International Women’s Day
Sharing their stories
Candy
Candy oversees Ellie Kai’s production and sourcing in Asia and has joined us in our advocacy of a fair workplace environment. Her commitment and...
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Candy oversees Ellie Kai’s production and sourcing in Asia and has joined us in our advocacy of a fair workplace environment. Her commitment and grit has helped build Ellie Kia’s disruptive and unique made-to-order model. We are lucky to have her as a friend and colleague; she knows how to encourage on the long days, pick you up on the tough days, and is a constant reminder to keep moving forward.
Rebecca
While traveling in South America, Rebecca and her husband noticed orphanages were donation-dependent organizations. With For His Children, an orphanage in Ecuador, she is...
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While traveling in South America, Rebecca and her husband noticed orphanages were donation-dependent organizations. With For His Children, an orphanage in Ecuador, she is flipping the model to pilot a program to test a new social model, transforming orphanages from donation-dependent nonprofits into self-sustaining social businesses. Rebecca was selected for the 2016 class of Presidential Leadership Scholars in recognition of her work.
Rochelle
Rochelle had always struggled with finding natural products for textured hair. After a fateful (and documented!) hair chop, Rochelle began recording her hair journey on...
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Rochelle had always struggled with finding natural products for textured hair. After a fateful (and documented!) hair chop, Rochelle began recording her hair journey on YouTube. Her all-natural beauty brand, Alikay Naturals is now a disruptor in the space, and she uses her platform to inspire and motivate women to achieve their dreams.
Charlotte
As a teacher in Boston Public Schools, Charlotte works tirelessly to manifest change in her classroom and beyond. She cares deeply for her students...
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As a teacher in Boston Public Schools, Charlotte works tirelessly to manifest change in her classroom and beyond. She cares deeply for her students and works tirelessly to be her best self to create opportunity for her students.
Nancy
After her five children were grown, Nancy went back to school to pursue a clinical doctorate in occupational therapy. Nancy never stops trying to...
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After her five children were grown, Nancy went back to school to pursue a clinical doctorate in occupational therapy. Nancy never stops trying to improve her skillset to serve her patients to the best of her ability, all while balancing her family-first approach.
Ericka
Ericka is the CEO of the Stork Bag, the first-ever pregnancy subscription bag, designed to meet expectant mothers trimester and postpartum needs. The Stork...
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Ericka is the CEO of the Stork Bag, the first-ever pregnancy subscription bag, designed to meet expectant mothers trimester and postpartum needs. The Stork Bag is also the first and only pregnancy subscription bag to receive OBGYN certification.
Elizabeth
Liz has dedicated herself to empowering women via education- on and around topics of motherhood, culture, human rights and social good. She is the...
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Liz has dedicated herself to empowering women via education- on and around topics of motherhood, culture, human rights and social good. She is the managing editor of World Moms Network, while being a champion leader for UN Foundation Shot@Life.
Caprice
Now a fitness expert, Caprice, didn’t always have a clear path. After an accident left her with total memory loss and suffering from seizures,...
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Now a fitness expert, Caprice, didn’t always have a clear path. After an accident left her with total memory loss and suffering from seizures, she looked to the Mayo Clinic for support. It is at the Mayo Clinic that she began her yoga practice. Caprice now uses her platform, Excuse Free Fitness, to help others change their lives while reaching their weight loss and fitness goals.
Bae Eun Mee
At age 8, we stand firmly behind Bae with her belief that the future is female! Bae faces each day with empowerment and determination...
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At age 8, we stand firmly behind Bae with her belief that the future is female! Bae faces each day with empowerment and determination to face her personal challenges, question antiquated norms, and to fiercely stand her ground against she believes to be what unfair or unjust.
Michal
Michal was one of the first female pilot cadets in the Israeli Air Force. After her service, and while living in Tel Aviv, she...
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Michal was one of the first female pilot cadets in the Israeli Air Force. After her service, and while living in Tel Aviv, she was the director of Refugee Affairs within Tel Aviv’s city government where she led social service delivery and programming to a community of 20,000+ refugees.
Nancy
A mom to four-entrepreneurs (husband, included!), Nancy is the grounded, guiding light to her family. Thoughtful, patient, dedicated and loyal, she has created a...
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A mom to four-entrepreneurs (husband, included!), Nancy is the grounded, guiding light to her family. Thoughtful, patient, dedicated and loyal, she has created a culture among family and friends where it is encouraged to look at things with a different lens.
Jen
Jen is a firm believer that one small change can have a huge impact. She was deeply impacted after participating in World Race, where...
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Jen is a firm believer that one small change can have a huge impact. She was deeply impacted after participating in World Race, where she spent one year working with women in a variety of difficult situations. Returning home, she knew she wanted to do something to support the organizations that had touched her, and share their stories with more than family and friends. Jen founded Paisley & Sparrow to curate products that are making a difference globally, to give everyone the opportunity to be someone who can make a difference in the life of someone else.