Many of you know that I broke my femur Christmas night 2024. Yikes. It’s been a long road back to strength and walking and now, skiing. Yes, I will be on the slopes this month. Wish me luck. One of my favorite female founded ski brands is @krimsonklover. Their sweaters
Jewelry had always been her thing—but she never imagined that creating a charm bracelet for herself would spark an entirely new business built around vintage treasures. Like so many others during Covid, Malia Frame found herself at home with extra time and a desire to create. As she searched online
It’s still January, so let’s keep the yearly questions coming. When you look back at last year, what brought you the greatest joy? Not the things you thought should make you happy—but the moments that truly lifted you. Was it unstructured time with family or friends? Getting lost in a
The VentureMom Amazon Shop of course! She’s back! Remember Paula Porizkova modeling for the fabulous female founded brand @esteelauder in the 1980s. Well she’s back and better than ever as a Global Brand Ambassador. Her current role emphasizes self-acceptance, anti-ageism, and showing beauty at every age. I love that and
I have a friend who is a docent at the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. What a treat to have her give us a personal tour of her favorite pieces. And what a fun reinvention for her. I’m loving a black and grey look starting with a long black
Rooted in Resilience, Grown with Intention Espalier Natural Botanics was established in Westport, Connecticut, by Kimberly Hovstadius, a certified natural skincare formulator and aromatherapist whose journey into entrepreneurship was deeply personal. Founded in 2016, Espalier was years in the making. Long before the brand officially launched, its products were shaped
This isn’t about a New Year’s resolution—it’s about setting an intention. Ask yourself: What is one clearly defined, meaningful thing I want to work toward this year? It could be physical (run 5 miles without stopping), creative (learn to play mahjong, write a weekly essay), or entrepreneurial (launch a business,
Camel and brown are such great colors to marry. Grab a pair of high rise flared corduroys in deep camel and pair them with this @puracashmere crew neck with its extra long sleeves. Add a deep brown puffer and all weather boots and you’ll be as warm as toast. When
Some of my favorite VentureMom stories begin the same way—not with a business plan, but with a moment. For Center & Spring, that moment happened when interior designer Peyton Cochran created a custom mahjong table for a show house. It was beautiful, functional, and unexpected—and people couldn’t stop talking about
Supporting a charity does more than help others—it helps you too. It brings calm, creates purpose, strengthens connection, and reminds us that what we do matters. Giving back is one of the simplest ways to feel grounded, grateful, and truly alive. And it doesn’t have to be financial—volunteering, spreading the