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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.
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A Bookstore With 10,000 Donors. A Famous Improv Club With ‘Wild’ Fans. Meet 5 Women-Owned Businesses on GoFundMe
Local businesses from around the country turn to the fundraising site to stay afloat during Covid-19.
She Launched a Platform to Help Overwhelmed New Moms in Normal Circumstances. Then Came the Pandemic
Chelsea Allison never could have predicted she would raise a new baby and launch a startup before coronavirus changed our way of life.
Spanx Founder Sara Blakely Pledges $5 Million to Women Entrepreneurs in ‘Scary’ Time
The billionaire businesswoman is offering the money to 1,000 female entrepreneurs struggling during the coronavirus crisis.
Let The Dogs Out: This Seattle Dog Daycare Owner Is Reopening Her Doors for First Responders
It was not an easy decision for House of Ruff owner CJ Tomlinson to open her doors again in the midst of a pandemic, but she knew it was the right one.
Colorado Bookstore Owner Raises $50K in 48 Hours on GoFundMe
The Bookworm of Edwards in Edwards, Colorado — population 10,000 — has been fueled by its fiercely loyal community during the pandemic.
Need Something New to Watch on Netflix? Try This Miniseries About The First ‘Self-Made’ Female Millionaire
The four-part series focuses on the life of Sarah Breedlove, also known as haircare maven Madam C.J. Walker.
This Infectious Disease Specialist Has a New Consulting Firm, and Impeccable Timing
Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, who recently founded IPCWell to combat infectious diseases in nursing homes, never imagined her services would come during a global pandemic.
These Life Coaches Know How to Pivot During a Crisis — Here’s Their Advice
Katie DePaola and Liv Chapman, founders of Inner Glow Circle, relate some best — and positive — practices for businesses during uncertain times.
Even Serena Williams Has Anxiety Over Self-Isolation
The tennis superstar revealed in a series of videos on TikTok that she is struggling with social distancing, and relayed anxiety about the health of her daughter.
The Publishing World, Rocked by Controversy, Seeks More Diverse Voices
With the publishing industry in flux about which writers deserve to be promoted, new imprints run by women and those who identify as nonbinary are racing to fill a gap.
Rita Wilson, Taylor Swift and Other Influential Women Share Coronavirus Survival Tips, Urge Restraint
Influential women are encouraging fans to stay at home and lower the risk of infecting the elderly or immunocompromised.
Diane von Furstenberg Launches New #InCharge Platform for Women’s History Month
Style icon DVF has a new collaboration with Amazon to showcase woman-owned small businesses and women authors.
Rent the Runway … For Art? This Female Founder Is Banking on Millennials’ Curated Tastes
Curina, a new art rental startup, joins a litany of subscription services that are geared toward young people who want quality goods without exorbitant price tags. Can it succeed?
The Wing’s Audrey Gelman: I Wasn’t Being Open About Fear of Failure
The face of the popular female co-working space opens up about challenges and sticky situations as a new mom and founder.