle of their choosing, and uncover their full potential.
Posts by The Story Exchange
Ana Redmond: Infinut
I wanted to share my love of math and logic with my daughters, but, could only find apps that treat math as a problem, instead of the solution.
LaVon Dennistoun: The Women’s Excelerator
Our most important roles models are the countless women entrepreneurs who have a dream fullfilled by owning their own successful business. They inspire us to do what we do each and every day.
Lisa Sorrell: Sorrell Custom Boots
I started my own business for the satisfaction of providing quality footwear that fits, and the joy that comes from learning a craft that’s been handed down through generations of other craftsmen.
Stephanie D. Johnson: Bed Rest Concierge
I gave birth to my daughter in March 2011 and in June 2011 my company was in business. I needed to make a difference for Resting Mommies and their families.
Melissa Patenaude: Apt No.7 | A7
I have a passion for building my own machines, failing, learning, innovating, growing. There is no greater exhilaration than to be “in it” and have to make decisions which actually have an impact.
How Women Entrepreneurs Can Catch Up to Their Male Counterparts
Even though women are starting businesses at a higher rate then the national average, they contribute only 4% of the U.S. revenue. Count Me In CEO Nell Merlino is determined to change that.
Female Entrepreneurs and Maternity Leave
Do women business owners have real maternity leave? San Francisco Chronicle’s Karen E. Klein looks deeper into the reality of expecting moms in executive positions.
Great Business Tools for Startups and Beyond
We’ve searched the web, reviewed the sites and discovered some great free tools to help you develop, launch, and even grow your business.
The Rise of Women in Tech
While there’s finally demand for women in the technological field, too few of them have computer science or engineering backgrounds to take on tech jobs.
JFK and Random Kids
There is a movement brewing among young people who are waking up to the problems around them and taking action in meaningful, effective ways. Learn more about Talia, who mobilized kids to raise $10 million for Hurricane Katrina Relief.
Today, I Start My Business Plan
You have your business idea, the motivation, the energy and the wherewithal to launch a successful company. The only thing left is your business plan. Here are some good questions to help you craft your business plan.
Inspiration Minute: Just Do It
VidaAire founder Deborah Olivo shares what mindset a woman needs to have to start her own business.
Inspiration Minute: Keep It Simple
Watch this inspiration minute to hear Jocelyn’s advice for entrepreneurs on finding simple solutions.
Ask, Ask, Ask
After starting her own company FairTaste to help underpaid farmers, Puifung Leung quickly realized she knew nothing about running a business. In this Inspiration Minute she shares the one secret that turned FairTaste into a successful social enterprise.