Tag: Fashion Ventures

Featured VentureMom – Tara Fitzpatrick – Twig Pants

She was a model first and then an executive producer in Hollywood. Tara Fitzpatrick lived a glamourous life, with a wardrobe of designer clothes. She spent her time traveling the world, dining at exclusive restaurants and schmoozing with Hollywood associates most nights. Then everything changed, “As I closed in on

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SunSkyns – Brette Westerlund & Beth Van der Eems

They’ve known each other since middle school but how did they end up in business together? Brett Westerlund was visiting Beth Van der Eems on Shelter Island, where Beth and her family, who live in London, spend summers. They’re both active on the water all day in the summers. But

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Sydney Alfonso – Etkie

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

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