Lucas Fuhrmann wants to make the textile industry more sustainable. He is the CEO and co-founder of LOVR. His company offers the first leather alternative that consists of agricultural waste and is completely free of plastic. The production of LOVR is based on the idea of a regional and carbon…
In a world where people decide who we are before we speak, our presentation is of the utmost importance. Arndreya Price is recognized as one of the world’s most progressive and insightful lifestyle brand luminaries. Her mission to help people feel beautiful and value themselves is achieved through her highly…
Erik is the founder of Red Orka, a circular baby clothing company. with its mission to save energy and resources. Where did the idea for Red Orka come from? My grandfather started making baby clothing in 1957 with the aim for high quality and long lasting garments. The company still…
Devi Chand is the owner of Papermelon, a company that makes eye-catching jewelry and home decor using upcycled newspapers, magazines, storybooks, gift wraps, calendars, and pamphlets. All of the pieces start with strips of paper that are rolled into beads, coated with a water-resistant sealant, and then sun-dried on Devi’s balcony….
Aubri Steele is the Founder, CEO and “il Capo” at Civile. As CEO and Founder, Steele wears many hats, managing day-to-day operations, brand strategy and sales as well as overseeing product design, development and retailing. During the COVID-19 pandemic when the world was experiencing unparcelled loss, division and isolation, Steele…
Alexis is the Co-CEO of Alexis Jae, a direct-to-consumer jewelry company. Before founding Alexis Jae, Alexis had several roles in finance, including Dyal Capital, Alwyne Management, and J.P. Morgan. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington University in St. Louis with a B.S. in Business Administration. Where did the idea…
Calla Gold, owner of Calla Gold Jewelry, a Santa Barbara based jeweler, has been a Personal Jeweler since 1983. Calla is a by appointment jeweler, specializing in custom jewelry design, wedding rings, jewelry restoration and revitalizing of unworn and under worn jewelry. Calla is the author of “Design Your Dream…
Serial Entrepreneur Jonathan Foltz has created four separate million-dollar brands in the past four years. One of them, Aphrodite’s, a global jewelry e-tailer known for its experiential gifts, made $31 million in sales in the past 3.5 years. During the pandemic alone, they made $10 million, catching the eye of…
A third-generation jeweler, Berge Abajian is the President, CEO, and Head Designer of Bergio (OTC PINK: BRGO), a global leader in jewelry design and manufacturing. He established his brand in 1995 and quickly grew it to become globally recognized for being a purveyor of rare and exquisite treasures. Known for…
Abdul Ahmed is Co-Founder and CEO of Adesso Man, a men’s lifestyle brand dedicated to helping men look good, feel confident, and build community. Abdul and his partners Ayaz Raja and Lucas Anderson have built a purpose-driven brand that offers functional, premium products that are affordable and built to last….