Posts by Adele Schelling
Dorothy Kolb of dk east associates on the moment she realized she wanted to launch her own business, her upcoming podcast, and more!
Describe your business in a few words? dk east associates provides outsourced CFO services and accounting strategy to women-owned small businesses to drive bottom line profit and streamline processes. We specialize in companies in the creative, social impact, media, and sports spaces with $1M-$10M annual revenue. What made you take the leap to start your…Read More
Thai-Anh Hoang on the life-changing accidental discovery that inspired the launch of EmBeba
Describe EmBeba in a few words? Our mission is to modernize generation-tested remedies worldwide and make them clean, effective, easy, safe, and fun for the entire family. What made you take the leap to start your own business? It was more of an accidental discovery. On a family trip to the Bosnian countryside in 2018,…Read More
Ande Lyons on being a 4x Founder, Startup Champion, and Live Stream Host at Startup Life LIVE
Describe your business in a few words? Startup Life LIVE is a bi-weekly live stream show supporting startup founders by exploring strategies and solutions, insights, and inspiration through conversations with diverse business owners, investors, and experts. Launching a startup is hard – and founders need to continually up their skillset and embrace doing hard things.…Read More
Suelyn Farel of the Julien Farel Group on the power of helping everyone person flourish in their own career while being part of your organization
Describe your business in a few words? We have a 10,000 square foot “Restore” Salon & Spa on Park Avenue in NYC and an international hair care company. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I am a serial entrepreneur and had 3 companies prior to joining my husband to expand…Read More
Renée Rouleau of Renée Rouleau Skin Care on celebrating 25 years in business this year and how she makes a positive impact
Describe your business in a few words? Renée Rouleau Skin Care was created to provide solutions for all skin types and concerns. I realized there is more to skin than dry, normal and oily so I created the Nine Skin Types Quiz to help clients find the right products to give them the best results.…Read More
Best-selling author Heather Monahan on solving the problem of self-doubt and how to keep going after a setback
Describe your business in a few words? Solving the problem of self-doubt. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I got fired! What was your background prior to starting your own business? I was a Chief Revenue Officer in media and had just been named one of the Most Influential Women…Read More
Paula Floyd of Headkount on trusting your gut, and what inspired her to take the leap and launch her own business
Describe your business in a few words? Headkount is a team of outsourced beauty professionals, we provide retail services to beauty brands that include everything from in-store education, brand relationship building with the retailer, consumer engagement activities, retail strategy and everything in-between. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I had…Read More
Monica Fullerton of Spouse-ly on building an innovative marketplace featuring products and services created by military spouses and veterans
Describe your business in a few words? Spouse-ly is a new online marketplace where you can shop a wide variety of handmade gifts, personalized products and various services created by military spouses and veterans. If you can imagine a platform that combines Etsy and Angies List for consumers to shop small while making a big…Read More
Kate Boyer of Anatomie on designing clothing with versatility and flexibility in mind
Describe your business in a few words? Anatomie is a luxury, women’s clothing brand specifically designed to outfit the global traveler in the most comfortable and stylish performance apparel. Made from the finest European fabrics, Anatomie apparel is super-lightweight, wrinkle-free, moisture-wicking, quick-drying, highly-durable, and specifically designed with the versatility and flexibility to accommodate an active…Read More
Pamela Ayuso, Author of Heptagram: The 7-Pillar Business Design System for the 21st Century, on creating innovative spaces and solutions
Describe your business in a few words? Celaque is a real estate development company specializing in office and residential buildings. We also manage a portfolio of properties. I am also the author of Heptagram: The 7-Pillar Business Design System for the 21st Century – click here to check it out! What made you take the…Read More