Posts by Adele Schelling
Pamela Zapata of Society 18 on quadrupling her roster of clients in a year, and how she is disrupting the influencer marketing space
Describe your business in a few words? A bicoastal influencer management and consulting agency with a focus on multicultural and multiethnic content creators and digital strategy. What made you take the leap to start your own business? My “Aha Moment” happened during those ten years in the trenches. I saw a gap in the industry…Read More
Tizzie Nuss of The Spark Project on carving her own path, and her mission to create a safer space for kids with the SPARK™ Shield
Describe your business in a few words? One school shooting is too many and exactly why I created the Spark Project. We’re on a mission to protect our kids and future against school shootings with our patent pending SPARK™ Shield. The SPARK™ Shield is a bullet resistant, lightweight, customizable folder that kids can easily carry…Read More
Cheryl Fork of FORK & MELON on her first major retail partnership, staying grounded, and building a digital footprint
Describe your business in a few words? FORK & MELON is an elevated line of non-toxic hand & body care, created to bring clean luxury to your daily routine without making it complicated. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I had started cleaning up my own beauty routine and the…Read More
Nicole Bernard Dawes of Nixie Sparkling Water on proving that certified organic products can be category leaders
Describe your business in a few words? Nixie Sparkling Water is a line of delicious and consciously crafted sparkling waters that are Organic and non-GMO! Nixie’s sparkling waters are prepared with only filtered carbonated water and infusions of organic botanical and fruit flavors for a vibrant and refreshing taste. Nixie never contains synthetic solvents, carriers, or artificial preservatives and…Read More
Rebecca Allen on scaling a sophisticated footwear brand and launching at Nordstrom
Describe your business in a few words? I’m the founder of Rebecca Allen, a footwear brand making sophisticated solutions for women. We launched a limited collection of timeless styles in multiple shades of nude and have a fabulous community across the US. We’re launching in Nordstrom later this spring. What made you take the leap…Read More
Sherry Zhang of GenoPalate on empowering people to eat healthier with personalized nutrition
Describe your business in a few words? GenoPalate is a data-driven personalized nutrition company that helps individuals eat healthy based on the analysis of their unique genomic DNA. What made you take the leap to start your own business? My desire to fix a big problem that can affect me, my family and hundreds of…Read More
Olivia Charmaine Morris of Black Monarch Entertainment on building a safe space for content creation that drives social impact
Describe your business in a few words? Black Monarch Entertainment, at its core, is an inclusive artist collective. What made you take the leap to start your own business? For me, it’s always been about representation. As someone who is a queer, black woman, I’m a champion for artists that sit at intersections of “otherness.”…Read More
Brittany Diego of Fashion Mentor on making self-care a priority as an entrepreneur, and why she wants her team to feel like they are making a difference
Describe your business in a few words? Fashion Mentor teaches aspiring stylists the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to succeed in the fashion industry through trainings, workshops, and online classes. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I started Fashion Mentor to teach others what I wish I learned in…Read More
Christen Brandt & Tammy Tibbetts of She’s the First on why your team is a crucial element of your success and writing their first book
Describe your business in a few words? She’s the First fights for a world where every girl can choose her own future. We team up with local organizations to ensure girls everywhere are educated, respected, and heard. We began as a media campaign in 2009 and registered as a 501c3 nonprofit in 2011. We now…Read More
Hannah Perry of The Giggling Pig on the importance of giving back and how she overcame an unexpected challenge in her business
Describe your business in a few words? The Giggling Pig is an art and party business that caters to children and adults of all ages. We are located in Shelton CT and have recently franchised and opened a new location in Bethel, CT. We provide people with the tools they need to be as creative…Read More