Natalie Chan of Bat Haus has seen positive change, despite a challenging year: “It’s almost like a gift.”
Colleen DeBaise
Colleen DeBaise is former small business editor of the Wall Street Journal. Her most recent book is “Start a Successful Business.” She has also written about the rewards and challenges of entrepreneurship for Inc., Entrepreneur and BusinessWeek, among others. She has been interviewed on MSNBC, Fox, CNBC, CBS and NPR. Colleen has a master’s in journalism from Northwestern University.
Posts by Colleen DeBaise
And Now, We Start a New Era. What’s Next? (Hopefully, More Amanda Gorman)
What a Biden-Harris administration really means to us.
Ep. 42: A Podcast for Horse Lovers
Lynn Hummer started Pregnant Mare Rescue to offer a peaceful sanctuary to unwanted, abandoned and often abused horses.
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.
How a NYC Business Owner (and Dog Lover) Is Coping
For Tania Isenstein of Camp Canine, the pandemic has become an agonizing waiting game.
A Small Inventor Turns ‘Granny Thug’ to Take on Counterfeiters
Bonnie Tyler invented the Negg to peel eggs. She never anticipated counterfeiters on Amazon were waiting to pounce.
As Stuck-At-Home Kids Turn to Gaming, Parents Need Advice and Resources
For entrepreneurs, the time is ripe to invent ways to help parents protect their children from cyberbullying and online predators.
…Because There Aren’t Enough Towering Feminist Icons
The loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, six weeks before a critical election, carries a particular sting.
Her Startup Aims to Make Water Safer and Cleaner
Meena Sankaran is the founder of Ketos, a water analytics startup that aims to detect toxins and leaks in the water supply.
She’s Making It Easy for Millennials to Vote by Mail
Jennifer Hill launched WeVoteByMail.org to encourage younger generations to request mail-in ballots or register to vote.
Why We’re Celebrating #100YearsOfPower
The Story Exchange is asking you to raise a hand with us during August to celebrate the power of voting and the power of your voice.
Meet the ER Doctor Bringing Covid Tests to the Communities Who Need It the Most
Dr. Nana Afoh-Manin launched MyCovidMD to help Black and brown neighborhoods impacted by coronavirus.
“100 Years of Power” Trailer
We’re working on a special 3-part podcast series to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
Confirmed: Introverts Will Miss This Time
Believe it or not, there are some people who like being trapped in their home, writes The Story Exchange’s extrovert editor.
A Champion for Makers Reports Sales Spike, But Still Worries About Amazon
Jules Pieri started The Grommet to spotlight original products made by small businesses. But she believes many makers will shutter because of their dependence on Amazon.