Elizabeth Werner had her life all planned out: studying political science, going to law school, and fulfilling her dream of becoming a lawyer for life. Then a chance event changed her whole life. After having great national and international internship immersion experiences in a variety of
All it takes to laugh at funny jokes or learn from successful entrepreneurs is an audio-downloading device. Just download a podcast, an audio file, and listen to anyone and everyone from comedians to CEOs speak. A simple click opens a world of conversations. From anywhere and at any time,
In this day in age, technology is all around us. Everything from our smartphones to our Fitbits involves computer code and, according to Betsy Hauser Idilbi, that is a perfect reason why people should learn code. Ms. Hauser Idilbi is the CEO and co-founder of Tech Talent South, a company that
Startups are booming like never before. New apps help with both grocery delivery and online gaming. Amid the startup insanity, Kelly Peeler wanted to create a company that made a real social difference. Her target audience: you – the tech-savvy, younger generation. This is also the generation
Jessica Hawthorne-Castro is the CEO of Hawthorne Direct in Los Angeles. Your website mentions that what makes you, as a company, different “is not only [a] rich heritage, but [a] unique vision for the future.” Can you elaborate a bit more on this statement? Hawthorne just celebrated our 30th
Kristin Thompson is a Senior Advisor to the U.S. Treasurer. As Senior Advisor to the Treasurer of the United States, what does your job entail? What I love about my job is that it’s different every day. My office oversees all coin and currency production at the U.S. Mint and the Bureau of
Hop into the conversation with Stacy Brown-Philpot, the CEO of TaskRabbit. Ricky: Tell us about yourself (Where did you go to school? What was your first job? Why did you decide to work in tech?) Stacy: My first job was a paper route that I shared with my brother when I was about 9 years old.
Ashley Mohan is currently the Catalyst Head of Industry at Google. Ricky: What is a fun fact about yourself? Ashley: I used to have permed hair that looked like a giant curly football helmet, typical for someone who grew up in Texas in the 80s and 90s. R: Tell us about yourself. A: I grew
Do you remember some of your goals and aspirations when you were younger? Chental Song-Bembry began accomplishing her dream of becoming as an inspirational writer at the ripe age of 10. This is when she started developing the idea for her now successful book series, The Honey Bunch Kids. This
The financial world is still a male-driven industry. Let’s meet Mckenzie Frankel, who is the co-owner of Entrust Financial, an advisory firm that engages in holistic wealth management. Keep reading to learn more about it! What does your day-to-day job entail? My title is principal, which means
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