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Cannabis: An Industry of Promise – and Problems – for Women and Minorities
What does the future look like for this growing space’s most marginalized players as legality spreads and the pandemic persists?
The Femtech Market Is Booming. Here Are Some of the Risks and Rewards
More fertility startups are cropping up in an already crowded and competitive field.
A Brooklyn Business — and Its Founder — Get a Pandemic Makeover
Natalie Chan of Bat Haus has seen positive change, despite a challenging year: “It’s almost like a gift.”
How Small Businesses in New York City Are Faring During the Pandemic
We profile three women-led companies about surviving the pandemic. Here are their stories of heartbreak, resilience and hope.
Meet the Exceptional Women Who Will Serve in Biden’s Cabinet
President Biden’s picks signal his commitment to choosing women and people of color to serve in his Cabinet.
And Now, We Start a New Era. What’s Next? (Hopefully, More Amanda Gorman)
What a Biden-Harris administration really means to us.
Personal Finance Lessons Learned During a Pandemic
Ashley Lee was determined to shore up her finances — and she did it.
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.
The Story Exchange’s 10 Most Popular Videos About Women Entrepreneurs in 2020
Here’s what you watched this year. Spoiler alert: Stories about pet businesses were in demand.
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.
Industrious College-Aged Women Make The Best of Winter Break
The pandemic is forcing students to take any job they can get, but it’s not all bad.
The Story Exchange’s 10 Most Popular Stories About Women Entrepreneurs in 2020
Goodbye and good riddance, 2020. But it wasn’t all bad: Here’s the great content (if we say so ourselves) that you read this year.
Meet the Fashion ‘Trash Nerd’ Who’s Won Money and Love from Vogue
Jessica Schreiber left New York’s sanitation department to launch Fabscrap. She’s still reselling textile waste, despite the pandemic.
Virtual Parties, ‘Slackolades,’ Company PPE: How Women-Owned Businesses Are Boosting Morale
In a very weird year, these women are offering creative ways for their employees to celebrate.