Four years ago, after more than three decades of corporate management experience, Providence, Rhode Island-based Sharon Linder founded GetJanes, LLC (www.GetJanes.com), which manufactures high-quality wellness gowns for women. Made of a soft waffle weave knit material, “Janes” emphasize comfort, total coverage and dignity for women of all sizes. The product is a stylish option: whether for the spa,
3. Why did you seek out this particular job / start your company? The idea to start the company came about as a solution to a recurring problem my husband was having with his company where people were constantly being trained
Okay, let me start of by saying, I apologize for the lack of pictures. I am obviously a terrible blogger because I quite honestly just forgot to take out my phone, and snap a few shots. I was trying to focus on the moment, duh!
Last weekend, I went back to Providence, Rhode Island for The Lady Project Summit (read about my experience last year, here). It was something I had been looking forward to for a long time, and luckily it once again didn’t disappoint. I had a great time, probably even better than last
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
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
In all honesty, I wanted to be a pirate for a while. It was pretty distressing to learn at around age six that people didn’t roam the high seas with trusty parrots anymore.
Position / Job title: I am a recording artist (singer) and songwriter as well as the CEO and founder of nailed it! media and the founder of The Just, Girl. Project
1. What is the single most important piece of advice you would give to other career-minded women?
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
Position / Job title?: Electrical Engineer, Lecturer
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? Astronaut, Doctor, Engineer
Fast-forward several years/decades. How did you land (or create) your current position? I wanted to do something that has a lot of math and physics in it because they were my favorite subjects.
Did you have to take on internships to get there? How important in general, do you think, are internships? Yes, I did couple of internships. I think they are great and necessary.