Meet Fashion Designer Lily Scalf

When Lily Scalf wanted to go from fashion illustration to clothing design, she taught herself to sew, created a

collection and was invited to Paris Fashion Week. Now she shares her design skills and love for sustainable fabrics with students of all ages, creating conscious consumers along the way.

Finding homes for families--especially single moms-- is more than a career for Marie Morris. It's her opportunity to be a counselor, a confidant and someone who gives them courage as they start the next season of their life...and make it their best one yet.

When Samm Hutchison couldn't find a pet food that met her dog's allergy needs, she figured she wasn't alone and created a line of hormone free, steroid free, organic dog food and treats. Her favorite taste tester? You guessed it. Bear.

Where do pickle ball, fundraising and breast cancer all come together? For Katie Cox, that's a typical day working with Susan G. Komen. Diagnosed with breast cancer at 30, Katie shifted careers from fashion to Komen where she leads national campaigns and connects survivors to the support they need.

If you think starting a new business in a foreign country, just after college graduation, in the middle of a pandemic might be daunting, you haven't met Andrea Larson. Join us as she shares her joy, her passion and her purpose of "changing families' lives through food."

If you've been thinking about starting your own business, listen as Kayla shares her entrepreneurial journey that started at age 11, making and selling jewelry at a roller rink. Her message? No matter your age, follow your passion, live your purpose and choose your own life path. Period.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to work in the world of venture capitalists and start ups, tune into our discussion with Nate Domenighini to learn how he connects founders with funders and helps entrepreneurs get the support they need to bring their innovation to life.

 When you think about your own self care, do you know what revitalizes you? Do you know why something specific is rejuvenating for you? Listen as Kathryn Spitznagle explains how the answers to both of these questions are equally important and why prioritizing self care is just plain good leadership.

 As a clinical pharmacist of South Asian descent, Bhavana Jain felt she had a calling for healthcare but a passion for fashion. She went to design school to enable her dual career and when she launched her first line of women's clothing who were her biggest fans?  Her pharmaceutical co-workers. 

She's known as the Chicago Pattern Maker, but Xochil Herrera Scheer does more than product development in the apparel industry. She turns a fashion designer's vision into reality and then helps them take it to market. What's her secret to making all of this happen for so many designers? Listening.