Journey

"I was the most awkward, shy, insecure middle schooler you’ve ever seen, and making my own clothes made me feel better about myself" — Carol Hannah Whitfield

Tina Aldatz ON Journey

Founder, Foot Petals

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

A: I focused on a career in retail management, merchandising and marketing in the fashion industry. Victoria’s Secret and BCBG Max Azria especially gave me the experience and education on how to build a brand. Because of a childhood burn injury that left my feet sensitive, I became an expert on frumpy footpads and gel insoles, but I never found the perfect ... READ MORE »

Janet Hanson ON Journey

Founder & CEO, 85 Broads Unlimited LLC

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 began at Goldman Sachs exactly 3 days after I graduated from Columbia Business School. I was 24. I spent 11 very happy years at GS, left the firm to train to become a triathlete, never made it to the starting line but got in great shape, I returned to GS to work PT as a consultant for ... READ MORE »

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 »

Tory Johnson ON Journey

Founder, Spark and Hustle & Women for Hire

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

A: My very first jobs were working in network news. I worked at ABC and then at NBC in the media relations department. I loved my job. I loved the company. I thought I’d be at NBC forever. But a big new boss came in and I was out. I failed at my attempts to convince him to keep me, despite ... READ MORE »

Alle Fister ON Journey

Principal, Bollare Communications

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 one of the initial team members of women’s online retailer, www.shopbop.com. As the company was in start up phase, it was a wonderful opportunity to be involved in so many facets of a growing business- from styling photo-shoots, to drafting product descriptions, to appearing on air on hundreds of television segments for the brand, to managing our publicity ... READ MORE »

Diana Verde Nieto ON Journey

Founder & CEO, Positive Luxury

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

A: Back in 2002, when sustainability was even more confusing and unpopular than it is today, I founded a sustainability communications consultancy called Clownfish. The company grew from a London base consultancy to international agencies with offices in Shanghai, NY, Milan and Madrid. I sold the business to a media agency in 2008 and stepped down as CEO in 2010. The ... READ MORE »