…their lives. When women control their access to fundamentals like food, clothing and shelter, they control their circumstances, futures and fate. They are more able to leave and more able…
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The Story Exchange’s 10 Most Popular Videos of 2021
…Fights for Food Justice Karen Washington of the Bronx, New York, has spent decades promoting urban farming and spreading the message of “food justice” — the concept that healthful, nutritious…
She’d Be the First Black, Gay Woman in New York’s State Senate. But That’s Not the Point
…she often found herself passing by lengthy food-assistance lines. Most of us can relate so far. But most of us aren’t policy writers who aim to influence legislation, as Mays-Williams…
Sharon Levy: Taking Tea InStyle – Entrepreneur Preserves Centuries-old Tradition
Your Name: Sharon Levy Business Name: Taking Tea InStyle, LLC, a service that caters and hosts tea parties Type of Business: Arts & Entertainment; Children’s Goods & Services; Food &…
Lindsey M. Hively of Poptique Popcorn, LLC: Bringing New Flavors to Popcorn
…popcorn Industry: E-Commerce, Food & Beverage Location: Columbia City, Indiana, U.S. Reason for starting: Entrepreneurship and popcorn have been a part of my life from a young age. Growing up,…
Maneesha Chunduri: A Single Mother Finds Strength in the Kitchen
This story is part of our 1,000 + stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Maneesha Chunduri Business: Kamakshi Restaurant Industry: Food & Beverage Location: New Delhi, India Reason for starting:…
Ann Germanow: The Scensible Source Company, LLC
…the growth of odor causing bacteria. The personal disposal bags are installed in public restrooms across the US and available for consumer purchase at Wegmans Food Markets in the northeast…
This Home-Cook is Teaching Others How to Incorporate Delicious Healthy Meals into Their Busy Everyday Lives
…history, our traditions, our culture and of course food are all very important to me and I wanted a way to pass that along to my kids. I personally struggled…
Deciding There’s Nothing Wrong With a Lifestyle Business
…shop so the food was technically sold in a separate space (to satisfy liquor laws) she called Breckenridge Cheese and Chocolate . In 2007, Dowling moved both businesses to her…
Toral Mehta: Choctail NYC – Investment Banker Mixes Chocolates and Liquor for a New U.S. Product
Your Name: Toral Mehta Business Name: Choctail NYC, New York City’s Premium Liqueur Truffle, a maker of dark and milk chocolate truffles Type of Business: Food & Beverage Business Location:…
Gay Wheeler-Smith: Pie, Just Like Your Grandma Made It
This story is part of our 1,000+ Stories campaign. What’s your story? Name: Gay Wheeler-Smith Business: G&K Sweet Foods, LLC Location: Peekskill, New York, U.S. Industry: Food & Beverage Reason…
The Challenges of Starting an Urban Winery
…help.” She has been talking to individuals who have backgrounds in food or manufacturing, but finding the right partner has not been easy, in part, she said, because “there is…
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Resilient Cities and Resilient Women
…and walls, which all help to combat the “urban heat island effect” experienced by big cities. We are also ensuring the resilience of Paris’ food supply by rolling out 33…
Lisa-Ann Marchesi: Bella D’ Oliva USA — Creating Pure Olive Oil for Her Family, and For Her Customers
Your Name: Lisa-Ann Marchesi Business Name: Bella D’ Oliva USA, an importer of extra virgin olive oil Type of Business: Food & Beverage, Health & Beauty Business Location: Stirling, New…
Stacy Ratner is in Business to do Good
…after learning that a shocking 30 percent of Chicagoans are functionally illiterate — they have trouble reading labels on food, filling out job applications, deciphering bus schedules. An avid reader…