Lucy Moss of ‘Six’ and Antoinette Chinonye Nwandu of ‘Pass Over’ say lockdown and personal crises have influenced their art.
Corinne Lestch
Corinne Lestch is Senior Staff Writer at The Story Exchange. She has over 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.
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Listen to ‘Women Scientists Get Respect (At Last) for Covid Vaccines’ Podcast
Listen to the inspiring story of BioNTech’s Kati Kariko, who may just win the Nobel Prize for her heroic effects despite years of setbacks.
They Sat Empty During the Pandemic. Now, Women’s Co-working Spaces Are Making a Comeback
Co-working businesses had a rocky year, but these spaces are actually planning to expand.
For These 3 Founders — and Family Members — Buying Black Is Hella Personal
Two sisters and their cousin started a new e-commerce site exclusively featuring Black-owned businesses.
The Louvre Gets a Leadership Makeover with First Female President
Laurence des Cars has been appointed the next leader of the renowned museum, ushering in a new creative vision.
Why Tory Burch Wants This Genomics Startup to Succeed
The fashion designer and Nobel Prize-winning scientist Jennifer Doudna have teamed up to offer a one-year fellowship to a ‘woman in science.’
Hollywood Partners with Uber, Spotify and Others to Get 2.5 Million Women Back to Work
The pandemic forced moms and caregivers to quit jobs. Time’s Up and 200 businesses want to help.
Think The Marines is a Man’s World? These Women Made History in Elite Branch of Armed Forces
Out of 60 original recruits, 53 women passed a terrifying test of body and mind to become Marines on the West Coast.
A Scary Experience Inspired This Travel Enthusiast to Start an Airbnb Alternative for Women
Yaa Birago, a Canadian-based mother of two, has created a travel platform with women’s safety and comfort in mind.
A Pint of Ice Cream Can Help Fund Black and Brown Female Founders
Can ice cream taste like money? Coolhaus’s new “Currency Cake” flavor is a tasty treat for female founders.
Toiling for Years Behind the Scenes, Female Scientists Finally Get Respect for Covid-19 Vaccines
Kati Kariko, Melissa Moore and Kathrin Jansen are among the women who defied all odds to produce life-saving vaccines.
Female Healthcare Workers Who Saw Worst of Pandemic Are Leading the Way Out with Vaccines
Women are on a new front line: researching, coordinating and administering Covid-19 vaccines.
Are Zoom Happy Hours, Fitness Fridays and Staff Paint ‘N’ Sips Here to Stay?
A year into the pandemic, female founders say their approach to work culture has changed for the better.
An Opera Nonprofit Bets on VR, With a New Show About Joan of Arc
Opera on Tap, with chapters across the country, is betting on virtual programming — and a pandemic-proof theater box on wheels.
Finally, Some Relief for the Smallest of Businesses
The next round of PPP loans will go to businesses with fewer than 20 employees.