Featured VentureMom – Liya Kebede Founder of Lemlem On a trip to her native country of Ethiopia, supermodel Liya Kebede discovered that traditional weavers were losing their jobs due to a decline in local demand for their goods. Recognizing the beauty and rare quality of their work, Liya started lemlem
What Would VentureMom Wear to the Caribbean? There are so many great things offered by @lemlemofficial for any trip south. Their products are 100% hand women in Ethiopia. What a great way to support women artisans and get darling beach wear at the same time. This pink caftan comes in
What Would VentureMom Wear in Palm Beach? I’m off to Florida and need something dreamy and ethereal to wear. Hmmm….I took a look at a very cool brand that my pal Margaret told me about – lemlem. (I’m profiling the #femalefounder next week) Their classic Elina Caftan comes in multiple
✨Member Monday Highlight ✨ FaHey Fine Jewelry After searching high and low for a particular necklace she’d long been envisioning, Susan Fahey gave up the hunt and made the piece herself. Soon after, she began designing for individuals and companies who often approached to ask where her many unique pieces
Featured VentureMom – Carolyn Kelly Co-Founder of the Wyzr Friends App One of my long-time friends has started an app!!! You go girl!!!! The genesis of Wyzr Friends was born out of a realization that there was a significant gap in the social networking space, particularly for adults in their
Featured VentureMom – Melissa Gallardo CEO of Bonita Melissa Gallardo, the visionary behind Bonita Fierce, embarked on her candle-making journey when she noticed a glaring absence of scents reminiscent of her upbringing within the home fragrance industry. “I was determined to curate a range of candles inspired by Latina culture,
✨Member Monday Highlight ✨ Yatra Shop We design and work with skilled artisans to put together a collection a few times each year. Yatra is proud to support and work with a diverse group of women and men artisans in India who in turn support their extended families and local communities.
What Would VentureMom Wear for a Chilly Walk with the Kids and Dog? VentureMom @KateHudson has a great line called @Fabletics and I’m loving this brown ensemble of high-waisted kick flare pants and cozy zip sweatshirt paired with a raspberry fitted long-sleeve shirt. (I do love pink and brown:) The
Featured VentureMom – Ariel Kaye Founder and CEO of Parachute Ariel Kaye, the founder and CEO of Parachute, had previously operated an interior design blog and frequently assisted her friends and family in their home design endeavors. However, when it came to finding reliable bedding, she encountered significant challenges. “I
Featured VentureMom – Katie Sturino CEO of Megababe When Katie Sturino initially introduced Megababe, she encountered a lack of comprehension within the beauty industry regarding the issues she aimed to address. For instance, products designed for combating thigh chafing were primarily tailored for men or athletes, and Sturino found them