When I ask an entrepreneur how they feel about the fact they’ve created an income producing venture out of thin air, the responses are similar but they all have the same theme – they’re really happy. Through my blog VentureMom, I’ve had the privilege to interview and profile over 300 female
VentureMom Employs Moms –Visit Her Shop Now It was a semester abroad that lead to this VentureMom’s business. When Sydney Alfonso attended school for a semester abroad in Turkey, she met a woman who made wonderful jewelry. Being an entrepreneur at heart, Sydney brought pieces back to the US and
When all of her friends kept talking about how hard it was to juggle everything from emails, voicemails, magazines, iPad apps, to-do lists, vacation plans, birthday parties, kids’ classes, exercise and everything else, she figured there must be a business venture in the idea of simplifying the lives of busy
It’s 3:00pm and in addition to taking your oldest to an orthodontist appointment, dropping your middle at ballet and your youngest at the soccer field, your dog needs to go to the vet and you have to circle back and pick everyone up from their activities. You arrive home at
Getting in line at 5am and waiting for hours in the rain for the Henri Bendel “Open See” was her first exposure to selling her own creation. When Ann Lansing took her belt in to be considered, Bendel’s said yes. Initially working in sales and PR for high tech products,
Italy has played a role in shaping this mom’s venture. When Doreen Godfrey found herself at the crossroads in her life, she went to Italy to visit her beloved family. On a solo day trip to Verona she came across a street sign that read Vicolo, or in English, “pathway.”
Who knew a walk with a friend would turn into a business. Gwynne Tibbetts had come from a film production background. Working in the publishing industry, she even edited the PBS series featuring Dr. Brazelton. Freelancing when she had children, Gwynne eventually stopped working to focus on family. Bambi Riegel
Introducing our second addition to the VentureMom Shop. You’ll love these fabulous photographs for your home. Visit the shop to order or contact the artist and mention this VentureMom article to get custom sizing and other work. Go to the VentureMom Shop now to see available pieces. So many times,
After managing skyscrapers in New York City for ten years, she turned to managing her home. Sara …. had been a commercial property manager so she knew how to stay organized. But when her son was born, she needed to be home. Turning her attention to getting her surroundings in
Being from the South, her mother instilled in her the importance of proper etiquette. But Jill Ciporin never dreamed she’d be the one teaching others the intricacies of good graces. Starting her career in television at CNN, Jill became an associate producer of a morning show in Atlanta. Her husband’s