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

November 19, 2014 by Contributor in 3 Things

Setting aside the whole conundrum of “if I knew then what I know now would I still be here…” discussion, it’s pretty tough to narrow it down to three things. With the certainty of dating myself, back in my twenties the internet didn’t exist, and fax machines were considered cool. If you wanted to find out more information about anything, you got on the phone and called around, or you mailed

Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Mary Kaiser

November 11, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things

Good morning from a very chilly Austin, TX. I am pretty excited that it finally feels like Fall!

We are starting off the morning with “3 Things” by Mary Kaiser, founder of Start with Strengths.

She has over 25 years of consulting and coaching expertise working with entrepreneurs, business leaders and individuals to help identify their strengths and apply those talents successfully in the workplace. She has worked across all levels of executive

Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Candace Dannenbaum

November 4, 2014 by Contributor in 3 Things

This is an interesting topic and one my friends and I (all in our early 30’s) talk about often because if we had known what we know now, would we be the same people we are today? In other words, would we have made the same mistakes and missed out on the chance to learn and grow from those mistakes? My twenties were a period of intense growth, extreme highs and lows and to be honest, I

Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Emily Stinchcomb

October 30, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things

Emily Stinchcomb is the founder of The Simplified Bedding concept.

Her goal was to introduce a convenient bedding solution to the retail marketplace that eliminates tangles and streamlines the bedding make-up and laundering process. The patented system keeps the top sheet securely in place via a seamlessly zippered-in flat sheet attached directly to the underside of the duvet cover.

Now that she has surpassed her goal on Kickstarter, she tells us some of

Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Ashley Tyrner

October 27, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things

From living the dream in Malibu to being a single mother on food stamps to starting her own company in Manhattan, Ashley Tyrner is the true definition of a comeback story.

At age 27, with a newborn baby girl, Ashley became a food stamp recipient after a nasty divorce. She moved to New York City in 2011 for a new beginning and worked as a business manager in the fashion industry.

As a busy, working mother, Ashley had little time to shop for

Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Stacey Horowitz

October 15, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things

Stacey Horowitz is the Founder & CEO of Shopping for a Change (SFAC), a marketplace for fair trade products by artisans, artisan co-ops, and companies that employ artisans from economically disadvantaged areas.

Stacey’s story began in 2009 when she visited Peru with her family. She witnessed the ugly face of hunger and poverty in sharp contrast with the innate beauty of these regions first hand. Noticing the wealth of artistic talent passed down through generations, she knew that given

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

October 6, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things

Elizabeth Ghaffari has an eclectic career spanning economics, technology, governance, and leadership studies. She is the author of three books on the topics of “how women do succeed – as corporate directors, as leaders in a wide variety of business activities, and how women view mentorship and their roles as mentors or mentees.

In her latest book, TAPPING THE WISDOM THAT SURROUNDS YOU: Mentorship and Women (Praeger, September 30th), readers will learn how to recognize invaluable mentorship and guidance all

Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Brooke Jordan

October 1, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things

When I first received an e-mail about DC-area The Thread Truck, I knew I had to post something about it! Essentially, it is a mobile fashion boutique or a food trailer with clothes, instead of, tasty treats. Pretty cool, right?! I know there are a few around Austin, but I haven’t had a chance to check them out yet.

Anyways, today, The Thread Truck’s co-founder, Brooke Jordan, shares some wisdom with us. Before diving into this fashion

Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Grace Clapham & Solonia Teodros

September 26, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things

Grace and Solonia are the founders of The Change School. They offer a series of educational retreats in Bali for anyone from college grads to baby boomers, to find their path – from unlocking a new career move, to starting a business, uncovering their true passion.

Both of them are successful entrepreneurs in SE Asia, where innovation is blooming and each has an extensive business background and founded other companies they still work with today.

This week, Grace and Solonia each tell us their “3 Things”. Ladies, lots of good advice here, so make sure you read carefully!

Three Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Kelly Will

September 17, 2014 by Rebekah in 3 Things

Just over a year ago, Kelly Will decided to quit her career as a New York City gossip columnist, sell all of her belongings, and travel to all 50 states in 365 days to view what life is really like in the United States. After 164 host homes, 615 connections, and 36,000 miles driven, Will discovered how connected we are, and she is determined to share her movement of “One Person, One Community, One Nation.”