Kristina Fitzpatrick transforms paper into larger-than-life floral installations for brands like Dior, Netflix and L’Oréal through her studio, Paper & Flowers.
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Sheryl Crow Decries Trump’s Birthday Spectacle as ‘Disgraceful’
The White House lawn was transformed into a UFC cage-fighting arena to celebrate the president’s 80th birthday, to the tune of over $60 million. The singer had words.
Joan Baez on the Silence of Celebrity Women Amid Attacks on Democracy
The musician and activist reminds the rich and prominent – and everyone else – that privilege is a platform, and should be used for more than seeking personal glory.
DOJ Reportedly Opens Criminal Investigation Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll
The Justice Department’s pursuit of Carroll, who successfully sued Trump for sexual assault in civil court, is the latest in a string of investigations into Trump’s opponents.
Talking Dogs, Dudes Named ‘Chris’ Get More Lead Roles Than Women Over 60, Study Finds
The new research is bleak when it comes to who (or what) is far more likely to star in films than older women. Actresses like Emma Thompson are speaking up.
For All Your Healthy Butt Needs, This Teleheath Service Offers Discreet Care
Bummed, co-founded by Jennifer Dwork, provides telehealth assistance to customers grappling with hemorrhoids, fissures and other anorectal issues.
This AI Period Tracking App Offers Personalized Hormonal and Mood Support for Women
Ananya Grover is harnessing AI to help customers better navigate mood swings, energy dips, perimenopause and more, through HealCycle Wellness.
Sick of Doomscrolling? This App Aims to Get You Out of a Rut
Listless, founded by Courtney Johnston, provides virtual guidance to customers who are feeling stuck.
Hyper-Personalized Travel Prep At Customers’ Fingertips
Cara Laban’s company, TravelReddi, helps the world’s most vulnerable travelers feel safe and prepared for their adventures abroad.
She Makes Guilt-Free Greeting Cards That Turn Into Dishcloths
Carla Scholz’s company, Soak iT Up, sells cards for all occasions. Add water, and you’ve got a paper towel alternative. You could say she’s cleaning up.
Storybooks for Kids, Starring Grandma Who Lives Far Away or Dad Who’s Deployed
Through Peek-A-Photo, founder Maribel Angulo makes sure kids grow up “recognizing the faces of people who love them, even when distance keeps them apart.”
She Provides a 24-Hour Help Hotline for New Moms
Dr. Lope Adejuyigbe, founder of The BestFeeding Club, is answering tricky questions around-the-clock about breastfeeding and more for stressed mothers.
A Gentler, Greener Alternative to Traditional Funeral Options
Through Leaf & Water, entrepreneur Candis Best offers water cremations as an eco-friendly way to say goodbye to a loved one.
She Wants to Grow Your Business Without TikTok or Instagram
Megan Espinal’s marketing company, Social Reject, is building other women’s small firms without using social media.
Savannah Guthrie Will Be One of Few Women Game Show Hosts with New ‘Wordle’ Series
Guthrie will take her hosting chops from the ‘Today’ show to a new NBC series next year, bucking a longtime trend in television.
Celebrating 50 Years of ‘A Taste of Country Cooking’
Famed chef Edna Lewis forever changed the way we see Southern food. Now, her 1976 cookbook is getting a fresh spin.
Online Violence Against Women is Getting More Sophisticated — And More Frequent
A new report from UN Women says female public figures are being subjected to more sexualized “deepfakes” and other forms of digital harassment than ever.
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill As Patients Scramble for Options
The order comes after patients and providers sought alternatives, such as misoprostol-only abortions, after the FDA restricted access to mifepristone.
Abortion Isn’t *The* Issue in 2026. But It’s Still Definitely *An* Issue.
Affordability is leading voters’ concerns heading into the midterms. But Democrats are still embracing abortion as a top issue in some state Supreme Court and downballot races.
Washington Will Finally Have a Women’s Monument. But What Should It Look Like?
The committee behind an historic new monument honoring women’s suffrage is seeking ideas from the general public for its design.
Her Agency Offers Personalized At-Home Care
Saima Adil Zafar founded True Homecare after struggling to find the in-home help she needed for an older loved one.
Actress Nicole Kidman’s Next Role: Death Doula
Inspired by her own grief, the Hollywood star announced that she’s shifting her focus to helping people navigate the process and aftermath of dying.
She Shot Factories, Dictators and History — Up Close
The groundbreaking photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White grabbed her camera and headed to the riskiest places.
Survey Says: Women Are (Still) Doing More of the Housework
A new Pew Research Center study shows that women continue to spend more time on unpaid tasks like cleaning and cooking than men do – and the disparity exists at every age.
The Story Exchange Podcast
Showcasing the stories and strategies of entrepreneurial women from San Diego to New York and beyond.
Elizabeth Rees: Deciding to Join the Family Business. Sort of.
Elizabeth Rees, whose family owns a printing company, finds her own path with Chasing Paper.
Jody Adams: A Woman in the Kitchen
Chef Jody Adams counts Julia Child as her mentor. She talks about rising to the top of the male-dominated restaurant business.
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