What does the future look like for this growing space’s most marginalized players as legality spreads and the pandemic persists?
Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
This All-Female Team Delivered Vaccines to The Furthest Corners of Alaska
Four female medical workers battled blistering weather conditions and limited sunlight to make sure everyone gets vaccinated.
This New PBS Documentary Shines a Light on an Unsung Woman Hero
Similar to ‘Hidden Figures,’ the story of history-making cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith has gone largely untold.
Too Good to Be True? Experts Advise Caution With Multi-Level Marketing Claims
If you’re seeking extra income – as many women are amid an economic crisis caused by a global pandemic – be careful of opportunities that promise too much.
5 Home-Based Small Business Ideas for Starting Up in 2021
Looking to launch amid the pandemic? Here are a few places to start (up).
Shonda Rhimes Scores Big (Again), This Time With Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’
The storied storyteller’s new bodice-ripper drama was a blockbuster this holiday season.
Our Favorite Stories of 2020, as Picked by The Story Exchange Staff
As we close out an annus horribilis, we look back on the stories that provided a much-needed distraction.
Serena Williams: ‘Champions for Black Female Founders Are Here to Stay’
In a recent op-ed, the tennis superstar and investor promotes “breaking barriers and championing inclusion” in tech.
5 Pandemic Pivots That Show the Resilience of Women Entrepreneurs
These women business owners had to think fast to stay afloat in 2020.
MSNBC’s New President is a Black Woman – The First to Ever Run a News Network
Longtime television executive Rashida Jones will take over the role February 1.
Want to #BuyBlack for the Holidays? Try These 9 Women-Run Businesses
Support a Black woman entrepreneur while whittling away at your shopping list.
Home for the Holidays: 16 Cozy Gift Ideas Under $100
Need some pampering? (Who doesn’t?) Our 2020 Gift Guide features fragrant potions, comfy apparel and eco-friendly shampoo pods — all made by women.
Amid the Coronavirus Crisis, Small Business Saturday May Matter More Than Ever
The initiative was launched a decade ago this year.
In Historic Vote, Scotland Makes Period Products Free, Accessible in Public Places
The decision marks a huge victory in the international fight against period poverty.
16 Songs to Fit Your Mellow Winter Mood
The Story Exchange staff shares favorite songs for a quiet, contemplative season.