@thelocalprojectnepal_tlp Story by @thestorieshub “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever.” – Steve Jobs Sachin Shrestha believes that all the work experiences that…
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30 Stories: Writers Ink
@writersinkinsta Story by @thestorieshub I loved writing from a very young age because it gave me a sense of freedom, a form of expression, and most importantly a voice. As a Writing Consultant at Auburn University’s Miller Writing Center, I helped hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students with their writing projects. Each writing consultation appointment allowed…
30 Stories: Nike
Our mission is what drives us to do everything possible to expand human potential. We do that by creating groundbreaking sport innovations, by making our products more sustainably, by building a creative and diverse global team and by making a positive impact in communities where we live and work. Based in Beaverton, Oregon, NIKE, Inc….
30 Stories: Himalayan Java
@himalayanjava Story by @thestorieshub Tea remains a huge part of the daily Nepali culture and experience. Most people have multiple cups of tea throughout the day. Back in 1999, coffee culture in Nepal was mostly non-existent when Gagan Pradhan and Anand Gurung brought it to the masses by opening the first Himalayan Java in Thamel. Nowadays, coffee…
30 Stories: Urban Girl
@iurbangirl Story by @thestorieshub When we were in college, we would see so many products on international shopping websites that we wanted to buy, but we could not because we did not have international credit cards. Then, an idea of an online shop for the Nepali market came to us and Urban Girl was born in 2012….
30 Stories: Miki Agrawal
@mikiagrawal Story by @thestorieshub “Iteration is perfection.” That’s my favorite saying and I’ve always been fascinated with the process of discovery, invention, and rapid improvements. Growing up, I was told I could be whoever I wanted to be and had big dreams. However, along the way, society had set all these expectations of me on what I…
30 Stories: Mheecha
@mheecha Story by @thestorieshub The backpack market in Nepal is dominated by imported goods. Local Nepali brands are able to capture only a small percentage of the market, while the majority is covered by imported generic and branded backpacks. Our motive at Mheecha is simple. Inspired by the traditional Mheecha for its minimal, classy design, strength, and…
30 Stories: Auburn Foodie Sisters
@auburnfoodiesisters Story by @thestorieshub We are two sisters from Auburn who love everything related to food. Auburn, Alabama is our home, where we grew up, and very close to our hearts. From our early days of tailgating while eating barbecue before football games, grabbing a quick bite at Chick-fil-A before attending classes, to drinking lemonade at…
30 Stories: Miss Moti
“Moti” in the Nepalese language can mean a plump woman or it can also mean a pearl if you say it with a softer “T”. Miss Moti was born out of my own struggle with weight. A friend of mine had given me the nickname Moti. Thus, when searching for a name for my comic…
30 Stories: Bhav Products
@bhavproducts Story by @thestorieshub A customer recently wrote to me “All Bhav Products are so creative, that you can’t help not being the same once you start using them. My long lost skills of calligraphy, doodling, and sketching have found a new earth to pour again all my creative ink into! Highly recommended!” When one of your…
30 Stories: Promise Tamang
@promisetamang Story by @thestorieshub Makeup is a language to me. It allows me to communicate with millions of people around the world through my transformation. I am blessed and thankful for the platform to teach millions of people and entertain as a human chameleon by transforming into different celebrities and fictional characters. My 13 year old…
30 Stories: Sipora Gurung
@siporagurung Story by @thestorieshub My father taught me various outdoor sports such as volleyball, football, and badminton at a young age. I was always a sporty girl from childhood. My father was a huge David Beckham and Manchester United fan and that’s where I get my love for Beckham and Manchester United from. Almost 15 years ago,…
30 Stories. 30 Days.
From August 1st to August 30th, The Stories Hub is going to feature stories of individuals and brands that represent inspiration, authenticity, creativity, innovation, and are making a difference (locally, nationally and globally). If you know of individuals and brands that meet the above criteria, do share with The Stories Hub. That story could be…
Perspectives on life
I’m always curious to hear about different perspectives on life. Perspectives are windows to how people see the world. Two people can be looking at the same thing and have two different perspectives. Here’s a perspective that I really enjoyed listening to: Harvard Business School AASU Conference: Kasseem Dean Keynote Some thoughts shared by Kasseem…
Our town is going to make jeans again
I love this story. From Hiut Denim Co.’s website: Cardigan is a small town of 4,000 good people. 400 of them used to make jeans. They made 35,000 pairs a week. For three decades. Then one day the factory closed. It left town. But all that skill and knowhow remained. Without any way of showing the…
The Fortune Cookie Principle
Bernadette Jiwa talks about The Fortune Cookie Principle and its application all around us.
Klay Thompson talks financial wisdom
What you build
What you build, you can be proud of it. What you build, you put your sweat in it. What you build, you can live with the results. What you build, you can have no excuses. What you build, you are the best person for it. What are you building today?
Growth mode
A startup (should) operate in a different way when it goes from survival mode to growth mode. When the idea is launched, it gets tested in the market. If the startup is solving customers’ problems, is entering a good industry, is competitive, timing is right, and many other things including luck, the startup takes off….
When you’re famous…
You’re magnetic. The press wants to talk to you, the celebrities want to be around you, and fans seem to be everywhere. You’re pulling everyone and everything towards you. I would love to know who was there for you from the start before you achieved the fame. Who was the one or the few people…