Archive for March 2021
Sandi Rapp from Time To Flourish
Sandi L. Rapp Co-Founder, Time To Flourish What inspired you to join/start your business? My business partner Maria Veglia and I saw a true need for businesses to implement solutions that align their business and financial strategies with their people strategies while at the same time creating a more inclusive and productive workplace. Time To…
Read MoreAndrea Kelliher from Positive Solutions LLC
Andrea Kelliher President/CEO, Positive Solutions LLC What inspired you to join/start your business? I started Positive Solutions, because I wanted to share my knowledge and experience with others while helping them to grow their brand/organization. If I was going to work 40+ hours a week, I wanted it to be for myself not someone else.…
Read MoreTerry Glebocki from Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City NJ
Terry Glebocki Chief Executive Officer Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey What inspired you to join/start your business? The opportunity to join Ocean presented itself to me 2 years ago when I accepted a job as the resort’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO). I had worked for the former owner (Revel) from 2007-2014 and…
Read MoreRachel Lippoff from A Kid Again Greater Philadelphia
Rachel Lippoff Executive Director A Kid Again Greater Philadelphia What inspired you to join/start your business? Speaking with our CEO, Oyauma Garrison at my initial interview, I just knew in my heart and soul that I was meant to be the Executive Director of the newly-formed Greater Philadelphia chapter of A Kid Again. Fostering hope,…
Read MoreKimberly Reed from Reed Development Group
Kimberly S. Reed, CDP, M.Ed. Chief Transformational Officer and Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Strategist Reed Development Group What inspired you to join/start your business? My parents always told me that I was unstoppable! — When I decided to ‘try it’ after my global corporate role was reorganized and to my surprise it worked! Here I…
Read MoreChelsea Craig from Rhino Reviews
Chelsea Craig Owner & Founder, Rhino Reviews What was your most satisfying moment in your career? There is no feeling like closing your first contract. I can tell you the date, time, and where I was when that email notification came through and immediately calling my dad out of excitement. Building a business is a…
Read MorePhyllis Lacca from Masterpiece Advertising Agency
Phyllis Lacca President, Masterpiece Advertising Design What inspired you to join/start your business? I love my work! My mom inspired me to do what I’m good at and do what I love. She was such a positive influence, always reminding me that I could do it especially at times when I was ready to give…
Read MoreCindy Bornfreund from MFC Authentics & Framing
Cindy Bornfreund Majority Owner, MFC Authentics & Framing What inspired you to join/start your business? I have always had a passion for current designs and trends and enjoy creating unique, one-of-a-kind framed artwork and keepsakes. I enjoy the one-on-one interaction working with customers to help them with their projects. In addition to MFC Authentics &…
Read MoreJanet Davis from JADE Jamaican Grill, Inc.
Janet Davis Chief Executive Officer JADE Jamaican Grill, Inc. (d/b/a JADE Grill & Cafe’) What inspired you to join/start your business? I was passionate about food, loved feeding people, and had an insatiable appetite to do my own thing! What was your most satisfying moment in your career? In 2016, JADE was selected as a…
Read MoreLiz Thomas from Thomas/Boyd Communications
Liz Thomas Chief Executive Officer Thomas/Boyd Communications What inspired you to join/start your business? I started my first business at age 30 after my time serving in the Kean Administration came to a close. I couldn’t think of what else to do with the knowledge and contacts I made while working in the Governor’s press…
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