Sure, a “science-themed gift” can be a little … geeky. And the assumption is that the latest gadget or doohickey is made by a guy — or “bro,” to use the parlance of Silicon Valley. But who says so?

Candice HelfandNovember 3, 2014engineering, gift, math, science, scintist, silicon valley, STEM, technology, WomenComment

Flourishing at Food Markets

During our most recent collaboration with The New York Times, we focused on women business owners at the helm of food-oriented ventures. (See “Why We Care About Female Chefs.”) The restaurant world some of them inhabit is anything but sweet, however. Women trying to work their way up

Changing the Power Par...Candice HelfandAugust 19, 2014entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, female entrepreneurs, SmorgasburgComment

A Feast Of Opportunities

On a hot Saturday morning in July, Taryn Garcia is busy organizing her colorful array of French pastries as the crowd grows at Smorgasburg, an open-air food market in the trendy Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg. Her macarons come in every hue her customers can imagine and, at several dollars per cookie, are high-end treats for those who patronize her food stall.

Candice HelfandAugust 12, 2014entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, farmers market, female entrepreneurs, foodComment

Women & Money: The Confidence Gap

At The Story Exchange, we believe that a woman who is in control of her finances has the power to assert herself in many other areas of her life. And through our 1,000 Stories campaign, we have celebrated hundreds of women who took responsibility for their financial and personal destinies via entrepreneurship.

Study Shows Mentors are Hard to Find for Female Students

Sometimes, entrepreneurs name former teachers as their mentors. But a recent study finds that university faculty often discriminate against female and minority students when it comes to requests for intellectual guidance.

Creating a Supportive Space for Women in Tech

Jessica Lawrence is the executive director of the New York Tech Meetup, which hosts monthly events that cater to over 39,000 members in New York’s technology community. She is also part of Girls Who Code‘s brain trust. Before taking on those tasks, Lawrence served as CEO of the Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council in Southern California. Her leadership experiences have introduced her to countless girls and women with passionate interests in STEM careers.