How Mane Addicts Changed The Game For Hairstylists And Founders By Karin Eldor Jen Atkin’s platform Mane Addicts gives new meaning to the power of community, collaboration, creativity, and content. (Not to mention the saying, “Content is queen.”) Atkin famously documented her rise to celebrity hairstylist (with clients ranging from the Kardashians and Jenners to Chrissy Teigen) followed by entrepreneurship…
Bonberi’s Nicole Berrie Wants To Bring Intuitive Eating To All By Gabby Shacknai It was the early aughts, and Nicole Berrie appeared to have it all. She was living in New York City and just a few years out from college, was already working her dream job as a writer for Vanity Fair during the heyday of glossy magazines. It was everything…
3 Lessons For CEOs & Founders Needing a Creative Breakthrough By Kathy Caprino According to recent data and research, creativity has been ranked as a top skill for business success today. In a 2020 World Economic Forum “Future of Jobs Report,” creativity was rated highly as an important emerging skill across numerous countries. But very often, seasoned CEOs and leaders can rely too…
Here’s When to Say ‘No’ at Work By Kathryn Vasel You’ve just volunteered to help show a new colleague the ropes. But now you’re trying to figure out when you can actually make the time to fit it all in. This happens a lot — especially to women. Managers often ask for volunteers or in some cases, assign workers to…
Osmo’s Head Of Communications Creates A Legacy By Cheryl Robinson Storytelling in communications is imperative for a brand’s existence and longevity. It’s not just about sharing a company’s origins but bringing different brand elements to life through specific narrative tools. Good storytelling drives conversions and ROI. It’s been reported that if people love a brand story, 55% are more likely to buy…
Meet Dalci, the Brand Disrupting the Dessert Category By Mita Mallick My mother is the most amazing cook I know. Whether she’s frying, grilling, stirring, flipping or baking, anything and everything that comes out of her kitchen is incredible. So when my mom told me how obsessed she was with Dalci’s lemon coconut blondie, I knew it had to be…
How Vanessa Dawson Leveraged Her Skills In The Garden Market By Geri Stengel The lawn and garden market is projected to reach $26.3 billion by 2020, according to Allied Market Research. Gardening can lift your spirits and help make you feel peaceful and content. Yet, something good for you mentally isn’t necessarily good for the environment. The non-organic chemicals in pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers…
Founder Aimee Yang is Starting a Breakfast Revolution Here are three lessons Aimee Yang is learning as she builds BetterBrand. By Mita Mallick I love a good New York bagel — I like mine slightly toasted and oozing with cream cheese. Since the 17th century, bagels have been heralded as a cherished comfort food. They were believed to have magical power, and…
This Flex Exec Helps Women Find Their Voice By Meredith Somers A 2021 women’s leadership study from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Co. found that American women held 41% of corporate management positions, and women continue to fight underrepresentation when it comes to board positions and CEO roles. They also face gender bias, harassment, and opposition to their management styles. Here’s…
The Importance Of Mentorship For Women In Financial Services By Laurie Winger The lack of female leadership across the financial services industry underscores room for growth. For reference, a September 2021 study by McKinsey found that just 24% of C-suite-level executives are women, while women make up almost half of the U.S. workforce according to Zippia. At CUNA Mutual Group,…
