From encouraging simple acts of self-care to educating others on the complicated mechanics of finance, the women running these crowdfunding campaigns want to improve the lives of others.
Helen Chen
Helen Chen is an intern at The Story Exchange. She is an undergraduate student at New York University majoring in Journalism and Media, Culture and Communications. Prior to working with The Story Exchange, she has worked with The Associated Press and The Resourceful Business. After college, she hopes to work in communications. In her free time she enjoys writing, painting and hiking.
Posts by Helen Chen
A Shared Sweet Tooth Leads Two Female Founders from Stage Lights to Sidewalk Tours
Allyson Tolbert and Sarah R. Morgan met as actresses and bonded as foodies. Now, as cofounders of Sugartooth Tours, they’re showing tourists and locals the sweeter side of New York City.
How a Mother’s Grief Inspired a Mission
After the murder of her son, Monique Willis founded a nonprofit to help families cope with the loss of family members to violence. Through Momma on a Mission, she offers comfort, while sparking conversations between civilians and police.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Touring the World Through Food and Art
From California to London to Egypt, these women are crowdfunding projects that take people to new places through food and art.
5 Crowdfunders to Watch – Designing the Future
Through fashion design, interior design and more, the women featured in this edition of our crowdfunding column are reimagining how we interact with the world around us.