by Hélène | Jan 23, 2017 | Next Act for Women
After a demanding legal career, Laurie followed her heart to open a business offering healing water therapy for elderly and ailing dogs. She’d go on to write a memoir of her adventures with her beloved dog Gunny. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in... by Hélène | Oct 3, 2016 | Expert Interviews
You founded Innovation Women, an online speakers bureau for entrepreneurial and technical women. What need did you seek to fill with your company? It’s 2016 and we’re still attending events where all (or at least most) of the speakers are “all-male, all-pale” or the... by Hélène | Sep 6, 2016 | Expert Interviews
You recently founded Après. What need did you see that you are seeking to fill? We founded Après to connect women looking to reenter the workforce with companies seeking talent and diversity. There are more than 3 million college-educated women in the U.S. looking to... by Hélène | Aug 22, 2016 | Next Act for Women
With her kids in high school, Mylene needed to find a new pursuit. And because her husband is in the Army, she needed to be able to work anywhere. A chance to get some business advice convinced her to start her own agency; she puts her research and planning skills to... by Hélène | Jul 18, 2016 | Next Act for Women
The death of her brother was the catalyst for Vicky to take that leap of faith. She left her high tech career behind and opened Mazama Coffee Co., a specialty coffee house and micro-bakery in the suburbs of Austin, Texas. Tell us a little about your...