Elevate 2015 Speakers
We have worked hard to bring a group together who truly inspire us daily. These speakers are nothing short of extraordinary and the results they have created in their businesses and lives speak to just how special they are. Introducing the Elevate 2015 panel of speakers!
Alison Prince
As a mother of 3 and one on the way I wanted a way to start a business without time clocks and pre-set pay schedules. I wanted the ability to dream. Starting my own business has lead to multiple businesses and experiences that I never I’d imagined. HowDoesShe is a mommy blog and was launched that Fall with Shelley Coates and Missy Smith as co-owners. After hours, years, tears, hard work and sweet successes we are now hitting just under 5 million page views a month. In 2011, PickYourPlum was born in Layton, Utah. A e-commerce company originally designed to bring one true deal prices each day to our favorite customers. Due to the PYP demand we have opened it up to multiple deals each day.
Courtney Brown
Courtney Brown is the woman behind the fashion accessory company, Cents of Style. Courtney founded Cents of Style in early 2007, when she took her love of fashion and bargain shopping and began an accessories company. Cents of Style lives by two mottos. One, you do not have to spend a lot to look great, and two, when you look good, you feel good. Cents of Style offers women the latest fashion accessories meant to enhance any wardrobe and confidence level.
Ginger Parrish
To Ginger, motherhood is a celebration! She has found such a Joy in sharing her experiences as a mother, as well reading about the ups and downs of other moms around the world. There is such power in being real! Ginger believes that when you are true to yourself – you are the most happy! Sometimes you gotta step outside your comfort zone a little but you can do it. Be brave! You can get to know more about Ginger by checking out her personal blog The Parrish Place!
HANDS-ON & BUSINESS WORKSHOP SPEAKERS
DecoArt Workshop Lead By Mark Montano
Hello there wonderful people! Here’s a little about yours truly. First, I am the author of 10 craftily delicious books and have starred in several television series (which we’ll get into in a minute). I started my career in fashion as an intern for Oscar de la Renta while attending FIT in New York City. Right after I graduated from FIT, I branched out with my own collection. The first store to carry my clothes was Patricia Field, the costume designer responsible for SEX AND THE CITY!
Every day, I strive to create projects that are easily accessible and customizable for individual taste while simultaneously keeping them stylish and affordable. I don’t believe in following trends, I believe in starting them! You can see all my work in shows like TLC’s While You Were Out and 10 Years Younger, Style Network’s My Celebrity Home, ABC’s The Tony Danza Show and WE TV’s She’s Moving In.
Business Worskshop Lead By Lisa Leonard
We are thrilled to have Lisa of Lisa Leonard Designs back with us again! Lisa has been making jewelry since high school but decided to get serious after her first son, David, was born. She wanted to start a small business that would enable her to quit her job and stay home with her boys. At the time, she had never taken any formal classes or received special training in jewelry making. She just went for it! Creating jewelry not only allowed her to work from home, but has connected her with so many amazing women along the way. Lisa's desire is to create simple, lovely pieces that can be worn with jeans or your little black dress. She wants each piece to be meaningful. Keep up with Lisa on her personal blog.