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We've interviewed hundreds of successful women entrepreneurs about their small business journeys and what they learned along the way. Read the stories of inspiring startup founders, mid-stage strivers and established business leaders. Learn from the experiences of women business owners of every age working in every industry, from around the world. Discover the many paths women are taking to build great companies, break through barriers and cultivate economic and social good. Get ready! These everyday role models may well inspire you to start your own business, or give you killer ideas for growing the one you have. You may even feel inspired to share your startup story with us.
13 Women in Politics to Watch Ahead of Election 2024
From presidential candidates to influential activists, these women are poised to figure big in America’s political landscape this year.
How AI is Talked About on College Campuses
New advancements in AI have spurred polarized responses from universities. While some are raising questions of ethics, others are embracing the change.
18 Motivational Songs to Get You Through a Bad Work Day
We asked women entrepreneurs about the songs they turn to on tough days. The result is this killer playlist.
10 New Books to Put On Your Radar in 2024
Clear out some shelf space, because these books by women authors are poised to steal the spotlight in the coming year.
5 Leadership Qualities Business Owners Should Strive for in 2024
We asked 5 CEOs about what it takes to succeed. Here’s what they said.
What #DryJanuary Is Really Like, For Those Who Want to Try It
Read an account of what happened when The Story Exchange’s editor tried the booze-free alternatives, from CBD beverages to adaptogen cocktails.
She Was a Teen Mom. Now, She Helps Student Parents Earn Degrees
Nicole Lynn Lewis launched Generation Hope to assist young parents who are furthering their educations while caring for families.
Staff Picks: 10 Posts (By Us) That Sum Up One Hell of a Year
For women especially, 2023 has been a roller coaster ride. The Story Exchange was there to chronicle the ups and downs.
Taylor Swift’s 10 Biggest Power Moves of 2023
From breaking world records to having cities temporarily named after her, the superstar has had a year like no other.
Inspiring Quotes from 10 Iconic Women We Lost in 2023
A tribute to idols like Tina Turner and Jane Birkin, whose legacies will live on for many years to come.
Dreaming of a Mobile Soil Lab for New York’s Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
Scientist S. Perl Egendorf aims to bring STEM skills and soil expertise to urban communities that need it the most.
Meet the Winners of Our 2023 Women In Science Incentive Prize
These soil scientists aim to improve the health of one of the most overlooked resources on Earth – and we’re awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
Why This Scientist Studies Soil, the ‘Thin Veneer’ Upon Which Life Depends
Claudia Christine Avila brings her Mexican-American roots to her research – and believes cultural appreciation for land makes a difference.
When Salt Encroaches Upon Farmers’ Fields
In North Carolina, Julia Janson is researching the impact of rising sea levels on soil and helping multigenerational farming families adjust to changing times.