Inspiring Women

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with Martine Hul, the founder and creative director of Hulchi Belluni. Today, I want to share with you the inspirational story behind the brand, Hulchi Belluni, which was founded by Martine Hul in 2001 and has become a line filled …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with Jade Genin, owner and founder of Chocolaterie Jade Genin. Jade was born in Paris, close to the Opera, and began her professional life as a figure skater. In 2002, at just ten years old, she entered the figure skating …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with TikTok sensation and singer Brooklynne Webb, who at just 18, has taken the social media world by storm. She has a large verified social media following on TikTok with over 742 million likes and 10 million followers as well …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with Kimberly Dawn Guerrero, star of the movie “Dognapped: Hound for the Holidays“. Guerrero will next be seen starring as Victoria Frost in the highly-anticipated ION holiday movie. Her character is an egotistical social media influencer who wakes up one …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with Alondra Delgado. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, the multi-talented actress, writer, author and producer, Alondra Delgado, is best known for her role as Vanessa Montes — the football coach’s daughter — in the CW Football Drama All American. …

Today, I want to share with you the story behind the brand,  KIT LONDON in this inspiring interview with Kitty Lai, the co-founder of KIT LONDON.   KIT LONDON is a new sustainable fashion brand, founded by Chris Browne, and Kitty Lai, born out of a desire to do things honestly and differently.  Chris is the …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with Hightown Star & Daytime Emmy® Nominated actress Crystal Lee Brown Crystal Lee Brown will next be seen in a large role as Janelle, a no-nonsense prison physical therapist who forms a romantic relationship with a patient, on Starz’s crime …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with singer-songwriter, Saree McIntosh, who at just 15, is already taking the music world by storm. Saree is an accomplished musician who is also a skilled pianist. Having grown up in a musical family, she developed an interest in singing …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with actress Jessica Morris, star of the movie “Danger in the Spotlight”. Jessica Morris stars as Martha in the movie “Danger in the Spotlight” which is airing now on the Lifetime Movie Network (LMN).  With her sobriety threatened and the fear of losing custody of …

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway, and this exclusive interview with Ele Keats, the owner and founder of Ele Keats Jewelry, the brand that is harnessing the healing power of gemstones, and which you can see dazzling the bodies of Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, and Selma Blair. Designer, actress, and business owner Ele Keats founded …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our “Inspiring Women” series, with this exclusive interview with Connie Giordano, star of “Mare of Easttown”. Connie Giordano, a Pennsylvania native who was born in Springfield and currently lives near Philadelphia, is starring in HBO’s hit series “Mare of Easttown.” Giordano can currently be seen in the role …

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and the return of our “Inspiring Women” feature, with this exclusive interview with author, Autumn Krause. Autumn was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She worked as a wedding gown stylist at an upscale bridal salon in Beverly Hills while getting her MFA in creative writing. She lives …

Exclusive interview with Hannah TAN, singer-songwriter, actress, model and television personality Today, I want to share with you this exclusive interview with Hannah Tan, a Malaysian singer-songwriter, actress, model and television personality. Sometimes in life, you are lucky enough to come across someone who transforms your life for the better. Hannah was definitely that for …

Welcome back to the Inspiring Women Series and today, I want to share with you this interview with Brooke Lewis Bellas, (Instagram @brookelewisla ), star of the drama “The Mourning“. The drama The Mourning follows the journey of a man who must come to terms with the losses and evolution of his loved ones when …

Welcome back to the Inspiring Women series and today, I am delighted to share the inspirational story behind the brand, Ponyback Hats, and this interview with its founder, Stacey Keller. If you have ever said, “I can’t wear baseball hats, my head is too…”, then Ponyback Hats has got you covered!   Ponyback Hats was founded …

Welcome back to the Inspiring Women series and today, I am delighted to share this interview with Minan Wong, the designer and founder of MinanWong.com, and to share the photos of me wearing the “magnolia” dress from Minan’s collection. I have been a fan of Minan Wong’s work from the moment I saw her beautiful Spring/Summer …

Today, I am delighted to share this interview with  Jasika Nicole, star of “Punky Brewster” and “The Good Doctor”. Jasika Nicole grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and she studied musical theatre, dance and studio art at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina before moving to NYC to work in theatre. When she moved to New …

Today, I want to celebrate female entrepreneurs everywhere to mark International Women’s Day (which takes place today – March 8th) As you know, I have recently launched a new business to coach women to live the life of their dreams, and in order to inspire and motivate you, I started this series about inspiring women …

Today, I want to share with you the inspirational story behind the brand, mazi + zo (pronounced mah-zee and zoh).  The name stems from the Greek language, mazi means together and zoë means life, and the brand prides itself on delivering high-quality, sustainable jewelry at the best possible price. The brand was initially launched for …

Today, I want to share with you the inspirational story behind Kate’s Real Food, the energy bar company founded by Kate Schade. Before Kate Schade started her own energy bar company in 2010, she was enjoying the skier life in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Between days on the slopes and nights waiting tables, Kate was always …

Today, I want to share with you the inspirational story behind the brand MISS SWISS, founded by 24-year-old entrepreneur, Ashley Piszek.  Ashley’s story is truly inspirational  – she flipped a house in college to fund her business, overcame dyslexia and continues to combat bullying.  As her story is spreading nationally, cyberbullying is an ongoing issue …

It’s your time to fly! As you may know, I have recently launched a new business to coach women to live the life of their dreams, and in order to inspire you, I want to share with you a series of inspiring women of all ages and in all walks of life who have walked …