Sammy Davis (yes, that is her real name!) is one of the most positive and driven individuals you will meet. A curator of everything vintage, Sammy can trace her beginnings back to her sophomore year of high school in Lancaster, Pa., when she wore an Edwardian black lace dress to prom. She attended school for magazine journalism,…
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Anna Hodge
Anna James’s journey to successful fashion blogger began with not-so-successfully losing her dream job a week before Christmas. While the unexpected layoff was devastating, Anna realized she had to move on. “Things in this business fall apart every day. It's so important to keep your head up and believe that everything is a lesson or…
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Heather Hubbard
Heather Hubbard has always believed she could do anything she set her mind to. So shortly after graduating from the Art Institute in Seattle, Heather moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream working simultaneously at the fashion and entertainment publication Ingènue and as a retail planner/buyer at the LA boutique chain Katwalk. In 2006,…
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Colleen Smith
Colleen Smith grew up with the adage, “If you don’t see a job you like, make your own.” So after leaving professional ballet and dabbling in the famed design houses of New York City, she did just that, parlaying her love for jewelry and accessories into BEVIN. A hand fabricated jewelry line, BEVIN maintains the…
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Tysh Mefferd
Tysh Mefferd has always loved being an entrepreneur. Working independently in the wedding industry for 10 years, Tysh was intrigued by the potential of Stella & Dot and became involved with the idea t0 simply supplement her family's income. What began as dreams of a master bedroom remodel soon grew as she became more involved….
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Anita Krpata
As a corporate investment banker, Anita Krpata built a successful, jet-setting career that was professionally satisfying. Yet as a busy mother, Anita's workplace success left her unfilled and disconnected. She faced the dilemma that has come to be for many modern woman: Do I focus on my career or step back and focus on raising…
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Sandy Sloan
Sandy Sloan's father was an entrepreneur in the import-export business in Taiwan, but after she graduated from college, Sandy opted for a different route. She simply didn't feel passionate about selling and manufacturing leather belts. However, she knew that one day, she'd start her own business to fuel the same passion her father had. During…
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Greta Carey Peoples
Like many women, Greta Carey Peoples first heard about Stella & Dot through a friend. Despite zero familiarity with the line, or even the company, Greta knew she still had the ability to help her friend (and her friend's business). She enjoyed the experience and, a little while later, hosted another party. This time Greta…
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Amelia Keely
When Ameilia Keely first heard of Stella & Dot, she was intrigued but extremely skeptical. Still, she was unhappy with her teacher's salary and eager to pay off a loan quickly — so, she figured it was worth a try. When she started in late 2009 she had no idea what to do, so she…
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Jessica Krieberg Adler
Jessica Krieberg Adler's work today is the clothing you'll buy next season. As the vice president of sales for retailer Alternative Apparel, Jessica's work ranges from collaborating with buyers and discussing profit margins with management to reviewing a new branding campaign or store shopping. But one of her favorite parts of the job? Watching the…