April 22, 2015 by Rebekah in 3 Things Full 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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April 15, 2015 by Rebekah in 3 Things Full name: Cheryl Hogan Seidel
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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April 6, 2015 by Rebekah in 3 Things Sunchea 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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February 19, 2015 by Rebekah in 3 Things Full 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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January 20, 2015 by Rebekah in 3 Things Full name?: Michelle Elizabeth
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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January 15, 2015 by Rebekah in 3 Things Full 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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December 26, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things 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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December 18, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things 
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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November 25, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things Nicole 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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November 20, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things Toni 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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