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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
NOAA’s New Chief Scientist on Preparing for Climate’s Biggest Perils
We spoke with Sarah Kapnick from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration — and it’s not as depressing as it sounds.
How I Work Now: ‘I Definitely Prefer In-Office, In-Person’
At Becky’s Pet Care, pet sitters tend to dogs, cats and other pandemic pets in the field. But founder Becky O’Neil’s admin team meets face-to-face.
We’re Talking Beer (as an Agent of Social Change, Of Course)
We share the story of Jacquie Berglund of Finnegans, a craft beer brewing company whose motto is “Beer that gives back.”
Sandy Hook Mom Leads Powerful Courtroom Rebuke of Alex Jones
Scarlett Lewis, whose son Jesse was killed in the massacre, maintains demeanor as she asserts: “I am a real mom.”
This Aussie Entrepreneur Promises Human-Like Tech to Better Run Your Home
Move over, Alexa. Liesl Yearsley wants Akin to be an empathetic, more female-focused version of big tech’s home devices.
The Moments That Made Urban Farmer Mama K’s Career
We tell the story of Karen Washington by sharing a series of incredible moments that established her influence and position as a food activist.
Margaret Atwood on Staying Optimistic as Roe Overturn Seems Imminent
The Canadian author still sees a bright future, despite all those dystopian novels.
A $25,000 Award for Women in Science Addressing Air Quality and Climate Change
The Story Exchange will award $5,000 incentive prizes to 5 female scientists working to improve air quality and protect health. NOTE: Application deadline is now closed.
How I Work Now: ‘The Luxury of Being Location-Agnostic’
Shaan Kandawalla of PlayDate Digital spent 7 months of the pandemic running her NYC company from her native Pakistan.
After the Sandy Hook Shooting Took Her Son, a Mom Found Her Mission
What do you do when loss upends your life? Scarlett Lewis’s nonprofit aims to prevent school shootings by bringing social and emotional learning to schools.
Prominent Abortion Provider: ‘Our Worst Fears Have Been Reinforced’
Amy Hagstrom Miller’s clinics are preparing for an overturn of Roe v. Wade by expanding virtual services and helping patients travel.
Listen to ‘Her Fashion Brand Empowers Women in Guatemala’ Podcast
Ruth Alvarez-DeGolia helps women artisans tap international markets through her social enterprise, Mercado Global — allowing them to earn critical income.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore Just Invested in a Menopause Startup
It’s about time. Some powerful ladies are making the marketplace care about women’s health care.
How I Work Now: ‘Pets Are Frequent Interrupters at Zoom Meetings’
Lucy Postins’ The Honest Kitchen grew nearly 40%, thanks to pandemic pets. She works remotely and walks her dogs (and one-eyed cat) to de-stress.