Shannon Conway is a graphic designer, illustrator, content creator, photographer, and founder of Wicked City Apparel, a small level apparel production company that helps bands, brands, and businesses elevate to the next level with custom printed garments. She was born and raised in the South Suburbs of Chicago, IL. For…
Hannah is the co-founder of Lucy Nash, a jewelry brand that takes its inspiration from her mother’s immigrant story. When Hannah was younger, her mother launched her own successful jewelry business, and Hannah always wanted to continue her legacy. So when she got older, she decided to get into the…
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Advertising with a Business Foundations Certificate at the University of Texas at Austin, Sydney went on to study Media and Global Change at the Salzburg Academy in Austria and earned an MBA from the Acton School of Business. Her travels through over 40…
Steven Sashen is a serial entrepreneur who has never had a job, a former professional stand up comic and award-winning screenwriter, and a competitive sprinter — one of the fastest men over 60 in the country (maybe the 2nd fastest 60+ Jew in the world!). He and his wife, Lena…
Hannah M. Le is the founder of RE.STATEMENT, the online marketplace for unique, upcycled clothing. Inspired by the scraps of fabric saved from her mom’s alterations shop, fashion design was the first job she ever wanted, until she discovered how much of a fiend she is at applying behavioral economics…
Shay Williamson is a multifaceted performer, producer, business owner, instructor and creator! She is an international pole dance champion and traveling performer. She owns PoleActive, an inclusive online apparel company for Every Body. After college Shay joined an aerial and circus gym and her life took a turn for the…
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….