Colleen DeBaise
@colleendebaise.bsky.social
Executive editor of @TheStoryExchange.bsky.social, an award-winning digital media platform that aims to elevates women's voices. We have an awesome podcast, too. :)
https://thestoryexchange.org/
https://thestoryexchange.org/
Reposted by Colleen DeBaise
Our 6-part podcast series kicks off with the California writer who invented the food memoir. Long before Anthony Bourdain, there was a woman who taught us how to enjoy food, drink and life.
Introducing Our ‘Seasoned’ Series on Culinary Pioneers – Meet MFK Fisher
Our 6-part podcast series kicks off with the California writer who invented the food memoir. Long before Anthony Bourdain, there was a woman who taught us how to enjoy food, drink and life.
thestoryexchange.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Our 6-part podcast series kicks off with the California writer who invented the food memoir. Long before Anthony Bourdain, there was a woman who taught us how to enjoy food, drink and life.
Reposted by Colleen DeBaise
If you're a member of the scientific community, tell us who deserves the spotlight. Deadline: Sept. 15.
Know a Trailblazing Woman Scientist? Nominate Her for Our ‘Cutting-Edge Women in Science’ List
If you're a member of the scientific community, tell us who deserves the spotlight. Deadline: Sept. 15.
thestoryexchange.org
July 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
If you're a member of the scientific community, tell us who deserves the spotlight. Deadline: Sept. 15.
"Keep your hair natural or messy." - DONE
Can I Wear a Sheath Dress Without Looking Like a MAGA Woman?
www.nytimes.com
May 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"Keep your hair natural or messy." - DONE
Happy weekend! Here's our 16-minute podcast w/ Fran Maier, who in 1994 brought a female perspective to online dating when she co-founded Match.com. Lots of highs and lows in this story #womenentrepreneurs #podcast
The Woman Behind the Dating App Match.com
In this podcast, we talk to Fran Maier, who 30 years ago brought a woman's perspective to the online world of dating. She's now the CEO of BabyQuip.com.
thestoryexchange.org
April 5, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Happy weekend! Here's our 16-minute podcast w/ Fran Maier, who in 1994 brought a female perspective to online dating when she co-founded Match.com. Lots of highs and lows in this story #womenentrepreneurs #podcast
I enjoyed reading this, and the whole Meghan series! #fangirling
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Takes on a New Title: Founder
In an exclusive interview with Inc., she shares the strategy behind her just-launched lifestyle brand, As Ever.
www.inc.com
April 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I enjoyed reading this, and the whole Meghan series! #fangirling
"Unfortunately, I wasn't given the opportunity to vote remotely after giving birth, but I wasn't going to let that stop me from representing my constituents," Pettersen said on Tuesday.
US congresswoman votes with newborn in arms after proxy vote ban
Unable to vote remotely due to congressional rules, the Colorado lawmaker now leads a bipartisan push for more flexibility for members.
www.bbc.com
February 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"Unfortunately, I wasn't given the opportunity to vote remotely after giving birth, but I wasn't going to let that stop me from representing my constituents," Pettersen said on Tuesday.
This is frightening
White House Moves to Pick the Pool Reporters Who Cover Trump
In announcing plans to handpick the reporters who can ask the president questions, the White House is breaking decades of precedent.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This is frightening
Our reporter Vic Flexner spoke with two #smallbusiness owners from LA, to see how they're doing post wildfires. Some poignant stories here
Checking-In With Female Founders After the Los Angeles Wildfires
We spoke with two CEOs in Los Angeles to see how they are coping after the devastating wildfires.
thestoryexchange.org
February 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Our reporter Vic Flexner spoke with two #smallbusiness owners from LA, to see how they're doing post wildfires. Some poignant stories here
Reposted by Colleen DeBaise
It's been a boom time (finally) for the menopause market. At Midi Health, founder Joanna Strober is helping 8,000 midlife women a week. And it's covered by insurance.
Menopause Care Grows Up: ‘We Want to Be the Company for Aging Beautifully’
It's been a boom time (finally) for the menopause market. At Midi Health, founder Joanna Strober is helping 8,000 midlife women a week. And it's covered by insurance.
thestoryexchange.org
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It's been a boom time (finally) for the menopause market. At Midi Health, founder Joanna Strober is helping 8,000 midlife women a week. And it's covered by insurance.
From TheSkimm:
The day after President Donald Trump began his 2nd term, people noticed that they could no longer access a .gov page outlining women's rights to abortion and contraception under US law.
In the wake of its disappearance, theSkimm is publishing the content of reproductiverights.gov
The day after President Donald Trump began his 2nd term, people noticed that they could no longer access a .gov page outlining women's rights to abortion and contraception under US law.
In the wake of its disappearance, theSkimm is publishing the content of reproductiverights.gov
ReproductiveRights.Gov Vanished, So We Brought It Back
theSkimm makes it easier to live smarter. You're welcome. Get all the info you need from AM to PM, wherever you are.
www.theskimm.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
From TheSkimm:
The day after President Donald Trump began his 2nd term, people noticed that they could no longer access a .gov page outlining women's rights to abortion and contraception under US law.
In the wake of its disappearance, theSkimm is publishing the content of reproductiverights.gov
The day after President Donald Trump began his 2nd term, people noticed that they could no longer access a .gov page outlining women's rights to abortion and contraception under US law.
In the wake of its disappearance, theSkimm is publishing the content of reproductiverights.gov
Our writer Lucy Sherriff is based in LA -- and sadly lost her condo in the #fires. She's also 6-months pregnant and of course worried about #airquality.
We've asked Lucy to start writing about her experience (beginning here, with her account of finding her home in a heap of burning rubble)
We've asked Lucy to start writing about her experience (beginning here, with her account of finding her home in a heap of burning rubble)
What It's Been Like to Be Pregnant and (Now) Homeless in LA
Our writer Lucy Sherriff lost her condo in the fires. She shares her raw story – and her concerns about the impact of toxic air on her unborn baby's health.
thestoryexchange.org
January 16, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Our writer Lucy Sherriff is based in LA -- and sadly lost her condo in the #fires. She's also 6-months pregnant and of course worried about #airquality.
We've asked Lucy to start writing about her experience (beginning here, with her account of finding her home in a heap of burning rubble)
We've asked Lucy to start writing about her experience (beginning here, with her account of finding her home in a heap of burning rubble)
We asked our science writer (and wildfire expert!) Heather Hansen to write a clear explainer about the situation in #Los Angeles -- particularly the role of #climatechange in stoking these #fires. This might be useful if you find yourself in any convos where you have to counter mis/disinformation
How Did the Los Angeles Wildfires Happen?
We asked wildfire expert Heather Hansen to tell us exactly how the fires started and explain how our changing climate got us into this deadly predicament.
thestoryexchange.org
January 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
We asked our science writer (and wildfire expert!) Heather Hansen to write a clear explainer about the situation in #Los Angeles -- particularly the role of #climatechange in stoking these #fires. This might be useful if you find yourself in any convos where you have to counter mis/disinformation
A good piece, as always, by Peter Coy
Opinion | The Tragedy of Joe Biden
He didn’t get the credit he deserved on the economy.
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
A good piece, as always, by Peter Coy
I'm thrilled to announce that The Story Exchange, which I always describe as "small but scrappy," has won TWO awards from the Newswomen’s Club of New York. 🎉 Eleanor Roosevelt, we are here!
We won in Audio for our #podcast on air quality, and in Video for our film on AirProtein. A good end to 2024!
We won in Audio for our #podcast on air quality, and in Video for our film on AirProtein. A good end to 2024!
Front Page Awards — THE NEWSWOMEN'S CLUB OF NEW YORK
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December 19, 2024 at 8:04 PM
I'm thrilled to announce that The Story Exchange, which I always describe as "small but scrappy," has won TWO awards from the Newswomen’s Club of New York. 🎉 Eleanor Roosevelt, we are here!
We won in Audio for our #podcast on air quality, and in Video for our film on AirProtein. A good end to 2024!
We won in Audio for our #podcast on air quality, and in Video for our film on AirProtein. A good end to 2024!
Our writer Candice Helfand Rogers @candicehr.bsky.social, who pens our insightful OpEds (follow her!), took a deepdive into the atrocious #UnitedHealth CEO killing and posits a reasons for the "folk hero" response -- as a society, we've never fully processed #Covid trauma. Much to mull here:
How an Assassination Reminds Us That Nothing is Normal
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder is born of a world that went haywire years ago. If we want to solve anything, we must acknowledge that, Candice Helfand-Rogers writes.
thestoryexchange.org
December 13, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Our writer Candice Helfand Rogers @candicehr.bsky.social, who pens our insightful OpEds (follow her!), took a deepdive into the atrocious #UnitedHealth CEO killing and posits a reasons for the "folk hero" response -- as a society, we've never fully processed #Covid trauma. Much to mull here:
Our reporter Claretta Bellamy took a look at the interesting trend of Black women deciding to have home births, in large part to maintain more control over the birthing process. Some interesting stories and stats here (plus adorable baby photos!) #homebirths #midwives #doulas #womenshealth
Feeling Unheard by Doctors, Many Black Women Are Opting for Home Births
We spoke to Black women who say home births provided feelings of solace and safety after traumatic hospital experiences.
thestoryexchange.org
December 10, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Our reporter Claretta Bellamy took a look at the interesting trend of Black women deciding to have home births, in large part to maintain more control over the birthing process. Some interesting stories and stats here (plus adorable baby photos!) #homebirths #midwives #doulas #womenshealth
I'm the editor of site that aims to elevate women's voices -- and in addition to our awesome #journalism -- we have a charitable initiative to support #womenscientists working in #climate. Today we announced 2024 winners, all tackling extreme events (drought, wildfires).
Read for inspiration!
Read for inspiration!
Announcing Our 2024 Women In Science Incentive Prize Winners
When it comes to droughts, wildfires, thunderstorms and other extreme events, these scientists are looking for answers. We're awarding $5,000 grants to support them.
thestoryexchange.org
December 4, 2024 at 3:45 PM
I'm the editor of site that aims to elevate women's voices -- and in addition to our awesome #journalism -- we have a charitable initiative to support #womenscientists working in #climate. Today we announced 2024 winners, all tackling extreme events (drought, wildfires).
Read for inspiration!
Read for inspiration!
Worth watching. I enjoyed the ladies playing mahjong at the end!
How seniors who voted for Harris are feeling about Trump’s win | CNN Politics
CNN’s John King speaks with a group of senior voters in Pennsylvania about their reactions to President-elect Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 election.
www.cnn.com
November 25, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Worth watching. I enjoyed the ladies playing mahjong at the end!
Reposted by Colleen DeBaise
I write for a progressive, pro-women nonprofit newsroom called The Story Exchange. To read my writing: thestoryexchange.org/author/candi...
November 22, 2024 at 11:58 PM
I write for a progressive, pro-women nonprofit newsroom called The Story Exchange. To read my writing: thestoryexchange.org/author/candi...
For your lunchtime reading pleasure :) - my interview with Jessica Iclisoy, who started baby-care brand California Baby 30 years ago. I loved hearing about her startup story...which (believe it or not) is a good reminder of how useful our public libraries are! #womenentrepreneurs
How a 'Kooky' California Mom Took on the Baby-Care Industry
Jessica Iclisoy of plant-based California Baby, soon to celebrate its 30th anniversary, recounts her startup story – starting with a fateful trip to the library.
thestoryexchange.org
November 21, 2024 at 5:39 PM
For your lunchtime reading pleasure :) - my interview with Jessica Iclisoy, who started baby-care brand California Baby 30 years ago. I loved hearing about her startup story...which (believe it or not) is a good reminder of how useful our public libraries are! #womenentrepreneurs
Found this helpful right now: "Understanding the science behind the impact of alcohol consumption is important to the many drinkers around the world, myself included, who derive great pleasure from having a glass or two of wine with dinner—an 8,000-year-old tradition in some parts of the world."
What the Headlines Get Wrong About Alcohol and Health | SevenFifty Daily
As we await the release of the revised U.S. dietary guidelines, vintner and medical doctor Laura Catena argues recent anti-alcohol messaging is informed by inconclusive science and prohibitionist…
daily.sevenfifty.com
November 14, 2024 at 11:25 PM
Found this helpful right now: "Understanding the science behind the impact of alcohol consumption is important to the many drinkers around the world, myself included, who derive great pleasure from having a glass or two of wine with dinner—an 8,000-year-old tradition in some parts of the world."