From Setback to Success: How Ellen Latham Built Orangetheory into a Global Fitness Empire At age 40 Ellen Latham was fired. She was a single parent of a 9-year-old boy and just wanted to crawl under the covers and hide. But her father, who was a high school football coach,
What Would VentureMom Wear to Book Club? Book Club is a great way to gather with girlfriends on a cold snowy night to discuss your latest read. But what to wear? We’ll need something warm and toasty like this @Quince baby alpaca wool sweater and these @veronicabeard herringbone jeans in
From Passion to Plate: How Michele Salmini Turned Her Love of Cooking into Oak Street Kitchen How did her love of cooking turn into a business? Michele Salmini was a teacher in her former life. She taught 3rd grade in Manhattan and later moved to the admissions department. But becoming
What Would VentureMom Wear to a Cooking Class with Girlfriends? I just met a gal who does cooking classes in her home on the water. What better way to spend time with good girlfriends than learning new techniques and a new dish? But what to wear? When I saw this
What Would VentureMom Wear to Play Tennis While on Vacation? Getting away to a warm climate in the winter is a great idea. And why not play tennis while you’re there? I met the founder of Top Banana this past summer and I love her Molly Dress in blush. Top
From Vintage Patterns to Tennis Wear: How Michele Cosentino Built Top Banana Fashion Brand How did her love of tennis and vintage clothing lead her to a fashion brand? Michele Cosentino is the founder of the tennis wear line called Top Banana. She began sewing clothes as a home school
From Spa Pioneer to Beauty Disruptor: How Marcia Kilgore Transformed the Beauty Industry During college, Marcia Kilgore became a personal trainer to make money. Soon after she decided to take a course in skincare, largely because she had personally suffered from acne since her preteen years. She began giving facials
What Would VentureMom Wear While Healing? Sometimes we take a fall that leaves us laid up for a while. And while it’s painful and upsetting, maybe the universe is saying you need time to heal. That’s where I am right now. With a broken femur, I’m close to my desk
Jessica Schreiber: Transforming Fashion Waste Into Sustainable Treasure Jessica Schreiber has always been captivated by the stories behind discarded items. As the founder of Fabscrap, a nonprofit revolutionizing how fashion waste is managed in New York City, Jessica is proving that one person’s trash can become another’s treasure. Jessica’s journey
What Would VentureMom Wear to Her Favorite Coffee Shop? ☕️ A cozy yet polished look for sipping lattes and catching up with friends: tailored pants paired with a soft cashmere sweater, all from J.Crew. Perfect for a chic and comfortable vibe! ✨ Shop the Sweater Shop the Pants Shop the