The Story Exchange “reinforces stereotypes” of women, some have said.
Entrepreneur Stories
Videos and articles about successful women entrepreneurs building great companies, breaking through barriers and cultivating economic and social good.
Motherly Instincts Inspire Startups
The actress Jessica Alba has just launched Honest.com, a new e-commerce eco-friendly and non-toxic baby product company. Her inspiration? Her kids. Alba is not alone in finding business inspiration through her children.
Lessons from King on Our Purpose in Life and Work
Martin Luther King wasn’t just one of the greatest civil rights advocates, who changed America’s history and improved the lives of generations to come.
NAWBO and The Story Exchange Joint Efforts
We’re proud to partner with The National Association of Women’s Business Owners (NAWBO) and to share a mission of empowering women to sart and succeed in their own businesses.
Who is Carol’s Daughter’s Role Model?
My greatest role model is my Mom. My mom was diagnosed with poly-miocitis at age 22. It is a collagen-vascular illness, for which there was and still is no cure.
Cool Entrepreneurial Women on Your Story Exchange
Last month we launched Your Story Exchange, where women entrepreneurs answer a few simple questions about the businesses they’ve started.
Who’s top of Angie’s List?
Angie Hicks launched Angie’s List in 1995 after a friend moved to Columbus, Ohio, and had a difficult time finding reliable contractors. The list originally had 1000 members in Columbus, but it has since expanded to cover most major U.S. metropolitan areas.
For Love of Chocolate and Children
Lyn Lee, founder of Awfully Chocolate, told us her main reason for starting a company was so she could start a family and raise children on her terms. In a way it seems counterintuitive.
Walmart to Sell Handicrafts Created by Women in Developing Countries
When you think Walmart, chances are you think big boxes and big brands. But in an about face, Walmart has announced plans to feature locally sourced handmade products created by women…
Wangari Maathai: A ‘Mighty Woman’ Who Spoke Truth to Power
On Sunday, Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, died. Most people think of Ms. Maathai as an environmentalist, planting trees.
A Few Good Women
Last week I went to Washington D.C. with Sue Williams and Victoria Wang to present The Story Exchange’s recently completed videos and website focusing on women entrepreneurs.