<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.startupstories.space/Stories/tag/new-york-city/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Startup Stories - Stories #New York City</title><description>Startup Stories - Stories #New York City</description><link>https://www.startupstories.space/Stories/tag/new-york-city</link><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:33:40 -0800</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Discover Breathwork Expert Megan Callus and Her Mission to Help You Heal and Find Joy in Life!]]></title><link>https://www.startupstories.space/Stories/post/megan-callus</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.startupstories.space/Participant Photos/Angela Atelier Branding NJ_Megan Callus_Boundless Breath_Web Size.jpg"/>Megan Callus, a renowned expert in neuroscience-based breathwork, is making waves in the field as a specialist and coach. Recently featured in&nbsp; Op ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_5ZR6WqeCTNiXlIPSoipC1A" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_gsFMvnZkRy-7tS7GtmbXBA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_S2Kj_ZNWRV-EymWTT2Uu5Q" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_B0RDcVSzRY-3g7UyQbBulQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_B0RDcVSzRY-3g7UyQbBulQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_qmJGwJqYT7ynTKwgewhOmw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_qmJGwJqYT7ynTKwgewhOmw"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="color:inherit;">Megan Callus, a renowned expert in neuroscience-based breathwork, is making waves in the field as a specialist and coach. Recently featured in&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/health/a43699912/breathwork-experience/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oprah Daily</a><span style="color:inherit;">, Megan’s dedication to spreading scientifically grounded breathwork practices is evident. Her mission is clear: to help individuals on their journey toward healing and lead lives filled with presence and joy.</span><br></p><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:16px;">With a unique background that combines breathwork science, spiritual insights, and a deep understanding of neurobiological trauma, Megan skillfully guides her clients through their challenges. She equips them with the necessary tools to navigate trauma, manage anxiety, combat fatigue, and address chronic illnesses. Her guidance empowers clients to nurture improved health, renewed energy, and elevated well-being. Read Megan's&nbsp;<a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/beauty-wellness/megan-callus" target="_blank" rel="">startup story in Moondust Magazine.</a>&nbsp;</p></div><div style="color:inherit;"><h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:30px;margin-bottom:24px;">About StartUp Stories</h2><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Startup Stories is a photography project by women in business for women in business! We are a fierce team on a mission to ensure fellow female bosses shine bright and get the visibility they deserve. Audrey Tappan of&nbsp;<a href="https://huedhuedhued.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hued</a>&nbsp;and Angela Acosta of&nbsp;<a href="https://angelaatelier.com/">Angela Atelier</a>&nbsp;are on a mission to capture the essence of 100 kick-ass entrepreneurs through their lenses to create a visual feast of empowerment and success.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Ally Berthiaume, of&nbsp;<a href="https://thewriteplacerighttime.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Write Place, Right Time</a>&nbsp;writes their article for&nbsp;<a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moondust Magazine</a>, featured by Carina Dietz, boosting visibility and credibility.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">This project is not just about photos; it’s about building a community where we lift each other. A shoutout goes to Melanie Cunningham of&nbsp;<a href="https://mcunninghamlaw.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Melanie Cunningham Law</a>, who supports us on the backend with strategic advice.</p></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:55:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Success: Micheles Unstoppable and Empowering Journey as an Entrepreneur]]></title><link>https://www.startupstories.space/Stories/post/michele-parad</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.startupstories.space/Participant Photos/Startup Stories_Michele Parad_Angela Atelier_05019-1.jpg"/>Michele’s flagship program, Sell Your Brilliance™, is carefully crafted to empower individuals to tap into their higher consciousness and fearlessly e ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm__LfSRehfQG6Q6PSBelkiHQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_YlRd5aWMSVSbxYNrpCU45A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_zDipIIzZSs2tJ9rd0rVxiA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_zDipIIzZSs2tJ9rd0rVxiA"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_l-AWDUwMR4uEtLtKP03mXg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_l-AWDUwMR4uEtLtKP03mXg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_au6WKwlOB1DCUUrTjjn0-A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_au6WKwlOB1DCUUrTjjn0-A"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">Michele’s flagship program, Sell Your Brilliance™, is carefully crafted to empower individuals to tap into their higher consciousness and fearlessly embark on their heart-centered business journey. With Michele’s unique blend of intuition and business acumen, she guides entrepreneurs in overcoming subconscious barriers and developing a winning strategy.&nbsp; If you’re currently overcoming challenges, you’ve come to the right place. We all need a little inspiration and a story of triumph to uplift us. Look no further than Michele Parad. Not only is she an intuitive guide, author, and speaker, but she’s also a true expert in her field. With over 15 years of experience in start-up marketing and certifications in 6+ spiritual modalities, she’s the real deal. Get ready to be inspired and motivated by her incredible StartUp Story. You can read Michele's story in&nbsp;</span><a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/business/michele-parad" rel="">Moondust Magazine.</a><br></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_agKlkh6xPVV3CGxVy3mI4g" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_agKlkh6xPVV3CGxVy3mI4g"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><div><span style="font-family:&quot;Playfair Display&quot;, serif;font-size:28px;">About Startup Stories</span></div></div><br><div>Startup Stories is a photography project by women in business for women in business! We are a fierce team on a mission to ensure fellow female bosses shine bright and get the visibility they deserve. Audrey Tappan of Hued and Angela Acosta of Angela Atelier are on a mission to capture the essence of 100 kick-ass entrepreneurs through their lenses to create a visual feast of empowerment and success.</div><div><br></div><div>Ally Berthiaume, of The Write Place, Right Time writes their article for Moondust Magazine, featured by Carina Dietz, boosting visibility and credibility.</div><div><br></div></div><p><span style="color:inherit;">This project is not just about photos; it's about building a community where we lift each other. A shout out goes to Melanie Cunningham of Melanie Cunningham Law, for her strategic advice and we move along this path.</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:44:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking the Leap: How Lauren Grosz Courageously Transformed Her Life on Her 44th Birthday]]></title><link>https://www.startupstories.space/Stories/post/lauren-grosz</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.startupstories.space/Participant Photos/Startup Stories_LG_Angela Atelier NJ Branding Web -2-.jpg"/>Have you ever made a bold decision that changed your life? Well, Lauren Grosz did just that on her 44th birthday. She quit her job without having anot ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_fALA5FXnQriUf7FX5Z1YWQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_3NXJCjNcRbaSENDobnCB0Q" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Z469dU89TMuVIodWc5TKjA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_Z469dU89TMuVIodWc5TKjA"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_SAVK0UVkRMKxQrSw0ttSiw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_SAVK0UVkRMKxQrSw0ttSiw"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_VqCLsak5R9W0kHeOdd0PNQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_VqCLsak5R9W0kHeOdd0PNQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="color:inherit;">Have you ever made a bold decision that changed your life? Well, Lauren Grosz did just that on her 44th birthday. She quit her job without having another lined up and decided to invest in herself by launching&nbsp;, a consulting agency specializing in nonprofit organizations.</span><br></p><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:16px;">Lauren Grosz is a Startup Stories woman, and we proudly shout her story to the world about taking the leap.</p><div><p style="margin-bottom:16px;">Lauren is no stranger to the nonprofit sector, having worked as Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Development Officer at Girl Scouts of the USA, Executive Director at the American Diabetes Association, VP of Development for the American Heart Association, and Senior Director of Development at the National MS Society. With her extensive experience, Lauren observed the ever-evolving landscape of development and realized the critical need for expert consultants to share the responsibilities of organizations.</p></div></div><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">But starting her own business wasn’t an easy decision for Lauren. She questioned herself, “WHAT THE HECK AM I DOING? HOW AM I GOING TO ACTUALLY DO THIS? AM I GOING CRAZY?” But she trusted her gut and decided to breathe in courage and exhale fear.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Over the past four months, Lauren has been hustling and trusting her instincts. She’s joined networking groups, connected with old colleagues, made new connections, designed a logo, and even booked her first two clients. Lauren is ready to put the FUN back in FUNdraising and has big visions for the future.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Lauren’s most significant compromise was stepping away from the security of a full-time job with benefits and a reliable salary. But she’s confident she can recover quickly if she fails, learn from her mistakes, and try again. She’s a firm believer in progress over perfection.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">In five years, Lauren sees LG. Philanthropy as a transformative force in the nonprofit sector, serving as the go-to partner for organizations striving to create lasting, positive impacts in their communities. They will be at the forefront of philanthropic innovation, continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in fundraising, strategic planning, and nonprofit management.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Lauren’s story reminds us that sometimes, we need to take risks and invest in ourselves to achieve our goals. It may be scary, but it’s worth it. So take that leap of faith – who knows where it might take you.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;"><br></p><div style="color:inherit;"><h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:30px;margin-bottom:24px;">About StartUp Stories</h2><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Startup Stories is a photography project by women in business for women in business! We are a fierce team on a mission to ensure fellow female bosses shine bright and get the visibility they deserve. Audrey Tappan of&nbsp;<a href="https://huedhuedhued.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hued</a>&nbsp;and Angela Acosta of&nbsp;<a href="https://angelaatelier.com/">Angela Atelier</a>&nbsp;are on a mission to capture the essence of 100 kick-ass entrepreneurs through their lenses to create a visual feast of empowerment and success.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Ally Berthiaume, of&nbsp;<a href="https://thewriteplacerighttime.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Write Place, Right Time</a>&nbsp;writes their article for&nbsp;<a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moondust Magazine</a>, featured by Carina Dietz, boosting visibility and credibility.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">This project is not just about photos; it’s about building a community where we lift each other. A shoutout goes to Melanie Cunningham of&nbsp;<a href="https://mcunninghamlaw.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Melanie Cunningham Law</a>, who supports us on the backend with strategic advice.</p></div></div></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:37:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courtlyn Jones, A Creative Life of Her Own Design]]></title><link>https://www.startupstories.space/Stories/post/courtlyn-jones</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.startupstories.space/Participant Photos/Audrey Tappan_HUED_Branding_Courtlyn Jones_Startup Stories-1.jpg"/>Jones is also the CEO and founder of The Design Database which she created out of a personal need. The Design Database is the leading online community ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_4TwmIREXT7iRPqJy5TQTyw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_EXJrbwS_S9esIicCkb28nQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_sVz_vrqoRfim46M2QsKYYA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_egzQSl1ZTpqB0TakAXX9uQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_egzQSl1ZTpqB0TakAXX9uQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Participant%20Photos/Audrey%20Tappan_HUED_Branding_Courtlyn%20Jones_Startup%20Stories.jpg" width="500" height="749.77" loading="lazy" size="medium" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:16px;text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Jones is also the CEO and founder of The Design Database which she created out of a personal need. The Design Database is the leading online community and job platform exclusively catered to female creatives who want to connect with like-minded individuals and ultimately create their dream careers.&nbsp;<span style="color:inherit;">Prior to creating The Design Database, Jones had experienced her share of toxicity in the creative industry as a woman. Three different professional experiences added up and pointed Jones toward something else. One was landing her first real full-time designer job and hating it. Then, she was laid off from that job due to COVID-19. Afterward, she landed a job at her “dream company” as a graphic designer, but this wasn’t what she thought it would be. “I ended up absolutely hating that job, too.”</span></span></p><figure style="text-align:center;"><br></figure><figure style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-size:20px;">Take me to&nbsp;<a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/business/courtlyn-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Courtlyn’s Moondust Article.</a></span></figure><br></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_HfjGSeI3zKIgGkZrvLj2Dg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_HfjGSeI3zKIgGkZrvLj2Dg"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_dfKCQMbVjrGZGmvmPQSuoA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_dfKCQMbVjrGZGmvmPQSuoA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:inherit;">Startup Stories is a photography project by women in business for women in business! We are a fierce team on a mission to ensure fellow female bosses shine bright and get the visibility they deserve. Audrey Tappan of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://huedhuedhued.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hued</a><span style="color:inherit;">&nbsp;and Angela Acosta of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://angelaatelier.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Angela Atelier</a><span style="color:inherit;">&nbsp;are on a mission to capture the essence of 100 kick-ass entrepreneurs through their lenses to create a visual feast of empowerment and success.</span></p><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Ally Berthiaume, of&nbsp;<a href="https://thewriteplacerighttime.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Write Place, Right Time</a>&nbsp;writes their article for&nbsp;<a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moondust Magazine,</a>&nbsp;featured by Carina Dietz, boosting visibility and credibility.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">This project is not just about photos; it’s about building a community where we lift each other. A shout out goes to Melanie Cunningham of&nbsp;<a href="https://mcunninghamlaw.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Melanie Cunningham Law,</a>&nbsp;for her strategic advice and we move along this path.</p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:25:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edie Clarke: From a Life in Real Estate to a Reel Life She Loves]]></title><link>https://www.startupstories.space/Stories/post/edieclark</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.startupstories.space/Participant Photos/Startup Stories_Edie Clarke_Audrey Tappan.jpg"/>Edie Clarke is an experienced remote video producer and expert YouTube strategist. She empowers entrepreneurs to leverage the power of video to showca ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_baMMivF3SryJFaACOJdgxw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_ptob4VS-TlGy16mx1N256A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_kWFh8SILSwKPqLjTUhNAFw" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_iWyO0K-lSYi_gcNITF1h6Q" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_iWyO0K-lSYi_gcNITF1h6Q"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_ty5KvTsdtepi1tu0_OzJnw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_ty5KvTsdtepi1tu0_OzJnw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 800px ; height: 1199.63px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_ty5KvTsdtepi1tu0_OzJnw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:749.77px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_ty5KvTsdtepi1tu0_OzJnw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:749.77px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_ty5KvTsdtepi1tu0_OzJnw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-large zpimage-tablet-fallback-large zpimage-mobile-fallback-large hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Participant%20Photos/Edie%20Clarke_1_LR.jpg" width="500" height="749.77" loading="lazy" size="large" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Photo: Audrey Tappan, HUED</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_6fKsvMIcTuOsnkZZn2Lxew" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_6fKsvMIcTuOsnkZZn2Lxew"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><figure><span style="color:inherit;">Edie Clarke is an experienced remote video producer and expert YouTube strategist. She empowers entrepreneurs to leverage the power of video to showcase their knowledge and expertise, attract new customers, and build a loyal following. And do it all with less stress.</span><br></figure><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">One of Clarke’s key strengths is her emphasis on simplicity and user-friendliness. “I get that&nbsp;many entrepreneurs may feel intimidated by the prospect of creating video content, and I’m committed to making the process as straightforward and accessible as possible.” Beyond that, Clarke’s knowledge of YouTube lends itself to supporting her clients in developing customized content tailored to their niche, and optimized for the platform.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">In short, Clarke ensures that those most likely interested in their content see her clients’ videos. Clarke aims to serve her clients by helping them serve theirs through professional video content…</p><h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:30px;margin-bottom:24px;"><em style="font-weight:inherit;">Read More About Edie Clarke and the Reel Life She Loves</em></h2><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Take me to&nbsp;<a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/business/edie-clarke" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Edie’s Moondust Article.</a></p><p style="margin-bottom:16px;"><br></p><h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:30px;margin-bottom:24px;"><em style="font-weight:inherit;">About Startup Stories</em></h2><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Startup Stories is a photography project by women in business for women in business! We are a fierce team on a mission to ensure fellow female bosses shine bright and get the visibility they deserve. Audrey Tappan of&nbsp;<a href="https://huedhuedhued.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hued</a>&nbsp;and Angela Acosta of&nbsp;<a href="https://angelaatelier.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Angela Atelier</a>&nbsp;are on a mission to capture the essence of 100 kick-ass entrepreneurs through their lenses to create a visual feast of empowerment and success.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Ally Berthiaume, of&nbsp;<a href="https://thewriteplacerighttime.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Write Place, Right Time</a>&nbsp;writes their article for&nbsp;<a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moondust Magazine,</a>&nbsp;featured by Carina Dietz, boosting visibility and credibility.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">This project is not just about photos; it’s about building a community where we lift each other. A shout-out goes to Melanie Cunningham of&nbsp;<a href="https://mcunninghamlaw.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Melanie Cunningham Law</a>&nbsp;for her strategic advice as we progress.</p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:25:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Y Communicate is Rewriting the Stories We Tell]]></title><link>https://www.startupstories.space/Stories/post/y-communicate</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.startupstories.space/Participant Photos/Yesenia Reinoso_2_LR.jpg"/>Y Communicate is Returning to the power of communication Y Communicate assists clients in establishing and maximizing their brand reputation, voice, an ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_0UwNQRdjT4-xLrnUhTnCcg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_X0VOUTsdR0yIlktRTmbvDQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_3-7BHvbVQBiw6luaig924A" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_3-7BHvbVQBiw6luaig924A"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_k1Pew1aaQiWBtKL9fCCMeA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_k1Pew1aaQiWBtKL9fCCMeA"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_rODixx6Tn0SqulaNhs_LxA" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_rODixx6Tn0SqulaNhs_LxA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 800px ; height: 1199.63px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_rODixx6Tn0SqulaNhs_LxA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:749.77px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_rODixx6Tn0SqulaNhs_LxA"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:749.77px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_rODixx6Tn0SqulaNhs_LxA"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-large zpimage-tablet-fallback-large zpimage-mobile-fallback-large hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
                type:fullscreen,
                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Participant%20Photos/Yesenia%20Reinoso_3_LR.jpg" width="500" height="749.77" loading="lazy" size="large" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span><figcaption class="zpimage-caption zpimage-caption-align-center"><span class="zpimage-caption-content">Photo by Audrey Tappan, Hued</span></figcaption></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_aFDq2vE2RmKxcpeJa_wsUA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_aFDq2vE2RmKxcpeJa_wsUA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;"><span style="font-style:inherit;font-weight:700;color:rgb(29, 29, 29);font-family:&quot;Playfair Display&quot;, serif;font-size:30px;">Y Communicate is Returning to the power of communication</span><br></p><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="margin-bottom:16px;text-align:center;">Y Communicate assists clients in establishing and maximizing their brand reputation, voice, and identity. “We help businesses tell their story that’s authentic and credible through corporate communications.”</p><p style="margin-bottom:16px;text-align:center;">Yesenia Reinoso is an award-winning and thirteen-year transformative bilingual storyteller, content creator, public relations practitioner, and entrepreneur. In June 2021, she founded Y Communicate, a platform where people create impact through storytelling.</p></div><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">She started Y Communicate to not only share her own story but to return to the basics of why we communicate in the first place and how to do so truthfully and ethically. Y Communicate offers resources, workshops, and other essential communication tools to reinvent the ways we communicate and to give the power back to storytellers who want to deliver more authentic messaging. Through the power of media literacy, Reinoso’s clients can identify and utilize the media outlets that best align with their message and the ways their audience wants to consume content.</p><figure><div style="text-align:center;"><em style="color:rgb(29, 29, 29);font-family:&quot;Playfair Display&quot;, serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:inherit;">Read More About Yesenia and Rewriting the Stories We Tell</em><br></div></figure><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;"><a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/business/yesenia-reinoso" title="Take me to&nbsp;Yesenia’s Moondust Article" target="_blank" rel="">Take me to&nbsp;</a><a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/business/yesenia-reinoso" title="Take me to&nbsp;Yesenia’s Moondust Article" target="_blank" rel="">Yesenia’s Moondust Article</a><a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/business/yesenia-reinoso" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">.</a></p></div></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_YzZgRfn0EkmMThzCjdf6vQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_YzZgRfn0EkmMThzCjdf6vQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_AoQe0WbMc82RVVdjKiFzSA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_AoQe0WbMc82RVVdjKiFzSA"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:inherit;">Startup Stories is a photography project by women in business for women in business! We are a fierce team on a mission to ensure fellow female bosses shine bright and get the visibility they deserve. Audrey Tappan of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://huedhuedhued.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hued</a><span style="color:inherit;">&nbsp;and Angela Acosta of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://angelaatelier.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Angela Atelier</a><span style="color:inherit;">&nbsp;are on a mission to capture the essence of 100 kick-ass entrepreneurs through their lenses to create a visual feast of empowerment and success.</span></p><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">Ally Berthiaume, of&nbsp;<a href="https://thewriteplacerighttime.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Write </a><a href="https://thewriteplacerighttime.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Place</a><a href="https://thewriteplacerighttime.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">, Right Time</a>&nbsp;writes their article for&nbsp;<a href="https://moondustmagazine.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moondust Magazine,</a>&nbsp;featured by Carina Dietz, boosting visibility and credibility.</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:16px;">This project is not just about photos; it’s about building a community where we lift each other. A shout out goes to Melanie Cunningham of&nbsp;<a href="https://mcunninghamlaw.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Melanie Cunningham Law,</a>&nbsp;for her strategic advice and we move along this path.</p></div></div>
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