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Kristen Wong
Kristen Wong is studying English and Linguistics at Columbia University. She is involved with several media organizations on campus including film production, radio, and a late-night talk show, and she is very excited to be a part of The Story Exchange team. When she's not writing stories, Kristen can be found playing soccer at Riverside Park or doing the NYT crossword (she rarely finishes it, though). Please contact [email protected] with questions or pitches.
Posts by Kristen Wong
How Greta Thunberg, AOC and 10 Women Entrepreneurs Are Battling Climate Change
As sea levels rise, so do these female leaders who are taking a stand against climate change.
Inspired By a Birthday Trip to Africa, She’s Made 8 Million Dresses for Girls in Need
Non-profit founder Rachel O’Neill of Little Dresses for Africa is sending dresses — and hope — to girls in difficult circumstances around the world.
Vivian Howard Slices and Dices Her Way Into A New TV Show
Celebrity chef Vivian Howard returns to the kitchen with her upcoming PBS special, South By Somewhere.
7 Powerful Books (By Female Authors) for Your Summer Reading List
This summer, dive into these 7 books by and for women to help you succeed as an entrepreneur.
These Women Sailed Across The World To Prove Men Wrong
Tracy Edwards, the real-life star of the new documentary, Maiden, made history helming the first all-female crew ever to sail across the world.
The Curious Disappearance of the Lesbian Bar
In the U.S, adults identifying as LGBTQ have been steadily rising. So why is the lesbian bar in decline?
‘I Haven’t Had a New Pair of Underwear Literally in 4 Years’
Jodie Davis of American Cuckoo Clock Company is on a mission to keep the tradition of cuckoo clocks alive in the U.S. The startup journey isn’t easy.
What This Powerful Woman Has Done for Thailand Women’s Soccer Is Incredible
Without Nualphan Lamsam’s help, Thailand’s women’s national team may never have made it to the World Cup.
‘I’m Just Doing What I Can, One Patient at a Time’
Teri Dreher aims to move the needle toward greater medical transparency in the healthcare industry through her company, NShore Patient Advocates.
How Beyonce Is Expanding Her Empire Beyond Music
Queen Bey is generating buzz over her streetwear-inspired clothing line, Beyhive, which launched earlier this week.
Yes, That’s Really How Gwyneth Paltrow Launched Goop’s New Swimwear
Like the Marvel movie universe, Gwyneth Paltrow’s health and wellness brand, Goop, keeps coming out with new releases. Her latest is a “cheeky” line of swimwear called G-label.
This Happy Hour, Get To Know 6 Women in Whiskey
Women in the whiskey business are launching careers more risqué than a teenage Tom Cruise dancing in a pink shirt. Turns out, it’s worth the risk.
This Online Tool Aims to Help Women Entrepreneurs Build Businesses Faster
Women entrepreneurs looking for how to find investors can try the Fundery, a searchable venture capital database for female founders.
What Amy Poehler Can Teach Us From Her ‘Wine Country’ Directorial Debut
Hoes before bros. Uteruses before duderuses. In the bottomless pit of Leslie Knope aphorisms, Amy Poehler still has more to say on female empowerment in ‘Wine Country.’