Posts by Erica Spitzley
The Ever-Changing World of Public Relations with Beth Marcello of PNC
Beth Marcello is the Director of Women’s Business Development at PNC, an organization with a longstanding history of building strong communities and financial opportunities for individuals, families, and businesses. Before joining PNC, Beth was the Principal and Lead Consultant of PRwriting, Inc., a communications consulting firm she founded in 1990. In addition to her work…Read More
Building a Business to Sell and Pitching to Investors with Jaclyn Johnson of Create & Cultivate
Jaclyn Johnson is the ultimate multi-hyphenate redefining the concept of work for a new generation of women. She is a serial entrepreneur with two exits from highly successful businesses, including cult-favorite brand, Create and Cultivate. In addition to being a best-selling author, Jaclyn is the host of a business podcast where she has interviewed pioneers…Read More
Navigating a Business Partnership with Abbe Feder of InCircle Fertility
Abbe Feder is a Fertility Coach and the Owner of InCircle Fertility LLC. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts for Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts. Following her struggles with infertility and pregnancy loss, Abbe wanted to use her experiences to help…Read More
The Business of a Patient-Centered Medical Practice with Dr. Catha Fischer of Spring Fertility
Dr. Catha Fischer is the Director of Fertility Preservation, Reproductive Endocrinologist, and Medical Director at Spring Fertility. Spring Fertility is a modern fertility center that delivers patient-centric, state-of-the-art IVF, egg freezing, genetic testing, and advanced reproductive services. A board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, obstetrician, and gynecologist, Catha is driven by the belief that every patient deserves both…Read More
Launching a Mission-Driven Non-Profit Organization with Pamela Hirsch & Nicole Lawson of Baby Quest Foundation
The mother-daughter duo, Pamela Hirsch and Nicole Lawson, are the Co-founders of Baby Quest Foundation, a 501 c(3) non-profit organization. Baby Quest Foundation helps people start families by providing financial assistance to those who can’t afford the high costs of alternative means of conception such as IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy. Pamela Hirsch brings over…Read More
Innovating Accessible, Equitable, and Inclusive Tech for Women with Simmone Taitt of Poppy Seed Health
Simmone Taitt is the Founder and CEO of Poppy Seed Health, a company she launched after 14 years of working in tech startups such as Gilt Group, SpaFinder, and Handwriting.io. Poppy Seed Health is revolutionizing support and care for pregnant and postpartum individuals through on-demand, 24/7 access to doulas, midwives, and nurses. In addition to…Read More
Powering the Ethical Supply Chain with Jane Mosbacher Morris of TO THE MARKET
Jane Mosbacher Morris is the Founder and CEO of TO THE MARKET, a company that provides key solutions for the ethical manufacturing and sourcing of apparel, accessories, and home goods. Jane graduated with a degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University and later served the U.S. Department of State as a counterterrorism advisor and a…Read More
Founding a Women’s Fashion Brand with Kiya Tomlin
Kiya Tomlin is a fashion designer and entrepreneur. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Medical Studies at the College of William & Mary, Kiya pursued her lifelong love of fashion by studying Fashion & Apparel Design at the University of Cincinnati. She later established her own brand and line of clothing for women, dedicated…Read More
Startup Investor, Author and Speaker Fran Hauser on leveling the playing field for women
Please share a brief introduction about yourself and your business: I’m passionate about leveling the playing field for women. I do this through my investing, writing and speaking. I’ve invested in over 30 female-founded companies, written two books to help women realize their full career potential, and done over 200 talks over the last…Read More
Revolutionizing the Feeding Industry with Lindsey Laurain of ezpz
Lindsey Laurain is the Founder of ezpz, an organization revolutionizing the feeding industry with their Happy Mat mealtime tool. Lindsey is an operations, management, and sales professional with extensive experience in start-ups and the medical industry. Before launching ezpz, Lindsey served as the Director of Operations for Humana. She had also served as an operations…Read More