I truly believe that each person we meet, we meet for a reason: whether they are brought into our lives to inspire us, to teach us something about ourselves, to give us new perspective, to challenge our comfort zone, or even just to make us smile when we didn’t realize we were frowning. Marisa and [...]
You know those women you meet who have SO much energy, drive, and a crazy combination of smarts, beauty, style, and creative ideas? That’s Mai Tran. She’s one of those women. How does she do it all, and with so much style? I have no idea! She inspires me with not just all that she [...]
Krista Colvin always makes an incredible impression. From the moment we first met several years ago, to the times she has spoken to my professional mom entrepreneurs organization, to her strong voice in social media, Krista’s zest for life, refreshing candidness, and generosity shine through in everything she does. She has an amazing spirit and [...]
Wonder Woman Wednesday #15: Leslie Bevan Women’s Business Center Manager Mercy Corps NW Description of occupation/business: We provide business development services (loans, IDA matching grants, education and counseling) to low and moderate income individuals who would not otherwise have access to these services. Her story: Originally trained as a systems scientist, I spent 11 years [...]
Wonder Woman Wednesday #16: Jennifer Ruwart Social Entrepreneur Moyo Jasiri Description of occupation/business: Moyo Jasiri is an international nonprofit social enterprise that empowers women through entrepreneurship. We bring business education and training to women, connect women entrepreneurs to capital and increase access to new markets for women-owned businesses. Why women? Women reinvest 80-90% of their [...]
Wonder Woman Wednesday #14: Kimberly Brandt CRAVE Portland City Leader & Freelance Photo Stylist/Event Designer Description of occupation/business: CRAVE is all about women business owners. We spread the word about the need-to-know women in Portland with our CRAVE guides. In my role as the CRAVE Portland City Leader, I oversee the production and management of [...]
Wonder Woman Wednesday #13: Alexandra Zissu Author/environmental health journalist/green living expert/eco-consultant/speaker/mom http://www.AlexandraZissu.com Description of Occupation/Business: I’m a research-obsessed writer trying to help people make the world a better eco-friendlier place, one simple non-toxic step at a time. For us and our children and their children and the earth we all share. Along the way, and [...]
Wonder Woman Wednesday #12: Robyn Taylor Barbon Co-Owner & Executive Producer, Folklore Media Description of occupation/business: Folklore Media is a Portland, Oregon-based digital media company focused on helping businesses and non-profits tell their stories. As the co-owner of a small business, I wear many hats, the main ones being Executive Producer for our video productions [...]
Wonder Woman Wednesday #11: Laurie Turk WAHM, Tip Junkie http://www.tipjunkie.com Description of occupation/business: Tip Junkie promotes women through their creative ideas and products. It’s also a resource crafty tutorials. Tip Junkie has several sites: main blog, homemade gifts guide, creative party ideas, decorating and home improvement tutorials, free printables, and several holiday sites.I’m a mother [...]
Wonder Woman Wednesday #7: Tara Sandler Owner & Executive Producer, Pie Town Productions http://www.pietown.tv Description of occupation/business: I am an owner and Executive Producer for Pie Town Productions. Pie Town is a reality television company that has produced tv for almost every cable network, from HGTV to Food Network, MTV, VH1, Lifetime, TLC, WeTv, Discovery, [...]