Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Liliana Ventura

Liliana Venture HeadshotFull name?: Liliana Ventura

Position / Job title?: Owner/Creative Director of Ever Ivy

Why did you seek out this particular job / start your company?

I didn’t have a passion for anything in particular until I was in my sophomore year of college. I was watching T.V. and saw a commercial for a fashion design school and something just clicked. Since I was able to dress myself, I was always very particular about my clothing

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Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Cheryl Hogan Seidel

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Position / Job title: President & Founder, RegistryFinder.com

Why did you start your company?

It’s as simple as I had that cliché, “there has to be a better way” moment. I had an idea and happened to be at a place in my life where I was looking for a new challenge. Although I had worked for start-ups, I had never thought of creating one myself. Was

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Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Sunchea Phou

Remote VillageSunchea Phou is an entrepreneur and philanthropist.

She founded YaY Novelty with a mission to create a lifestyle-enhancing product that allows consumers to express their personality. YaYwallet was her first creation, born out of her frustration of not being able to find a fun slim wallet. It was also in part to generate income for her foundation Year Zero. Year Zero Foundation supports children in her homeland of Cambodia. She has recently launched a

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Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Matana LePlae

MatanaFull name?: Matana LePlae

Position / Job title?: CEO, HiLovely & Lashfully

Why did you seek out this particular job / start your company? I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit in working at advertising agencies and finally took the plunge (almost 5 years ago) to start a beauty company that was more in-tune to how women live today. I was searching for an opportunity where I could build a brand and experience from scratch.

How has

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Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Michelle Elizabeth

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Position / Job title?: CEO & Inventor of Effortless Extensions

Why did you seek out this particular job / start your company? Actually, I didn’t start out with the idea of starting a company. I had been chemically treating my hair for years and with all the damage, I had to cut it off and give it a rest. For me short hair was NOT an option, so after much trial

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Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Heather Jablonski

028Full name?: Heather Jablonski

Position / Job title?: Owner/Creator of Incredibalm

Why did you seek out this particular job / start your company? My love of all natural ingredients and essential oils is why I started my company, Incredibalm. I was introduced to essential oils and immediately was amazed at the therapeutic effects they have on the body. I also have a passion for using all natural ingredients, especially in skin care. The idea

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Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Adina Jacobs

Full name?: Adina Jacobs

Position / Job title?: SVP Product for STM

Why did you seek out this particular job / start your company?

I was in my early 20’s, working as the accessories buyer for a teen fashion brand when a colleague approached me with an idea. He’d just bought a laptop and couldn’t find anything other than the ubiquitous basic black laptop briefcase to carry it in. Those bags didn’t suit him or his lifestyle and with nothing else available at the time he cobbled together his own solution. He bought a padded envelope

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Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Sonia Kanner

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1. Full name?: Sonia Kanner

2. Position / Job title?: CEO/Founder hipS-sister

3. Why did you seek out this particular job / start your company? I came up with an idea, a hip modern day fanny pack. The idea caught on very quickly. I realized I needed to form a company in order to stay in business. I brought in the right people and hipS-sister the brand was born.

4. How has life changed (hopefully for

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Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Nicole Rodrigues

unnamed-2Nicole Rodrigues has been in the PR and social media industry for for 14+ years and now has her own firm, NRPR Group, in Beverly Hills. She helps big consumer, entertainment and sports brands really shape their image by using great strategy and very “human” tactics.

What sets her apart from other professionals is her path to becoming a CEO: Early in her career, Nicole spent 2+ years as a cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders,

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Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Toni Hacker

TONI-headshotToni Hacker, is the creative director behind two of the hottest handbag brands on the market, Hayden Harnett and Campos Bags. She started Hayden Harnett in 2006 with her now husband, Ben Harnett and the brand quickly developed a cult following.

Earlier this year she launched Campos Bags with legendary handbag pattern maker, Roy Campos, fulfilling a dream of creating handbags that are made in NY with leather and materials sourced

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