Posts by Adele Schelling
Vlada Bortnik of Marco Polo on creating an asynchronous video platform that helps people stay connected
Describe your business in a few words? Marco Polo is a popular social communications app that helps people stay in touch with friends and family through an asynchronous video platform. It’s more convenient than FaceTime or Zoom because you don’t have to be live to send a message – whether that’s a video, a text…Read More
Andrea Creel of Shining Kids Yoga on her exciting new book launch, how she pivoted her yoga studio, and following her passion
How did you get started teaching yoga to kids? I have been practicing yoga since 1999. I started doing yoga when I was studying acting in college and found it really helped me feel more calm especially when dealing with the stresses of college life. In 2005 I began teaching yoga to adults and became…Read More
Purvi Desai of Zaaina Skincare on turning her hobby into a full time business, and finding a new perspective through entrepreneurship
Describe your business in a few words? Established in 2010, Zaaina was founded based on the need for clean bath & beauty products made with simple but effective ingredients. Zaaina is an all-natural beauty brand, focusing on creating clean formula-based products for modern lifestyle. What made you take the leap to start your own business?…Read More
Irene Forte of Irene Forte Skincare on the power of clean cosmetics, how she prioritizes self-care, and the advent of the “new natural”
Describe your business in a few words? Irene Forte Skincare is recognized as the ‘New Natural’. Wanting to offer natural skincare made better by science, our clean formulations deliver outstanding benefits, proven in both laboratory and clinical trials. We distill the benefits of the Mediterranean diet into effective but gentle skincare using ingredients grown at…Read More
Calee Shea on building and nurturing her community, and making an impact as a Holistic Health Practitioner
Describe your business in a few words? I’m a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and I work as a health coach to guide menstruators to symptomless cycles, boosted libidos, and a deeper understanding of their sexual wellness. My work looks like DIY courses, live classes, and group programs! What made you take the leap to…Read More
Arden Montgomery Gilfillan and Margaux Reaume of Argaux on their mission to make wine approachable, accessible, and engaging
Describe your business in a few words? Argaux is an online destination for small production, family owned, and responsibly farmed wine that is operated by a team of female sommeliers who are passionate about customer service, education and creating both engaging and entertaining wine centric experiences. What made you take the leap to start your…Read More
Rachel Apfel Glass of GLOSSLAB on modernizing the nail salon experience with a membership-focused model
Describe your business in a few words? I founded GLOSSLAB in 2018 with a mission to modernize the nail salon experience with my hygiene-first, membership-focused concept. Currently, we have 3 locations in NYC with 2 additional locations opening in the next few months. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I…Read More
Life & Business Coach Geomyra Pollard on being prepared for anything and how she stays productive everyday
Describe your business in a few words? Coaching firm for those seeking a well-rounded life with grace, passion and purpose. What made you take the leap to start your own business? Since I was a freshman in high school I always knew I wanted to be my own boss, making my own rules and creating…Read More
Nicole Lawson of Abundant Beginnings Company on the importance of finding something that motivates you, and how she is making an impact everyday
Describe your business in a few words? Abundant Beginnings Company helps families grow through surrogacy. We guide our clients through every phase of becoming a surrogate or as an Intended Parent looking for a surrogate. What made you take the leap to start your own business? After watching my mom, who was a successful business…Read More
Paige Iseminger of Festy Besty and Freshie on never getting comfortable in your business and the importance of following your dreams
Describe your business in a few words? Freshie is an Organic Tequila Seltzer that is sustainably farmed & distilled in Jalisco, Mexico. What made you take the leap to start your own business? It all started a few years after college. I was in the corporate world of Chicago, grinding away every single day for…Read More