December 6, 2012
This month we decided to spotlight the very talented interior designer Valerie Esiso. I came across her fabulous “Victoria” armchair, fell in love with it, and immediately asked if I could feature her. Read on to find out why we think Valerie is B.O.S.S.!
Q. How did you get started in your career?
A. For me it was kind of a transformative process. I have always been interested in interior design and actually wanted to study it in college, but my parents talked me out of it. They th...
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April 13, 2013
I recently went on the vacation of a lifetime. I visited Milan, Rome, Florence, Paris and London. I ate, I danced, I learned, and I got inspired. Yet, despite all the glorious sights and the time off, I was thrilled to get back to LA and back to work. I love the quote pictured above; truer words have never been spoken. Taking time off is important though (especially for the entrepreneur) because it’s easy to get overworked. Plus, it may spark your creativity (I now have some exciti...
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February 18, 2013
I took a human development class in college and one of the lessons that stood out most to me dealt with early childhood development. There are phases in the life of a child where he or she will grasp a concept, and, as a result of this newly acquired knowledge, he or she will essentially become a different child who sees the world in a whole new light. For instance, there’s that pivotal moment when a child learns that objects and people still continue to exist even when they’re not in si...
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January 3, 2013
In honor of the New Year, we decided to feature a woman who specializes in time – more specifically, she creates amazing clocks and home decor. Read our interview with business owner Shannon Ruby to find out why we think she’s B.O.S.S.
Q. How did you become interested in making clocks?
A. It just kind of happened. I started with a paper clock that my husband did not understand at all. LOL! He kept asking what I was doing with a record, rhinestones and lots of little paper beads. ...
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March 1, 2013
We are so excited to introduce B.O.S.S. Academy which will be our series of workshops designed to get teen girls thinking about entrepreneurship! We are constantly looking for female business owners in the Los Angeles area who are willing to host workshops. All volunteer businesses will receive recognition on our website. Please contact Kristina Maury at kristina@bossgirls.org for more information on how to get involved.
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