Mimi Dane was a successful law partner who gave up her practice to lead Flying Horse Farms, a Central Ohio camp that provides magical, transforming experiences to children with serious illnesses and their families—free of charge. This week, Kristy Eckert talks with the camp CEO about passion, … Read more about WOMEN WE LOVE: Q&A with Mimi Dane
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WOMEN WE LOVE: Q&A with Connie Leal Ballenger
Two decades ago, Columbus had little high-end fashion. Saks and Nordstrom were years away from opening, and boutiques were almost nonexistent. Connie Leal Ballenger was sure that women wanted more. So she gave up her lucrative career at Arthur Anderson and opened Leal in Upper Arlington in 1993. … Read more about WOMEN WE LOVE: Q&A with Connie Leal Ballenger
TEAM INSIDER: Q&A with Christy Walsh
Christy Walsh dreamed of being a stylist. But even with two degrees and corporate experience at both Tween Brands and A&F, she wasn’t sure she could ever leave her tight-knit family for Los Angeles or New York. When she discovered Wardrobe Therapy, she asked Elizabeth if they could meet. Little … Read more about TEAM INSIDER: Q&A with Christy Walsh
WOMEN WE LOVE: A Q&A with Vicki Bowen Hewes
Vicki Bowen Hewes left a lucrative career in corporate real estate to launch Dress for Success Columbus. Her mission? To empower women. And she’s doing it with everything from interview suits to resume help to mentoring. In today’s “Women We Love” feature, Kristy Eckert talks with Vicki, 50, about … Read more about WOMEN WE LOVE: A Q&A with Vicki Bowen Hewes
WOMEN WE LOVE: A Q&A with Debra Penzone
She is a small-town girl turned big-city woman leading one of the most celebrated salon concepts in the nation, but Debra Penzone remains as authentic and unpretentious as they come. Today, in our inaugural “Women We Love” feature, Kristy Eckert talks with Deb about her vegan adventure, her passion … Read more about WOMEN WE LOVE: A Q&A with Debra Penzone