Judi Henderson-Townsend of Mannequin Madness isn’t using drones for delivery. But she does offer a small business personal touch.
Entrepreneur Stories
Videos and articles about successful women entrepreneurs building great companies, breaking through barriers and cultivating economic and social good.
Serena Williams Just Revealed That She’s Been Secretly Investing In Women for 5 Years
America’s most-buzzed-about professional tennis player took to Instagram to reveal her portfolio, which favors diverse leadership.
This Boston Chef Likes to Do Something Most People Hate. That’s Why She’s Successful
Chief among Ana Sortun’s leadership skills is the ability to embrace change. Here’s how she does it, at popular restaurants Oleana, Sofra and Sarma.
Relax, a Super-Hot Rival Is Nothing to Fear
Felena Hanson launched her own co-working space Hera Hub in 2011. And then WeWork became a household name. But that’s been great for business, she says.
How a ‘Champion of Change’ Stays Inspired, Even on Soul-Crushing Days
Deborah Shore of Sasha Bruce Youthwork has worked with homeless young people for 45 years. The work is not easy.
13 Inspirational Women Whose Startup Stories Will Kickstart Your Dreams
At The Story Exchange, we get to write about brilliant, role-model-worthy female founders daily. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve compiled a list of inspirational women whose startup journeys and impactful works left a lasting mark on us.
You Know Her Face, But Do You Know Her Story? Inside Gisele Bundchen’s Billion-Dollar Empire
Behind the world’s most popular football player is the super-successful wife whose career (and net worth) eclipses his.
Thanks to This Musical Disrupter, the Chorus Is No Longer a ‘Uniblob’
Dianne Berkun Menaker’s Brooklyn Youth Chorus is tackling everything from race and identity to gender and sexuality — and making students’ voices heard.
After the Sandy Hook Shooting Took Her Son, a Mom Finds a Mission
What do you do when loss upends your life? Scarlett Lewis’s nonprofit aims to prevent school shootings by bringing social and emotional learning to schools.
The Healthcare System Fails Working Millennial Women. This Entrepreneur Has an App to Change That
Kate Ryder aims to help women in the workplace by building a telehealth company that puts quality healthcare at their fingertips.
This Founder Didn’t Let Rejection or Sexism Stop Her From Building a $130 Million Insurance Startup
In a conversation at Policygenius’s new office, CEO Jennifer Fitzgerald talks about her entrepreneurial journey — and why she’s built an insurance platform only a millennial could love.
Donna Karan Opens Up About Fashion, Failure and the Force That Drives Her
During a recent conversation, the iconic fashion designer turned social entrepreneur urged women just starting out in business to tune in to their gifts and where they’re being guided.
When Pain Derailed This Doctor’s Career, She Started a $5 Million Nonprofit That Saves Pregnant Women’s Lives Around the World
Laura Stachel co-founded We Care Solar, which makes solar suitcases that light deliveries in health centers where electricity is scarce.
Tragedy Inspired This Mom to Start a Travel Safety Nonprofit
Sheryl Hill of Depart Smart says her 16-year-old son died a preventable death — and she wants other travelers to avoid the same fate.
She Was Envious of The Entrepreneurial Life Style, So She Asked Herself, “Why Not Me?”
Ilana Seid of Sunday Morning is making thoughtful home goods for the modern family.