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Corinne Lestch
Corinne Lestch has over a decade of experience in news media. She oversaw contributor content as a deputy editor at Forbes, and she covered breaking news for the New York Daily News, where she won a Front Page Award from the Newswomen's Club of New York for beat reporting. She earned her bachelor's in journalism from Northwestern University and master's from Columbia University. She currently works with senior executives and professionals to develop op-eds and thought leadership. Find out more here: https://www.corinnelestch.com/workshop
Posts by Corinne Lestch
Women Will Finally Be Represented — As Car Crash Test Dummies
The federal government will require automakers to use a new, modernized female car crash test dummy in its safety tests.
Expectant Mothers Aren’t Getting Prenatal Care Early Enough for Fourth Year Straight — Report
The March of Dimes gave maternal and infant health in the U.S. a D+ rating after finding many women didn’t start prenatal care until after the first trimester.
For More Young Girls, Getting Married And Having Kids Are Seen As Cringe
A Pew Research Center survey shows fewer high school girls aspire to marry, with only 61% expressing interest, down from 83% in 1993.
An Outspoken, Left-Wing Woman Is Ireland’s New President
Catherine Connolly won over constituents with her unapologetic views, commitment to diversity and championing of the Irish language.
High-Powered Women Have A New Secret Weapon: Menopause
New research shows that women leaders experiencing menopause symptoms are more resilient and actually thrive at work.
How to Hold Onto Hope in Dark Times? A Popular Substacker Offers Advice
Joyce Vance, a former U.S. attorney, has published “Giving Up Is Unforgivable” as a rallying cry against the second Trump administration. It’s a bestseller.
The Taliban Shut Them Down. Now, They’ve Reunited as ‘Afghan Women United’
This women’s soccer team is playing again for the first time since fleeing Afghanistan in 2021. “Never give up,” says captain Fatima Haidari.
Period Blood Is the New ‘Frontier’ In Science — And Women’s Health
Recent startups like NextGen Jane are analyzing period blood from voluntary samples to detect for diseases and hormonal changes.
Barbara Kingsolver Used ‘Demon Copperhead’ Profits to Open a Recovery Center
The recovery center in Appalachia offers a wide variety of services and supports for women who are navigating re-entering society.
Malala Yousafzai Shows Her ‘Messy’ Side In New Memoir, ‘Finding My Way’
The Pakistan-born activist who became known for fighting for girls’ rights was able to find herself — and make mistakes — at college.
‘Nobody’s Girl’ Tells the Haunting Story of Virginia Giuffre, a Jeffrey Epstein Abuse Victim
The highly anticipated memoir sheds some new light on the sex trafficking ring run by Epstein and his associates.
Gates Foundation Fills U.S. Global Funding Gap with $2.5 Billion for Women’s Health
As the U.S. government cuts off support, the country’s largest foundation steps up to help vulnerable women in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Tributes Pour in for Diane Keaton, Hollywood Actress Who ‘Defined Womanhood’
The Oscar-winning actress’s death sparked an outpouring of tributes from co-stars and friends including Viola Davis, Jane Fonda and more.
Women With Breast Cancer Unable to Access Less Grueling Radiation Treatment
The therapy, known as IORT, has been widely available overseas for more than two decades. But doctors say it’s hard to come by in the U.S. because it’s cheaper than regular radiation.