Holly Gordon ON Books
Executive Director, 10x10
Q: What is one book that every young woman should read?
A: Get a Financial Life: Personal Finance In Your Twenties and Thirties by Beth Kobliner. READ MORE »
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"Own your financial health." — Linda Descano
Jennifer Chen ON Books
Co-founder & President, Givology
Q: What is one book that every young woman should read?
A: I was absolutely inspired by The Blue Sweater. I wish I read it 10 years ago and had the guts to do what Jacqueline did. READ MORE »
Rayah Levy ON Books
Director & CEO, ArtéQuesta
Q: What is one book that every young woman should read?
A: Sacred Commerce: The Rise of the Global Citizen by Ayman Sawaf and Rowan Gabrielle. It is so inspiring and uplifting, we’ve made it required reading before any new hire starts with us. Sacred Commerce talks about ancient practices of commerce in which the business exchange was “sacred” and people had a responsibility to take care of their communities. The book ... READ MORE »
Rayah Levy ON Travel
Director & CEO, ArtéQuesta
Q: In the world, what are your three favorite places to shop?
A: My favorite places in the world to shop are Israel and Manhattan. I am absolutely in love with museum stores; SFMOMA and MOMA are my top favorites. What an amazing selection they always have, and they are so different. It's hard to choose only a few items; I choose small things so I can carry more home in my bag. Local ... READ MORE »
Lisa Wexler ON Personal Finance
Talk Radio Host, Attorney, Advocate, Author, Groucho Productions LLC
Q: Can you share an experience that made you more conscious about the need for women to understand their personal finances?
A: As an attorney, I have had too many women come into my office knowing nothing at all about the money they had, where it was, how to get access to it, nothing. Too many get divorced or widowed, handicapping themselves unnecessarily. Financial literacy is as essential as reading. READ MORE »
Lisa Wexler ON Books
Talk Radio Host, Attorney, Advocate, Author, Groucho Productions LLC
Q: Tell us what inspired you to write your book.
A: My beautiful sister, Jill Zarin, was the impetus behind Secrets of a Jewish Mother. Were it not for her show, RHONYC, we never would have had this opportunity. The idea came to me in the shower after I watched a scene on the show where my mother, Gloria Kamen, was giving advice to another cast member. My mom has always ... READ MORE »