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Candice Helfand-Rogers
Candice Helfand-Rogers, the Associate Director of Digital Media for The Story Exchange, is a news media professional with over a decade of writing and editing experience under her belt. Prior to The Story Exchange, she worked as a journalist and covered a wide range of topics for some of the largest news organizations in the country (including CBS Local News and The Star-Ledger). She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism & Media Studies at Rutgers University and graduated in 2005. In her spare time, Candice enjoys singing in several ensembles in New York City. Please contact candice@thestoryexchange.org with questions or pitches.
Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
Inspired, or a Misfire? ‘Ms. Monopoly’ Sparks a Debate
With its latest reboot of the famous board game, Hasbro envisions a world where women make more than men. Does it go too far – or not far enough?
She Got a Call That Every Parent Dreads. So This Mom Built a College Safety App
Gail Schenbaum launched Umergency after experiencing every parent’s nightmare: Your child is in danger, but you’re miles away without any way to help.
3 Tips From the First Black Woman to Run a $1 Billion Business
History-making entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd has some advice for any other women entrepreneurs hoping to also rake in seven-figure revenues for their ventures.
How Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba and Other Powerful Women Are ‘Normalizing’ Bringing Baby to Work
Several Hollywood actresses are leading the charge to make bringing babies to work more commonly accepted.
How Olivia Wilde Got 18 Studios to Bid on Her New $20 Million Movie
The new director is said to have shrewdly leveraged her in-demand status to secure an almost unheard backend deal.
What Nikole Hannah-Jones Hopes to Accomplish With the 1619 Project
The acclaimed investigative journalist has made a career out of exposing systemic injustices. Now, she’s breaking down the effects of slavery on America’s entire history.
It’s Been 50 Years Since Woodstock – and Women Are Still Far From Center Stage
Women and nonbinary musicians are still poorly represented at male-dominated festivals like Coachella and Lollapolooza. There’s a movement to change that old, tired tune.
Stacey Abrams Steps Up the Fight Against Voter Suppression
The former Georgia legislator and candidate for governor is expanding her campaign to make voting easier for all through her new national project, Fair Fight 2020.
3 Lessons in Reclaiming Your Power from Monica Lewinsky
Post-political scandal, Monica Lewinsky has established herself as an activist, public speaker – and now, an “American Crime Story” television producer.
Some Surprisingly Good News for Women Who Want to Cold-Pitch Investors
Women entrepreneurs: Want to pitch your business idea to investors? A new study suggests female founders might have better luck sending a cold pitch via email than previously thought.
Tired of News About Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates, She Launched a Site for Black Techies
A fan of numbers, technologist Sherrell Dorsey of ThePLUG takes a data-driven approach to sharing the stories and struggles of black innovators.
Kamala Harris’ ‘Oddly Specific’ Idea for Helping Black Entrepreneurs Falls Flat
Over the weekend, California Senator and 2020 presidential hopeful Kamala Harris unveiled her plan for assisting black entrepreneurs. Not all of it was well-received.
This Business Accelerator’s Mission: Get Marginalized Entrepreneurs Funded
Leslie Feinzaig, CEO of the Female Founders Alliance, wants to help women and nonbinary business owners rake in cash by teaching them how to pitch to investors.
Study Shows That Self-Employed People Are Happier, Have Better Work-Life Balance
New research revealed that self-employed people report leading healthier, less stressful lives.