by | Nov 4, 2016 | Spotlight Series
Coco Meers, the founder and CEO of Chicago-based digital platform PrettyQuick, knows what it takes to become a leader in the beauty business. Recently acquired by Groupon, PrettyQuick, matches time-starved users with nearby salons and spas that have been vetted by...
by | Nov 4, 2016 | Spotlight Series
Terri Brax talks with Brenna Berman, the CIO and commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Innovation and Technology. Brenna Berman, the CIO and commissioner of Chicago’s Department of Innovation and Technology, learned the importance of giving service to others from...
by | Nov 4, 2016 | Spotlight Series
Two women in Chicago’s tech community say yes—and they are breaking down barriers to job opportunities to prove their point. Terri Brax talks with Elena Rubin-Valentine, co-founder of SkillScout, a hands-on hiring organization that drives diversity through innovative...
by | Nov 4, 2016 | Spotlight Series
Terri Brax talks with one of Chicago’s most inspiring founders, Kaney O’Neill. She is a Navy veteran, the mother of six year-old Aidan, and the founder of ONeill Contractors—a commercial roofing company who conquers it all from her wheelchair. To inspire our readers...
by Terri Brax | Jun 28, 2016 | Spotlight Series
Tell us who you are and an overview of your story. A native of Chicago, Sandra is founder and president of Wheelz On Time Inc., a U.S. Army Veteran and a former truck driver. She has over 12 years of experience in the Leasing industry. Her varied employment experience...
by Terri Brax | Jun 20, 2016 | Spotlight Series
Introducing a product is really hard, take it from Makeda Ricketts, of The Pink Think. From manufacturing to getting people to buy into your mission, one thing helped Makeeda Ricketts grow her successful education business, watch and see what it was… Makeda...
