Please tell us a little about your company: Pause with Plants is a nature-centered experiential wellness and coaching company focused on empowering people to intentionally include nature in their daily lives. The Pause with Plants Method to connect, move and meditate with nature strengthens three key elements: your mental toughness, positive response to stress and mind/body connection. Living in New York City, I’ve always valued taking breaks from the rush of the city to intentionally connect with nature. It has helped keep me calm, focused, positive and better able to deal with stressors. Th ..read more

Please tell us a little about your company:  The Materials Design Co. (TMDCo.) creates unique, materials inspired jewelry and accessories. Our philosophy is to follow the lead of the materials- their colors, textures, and tactility- to create jewelry that feels really good to wear. Our mission is to bring good energy, positivity, and joy to the lives of our customers by delivering accessories created in that spirit. All of our pieces are handmade in small batches in the USA.  How did you get started? I actually started with canvas bags that I designed and had made in a small sewing ..read more

How did you get started? I’ve been designing places in my head since I was little, but no one paid me to do it until I was about 22. I landed a job designing luxury retail stores and have designed skyscrapers, restaurants, hotels, and homes since then. Right now, Wilk Design Workshop focuses on residential and small commercial spaces. We cater to homeowners and commercial tenants who are overwhelmed with their spaces - they know it could look better but don’t know how to get there. We create a design vision for them and help execute the plan with our partner contractors. I can’t imagine a bet ..read more

Please tell us a little about your company:  Sajnani Brand Management is a NYC-based branding agency that specializes in working with female entrepreneurs For those moving to Paris, I research the lifestyle details most relocation companies don't address, such as where to shop based on your preferences, get the best cup of coffee in your neighborhood, find gyms and sports to join, English-speaking organizations to be a part of...all things that can make a difference in this major life change. How did you get the idea for your business? I’ve had the opportunity to work wit ..read more

Please tell us a little about your company:  Next Chapter: France offers advice, tips, and shared experiences for people moving to France. As an expat and someone who has made four major city moves, I know what it's like to navigate (and feel lost in) new surroundings and I wanted to offer what I know as well as help people with more detailed information to make them feel at home before they arrive.  For those moving to Paris, I research the lifestyle details most relocation companies don't address, such as where to shop based on your preferences, get the best cup of coffe ..read more

How did you get started? I created Botany Box so everyone can easily have & care for their own collection of plants delivered to their doorstep, repotted and ready to give your indoor space that pop of energy and color. When I moved to NYC back in 2017, the idea for Botany Box really took off. I realized I couldn’t build my own green oasis in my apartment without it costing me an arm and a leg. It was so frustrating going plant shopping and coming home with a $13 succulent, so I decided to get serious about creating a solution to a problem. Starting this company gave me a little peace, it ..read more

Please tell us a little about your company:  Six Degrees Society got started as a little life accident. I had this craving for more-- to learn from others but without asking everyone for coffee to pick their brain I wasn’t quite sure “how” I could learn from others. It was started in 2014 as a side hustle and turned into a full-time hustle/life/baby in 2016. My customer is the curiosity seeker, the individual that wants to surround themselves with individuals that push them, challenge them and inspire them. They want more than the status quo.  At Six Degrees Society we are a network ..read more

Please tell us a little about your company:    How did you get started?  After working in a disempowering work environment and navigating my own health challenges, I knew I wanted to create a company that valued emotional and physical health and empowered women.  Fast forward a year to my bachelorette party — my husband baked us all a cake and my friend came over to tell me, “I don’t know if it’s because I’m about to get my period, but I almost cried this cake was so good.”  I realized that women want to be seen, acknowledged and nourished during their menstrual cycle ..read more

Please tell us a little about your company. I started okko in late 2018, while pursuing my MBA at Wharton. The idea for the brand was born out of an acute personal frustration. As many women can relate, I had a perfect outfit for a party, but my top drawer was filled with undergarments that either showed through it or were simply too uncomfortable to wear. That’s why our brand only offers a collection of body wear that is timeless, versatile, and comfortable.    What is your personal mantra? ‘Doing more with less’ is my personal mantra (I wore 10 pieces of clothing for 100 days last ..read more

How did you get started?  When I was living in NYC, I attended many a social event. Masquerades and mask themed parties were in abundance and I could never seem to find a mask that I truly loved. More often than not, I’d only come across mass produced plastic which didn’t hold much aesthetic appeal. So, I decided I’d just make my own. I’ve always been a ‘crafty’ person by nature and was really excited to take on the project.    How did you get the idea for your business? The first masquerade mask I'd created was for a specific event: my good friend Tim Phillip’s “Burlesquerade ..read more