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Maria Hollenhorst is based in Los Angeles, California.
She produces content for Marketplace’s flagship broadcast including host interviews, economic explainers, and personal stories for the “Adventures in Housing” and “My Economy” series. Her work has been recognized by the Association for Business Journalists Best in Business Awards.
When not making radio, she can be found hiking, skiing, jogging, roller-blading, or exploring this beautiful world. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, she wound her way into journalism after graduating from the University of Utah. She has a deep appreciation for trees.
Latest Stories (403)
Russia’s economic isolation has a long history
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 24, 2022
Once again, a professor of Russian history says, ordinary Russians will be "the ones who shoulder the daily burden."
For this flower company CEO, it’s not just about growth
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 23, 2022
After laying off more than 200 people, Christina Stembel hopes to cultivate a healthy company — not just a growing one.
Why this couple traded an apartment in Atlanta for a 27-foot sailboat
Feb 23, 2022
As housing costs rise, some are taking #vanlife one step further by leaving the solid footing of land. Instead of paying rent, they drop anchor.
What’s the best way to measure corporate performance?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2022
“There isn’t one,” said Patrick Badolato, a professor of accounting. But investors and analysts use “net income” and “EBITDA” in their attempts.
1 executive chef, 2 restaurants, not enough staff and crisis after crisis in Puerto Rico
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 15, 2022
Like employers on the mainland, María Mercedes Grubb can't find enough help to keep her businesses open full time.
A small business weighing the costs and savings of remote work
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 3, 2022
When pandemic pivots become permanent.
She made Airbnbs across the country her home and office — with her little dog, too
Feb 2, 2022
Remote work allowed young professional Nataliea Abramowitz to sample life in eight states over about eight months.
Those KN95 masks you just bought might not meet testing standards
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 20, 2022
We go shopping for face coverings with a self-professed “mask nerd”
The creative force behind a viral corporate TikTok account
by
Reema Khrais
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 17, 2022
Duolingo’s social media coordinator on their big green owl, the “Wendy’s effect” and changing the voice of brands online.
A family’s struggle with the costs of coronavirus
Jan 14, 2022
“I know I’m not the only one going through this,” said Veronica Coon, a hairdresser in Henderson, Nevada.