by Hélène | Jun 20, 2016 | Next Act for Women
As her oldest child was applying to college, Julie realized she needed to plan for her next act. She rekindled her passion for fashion and launched J. Markell Designs, with the goal to provide more reasonably-priced exotic-skin handbags and accessories. Tell us about...
by Hélène | Sep 14, 2015 | Next Act for Women
A boring pair of boots led Amy to an “aha” moment and the creation of Kuhfs. Each unique design is produced in small-batch quantity and allows women to show off their sense of style and personality. Tell us a little about your background… I am 44 years old,...
by Hélène | Aug 10, 2015 | Next Act for Women
After she took her mother to a cancer boutique in the suburbs, Pattie made it her mission to provide cancer recovery products and services in the city of Chicago; she opened her own shop, where she helps women face their life’s second act and deal with the...
by Hélène | Jul 13, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When Connie retired from her corporate job at the age of 48, she founded a nonprofit aimed at transforming the lives of Afghan women and their families through the sale of exquisite hand-woven rugs and bracelets. Tell us a little about your background… I am 60 and...