How Madison Semarjian combined her interests in tech and fashion to create Mada, the first highly personalized shopping app for women

Madison Semarjian sits down with us to talk about the inspiration behind Mada, her app which combines AI and machine learning to recommend new outfits, and why she believes “slow and steady” wins the race. Describe your business in a few words? Often referred to as the ‘Tinder for Outfits’ the Mada app melds artificial…Read More

In Conversation with Dr. Najwa Javed of E’MAR

Describe E’MAR in a few words? Luxury footwear designed by a doctor in Silicon Valley and handcrafted by experts artisans in Italy; the product line intersects art and science. What made you take the leap to start your own business? The creation of E’MAR was completely serendipitous. As a shoe lover, it had never occurred…Read More

In Conversation with Renata Black of EBY

Click here to RSVP to the EBY X Love In Action Awards on March 29th! Describe EBY in a few words? Product and purpose in a box. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I wanted to create a consistent revenue stream to empower women out of poverty into business. What…Read More

In Conversation with Slisha Kankariya of With Clarity

Describe your business in a few words? With Clarity is the only online, direct to consumer home try-on engagement ring company that marries affordability with expertise and convenience with a personal touch. Because getting engaged is exceptional and how you shop for a ring should be too. We craft all jewelry in house with purity,…Read More

In Conversation with Jamie Lewis of Styled By Jamie Lewis

Describe Styled By Jamie Lewis in a few words? Personal styling services for women wanting guidance on defining and fine tuning their personal style. What made you take the leap to start your own business? COVID made me re-evaluate where I wanted my career to go and a desire to independently build something . What…Read More

In Conversation with Diana LoMonaco of Classic Six

Describe your Classic Six in a few words? Six timeless pieces. Endless looks. A highly edited closet full of purpose. What made you take the leap to start your own business? A passion for fashion and a desire to have LESS! What was your background prior to starting your own business? I was (and still…Read More

In Conversation with Sarah Ripoli of Angel Energy

Describe your business in a few words? Angel Energy is a clothing brand that focuses on raising domestic violence awareness and inspiring resilience. Each month we donate 25% of our proceeds to a different domestic violence based organization to help victims in need. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I…Read More

In Conversation with Diana Coffield Baisa of MyShieldMasks

Describe your business in a few words? Phoenix Design Concepts Inc. is a custom-design apparel manufacturing company specializing in unique products serving niche sectors. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I saw gaping holes everywhere in the apparel marketplace that required special attention and I had the courage, skills, talents…Read More

In Conversation with Jacqueline Shaw of Wax + Wraps

Describe your business in a few words? Wax + Wraps is an African Print Subscription Box helping sewists and crafters take back control and own their wardrobes. What made you take the leap to start your own business? A love for African textiles, African culture and a sense of autonomy in my work. What was…Read More