What is My Start Story?
All you need to know about Start TV's inspiring video series.
Claire Quinn, boxer and personal trainer
Golden Gloves boxer Claire Quinn packs a powerful punch - both in and out of the ring
My Start Story podcast— Episode 3: Carol Burnett, Comedian, Writer, and Producer
A chat with legendary comedienne Carol Burnett in our third My Start Story podcast
My Start Story podcast— Episode 2: Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola University men's basketball Chaplain
In our second My Start Story podcast, we chat with Loyola University Chicago men's basketball Chaplain, Sister Jean Dolores... MORE
Tammera Holmes, founder of AeroStar
Tammera Holmes is determined to provide the resources she didn't have for the next generation
Megan Reinertsen Ross, Zoo Director, Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago
Zoo Director Megan Ross' love of science supports her passion for animal welfare and conservation
Ana Dutra, Founder and CEO, Mandala Global Advisors
For businesswoman Ana Dutra, the world is her oyster
My Start Story podcast— Episode 1: Kelly Cervantes, Epilepsy Advocate
In our first ever My Start Story podcast, we sit down with Epilepsy Advocate, Kelly Cervantes.
Dr. Brandi Jackson & Dr. Brittani James, co-founders of Medlikeme.com
Twinning - How the Jackson sisters overcame the odds and self-doubt to become successful MDs
Kelly Richmond Pope, Accounting Professor/Documentary Filmmaker
For accountant Kelly Richmond Pope, numbers tell a story
Avis Brodess, Dystonia Warrior
Athlete extraordinaire Avis Brodess didn't let a diagnosis of dystonia hold her back
Adrienne Lo, Co-Owner/Director of Operations, Fat Rice
Adrienne Lo is a foodie powerhouse
Learn more about the Founder and Executive Director of the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights.
Maria Woltjen started the Young Center to advocate for Immigrant Children's Rights and Her Movement Keeps Growing
Paula Haney, Hoosier Mama Pie Company
Paula Haney is on a mission to preserve an American tradition
Jeni Britton Bauer, Founder, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Jeni Britton Bauer literally walked out of art class to make ice cream, then it became her career
Mary Nguyen Aregoni, Founder & CEO, Saigon Sisters Restaurant Group
Mary Nguyen Aregoni: From refugee to restaurateur
Natalie Shmulik, CEO, The Hatchery
Natalie Shmulik is the go-to resource for anything related to food
Margot McMahon, Sculptor
Margot McMahon's sculptures speak to social change
Felicia Davis, President & CEO, Chicago Foundation for Women
Creating opportunities for herself & others is what Felicia Davis is all about
Wendy Burton, President & CEO, World Tree
There's a reaon Wendy Burton is called ''The Tree Lady''
Sheila Brown, Executive Director, CineCares Foundation at CineSpace Chicago Film Studios
Sheila Brown is creating opportunity and success in the community where she grew up
Karen Herold, Interior Designer, Studio K
Karen Herold, Interior Designer, Studio K
Hiba Bhatty, Architect, Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
Hiba Bhatty, Architect, Valerio Dewalt Train Associates
Marsha Serlin, Founder & CEO, United Scrap Metal
Scrap metal mogul Marsha Serlin is living the American dream
Christine Izuakor, Ph.D, Senior Manager, Global Security Strategy & Awareness
Why diverse representation is so important to Dr. Christine Izuakor, cybersecurity expert
Roma Maffia, Actor
Roma Maffia vowed never to have the same job twice, and she has kept that promise
Dominique Turner, President & CEO, Chicago Scholars
Dominique Jordan Turner is passionate about creating equal education opportunities for underserved youth
Dr. Dinee Simpson, Transplant Surgeon
Dinee Simpson's desire to fix things helps give new life to transplant patients
Hoda Katebi, Fashion Creative, Community Organizer
Hoda Kaebi heads an all-women immigrant & refugee-run apparel manufacturing co-op
Esther Franklin, EVP, Spark Foundry
Advertising pioneer Esther Franklin has a track record of breaking boundaries