Breaking Barriers, Building Brands: Women in Beauty Entrepreneurship
HistoryAs beauty historian, makeup artist, and entrepreneur Lisa Eldridge notes, the history of cosmetics is deeply intertwined with the history of women. Cosmetics usage by women marks pivotal moments in time as a sacrament, a symbol of social status, a colorful act of rebellion, a subtle sign of seduction, a path to self-care, or a clue to counterculture. From ancient ages until today women adorn themselves in reaction to the societies they live in. The history of cosmetics is also the history of women entrepreneurs. Black hair care guru Madame C.J. Walker was the first woman self-made…
The Rule of Three for Neurodivergent Creatives (and for everyone else!)
Justine Clay
It was early morning and I was sitting by a lake in Maine, a cup of coffee in hand when one of those bolt-from-the-blue moments of clarity struck me. Before I share my a-ha moment, let me give you some context. I am a business coach for creative entrepreneurs and freelancers, dedicating my entire career to helping creative professionals build profitable and successful businesses and careers. I am also a neurotypical parent of a neurodivergent child. Until I had my son, I had no idea how different neurocognitive styles impacted everything from time management and planning to…
Interview with the Entrepreneur: Jaden Ordonez and Leo Liu of Everbooks
Ellen, Business & Career Center
Soon after the start of the pandemic, Brooklyn Tech High School students Leo Liu and Jaden Ordonez founded Everbooks, a site providing free student-written and -illustrated books for young children. In this interview we discuss their early days, what they've learned along the way, and their passion to continue and expand their work. Ellen Mehling: How did Everbooks start? Jaden Ordonez and Leo Liu: Everbooks has been in existence since the start of the pandemic last year. With social distancing becoming more enforced throughout the months, its…