Laurence used to be an astronomer, visiting telescopes all around the world, and working for NASA and at Universities in the UK. Then 15 years ago he changed career completely to start his own photography business. We'll find out why, and what he's learnt along the way.
Vienne Cheung Brown is the founder of VienneMilano, a luxury hosiery brand dedicated to thigh high stockings that are made in Italy. Founded in 2011, Vienne transitioned her previous work in high tech product management to designing, distributing, and managing a fashion e-commerce brand. Today, VienneMilano has helped redefine thigh highs as a fashion category. Her collection of hosiery offers one of the world's most extensive variety for thigh high stockings consisting of classic styles, fashion-forward pieces, skin tone matching sheers, eco-friendly stockings, plus sizes, and much more. The brand has expanded from being sold exclusively from VienneMilano.com to distributing to many online distribution channels and brick and mortar outlets. VienneMilano has also been featured on FOX, New York Fashion Week, and Spark and Hustle by Tory of Good Morning America and has been a popular accessory for celebrities and magazines in photo shoots across the world.
Michelle DeNio is a Business Strategist who works with entrepreneurs, business owners, and organizations to create a customized strategic plan for growth resulting in more clients, more profit and more freedom. Having worked in many different industries and possessing expertise in the areas of operations, sales, leadership training, time management, and finance, she will help you come up with a clear, direct path forward, then assess how that plan is working and make adjustments along the way. Michelle believes that life is meant to be lived to the fullest and streamlining your business to give you more free time is crucial to your success.
Robin Rinearson is a retired optometrist who specialized in developmental disorders. She has opened an ice cream parlor employing around 20 individuals who are differently abled along with several conventionally abled people. The business model recognizes that it sometimes takes help from a job coach or a team member to get things done. The entire staff is expected to learn all of the integral pieces of working in this business.
Dr. Chris Whaley overcame a lot of obstacles to become a professional wrestler. He wrestled such greats as The Undertaker and The Ultimate Warrior. His book, The Masked Saint documents his transition from pro wrestler to pastor. His book was made into an award winning movie by the same title.
Mari Millard is currently the owner of Two Maids & A Mop a residential cleaning company servicing Northern Va., Montgomery County and DC. Before business ownership, Mari was involved with numerous start-up companies within the data and research space. Currently, she lives in Arlington, Va with her spouse, two children and two dogs.
Patricia is the Founder and President of Pristine Advisers, a leading investor relations/public relations/media relations and marketing firm. She has been heavily involved with working with Board Members, Hedge Funds, Corporations and Investment Advisors through her business. I has been in the IR/PR industry for over 33 years working for firms such as Handy & Harman, Citigate Dewe Rogerson and The Altman Group and has been heavily involved in IR/PR/Marketing/Media Relations/Raising Capital/Hedge Funds/BDCs/MLPs/ETFs and CEFs as well as Corporations and Individuals. She's a member of the Farmingdale Chamber of Commerce, has been featured in and on multiple magazines and newspapers and won many awards for her work. She brings a high level of professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills to her work.
VP of Marketing and Sales in Bosterbio.com. 8 years of experience in life science marketing and IT, with reasonably deep insights in concurrent life technologies and healthcare.
providing ridiculously simple accounting and financial insights for businesses on the rise."
Loren Howard is the founder and President of Prime Plus Mortgages, private money loans company. Loren, who is a serial entrepreneur, loving father and husband, boasts a portfolio of multiple successful companies, world records, and a decorated football career. He is the coveted world record holder for indoor rowing in the 500M, 100M and max distance in 1:00. Additionally, Loren proudly serves as the President of the Valley Guardians, a 501c-3 charity that runs on a $0 dollar operating budget, and that offers mentorship, leadership and educational opportunities to underprivileged children in Phoenix, Arizona.
