female founders

A collection of 20 posts

sustainable development

SOCIAL IMPACT WITH GIFTS FOR GOOD

Catching up with the CEO and co-founder of Gifts for Good, Laura Hertz, on the corporate gifting world and how it was affected during the pandemic.

sustainable development

DISRUPTING THE WINE INDUSTRY WITH VEGAN WINES

Frances Gonzalez is the founder of Vegan Wines, making vegan wines more accessible. Working closely with independent wineries, Vegan Wines curates a quality wine selection, while supporting sustainable processes.

conscious consumerism

ECO-CONSCIOUS FLORAL DESIGN WITH TWIN DAHLIAS

Twin Dahlias are Upstate NY florists that offer eco-conscious luxury wedding flowers, floral design, installations and general flower magic.

sustainable tourism

CONSCIOUS CAMPING IN MOAB WITH SOUTHWEST JEEP ADVENTURES

Travel Under The Radar Interview with Emily Thompson, the Founder of Southwest Jeep Adventures in Moab, UT. Read her story, what she hopes people will come to appreciate and respect from the desert, and how small Western towns can sustainably develop for tourism with conservation in mind.

founders story

FOUNDER'S STORY WITH JINAH KIM: SUNHEE'S FARM AND KITCHEN

A conversation with Jinah Kim, owner of Sunhee's in Troy, NY. A popular restaurant and space for the greater immigrant community of upstate NY.

founders story

FOUNDER'S STORY WITH KAIT WALSH: SELF PUBLISHED AUTHOR

A Kindergarten teacher turned illustrator and storywriter, this is Kait Walsh's story from 9-5 to educating a larger community through stories and art.

sustainable fashion

MAKER'S STORY WITH NOVA LITA VINTAGE, UPCYCLED FINE VINTAGE JEWELRY

A conversation with Leigh Loosbrock, Founder and Maker of Nova Lita Vintage. Read her story and take on her first year of business during a pandemic.

founders story

FOUNDER'S STORY WITH MARSHAY CLARKE: BUZZOMS

Interview with Marshay Clarke the CEO of Buzzoms. Read her story: the launch of her first collection in a pandemic, and her goals and mission in the retail space.

sustainable fashion

ANCHAL PROJECT, A FASHION BRAND EMPOWERING WOMEN

An interview with Margaret Clines on founding Anchal Project, a non profit social enterprise empowering women in India and creating beautiful artisan home goods.

sustainable development

TONLÉ, A ZERO WASTE FASHION BRAND ON A BIG MISSION

Founder's story with Rachel Faller, on using waste to make beautiful products, the state of fashion, consumption and sustainability.

sustainable tourism

FOUNDER'S STORY WITH CAITLIN GARCIA-AHERN OF THREAD CARAVAN

An interview with Caitlin Garcia-Ahern, Founder of Thread Caravan, which hosts cultural artisan workshops around the world.

founders story

FOUNDER'S STORY: MILX, A NURSING AND PUMPING BRA

An interview with Jessica Calef, co-founder of Milx, a lifestyle brand modernizing motherhood with daily nursing and pumping bra.

ethical fashion

ZURI, AN ETHICAL FASHION BRAND BUILT IN KENYA

An interview with Ashleigh Miller about co-founding her company in Kenya and launching shops in NYC and San Francisco.

founders story

TURNING PHOTOS INTO STORIES WITH LUBA GROSMAN

A look into the life of Luba Grosman, photographer, small business owner, and mother of three.

sustainable development

DISRUPTING THE GIFT INDUSTRY: GIFTS FOR GOOD

An interview with Laura Hertz, CEO and Co-Founder of Gifts for Good, offering premium gifts made by social enterprises or nonprofits.

travel under the radar

LIFE AND THE PURSUIT OF PASSION IN NICARAGUA

Kristen Slizgi's story as founder of The Luxury Travelist for bespoke tours and adventures.

founders story

LACE PHOTO MEDIA, A FULL SERVICE BRANDING AND DESIGN FIRM

Lucia and Alicia Civile talk about returning home to start and run their boutique brand strategy and design firm, LACE Photo Media.

founders story

PROMOTING COMMUNITY THROUGH ARTS AND FOOD EDUCATION

Interview with Caroline Choe, founder of Create & Plate on starting her arts and food education business.

sustainable fashion

ACG ON OWNING HER OWN FASHION LINE

The makers movement in Minneapolis, a conversation with Anna Chambers-Goldberg on running her fashion line.

sustainable tourism

THREAD CARAVAN, AN ARTISAN ADVENTURE COMPANY

Interview with Caitlin Garcia-Ahern, founder and CEO of Thread Caravan, a global artisan adventure company with tours in Guatemala, Mexico, Morocco and more.