Nicole Emerick was a young professional in Chicago with a promising career in commercial banking. But, like many post-college Millennials, she wondered: Is this really it? She attempted to seek out answers and as a result, Ms. Career Girl, a blog for ambitious young professional women, was born. As the blog grew, Nicole developed a…
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A Seat at the Table With the Women of Instrument
We’re excited to introduce our new series, A Seat at the Table, where you’ll get the opportunity to hear from dynamic women who work together at the same company. Their specific roles may be varied, but their message is the same: It’s time for more women to join them in shaping today’s business world. Grab your coffee…
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Stephanie Winans
As chief operating officer, entrepreneur, mom, wife and MBA student, Stephanie Winans takes multitasking to the next level. The COO of Bundoo, an online parenting and pediatric community, she spends her days meeting with key stakeholders to ensure the company’s big picture is well tended to. On top of this, Stephanie has a side hustle,…
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Rani Craft Robinson
It’s hard to believe that Rani Robinson was once a shy college girl. In order to graduate with her bachelor’s degree in communications from Marymount University she first needed to complete an internship. Her eyes on National Geographic, she emailed them only to receive zero response. Undeterred, Rani shared her passion for working in the…
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Lissy L’Amoreaux
Entrepreneurs often bide their time at a larger organization, building skillsets and contacts until they’re ready to take a leap out on their own. But for Lissy L’Amoreaux, the reverse process turned out to be a winning combination. Lissy ran her own digital business for seven years, helping her to finely tune her communication chops…
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Anastasia Dellaccio
Every so often we work on an I Want Her Job interview that reminds us to the core why we are dedicated to sharing inspirational “how I got there” stories. Anastasia Dellaccio embodies our ideal Leading Lady in every way imaginable. Not only does she lead outreach, communications, and special initiatives for the UN Foundation…