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Journey

"I have come full circle … this time using all my experience to help me build out my own personal brand." — Melissa Meyers

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Jill Zarin ON Journey

President, Jill Zarin Enterprises

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


A: I always knew what I wanted to do when I grew up. My first job was when I was 14 and I haven't really stopped working since then. I wanted to be in retail and be around clothing, and my dream continues to  come true. I majored in Retail Management at Simmons College and after graduation, went through the Filene's ... READ MORE »

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Embracing & Pursuing CHANGE

claudia ON Journey

“If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.” – Thomas Edison When it comes to the pursuit of happiness, it’s never too late to make a change in our personal or professional lives. In fact, don’t think of it as a big change, but instead as the next READ MORE »

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Carol Hannah Whitfield ON Journey

Designer, Carol Hannah

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 sewing at the ripe old age of seven. My mom taught me, and over the years it went from a hobby to an obsession to a career. I was the most awkward, shy, insecure middle schooler you’ve ever seen, and making my own clothes made me feel better about myself.  Friends began asking me to make things for ... READ MORE »

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Reshma Saujani ON Journey

Founder, Girls Who Code

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

A: My professional journey began when I interned on the Clinton/Gore campaign in 1996. I fell in love with politics and watching people engage in a powerful conversation about our country.  It really moved me.  It pointed me towards a career in political activism and eventually led me to run for office in 2010. READ MORE »

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Susan McPherson ON Journey

Senior Vice President and Director of Global Marketing, Fenton

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

A: My first—and most important — job was working as a waitress. Truly. If you want to be a great waitress, you have to know how to talk to people and what makes them tick. You learn first-hand the concepts of sales and marketing, and you quickly understand what it means to work your butt off. These are skills I’ve carried ... READ MORE »

Shauna Mei (AHAlife)

Shauna Mei ON Journey

Founder & CEO, AHAlife

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

A: I was born in Inner Mongolia and moved to the United States after the Tiananmen Square Massacre. I graduated from MIT with a double major in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, concentrating on Artificial Intelligence and Management Finance, but I always knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur. After graduation, I worked in both Private Equity (Principal Investment Area) and ... READ MORE »