This motley crew of female business owners has stayed true to their city — even amid a pandemic and cries that New York is ‘dead.’
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
Women’s Suffrage ‘Forever’ Stamp To Be Unveiled This Month
The new stamp marks the centennial of women’s right to vote.
Turning PPE Into Something Stylish and Inclusive
Beau Wangtrakuldee, founder of AmorSui, developed antimicrobial clothing for female scientists — and, now, health care workers.
These Women Are So Fed Up They’re Starting Their Own Bank
Industry leaders in Chicago saw an opportunity to get businesses launched by their fellow females off the ground.
Michelle Obama to Unregistered Voters: ‘We’ve Only Got 100 Days Left’
The former first lady urges voter registration in a new video from When We All Vote, the nonpartisan group she co-chairs.
Why Natalie Portman Just Invested in a Women’s Pro Soccer Team for Los Angeles
The actress joins other celebrities in expanding the National Women’s Soccer League.
These Women-Owned Camps Are Helping Kids Make the Most of Summer
With summer plans upended for many families, some programs led by women try to offer a semblance of normalcy.
These Woman-Owned Real Estate Firms Were Forced to Get Creative. One Is Anticipating Plenty of Divorces
Women in real estate talk about the effects of Covid-19 on the housing market and their companies.
Yes, Women Won the Right to Vote 100 Years Ago. But Equality Remains Elusive
Our “100 Years of Power” series breaks down women’s history from the suffragist movement to #MeToo and asks: Is the future really female?
Even DVF May Not Be Able to Recover from Covid-19
The iconic fashion brand has taken a giant hit, laying off most of its staff and closing several retail locations.
For Women-Owned Businesses, Bouncing Back Is Not a Reality at the Moment. These Corporations Are Trying to Help
Verizon and Lowe’s are offering cash grants and mentorship. ThirdLove wants to help female entrepreneurs of color.
Transparent Masks, Rising in Popularity, Are Personal for This NYC Crafter
Stephanie Samperi-González of Brooklyn, NY, was inspired to create the clear masks for her relative, who is hard of hearing.
This Cat DNA Company Says Pandemic Sales Are Up. Really.
Anna Skaya founded Basepaws to help you get a little closer to your cat.
This Female Scientist Is at the Helm of Finding a Vaccine for Coronavirus
Sarah Gilbert, a UK-based scientist, is working around the clock with her team to find a vaccine for Covid-19 by fall.
Is Love Pandemic-Proof? These Matchmakers Say Yes
The economic fallout from coronavirus is devastating. But matchmakers are cautiously optimistic that people will still use their services to find love.