“My sister and I founded Vividly to help artists share their work, and help shoppers find greater meaning in what they wear.”
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Shining a Light on Latin America’s Artisans
Amanda Judge of Faire Collection finds a rewarding career in the markets of Ecuador.
Lindsay Reilly of Lindsay Tia: Creative Handbags for Creative Individuals
“I wanted to defy the odds of a bad economy and create a successful startup.”
Brandy Kawulka of Posh Shopping Tours: A Refined Shopping Experience
“My top challenge has been putting all the pieces together as a solopreneur, there are so many hats to wear and learn to fill.”
Karima Renee of Skinny Minority: The Curvy Girl Stylist
“I teach women how to dress for the life they want.”
Krittika Khandelwal of Soothi: Socially Conscious Fashion
“I wanted to start a company that would allow me to pursue my passion for fashion and jewelry, while making a positive impact on underprivileged communities around the world.”
Maryum Farhan of The Market Find: Bringing Bohemia Home
“There was a 50% chance of failure, but “so what?” I asked myself. I decided to try.”
Stephanie David of PopNod: Doing Good While You Shop
“Why can’t giving back be a part of my everyday routine?”
Annette Williams of Pretty & Plus Boutique: Affordable Style for Every Size
“When you look good, you feel good and we pride ourselves on being an entity that builds self esteem.”
Jackie Zlatanovski of FLIK FLOPS: Lighting the Way for Kids
“We want to prove that kids sometimes do have the best ideas.”
Susan Di Meo of Synderela: Modern Wedding Dresses
“If I’ve influenced one woman to go after what she wants, then I’ve succeeded.”
Tory Burch: Think of Negativity as Noise
Fashion powerhouse Tory Burch talks to Claudia Chan about ignoring the skeptics who initially criticized her business.
Georgia Alexandra Davis of Silver Continent Fine Jewelry: Sustainable Beauty
“A love for hand crafting as well as quality luxury products–specifically jewelry with a sustainable and attainable aspect–drives my company vision.”
Making the Next Move a Success
Social entrepreneur Nancy Lublin talks to Claudia Chan about why she left her startup Dress for Success to turn around a flailing company.
Robin Pulewitz of the Relentless Group: Filling a Gap in the Market
“I had been running multimillion dollar departments for others; I could have gone back to a weekly paycheck and wonder, ‘what if?’, or do this for myself.”