The four-part series focuses on the life of Sarah Breedlove, also known as haircare maven Madam C.J. Walker.
Choosing Entrepreneurship
Thinking about starting your own business? What does becoming an entrepreneur really mean? Before you invest your time, energy and savings into a small business, find out about the ins-and-outs of entrepreneurship.
This Infectious Disease Specialist Has a New Consulting Firm, and Impeccable Timing
Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, who recently founded IPCWell to combat infectious diseases in nursing homes, never imagined her services would come during a global pandemic.
The Publishing World, Rocked by Controversy, Seeks More Diverse Voices
With the publishing industry in flux about which writers deserve to be promoted, new imprints run by women and those who identify as nonbinary are racing to fill a gap.
A Fun Feminist Playlist to Cure Your Work-From-Home Blues
In these troubling times, who couldn’t use a little comfort – and fun? The Story Exchange staff has pulled together a list of our favorite uptempo, pro-women songs to brighten your days.
She Quit Her Job at the NBA to Start a Savory Baby Food Line That’s Launching at Whole Foods
Fresh Bellies founder Saskia Sorrosa is at the helm of a new business trend: organic, healthy baby food for sophisticated palates.
5 Black Women Entrepreneurs Share What Inspired Them to Start and Scale
These motivational words from five successful black women business owners made us seriously contemplate the “why” behind starting and scaling a business.
This ‘Gifted’ Founder Parlayed Her Talents into a Non-Traditional Tutoring Company
Caitlin Meister has carved out a successful business based on a niche market of upper-crust families, many of whom value an unconventional approach to learning.
Billie Eilish Doesn’t Follow Anyone’s Rules – Which is Why She Just Won 5 Grammys
By marching to the beat of her own (synthesized) drum, the emerging pop artist won big on music’s biggest night.
How Severe Burns Inspired This Entrepreneur’s $1 Million Skincare Business
After a cooking accident left her with burns, skincare entrepreneur Sally Olivia Kim of Crushed Tonic turned to collagen to heal herself.
This Savvy Sleepwear Founder Created a ‘Uniform’ for Lounging, Working and Watching Netflix
Ashley Merrill started Lunya after growing sick of wearing her husband’s old T-shirts at home.
Top 10 Stories About Women Entrepreneurs in 2019 – The Story Exchange
Here’s a look at all your favorite articles, from words of inspiration to truly motivational startup success stories.
These 5 Industries Are Exploding for Women Entrepreneurs
Construction, transportation and food services topped this year’s list of most profitable industries for female-founded companies.
She Escaped the City for Life on a Farm — and Teaches a Masterclass for Entrepreneurs Who Want to Do the Same
Danielle French of South Pond Farms hosts barn weddings and culinary events. Many women want to launch similar businesses.
How This High School Entrepreneur Wants to Change Instagram for the Better
Ava McDonald has a growing platform of Gen Z influencers promoting brands that they actually like.
10 Major Milestones for Women in 2019, From Unicorns to Pregnant CEOs
Paid family leave, unicorn status for Rent the Runway and Glossier, and the #MeToo movement top this year’s list.