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Corinne Lestch
Corinne Lestch is senior staff writer at The Story Exchange. She has a decade of experience in news media. As a staff reporter for the New York Daily News, she covered breaking news, education and City Hall, and won a Front Page Award from the Newswomen's Club of New York for beat reporting. She earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a master's degree from Columbia University.
Posts by Corinne Lestch
These 4 Indian Female Pilots Just Flew Country’s Longest Non-Stop Flight
Air India’s all-women crew traversed the North Pole, flying from California to India in 17 hours.
This Small Business Maven Is Being Tapped by Biden to Lead SBA
Isabel Guzman has played a key role in California’s economic recovery during the pandemic.
Rent the Runway’s Jennifer Hyman Predicts This Spring Month Will Kick Off Fashion’s Bold Recovery
The CEO of the beleaguered fashion subscription service is prepping for a post-pandemic world.
A Few of Our Favorite Female Founders Share Their Business Advice for 2021
Let’s burn 2020 and start fresh.
MacKenzie Scott Gives Away $4.2 Billion to Organizations That Need It Most. Hint: Not Amazon
The ex-wife of the world’s richest man has been donating to food banks, YMCAs and historically Black colleges.
Meghan Markle Invests in Healthy Latte Blend, and Gifts the Drinks to Pal Oprah
The Duchess of Sussex pledged to support female-founded companies.
Virtual Parties, ‘Slackolades,’ Company PPE: How Women-Owned Businesses Are Boosting Morale
In a very weird year, these women are offering creative ways for their employees to celebrate.
These Travel Entrepreneurs Want You to Start Planning Your Dream Trip Now
Three adventurous women are banking on would-be travelers to shake off their quarantine fatigue and embrace the world again — virtually or post-pandemic.
Moving Up the Ranks: Meet the Likely First Female Secretary of Defense
Michèle Flournoy is seen as the favorite candidate for Secretary of Defense in a Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration.
Entrepreneurial Women Help Bridge Gap Between Struggling Chefs and Food Insecure
Outlets such as Cooking for Community help connect restaurateurs whose businesses are suffering with those who need nutritious meals.
Oh, That Four Seasons. Woman-Owned Landscaping Business Hawking Merch
Four Seasons Total Landscaping, started by Marie Siravo in Philadelphia, continues to capitalize on its newfound fame after a botched Trump press conference.
Alicia Keys, Brandi Carlile Make ‘Beautiful Noise’ During Turbulent Time
The two singers released an uplifting song that continues to resonate after the election.
‘The Future of Tech Founders Looks More Like Me’
Sevetri Wilson is rapidly scaling her business after an $8 million shot of venture capital.
The First Black Woman Founder in Solar Is Energizing the Industry
WeSolar offers affordable energy to low- and moderate-income families.