In Conversation with Kathy Kuo of Kathy Kuo Home

Describe your business in a few words? Kathy Kuo Home elevates the home furnishing experience through our curation of timeless furniture, lighting, and decor offerings in tandem with expert interior design services. We provide everything from design inspiration to flawless execution in one vertically integrated platform. What made you take the leap to start your…Read More

In Conversation with Suzy Batiz of Poo~Pourri, Supernatural, and ALIVE OS

Describe your businesses in a few words? Poo~Pourri dumps the shame around the things we naturally do and ends stigmas by starting conversations. Supernatural is taking the household cleaning industry from toxicity to aromatherapeutic magic… And it really works! ALIVE OS™ transforms people’s lives by encouraging them to explore their infinite potential. What was your…Read More

In Conversation with Kelly Parker of Send Ribbon

Describe Send Ribbon in a few words? Send Ribbon is a thoughtful Corporate Gift Company that sends happiness to clients, customers & employees. What made you take the leap to start your own business? At the time I started my business, I had already hit many of my professional goals by working at top tier…Read More

In Conversation with Shavaun Christian of Spoken Flames

Describe your business in a few words? Spoken Flames makes immersive candle experiences that engage your senses and enrich your downtime. What made you take the leap to start your own business? My desire to shake up a centuries-old candle experience. Instead of ‘light it and forget it,’ what if a candle could do more?…Read More

In Conversation with Julia Hunter of Jenni Kayne

Describe Jenni Kayne in a few words? California based lifestyle brand. What made you decide to join Jenni Kayne? I joined when the company was still relatively small. I had always loved being part of startups because the challenges were so new and ever changing.  It was a risk to leave bigger companies in NYC…Read More

In Conversation with Tennille Teague of JUST FRED

Describe your business in a few words? You bet! We are a community for dog lovers that creates cruelty-free pet accessories. What made you take the leap to start your own business? It was really inspired by my dog Mo who would join me at the office on most days. After work, rather than traveling…Read More

In Conversation with Della Leapman of Nestl

Describe your business in a few words? Providing health-centered, inclusive design. What made you take the leap to start your own business? Becoming a mother at an early stage in a predominately male crafted career (architecture). What was your background prior to starting your own business? Architecture & Design Did you always know you wanted…Read More

In Conversation with Dana Snyder of herdesk

Describe your business in a few words? herdesk is a responsibly-made desk designed by and for women. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I started my first business (Positive Equation) working as a digital consultant for nonprofits nearly four years ago. The moment I walked into my boss’s office to…Read More

In Conversation with Nicole Kraft of Bellamare Designs

Describe your business in a few words? Personalized handmade sentiments. What made you take the leap to start your own business? I have wanted to start my own business for many years, but making the first stride felt inconceivable. It was only when I stopped making excuses as to why not or when to that…Read More