Woman of Distinction 2022: Debbie Abergel, Nadel By Sara Lavenduski Debbie Abergel knows a thing or two about rebranding. Of course, there are obvious examples, such as spearheading the major rebrand of her company, Top 40 distributor Nadel, that was made official this spring. But there was also the time, not long after she started at Nadel when the company…
Fighting the Norms: Ask Yourself These 5 Questions To Embrace Your True Self By Janice Perkins, GC4W Thought Leadership Contributor No matter where we live in the world, we face the problem of fighting ongoing norms. Things that our families of origin or our societies or communities expect of us. There are roles we should traditionally play and rules of…
Women in Retail: Carla Wade of automotiveMastermind By Auto Remarketing Staff Auto Remarketing: What do you enjoy most about working in retail automotive, and what would you change? Carla Wade: When I reflect on the last two decades I’ve spent in the automotive industry, the word “opportunity” comes to mind. Throughout my career, I learned the importance of stepping outside…
Work & Independence: How To Be Your Own Hero By Janice Perkins, GC4W Thought Leadership Contributor I was watching a Netflix show recently about working moms and one of the characters started her own PR firm. In a crisis with the new firm, her husband said “No one is coming.” To clarify, he meant “You own the business. No one…
Sponsorship, Not Mentorship, Is Key to Advancing Your Career By Deanna Cuadra Despite more companies presenting diversity and equity at the forefront of their values, women still find themselves underrepresented at the executive level and are missing out on the compensation and influence that comes with it. Less than 11% of senior executives are women among the world’s largest Fortune 500…
How Nina Aprile Became Known As That Girl That Did Your Hair By Yola Robert Nina Aprile went from celebrity hairstylist to entrepreneur thanks to being known as That Girl That Did Your Hair. Aprile made Manhattan her salon throughout her twenties as the majority of her career was spent as a freelance hair stylist specializing in celebrity clientele, working magazines, NYFW,…
How to Make the Most of Internship Opportunities By Justin Sablich Gaining relevant work experience through internships can go a long way toward finding a development job. But those who know how to get the most out of these opportunities will be better positioned to break into the sector with the right role. In this edition of Career Hub, I’m…
Tamara Warren Is Personalizing The Car Buying Experience For Women By Lydia T. Blanco In her own words, Tamara Warren, co-founder and CEO of Le Car will tell you that she is a mother, wife, daughter, writer, businesswoman, and feminist. She likely won’t lead with how she got into the driver’s seat of her life after overcoming adversity. With a recognizable byline…
Women Rising in the Ranks of Male-Dominated Industries By Liz Gold In the United States, only 6.5% of women worked full-time in male-dominated occupations in 2020. These three women are among that group. They discuss rising in rank in beer, cars, and Wall Street. With a background in engineering and manufacturing—which are two of the top male-dominated industries in the…
Gab Waller Went From Personal Shopper To Global Empire By Karin Eldor For the world’s most famous personal shopper — or rather the go-to person for sourcing items that are sold-out, hard-to-find or from a previous season — the magic is in the details. Gab Waller has not only disrupted the luxury fashion space, she has created an entirely new industry…