Allyson Conklin

One of Allyson Conklin’s employees wrote us, describing her PR entrepreneur boss as: “ … an inspiration to every E! News-watching, glossy magazine-reading young professional who wonders how they can have a career they love and look forward to every day.” We’d have to agree. Allyson started her career started with an internship with Footwear…

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Paige Campbell

If you had asked then-college freshman Paige Campbell where she saw herself 20 years down the road, her answer wouldn’t have matched up with where she’s at today. A student interested in design, Paige didn’t discover her passion for advertising and public relations until her participation in a national competition her senior year. Fast forward…

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Ijeoma Okeagu

After graduation, all Ijeoma Okeagu dreamed of was the security of paid employment. But, it seemed the universe had greater plans for her. Fresh out of college with no dream job in sight, Ijeoma chose to develop the skills she had to create the type of job she wanted. Armed with a bachelor's degree in…

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Kristin Marquet

As a marketing manager and public relations director at a large law firm, Kristin Marquet found herself doing what she wanted, just not where she wanted. With an undeniable eye for style, Kristin knew her passion burned bright for fashion, not insurance litigation. A few freelance clients and a lot of hard work later, Marquet Media, a…

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Maria Reitan

Maria Reitan is a senior principal and head of the lifestyle marketing group at Carmichael Lynch Spong, a Minneapolis and New York City-based PR agency. As part of that role, Maria leads the agency's efforts in marketing to women, lending her expertise on how to reach the coveted demographic and uses her television news background…

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Lori Bumgarner

Lori Bumgarner spent 10 years as a career adviser at various colleges and universities, including most recently Vanderbilt University, guiding students to follow their passion. While Lori enjoyed helping young professionals meet and oftentimes exceed their goals, she found her own creativity and passion lagging. So Lori took a leap of faith and combined her…

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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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Sarah Remus

The Acme Comedy Club was just supposed to be a stopgap for Sarah Remus. After returning from the Peace Corps, she picked up a job waiting tables there by night, so she could search for a more permanent job by day. But soon she was hooked. The environment — full of humor, energy and creativity…

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Melanie Wallner

Melanie Wallner didn't let the first “no” discourage her. When she met her now-bosses at a New York University event, they said they weren't hiring. But Melanie kept talking and by the end of the event, they agreed to meet her for an interview. Now Melanie is the director of public relations for DateMySchool, a…

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Morgan + Kelly Baden

This is a first for IWHJ: a double profile. Today, we’re happy to feature Morgan Baden and Kelly Baden, identical twin sisters who both love their jobs. But while Morgan and Kelly may look alike and even live together in New York City, they have very different careers. Morgan is the director of social media…

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