Her past life led her to her new venture. Before becoming a stay at home mom, Rochelle Williston worked on events for a foundation. Her role was in the planning and coordination of large fundraising gatherings including golf outings and galas and a variety of other events in support of
When her two young daughters begged to see a French farmhouse, it changed the course of this VentureMom’s life. “My husband and I let our girls out in front of a real estate office while we parked the car. When we came back they had found a farmhouse in the
Bookcases became her calling. With a career in interior design, Susie Earls worked on entire rooms and homes but her path to specializing in bookcases was an unexpected turn. Early in her work life she was in charge of cataloguing items for Sotheby’s Auction House. Exposure to small collectables would
Zoe’s story so inspired me that I had to share it. A perfect example for my recent speech, Building a Business that Gives Back. Her mom’s venture lead her into her own. Zoe Calahan was part of a program her mom, Lauren Calahan, had started called LEAP, Leaders Educated as
She went from banking to the beach. Lisa Degen was an international banker who traveled the world. She left that career to stay at home with her kids and a few years ago stumbled into business with her cousin. Lisa’s artistic cousin created maps of coastal locations and he needed
She began her career with some well known designers like Victoria Hagen and John Saladino, but when Krista Fox went out on her own, she was excited to create her own aesthetic. Krista leans towards clean sophisticated designs and incorporates organics and natural elements, “I love the colors and textures
Did her fashion background lead her to wielding a blow torch? Marie Suri studied marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked for The Limited among other clothing firms. But after her first child was born, she left her fashion career to be a stay-at-home mom. Clothing was a
Carlyle Upson worked in the world of business but her creative side kept her in art classes at night. After college graduation she taught English in Asia for six months earning enough to backpack abroad for another six months. She came back to New York City and became a sales
It was her daughter’s request that landed this mom in her own business. Leigh Goodwyn worked in media for years and her last job was with the Discovery Channel working on the Eco-Challenge. But when she found herself in Morocco with a 2 year old at home, she had a
Get a $25 off coupon when you mention VentureMom!!! Jessica and Yaël have branched out to include a wide variety of books in response to their clients’ requests. From vacation books, to baby books, graduation books, and sports books, Jumbo Dog can do it all. “Families value all kinds of