Posts by Adele Schelling
Miriam Airington-Fisher of Airington Law on combining law and entrepreneurship and how she is making an impact
Describe your business in a few words? Airington Law is a women-lead law firm specializing in defending against wrongful convictions and litigating civil rights issues What made you take the leap to start your own business? I initially started my law practice out of necessity. I went through a divorce and became a single mom…Read More
Michele Henry of FACE FOUNDRIÉ on why she leans into her fears, and the importance of dreaming big
Describe FACE FOUNDRIÉ in a few words? Efficient and effective focused facial bar specializing in all things face, facials, lashes, brows, and skincare. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I worked in my parents’ small inground pool business from age 13 all the way through college. Being an entrepreneur is…Read More
Ashley Spriggs of Pivot Media on the power of genuine relationships
Describe your business in a few words? We are a media firm that gets your message the attention it deserves. We offer services in Public Relations and Podcast Management. What made you take the leap to start your own business? It was the right time! I was growing my client list as an independent contractor…Read More
Mary Allard of The Third Place podcast on inviting listeners to explore uncomfortable conversations in a safe space
Describe your business in a few words? The Third Place podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid. It is a podcast that “goes there,” within a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue. What…Read More
Kelsea Olivia of East Olivia Creative on creating experiences that spark curiosity, joy, and connection
Describe your business in a few words? East Olivia is a boutique creative agency that specializes in large-scale floral installations. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I have been starting businesses since I was a child, selling my crafts and babysitting. As an adult, I had an innate desire to…Read More
Tiffany Roman of Small Biz Highlight on creating a platform to help small businesses thrive
Describe your business in a few words? Small Biz Highlight is a web show, created to help introduce the people behind a small/local business, their products and services, and discuss how COVID affected them. What made you take the leap to start your own business? Back in April 2020, COVID shutdowns were in full effect…Read More
11 Mamaprenistas share their best productivity tips to manage a business and a family
1) Tierney Larkin, Founder at Larkin Living Spaces: “Be sure to have a designated space to work that is just for you and your business. It can be a makeshift office in the corner of a room, or even a traveling cart that you can take around with you to store all of your supplies…Read More
Sarah Kallile of Lunnie on building the first community-led brand for modern mothers
Describe Lunnie in a few words? Community-led brand for modern mothers. We’re reinventing the nursing bra. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I’m a mom of two young girls. While breastfeeding my second daughter, I was frustrated with my clunky nursing bra and how it made me feel frumpy. I…Read More
Ramy Sharp on launching Ramy Brook to fill a void in the marketplace, and what inspired her to take the leap
Describe Ramy Brook in a few words? Happy, Sexy and Strong! Ramy Brook is female owned and operated, stemming from one woman’s dream to uplift, empower and celebrate women. The apparel, accessories and swimwear collections transcend generational dressing, offering something for anyone looking for a vibrant and celebrational style. My vision is for women who…Read More
Charlotte Michailidis of Parenthood Ventures on fueling the next wave of innovation for early stage ParentTech
Describe your business in a few words? Parenthood Ventures is the founder ecosystem for early stage ParentTech – i.e., startups serving parents, from fertility to teens. Companies in our community span sub-sectors like caregiving, employee benefits, food, physical goods, digital health, retail, clothing, education, media/entertainment and fintech. The objective is to fuel the next wave…Read More