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Candice Helfand-Rogers
Candice Helfand-Rogers has worked as a journalist for some of the largest news organizations in the country over the course of her 15-year career, including CBS Local News and The Star-Ledger. She earned her B.A. in Journalism & Media Studies at Rutgers University. In her spare time, she enjoys singing with several ensembles in New York City. Please contact candice@thestoryexchange.org with questions or pitches.
Posts by Candice Helfand-Rogers
Amelia Earhart Told the Times to Call Her By Her (Maiden) Name
The famous aviator didn’t want to be referred to as “Mrs. Putnam.”
4 Social Media Trends for Connecting With Customers During Coronavirus
From Instagram marketing to newer social platforms like TikTok, here’s the latest on social media marketing.
Young Brooklyn Singers Record Haunting, Uplifting Virtual Piece
Despite isolation, Dianne Berkun Menaker’s Brooklyn Youth Chorus still finds ways to make music together.
9 Women in STEM Who Might Just Save Us All
From vaccine developments to vital testing kits, women in the science world are making critical strides in helping humanity combat the novel coronavirus.
Women-Led Startups May Take Greater Financial Hit From Covid-19
According to a new study, the pandemic could wipe out gains that women business owners have made in raising venture capital.
Drew Barrymore Thanks Etsy Sellers for Handmade ‘Thoughtful’ Touches
The actress (and beauty business owner) sang the praises of online makers whose at-home ventures are “sparking joy.”
How 1 Woman Shipping Entrepreneur Pivoted Mid-Pandemic to Stay Afloat
Brenda Stoner’s shipping and logistics business, Pickup, took a significant hit when the novel coronavirus changed everything.
Angelina Jolie to Parents: You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Get Your Family Through Covid-19
The producer, actress and humanitarian had some comforting words for fellow parents trying to navigate the coronavirus crisis while caring for their kids.
Lady Gaga Leverages Star Power, Raises $128 Million to Combat Coronavirus
The international singing sensation helped coordinate an online concert that generated over $100 million for Covid-19 relief.
9 Great Podcasts to Help Get you Through the Covid Crisis
Need something smart – or just plain fun – in your life right now? Don’t we all. To help, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite podcasts.
These 10 States’ Small Businesses Are Most Impacted by Coronavirus
Small business owners around the nation are still reeling amid the coronavirus pandemic. This report reveals which states’ firms are getting hit the hardest.
Want to Launch a Business From Home? Here Are 9 Socially Distanced Startup Ideas
Think entrepreneurship might be for you? Now could be the time to find out. Here are small business ideas you can launch while quarantined.
A Dash of Optimism from The Queen: ‘We Will Succeed’ in Fighting Coronavirus
As the pandemic rages on, the monarch urged England — and the world — to stay strong while socially distancing.
The Ugly, Lovely Effects of the Coronavirus Crisis on Beauty Businesses
How are the women entrepreneurs behind small firms selling skincare and hair products, makeup and more navigating a time when customers are no longer seeing – well, anyone?