Suffering caretakers she didn’t like was out the question for Noa Mintz, who started babysitter-matching service Nannies by Noa at age 12. Today, she artfully balances high school and success as an entrepreneur.
Annie Mapp
Annie Mapp is a writer, photojournalist and intern at The Story Exchange. She is an undergraduate student at The University of Mississippi (better known as "Ole Miss"), where she studies Broadcast Journalism and Political Science and minors in Spanish. Additionally, she is a news/sports reporter for The Daily Mississippian. Before The Story Exchange, Annie contributed to the Meridian Star and participated in ESPNU Campus Connection. After graduating, she plans to become a sports journalist.
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5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Sharing Knowledge
The enterprising women featured in our latest crowdfunding column want to educate others through innovative texts, delicious dishes, chic hairstyles and more.
How a Teenager Turned Doodles into a Million-Dollar Business
At age 16, Juliette Brindak started a popular tween website. Then she learned the hard way that there are ups and downs not just to growing up but also to growing a business.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – An Array of Dreams
The creative women featured in our latest crowdfunding column show the richness of women’s visions and ventures.
A Former Hairstylist Brings Hope to Senior Dogs
Sherri Franklin, inspired by her affection for senior dogs, created a San Francisco organization called Muttville that has rescued thousands of them.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Otherworldly Artistic Visions
The women featured in our latest crowdfunding column are using their creativity to reimagine how we view and interact with the world around us.
A Mother’s Creation for Her Kid Launches a Multi-Million Dollar Business
Aviva Weiss, founder of kids’ therapeutic toys and tools purveyor Fun and Function, helps children with special needs through research-inspired, parent-approved products.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Helpful and Innovative
The women featured in this crowdfunding column are tackling emotional terrain and messy hair days.