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"I finally left the security of a paycheck and a big bonus in 1990, and slowly but surely, things began to come together." — Charlotte Beyer

KellieMartin

Kellie Martin ON Journey

Actress & Entrepreneur, Romp

Q: Please share with us the story of how your professional journey began and has brought you to where you are today.

A: I have a few different careers/interests that have become careers. I started acting at the age of 7 and continue to this day. I’ve also written scripts and directed television. My careers as an actress, writer and director have opened many strange, unexpected doors and allowed me to live a manageable, albeit, somewhat of a roller coaster life. Once I ... READ MORE »

Liz Dennery Sanders

Liz Dennery Sanders ON Journey

Founder & CEO, SheBrand

Q: Please share with us the story of how your professional journey began and has brought you to where you are today.

A: I started working in public relations and marketing as an intern while I was in college, first for Warner Bros. pictures, and then for a small entertainment PR firm owned by two women in Boston. I knew I had found a good fit for my strengths and personality, and continued to work in the marketing arena for many years after ... READ MORE »

Alyssa Rapp

Alyssa Rapp ON Journey

Founder & CEO, Bottlenotes

Q: Please share with us the story of how your professional journey began and has brought you to where you are today.

A: My professional journey formally began immediately upon my graduation from Yale in spring 2000. In the great debate of what to do next, I knew that I wanted to take the road less traveled (I guess I always have and always will), but I also felt it was the right time and place to “test drive” one of my childhood ... READ MORE »

KatiaBeauchamp

Katia Beauchamp ON Journey

Co-founder, Birchbox

Q: Please share with us the story of how your professional journey began and has brought you to where you are today.

A: I graduated from Vassar with a double major in International Studies and Economics, and a minor in Spanish - I took a lot of classes needless to say and was not sure how I would apply my education. In college I interned at Estee Lauder and at Citibank’s hedge the next. In retrospect, I just loved learning and anything new ... READ MORE »

Albertina (Mama) Zuma

Albertina (Mama) Zuma ON Journey

Community Leader, Zimele Community

Q: Please share with us the story of how your professional journey began and has brought you to where you are today.

A: One day, a young lady arrived at my home. She was a community facilitator for Zimele and was inviting people to join the self-help groups. I loved what she presented about Zimele. As she showed interest wanting other women to join, I was excited to host these gatherings in my house. I was very glad to be a part of ... READ MORE »

Jenni Luke

Jenni Luke ON Journey

Chief Executive Officer, Step Up Women's Network

Q: Please share with us the story of how your professional journey began and has brought you to where you are today.

A: I’ve always been interested in and motivated by social justice issues, specifically equal opportunity. Initially I focused this passion in the direction of law but quickly realized the practice of law was not for me. I explored my passion for business by becoming a literary agent representing writers and directors for film and television. This gave me the opportunity to ... READ MORE »