"I love to create…It’s an intoxicating feeling to have a vision." — Ella Gorgla
Founding Partner, Prosperity Candle
A: Although I have huge, sometimes unreasonable, professional aspirations, very simple things make me happy and grounded. My dog, long walks, the sun on my face, a ripe piece of fruit, a group of exuberant friends at a potluck, and meditating in the morning, all bring me joy. READ MORE »
Designer, Carol Hannah
A: Artistic expression, genuineness, kindness, and efficiency. Especially after my time in reality TV on Project Runway, I really value realness. That’s one of the reasons I love working in bridal - it’s an area of fashion that has a genuine impact on a woman. READ MORE »
Spring is here indeed! As the glorious weather settles in, I am reminded of how simple and abundant life really is if we choose it to be. As a capitalist culture we are constantly striving to get more or better. More material things, more success, more free time. Better home, better job, better life. We READ MORE »
Founder, I-ELLA
A: I love to create and ‘start something.’ At I-ELLA, everyday we create and launch new ideas. It’s an intoxicating feeling to have a vision, execute and see people gravitate to this thing you’ve created. READ MORE »
Founder & CEO, Sheila Kelley S Factor
A: Balance. Women must find balance in their lives. We cannot be everything to everyone else, and leave whatever is left over for ourselves. We need to schedule time to nurture our mind, body, heart and soul, satisfy our desires, feed our mind, feel sexy, and be the queen of the castle. Then, and only then, after all of our needs ... READ MORE »
President, Jill Zarin Enterprises
A: When my daughter Allyson calls me from college (Vanderbilt) and tells me she is happy. That brings me the most joy, and it is why I wake up everyday. READ MORE »