The Story Exchange is a 501 (c) (3) video project and website about women achieving economic independence through entrepreneurship. It’s a great site to learn about second-act options (for both men and women). Here’s just a small sampling of the types of videos you’ll find on the site:
The Story Exchange is a 501 (c) (3) video project and website about women achieving economic independence through entrepreneurship. It’s a great site to learn about second-act options (for both men and women). Here’s just a small sampling of the types of videos you’ll find on the site:
Dreaming of Fashion: Jan Erickson, a former social worker, was inspired to create Janska, a line of comfortable fleece apparel after having a dream. She went on to create a line of wellness-wear clothing that is now carried in high end boutiques throughout the country.
Building a Bilingual Preschool: Adriana Rodriguez, moved to Austin, Texas from Mexico and then got a job as a teaching aide in a preschool. Over time, she attended school and then went on to found her own bilingual preschool, which has now expanded to serve 300 students through grade 5 on three campuses.
From Flower Farm to Blossoming Business: Barbara Jefts, age 63, turned her upstate New York flower farm into a solid business that supports the simple life she wants.
Cleaning Up Our E-Waste Mess: A couple starts an electronics recycling firm in Oklahoma.
How to Make a Fortune Spinning Yarn: Laura Zander, a San Fran based dot-com employee, moved to Nevada and opened a yarn shop. The business was projected to generate $7 million/year at the time the video was filmed in 2013.
Be sure to check out these wonderful videos sometime soon!