Colleen DeBaise

Journalist, Podcast Host, Author
Summary
Colleen DeBaise is an award-winning journalist, author, and podcast host with a rich background in entrepreneurship and small business reporting.
Currently serving as the executive editor at The Story Exchange, a nonprofit media company focusing on women entrepreneurs, where she has achieved several awards for her work.
Colleen has a strong editorial background, having worked with notable publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Inc., Entrepreneur, BusinessWeek, and SmartMoney.
She has authored two books, 'The Wall Street Journal Complete Small Business Guidebook' and Inc.'s 'Start a Successful Business,' showcasing her expertise in the field of entrepreneurship.
As an entrepreneur herself, Colleen founded The Hampton Bee, a digital publication offering insights into small businesses on Long Island's East End.
With a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from St. Lawrence University, Colleen brings a solid educational foundation to her journalistic and entrepreneurial pursuits.
Her professional journey also includes a notable stint as a lead court reporter for Dow Jones Newswires, specializing in white-collar crime, and winning the Newswomen's Club of New York's Front Page award for specialized writing in 2005.
Colleen DeBaise has been recognized as a small business expert and has appeared on various media outlets such as MSNBC, Fox Business News, CNBC, CBS, and NPR, offering valuable insights and commentary on entrepreneurship and business topics.