The Ultimate Sustainable Shopping Platform: Meet Maisa Mumtaz-Cassidy, Founder of Consciously

If I could be a spokesperson for a brand, it would be Consciously. Shopping feels guiltless when you know the items you are buying align with your values. Consciously is the anti “fast fashion”. All of the brands are hand vetted by founder Maisa Mumtaz-Cassidy to ensure they align with the brand’s values. Bangladesh raised Maisa is an advocate for the fair treatment of factory workers and the advancement of conscious consumerism.

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Meet Kelsey Smith, Founder of Girlfunds

Money

By Emily Merrell  What if high school taught you about personal finance rather than algebra? It would probably yield a much more prepared adult. Fortunately, there are amazing people like Kelsey Smith who have founded organizations like Girlfunds. Rather than googling how to pay off your debt, Kelsey organizes events to empower and educate women … Read more

The Blogging Queen: Meet Elaine Rau, the Founder Of Lady Boss Blogger

Blogging

By Emily Merrell In our society bloggers and influencers are used interchangeably, sometimes not knowing the other platform exists. Elaine Rau is someone who was able to do what many cannot: turn her blog into a job! Not only does she help other bloggers get better at blogging, she started making money from her blog … Read more

Lady Boss For The 20-Somethings: Meet Abigail Gibbons, Founder of The AG Collective

Lady Boss

By Emily Merrell As a 20-something in NYC, everything feels like a grind: from working out to finding friends to navigating a career. Enter Abigail Gibbons and The AG Collective. Her platform pushes ideas and thoughts beyond the status quo, challenging you to think beyond the desk job and life post-college. Find out more below!  … Read more