Goodbye and good riddance, 2020. But it wasn’t all bad: Here’s the great content (if we say so ourselves) that you read this year.
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Meet the Fashion ‘Trash Nerd’ Who’s Won Money and Love from Vogue
Jessica Schreiber left New York’s sanitation department to launch Fabscrap. She’s still reselling textile waste, despite the pandemic.
How a NYC Business Owner (and Dog Lover) Is Coping
For Tania Isenstein of Camp Canine, the pandemic has become an agonizing waiting game.
Yes, the Pandemic Has Been Devastating on Working Women. But There’s Hope
A shocking number of women are leaving corporate jobs. But many are transitioning to startup life.
It’s Election Day. You Know What to Do
Famous voices from Killer Mike to Michelle Obama stress the importance of voting.
She Knows that Quality is More Important Than Quantity When it Comes to Her Business
Paige Arnof-Fenn is a former corporate executive and the founder of Mavens & Moguls, a marketing and PR firm that has decades of experience.
A Small Inventor Turns ‘Granny Thug’ to Take on Counterfeiters
Bonnie Tyler invented the Negg to peel eggs. She never anticipated counterfeiters on Amazon were waiting to pounce.
As Stuck-At-Home Kids Turn to Gaming, Parents Need Advice and Resources
For entrepreneurs, the time is ripe to invent ways to help parents protect their children from cyberbullying and online predators.
10 Time Management Tips for Working Remotely
Months into the pandemic, many of us are still working from home. Here’s advice from expert Barbara Weltman.
…Because There Aren’t Enough Towering Feminist Icons
The loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, six weeks before a critical election, carries a particular sting.
Her Startup Aims to Make Water Safer and Cleaner
Meena Sankaran is the founder of Ketos, a water analytics startup that aims to detect toxins and leaks in the water supply.
She’s Making It Easy for Millennials to Vote by Mail
Jennifer Hill launched WeVoteByMail.org to encourage younger generations to request mail-in ballots or register to vote.
Why We’re Celebrating #100YearsOfPower
The Story Exchange is asking you to raise a hand with us during August to celebrate the power of voting and the power of your voice.
Meet the ER Doctor Bringing Covid Tests to the Communities Who Need It the Most
Dr. Nana Afoh-Manin launched MyCovidMD to help Black and brown neighborhoods impacted by coronavirus.
Practical Ideas for Re-Opening Businesses in a Post-Pandemic World
Opening the doors won’t be easy, but companies can learn to operate safely for employees and customers, writes Barbara Weltman.