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Women We Love: Q & A with Rebecca Ibel

By Candace Read | January 23, 2019
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Contemporary Art Matters. Those are THREE words that Rebecca Ibel, founder and curator of Contemporary Art Matters believes in and pursues daily. As creatives ourselves, we believe there is such power in visual arts. For this month’s edition of Women We Love, we had the opportunity to chat with Rebecca about this very notion, how […]

Women We Love: Q & A with Lauren Blake

By Christy Walsh | August 29, 2018
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When you look good, you feel good! At least that’s our motto. So while we are always considering what we are putting ON our bodies, it’s only natural we should be concerned with what we are putting IN our bodies, right?! That’s where our friend, Lauren Blake comes in. We spoke with this adorable, self […]

Women we Love: Q & A with Achea Redd

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | July 26, 2018
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Achea Redd is a woman on a mission. She’s wanting to help one woman at a time, by sharing her own story about anxiety and depression. And thus is how  Real Girls F.A.R.T. was founded. We love this woman because she is so real and honest.. and who doesn’t want more of those women in our […]

Women We Love: Q & A with Lindsay Fork, owner La Jeune Mariee

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | May 30, 2018
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We love getting to know the women in our community and how their business came to fruition. Lindsay Fork is a leader in the bridal industry in Columbus, Ohio. She’s a girl boss, leader, momma, wife, colleague and bridal entrepreneur.  If you haven’t been to La Jeune Mariee, you might make an excuse to go […]

Women We Love: Q & A with Nichole E. Dunn

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | April 4, 2018
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    Nichole Dunn spent nearly a decade helming The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio as President and CEO. She worked tirelessly advocating for women, disrupting gender bias and sparking conversations about gender equality everywhere from living rooms to the Statehouse. She produced Keyholder events that brought in celebrities from Goldie Hawn to Billie Jean […]

Women We Love: Q & A with Lauren and Manda, Co-Owners of W Nail Bar

By Candace Read | March 28, 2018
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Lauren Hunter and Manda Mason, Co-owners of W Nail Bar | Photo Courtesy of W Nail Bar One of the things we love about our City is the wealth of female-owned businesses. From fashion to beauty (and everything in between), we continually find ourselves inspired and empowered by the women in our community. And speaking of […]

Women we Love: Q & A with Kristin and Kailen, Co-Owners of The Blowout Bar

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | February 21, 2018
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Women we Love: Q & A with Kristin and Kailen, Co-Owners of The Blowout Bar These two sisters have inspired our team since they opened their doors in 2013.. and their constant growth and determination to be THE destination Blowout Bar in the city is admirable. We couldn’t wait to learn a bit more about […]

Women we Love: Q & A with Angela Meleca

By Elizabeth Bean Smith | January 24, 2018
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Women we Love: Q & A with Angela Meleca In 2013, Angela Meleca combined her love for communicating (specifically marketing and public relations) with her love for the visual arts, and her gallery was born. We had the chance to learn a little more about how this vibrant woman of the arts, believes that art […]

Q & A WITH JEWELRY DESIGNER MARCO BICEGO

By Candace Read | October 25, 2017
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Last Thursday evening we had a chance to scoot over to Diamond Cellar to meet THE Marco Bicego, as well as get a glimpse at some of Bicego’s new pieces. Known for his traditional craftsmanship techniques and contemporary designs, we were delighted to have the opportunity to speak with him directly on how he began […]