<div><img alt="Founder &amp; Chief Creative Officer of ANINE BING" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F36%2F1e%2Fanine-bing.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p><i>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with influencer-turned-designer Anine Bing, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</i></p><p>Anine Bing launched her eponymous brand in the summer of 2012 out of a small garage in Los Angeles, on a mission to create pieces that represented her unique and accessible style. Today, her company ANINE BING is a global fashion house for women who seek effortless essentials with edge. With her robust social community and a brand-first mentality, Anine has combined her European roots with vintage Americana to create a wardrobe as dynamic as the women wearing it. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aninebing/">Anine</a> on Instagram for some killer fashion inspo, and be sure to follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aninebingofficial/">ANINE BING</a>&nbsp;to shop her collection.</p></div></div>

Founder & Chief Creative Officer of ANINE BING

Anine Bing

<div><img alt="Founders of Neely &amp; Chloe" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F91%2Fc7%2Fneely-chloe-burch.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Stemming from a retail empire, Neely and Chloe Burch were groomed to be entrepreneurs from birth.  Their father, Bob Burch and his brother, Chris founded the successful retail company Eagle's Eye prior to the latter co-creating Tory Burch with his wife, Tory.  Both business and retail were instilled in the siblings at an early age. They accompanied their parents on work-related trips and were included in retail development conversations at the dinner table.</p>
<p>In 2014, Neely and Chloe, ages 23 and 22, respectively, purchased a 1930s airstream to create a mobile retail boutique featuring sought-after brands.  In just one year, they held upward of fifty pop-ups on college campuses along the East Coast. Ultimately, this translated into intensive market research—they learned what these college students liked and wanted, but couldn't find: a luxe-like, timeless, and affordable handbag.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>In 2016, Neely and Chloe formed a lifestyle accessories brand targeting the All-American, savvy shopper. Their offering includes timeless and seasonless styles with an accessible price point and the option for customization.  Neely and Chloe continue to develop classic silhouettes and products that are directly informed by the customer. They generate product feedback via social media engagement in which they request preferences on everything from size, color, and embellishments.  Now stocked in over 180 retail doors, the lifestyle brand has resonated with a wide audience beginning with ages 25-34, as well as a mature customer, who is now assuming 25% of their demographic. The Neely &amp; Chloe showroom is based in New York City.</p>
<p>Keep scrolling to discover Neely and Chloe's fashion must-haves, and don't forget to follow Neely &amp; Chloe on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neelyandchloe/?hl=en" target="_self">Instagram</a> and check out their <a href="https://neelyandchloe.com/" target="_self">site</a> to shop their latest collection!</p>
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Founders of Neely & Chloe

Neely & Chloe Burch

<div><img alt="Founder of Nicola Bathie Designs and McLaughlin Interiors" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fad%2F95%2Fnicola-bathie-mclaughlin.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Welcome to Talking Top 10, a recurring series in which we feature the founders, CEOs, creators, and leaders who are shaking up their industries. Ahead, read our Q&amp;A with jewelry and interior designer Nicola Bathie McLaughlin and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 must-haves.</p>
<p>Meet Nicola Bathie Mclaughlin—she was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, has lived in England and Michigan, and grew up in San Antonio, Texas. Nicola graduated from Texas Christian University in 2013, majoring in interior design. With a love for jewelry and the arts, an eye for design, and rooted with an entrepreneurial pursuit, Nicola developed the concept for her company. Nicola Bathie designs is a fusion of different style environments that allows her jewelry to fit an array of lifestyles. Her pieces are ever-evolving with the seasons and timeless at the same time, allowing every woman to feel as if her jewelry piece is a statement curated specifically for her. Follow Nicola on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nicolabathiedesigns/?hl=en" target="_self">Instagram</a> for more info, and be sure to check out <a href="https://www.nicolabathie.com/" target="_self">Nicola Bathie Designs</a> and <a href="https://www.mclaughlininteriors.com/" target="_self">McLaughlin Interiors</a>.</p>
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Founder of Nicola Bathie Designs and McLaughlin Interiors

Nicola Bathie McLaughlin

<div><img alt="Co-Founder/CEO &amp; Creative Director of Paravel" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F09%2Fd1%2Findre-rockefeller_DEunVOi.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Meet Indré Rockefeller—co-founder, CEO, and creative director of affordable luxury luggage brand Paravel. Before Paravel, Indré opened the US office for Delpozo, a luxury Spanish fashion brand. There, she served as President of the Americas with responsibility for sales, communications, and strategy, in addition to working closely with the creative team in her function as a member of the global Board of Directors. Previously, she held the role of General Merchandising Manager and Creative Director of Trunkshows at Moda Operandi, a multi-brand luxury e-tailer. She began her professional experience in the Editor-in-Chief’s office at Vogue, following a successful career as a professional ballet dancer. Indré holds a degree in Art History from Princeton University and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.</p><p>For more on Indre, follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/indrerock/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and be sure to check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paravel/?hl=en">Paravel</a> while you're at it!</p><p></p></div></div>

Co-Founder/CEO & Creative Director of Paravel

Indre Rockefeller

<div><img alt="Founder &amp; Managing Partner of Inspired Capital" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fbc%2Fc4%2Falexa-von-tobel_Gm8I5ID.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Meet Alexa von Tobel: founder and managing partner of Inspired Capital, the New York Times Bestselling Author of Financially Fearless and Financially Forward, and the host of the podcast Inc.'s The Founders Project with Alexa von Tobel.</p><p>Before Inspired Capital, Alexa founded LearnVest in 2008 to help people make progress on their money. After raising nearly $75 million in venture capital, LearnVest was acquired by Northwestern Mutual in May 2015 in one of the biggest fintech acquisitions of the decade. Following the acquisition, von Tobel joined the management team of Northwestern Mutual as the company’s first-ever Chief Digital Officer, overseeing digital strategy. She later assumed the role of Chief Innovation Officer through which she oversaw Northwestern Mutual’s venture arm.</p><p>Alexa has appeared on the cover of Forbes Magazine, been interviewed on NPR’s How I Built This, and been featured in a wide variety of publications from The New York Times to Vogue. She is a member of the 2016 Class of Henry Crown Fellows and an inaugural member of President Obama’s Ambassadors for Global Entrepreneurship. Alexa has been honored with numerous recognitions, including Fortune’s 40 Under 40, Fortune's Most Powerful Women, Forbes’ 30 Under 30, Inc. Magazine's 30 Under 30, and World Economic Forum's Young Global Leader.</p><p>Originally from Florida, Alexa attended Harvard College and Harvard Business School before settling in New York City, where she currently resides with her husband, Cliff Ryan, and their three children.</p><p>Follow Alexa on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexavontobel/?hl=en">Instagram</a> for more info, and keep scrolling to shop her Top 10 essentials!</p></div></div>

Founder & Managing Partner of Inspired Capital

Alexa von Tobel

<div><img alt="Founder And CEO Of Twobirds And Hatch Collection" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fde%2Faf%2Fariane-goldman.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Meet Ariane Goldman: founder and CEO of HATCH and twobirds New York. She started her career at American Express, where she worked in the global firm’s marketing department for eight years. In 2007, Ariane left American Express to launch twobirds New York, a collection of bridesmaid dresses designed to tie in over 15 ways to flatter women of all shapes and sizes (thus killing two birds with one stone). She solved the very real need for versatile investment pieces for the millions of bridesmaids who want to look and feel beautiful while celebrating the milestone of a loved one.</p><p>In 2010, Ariane was newly pregnant with her first daughter when she grew frustrated by the lack of stylish wardrobe options for expecting women. She saw yet another void in the market for chic, timeless pieces that women could invest in during pregnancy and continue to wear afterward. What began as a line of classics has now evolved into a full lifestyle assortment, featuring ready-to-wear, intimates, accessories, and beauty.</p><p>Today, Ariane continues to nurture the growth of both twobirds New York and HATCH. She is focused on developing the HATCH retail presence throughout the United States, where at its New York and Brentwood stores, she is creating a physical community space that provides education, information, and connection for expecting mothers and all women.</p><p>Follow Ariane and her two companies on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/arianegoldman/?hl=en">@arianegoldman</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twobirdsnewyork/">@twobirdsnewyork</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hatchgal/">@hatchgal</a> on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arianegoldman/?hl=en"> </a>for more details into her daily life and growing businesses, and be sure to check out <a href="https://www.hatchcollection.com/">Hatch Collection</a> and <a href="https://www.twobirdsnewyork.com/">twobirds New York</a>.</p></div></div>

Founder And CEO Of Twobirds And Hatch Collection

Ariane Goldman

<div><img alt="Founder and CEO of Parachute" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F39%2F95%2Fariel-kaye_ADM4xUu.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Meet Ariel Kaye—the Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.parachutehome.com/">Parachute</a>, a home essentials brand born in Venice Beach and based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2014 as an online-only, direct-to-consumer bedding brand, today’s assortment includes bedding, bath, tabletop, baby, gifts, and decor, as well as several retail locations across the country. Parachute has been featured in notable publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Domino Magazine, and Vogue. Ariel has also spoken at numerous conferences and events, including Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit in 2018.&nbsp;</p><p>For more on Ariel, be sure to follow her on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arielkaye/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and take a peek at our quick Q&amp;A below.</p></div></div>

Founder and CEO of Parachute

Ariel Kaye

<div><img alt="Founder of Imagine it Done" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fce%2F2c%2Flisa-jacobs.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Meet Lisa Jacobs; mother, sister, mover, shaker, professional organizer and founder of Imagine it Done, the NY-based organization and lifestyle company.</p><p>Lisa began sharing tips and tricks many decades ago, to her children, neighbors and eventually clients. After moving countless times throughout her life, Lisa discovered her innate ability to organize whatever chaos came her way. Her talent for packing, unpacking, decluttering and arranging became her passion in life, resulting in a business of her own, Imagine it Done. Lisa and her staff work tirelessly to create beautiful and functional spaces to fit the lifestyle of their clients. Moreover, Imagine it Done is one of the leading brands in its category to impart valuable life lessons and tutorials for how to create a cleansed, peaceful home and a life for oneself. For Imagine it Done, the value goes beyond the Instagram-worthy photo opp. The focus of their work is quite dimensional and rewarding. By educating their clients and followers how to maximize and customize space in consideration with their lifestyle, clients learn the value of efficiency and time management.</p><p>Start with a reason why, not a reason why not. This is the outlook that the Imagine it Done team brings to every project. Lisa truly believes a more fulfilled life can successfully be achieved by following her tried and true methods: edit, purge, categorize and curate—the steps necessary to change one’s life. By focusing on the "during” process, the revelation phase, rather than fixating on what the before vs. after will look like, Lisa and her team are able to educate their clients to sustain more satisfying and functional lives.</p><p>When Imagine it Done completes a project, Lisa’s most repeated phrase comes fully realized by the client and the staff alike, “An organized space is an organized mind is an organized life.”</p><p>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imagine.it.done/?hl=en">@imagine.it.done</a> on Instagram to see Lisa and the team’s biggest projects, tips, tutorials, and methods. Visit <a href="https://www.imagineitdoneny.com/">imagineitdoneny.com</a> to shop approved product recommendations and learn more about Imagine it Done’s services.&nbsp;</p></div></div>

Founder of Imagine it Done

Lisa Jacobs

<div><img alt="Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F6e%2Ff3%2Flara-devgan_g5SHSEZ.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Meet Dr. Lara Devgan: board-certified plastic surgeon, beauty enthusiast, and founder of the luxury medical-grade skincare line Dr. Devgan Scientific Beauty. Laura is an international surgery lecturer, a classically trained artist, and a renowned expert in plastic surgery and injectables for the face, breasts, and body. She is best known for her work in facial micro-optimization, facelifts, and fillers, and has been ranked "#1 female cosmetic surgeon" in New York by <i>RateMDs</i>.&nbsp;For more on Laura, follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laradevganmd/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lara.devgan">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/LaraDevganMD">Twitter</a>, and be sure to check out her acclaimed podcast, <a href="https://laradevganmd.com/beauty-bosses">Beauty Bosses</a>.<br></p></div></div>

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Lara Devgan

<div><img alt="Olympic Medalist" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F07%2Fa2%2Fnastia-liukin.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>As a five-time Olympic medalist, Nastia Liukin has dedicated her life to setting dream-worthy goals and working tirelessly to achieve them. With this next chapter of her life, she has set her sights on inspiring, empowering, and connecting the next generation of female leaders. During the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, you'll find Nastia as a gymnastics commentator for NBC Sports. Follow along with her journey on <a href="instagram.com/nastialiukin">Instagram</a>, <a href="facebook.com/nastialiukin">Facebook</a>, and <a href="twitter.com/nastialiukin">Twitter</a>, where she shares the behind-the-scenes of her business, travels, fitness and health routines, personal style, and everything in between.</p></div></div>

Olympic Medalist

Nastia Liukin

<div><img alt="Co-Host of Daily Pop on E!" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F90%2F00%2Fcarissa-culiner.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Carissa Culiner is a co-host on E!'s Daily Pop, a one-hour live television program that delivers fun, insightful and relatable conversations centered around the biggest, most fascinating entertainment and pop culture stories of the day. Daily Pop guest highlights include Jared Leto, Tracee Ellis Ross, Meghan Trainor, Eva Longoria, NeNe Leakes, Julianne Hough and Derek Hough. Carissa is also an on-air correspondent for E! News covering Hollywood's biggest events and red carpets.</p><p>Carissa started her career in country radio co-hosting the show Scotty &amp; Carissa in the Morning on the award-winning station Clear 99 (KCLR-FM). While hosting, she was a recipient of the "CMA Small Market Personality of the Year" award and the NAB Marconi Radio Award for "Small Market Personality of the Year." During that time, Carissa also served as the station TV Personality for KQFX. In 2012, Carissa moved on to be managing editor and anchor for the online news company, Newsy. At Newsy, Carissa helped manage the company's partnership with AOL, specifically focusing on AOL's "Morning Rush" and "TV Replay" series. She also hosted for Newsy and other company partners, including TIME Magazine and About.com. Carissa lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Shanon and their son, Chase.</p><p>For more on Carissa, be sure to follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carissaculiner/">@carissaculiner </a>on Instagram!</p></div></div>

Co-Host of Daily Pop on E!

Carissa Culiner

<div><img alt="Celebrity Trainer and Author of The 4x4 Diet" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F1f%2Ff1%2Ferin-oprea.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Meet Erin Oprea, celebrity trainer and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/2H9XQKO" target="_self">The 4x4 Diet</a>. When Us Weekly‘s headline read “How Carrie Underwood Got Her Hot Bod” they credited Erin Oprea. The Huffington Report calls Erin a “personal fitness guru.” Her work with celebrities has been seen on Oprah and virtually every television network via the new fit looks of her celebrity clients.</p>
<p>Born in Sacramento and raised in San Diego and Nashville, Erin was involved in soccer and fitness at a very young age. She felt a need to help others become physically fit and at 18 she received her first certification as a personal trainer.</p>
<p>She embraced the challenge the U.S. Marine Corps could offer her and enlisted at the age of 20. With nine total years of service including two tours of duty in Iraq, Erin made history when she was appointed to lead the first female platoon attached to the infantry in a war zone. While serving our nation, she became even more aware of the importance of physical fitness and nutrition.</p>
<p>In 2006, Erin was recertified and immediately began using her unique fitness and nutrition plans to train an elite group of clients. In a matter of no time, word spread and she began training top business executives, celebrities and others who live busy lives and are conscientious about their appearance and health.</p>
<p>She trains privately, one on one, in homes and on the road when necessary. Erin has been Carrie Underwood’s personal trainer since early 2007. Working with celebrities like Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, and Carrie Underwood has earned Erin the title of “Trainer to the Stars.”</p>
<p>Erin understands that her background, experience, confidentiality, and friendliness are the cornerstones to her success. Erin lives in Nashville with her husband Sean and her two boys. As a family, they are heavily involved in soccer, sports, and other family activities.</p>
<p>Be sure to follow Erin on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erinoprea/?hl=en" target="_self">Instagram</a> for more info and daily fitness inspo.</p>
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Celebrity Trainer and Author of The 4x4 Diet

Erin Oprea

<div><img alt="Co-Founder &amp; CEO of IT Cosmetics" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Ff1%2F63%2Fjamie-kern-lima_HmKotzQ.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Jamie Kern Lima is the Co-Founder &amp; CEO of <a href="https://www.itcosmetics.com/home">IT Cosmetics</a>, a top-selling makeup and skincare brand recently acquired by L’Oréal, making Jamie the first female CEO in L’Oréal’s 100+ year history.</p><p>Jamie is passionate about inspiring and mentoring entrepreneurs, building businesses, making a difference in the lives of women and girls, and giving back in a big way.</p><p>Before launching IT Cosmetics, Jamie was an award-winning TV news anchor with beauty challenges, including sparse brows and sensitive skin, and she could never find products that truly worked. That’s when Jamie’s mission to empower every woman to believe in her own beauty was born.</p><p>Jamie graduated Valedictorian from Washington State University and received her MBA from Columbia University. She was recently featured on the 2019 Forbes Richest Self-Made Women list, Goldman Sachs’ 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, WWD’s 50 Most Powerful Women in Beauty, Porter Magazine’s Incredible Women list, and is a member of the CBS Board of Overseers and the Harvard Women’s Leadership Forum. She also received numerous awards including the 2019 Columbia University Medal of Excellence and the Fashion Group International Star Award.</p><p>Jamie is energized by an unremitting passion for inspiring and empowering girls, women, and entrepreneurs. She's been featured on Good Morning America, Today, CBS This Morning, CNBC, Nightline, The Wall Street Journal, and more. She’s also appeared in more than 1,000 live television shows to date on QVC.</p><p>In addition to founding and leading IT Cosmetics, Jamie works passionately with many philanthropic causes, including Look Good Feel Better®, where her organization has donated $40 million in products to help women face the effects of cancer with more confidence.&nbsp;</p><p>You can keep up to date with Jamie by following <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamiekernlima/?hl=en">@jamiekernlima</a> and<a href="https://www.instagram.com/itcosmetics/"> @itcosmetics</a> on Instagram!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div></div>

Co-Founder & CEO of IT Cosmetics

Jamie Kern Lima

<div><img alt="CEO and President of Willow" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F02%2Fa0%2Fnaomi-kelman.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Naomi Kelman is CEO and President of <a href="https://shop.willowpump.com/">Willow</a>. Naomi has always believed in and been inspired by the idea that women are exceptional people. Most recently she has worked tirelessly to create a game-changing solution for nursing moms with the introduction of Willow. Willow is the world’s first all-in-one wearable breast pump that fits inside a mom’s bra. Naomi’s strength is in re-imagining and truly listening for unmet needs and in delivering innovative solutions that make people’s lives better. </p><p>A consumer products veteran, Naomi spent her early years in the beauty industry at Clairol before becoming an expert in healthcare. She had a long and distinguished career at Johnson &amp; Johnson as President of Vistakon (Acuvue contract lenses) and President of Lifescan (One Touch diabetes monitor). Kelman has broad global experience and she served as Division Head of the Global Over-the-Counter (OTC) Division of Novartis. </p><p>The oldest of four sisters, she is a strong advocate for women. Naomi understands the unconditional commitment of moms to provide for their babies and believes that Willow will be a platform to help moms achieve their own personal goals. Naomi received her BA and MBA from Cornell University. She lives in California with her family, and in her spare time, Naomi enjoys using her private pilot's license to explore the UD from the sky.&nbsp;</p><p>For more on Naomi, be sure to follow Willow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/willowpump/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WillowWearablePump/">Facebook</a>.&nbsp;</p></div></div>

CEO and President of Willow

Naomi Kelman

<div><img alt="Founder of Mi Golondrina" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F95%2Fd7%2Fcristina-lynch.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>In 2013 Cristina Lynch launched <a href="https://www.migolondrina.com/">Mi Golondrina</a> to bridge the gap between the modern women’s wardrobe and the traditions of Mexico. Mi Golondrina partners with over 450 artisans in Mexico to create unique, one of a kind, handmade pieces that represent Mexico's designs and culture. In partnering with independent artisans, the hand stitched embroidery work provides sustainable income for women who are able to work in the home while they care for their families. As a company, Mi Golondrina is committed to empowering female artisans.</p><p>Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Cristina grew up in a home rooted in the rich culture of her Mother's Mexican heritage and love of Mexican art, which was instrumental in the creation of Mi Golondrina. After spending a number of years in New York City for both college and a career in fashion, Cristina returned home to start Mi Golondrina. The collection is sold in their Dallas flagship store, online, and at their pop-ups.&nbsp;</p><p>You can learn more about her work at <a href="https://www.migolondrina.com/">migolondrina.com</a> and by following @mi_golondrina on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mi-Golondrina-482378855133451/">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mi_golondrina/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.&nbsp;</p></div></div>

Founder of Mi Golondrina

Cristina Lynch

<div><img alt="Creative Director of STARK" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F55%2F3e%2Fashley-stark.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Ashley Stark Kenner is Creative Director of <a href="https://www.starkcarpet.com/">STARK</a>, the legendary carpet and fabric company founded by her grandparents, Arthur and Nadia Stark, in 1938. STARK has been synonymous with the world's finest floorcoverings since its inception and has been the go-to resource for top interior decorators for decades. Ashley was raised in New York City, and knew that she wanted to be part of the family business from a very young age. Her interest was nurtured by her grandmother, who frequently took her to the STARK showroom as a child to learn the business. A life-long design enthusiast, Ashley redecorated her own bedroom when she was 14, and later, when STARK acquired the iconic fabric house Old World Weavers, Ashley was taught by its founders, Iris and Carl Apfel, everything there is to know about textiles. The Apfels often stayed with her late into the night, quizzing her on the nuances of jacquards and brocades. Ashley's love of fashion greatly influences her work as STARK's Creative Director, as she draws from current trends to develop designs and translates them into the most luxurious carpets and rugs. Ashley is also the design influencer behind <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleytstark/?hl=en">@ashleytstark</a> on Instagram. With over 685,000 followers and counting, Ashley has been rapidly gaining attention on Instagram thanks to her carefully curated inspirational design photos. Ashley is a graduate of Brown University, where she studied history and business. She lives in New York City with her husband and three children.&nbsp;</p><p>Be sure to follow Ashley and STARK on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleytstark/?hl=en"> @ashleytstark</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/StarkCarpet/">@starkcarpet</a> for daily design inspo!</p></div></div>

Creative Director of STARK

Ashley Stark

<div><img alt="Caitlin Wilson of Caitlin Wilson Design" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F1c%2F45%2Fcaitlin-wilson.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Caitlin is a passionate interior designer, wife, and mother to four darling children. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, she grew up with a love for beautiful art and design and started <a href="https://caitlinwilson.com ">Caitlin Wilson Design</a> in 2007, designing interiors. An internationally known interior and product designer who has trotted the globe from the West Coast to the Middle East. Her work is beloved by the interior editorial world and has appeared in several magazines and books worldwide. Pattern and color are her forte and the foundation on which she designs her signature interiors and home decor products.</p><p>In 2008, her husband's job took her overseas for two years where her business continued to grow as she experienced life in London, Dubai, and Hong Kong. She was richly inspired by her travels; the classic patterns of the Middle East and Asia began to fill her head with ideas of textile design. It was while living in Hong Kong that she put her eye for pattern and color to use and began to create textiles in her small studio apartment. She launched Caitlin Wilson Textiles in 2011 online and it has grown into a multifaceted home collection. Caitlin continues to design every product with her team in her Dallas studio and flagship store. It's her intention to always design chic, timeless designs and produce high-quality home decor that’s accessible and fresh.</p><p>For all things design and interior, be sure to follow Caitlin Wilson Design on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/caitlinwilsondesign/"> Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/caitlinwilsondesign/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/cwdtextiles">Pinterest</a>, and<a href="https://twitter.com/CWDTextiles"> Twitter</a>!</p></div></div>

Caitlin Wilson of Caitlin Wilson Design

Caitlin Wilson

<div><img alt="Creator of Unique Markets" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F8c%2Fcb%2Fsonja-rasula.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>In 2008, Sonja Rasula risked her entire 401k savings to start her first business, <a href="https://www.uniquemarkets.com/">Unique Markets</a>, and never looked back. Sonja has worked with over 10,000 small business owners across America, helping them to grow, thrive, and take their businesses to the next level. She’s created marketplaces in LA, San Francisco, NYC, Austin, Boston, Seattle, DC, Phoenix, Denver, and Minneapolis. The success of her modern pop-up markets has made Sonja one of the top retail experts in the country, as well as a trendsetter. Sonja is proud to be one of only 1.7% of female-owned businesses in the U.S. to reach the million dollar mark.</p><p>As a motivational speaker and consultant, Sonja has worked with a variety of organizations including Redbull, Nike, Square, Soho House, Disney Imagineers Group, Adobe, and West Elm. Her candid and energetic storytelling has made her a sought-after speaker at conferences such as SXSW, Girlboss Rally, Quickbooks Connect, Create &amp; Cultivate, HOW Design Live, and Martha Stewart's American Made. A select group of great companies, including Lexus, Athleta, and Joybird Furniture, has partnered with Sonja to help tell her story.</p><p>Sonja was named "1 of 30 Women Entrepreneurs Changing the World" by fashion mogul Eileen Fisher, and <i>Los Angeles Magazine</i> honored her as one of LA's Top 10 Most Inspiring Women—making her part of an impressive list that also included the Deputy Mayor and the Director of The Getty Museum. Most recently Sonja decided to create a permanent place for entrepreneurs and creative thinkers, and so The Unique Space was born—a historic 18,000-square-foot building in downtown LA's Arts District that Sonja redesigned and decorated to be a modern, collaborative version of an Office Building. It houses 18 private offices with tenants such as Bustle, Girlgaze, and Blue Bottle, as well as an event space. Rooted in the community, this is where she organizes monthly inspirational talks, educational workshops and classes, and events for entrepreneurs and women.</p><p>Be sure to follow Sonia on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sonjarasula/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/sonjarasula?lang=en">Twitter</a>, and check out Unique Markets on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/uniquemarkets/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/uniquemarkets/">Facebook</a>.</p></div></div>

Creator of Unique Markets

Sonja Rasula

<div><img alt="Co-Founder &amp; Chief Creative Officer at Hipdot Cosmetics" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F55%2F67%2Fsamantha-lim.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Meet Samantha Lim, co-founder and chief creative officer of cruelty-free beauty brand <a href="https://www.hipdot.com/">Hipdot Cosmetics</a>. Take one look at her impressive resume, and you'll find that she's worked with some of the biggest and best brands in the industry from Pat McGrath Labs to Milk Makeup. After more than a decade of living in New York City and working on every side of the fashion and beauty industries, Sam packed up her things and jetted off to LA to build a company that would then proceed to completely redefine the future of beauty.</p><p>Samantha knows that even the best makeup isn't expensive to make, so it shouldn't be expensive to buy. That's why Hipdot continuously strives to deliver high-performance, vibrant beauty products that don't cost an entire paycheck. Genius, right? Even better, every product you'll find at Hipdot is vegan and free of talc, mineral oil, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances—no bad stuff here.</p><p>Be sure to shop Hipdot's collection and follow Samantha on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamsamlim/">Instagram </a>for more beauty inspo.</p></div></div>

Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer at Hipdot Cosmetics

Samantha Lim

<div><img alt="Co-Founder &amp; Creative Director of Leatherology" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F1f%2F99%2Frae-liu.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Rae is the co-founder and creative director of Leatherology, a direct-to-consumer brand that is redefining simple, every day luxury. Every item in the collection is thoughtfully crafted, beautifully minimal and designed to be personalizable—with hand-painted initials or hand-debossed letters.</p><p>Prior to starting Leatherology, Rae worked for many years in fashion accessories in New York, where she helped launch Alexander Wang’s handbag and footwear business. She currently lives in Dallas and has two young children.</p><p>For more on Rae and Leatherology be sure to check out<a href="https://www.leatherology.com/"> leatherology.com</a> and follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leatherology/">@leatherology</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/leatherology/">#leatherology</a> on Instagram!</p></div></div>

Co-Founder & Creative Director of Leatherology

Rae Liu

<div><img alt="Creator of Food Life Love" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F38%2Fa7%2Frachel-stocker.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Rachel Hutchinson’s love for cooking began in high school. After discovering Giada De Laurentiis on the food network, she realized she had a passion for food and wanted to learn to cook. After graduating from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, she decided to pursue her culinary dream and moved to New York City, where she enrolled in the French Culinary Institute. Upon graduation, she accepted an internship with well-known chef Stephan Pyles at his prestigious downtown Dallas flagship restaurant, ‘Stephan Pyles.’ After finishing her internship, she followed her passions for recipe testing and cooking for others in her own kitchen. She has Instagram to thank for her inspiration to start the Food Life Love blog, as she ate her way through Dallas posting photos and becoming a true “foodie to follow.” <a href="http://foodlifelovebyrachel.com/">FoodLifeLovebyRachel.com</a> is Rachel’s outlet for sharing her healthy recipes, fashion tips, and travel expertise. Her favorite things in life are food and travel, which she demonstrates for all of her following.</p><p>Be sure to find the healthiest and tastiest recipes on Rachel's<a href="http://foodlifelovebyrachel.com/"> blog</a> and follow Rachel on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/foodlifelove/?hl=en"> Instagram</a>!</p></div></div>

Creator of Food Life Love

Rachel Stocker

<div><img alt="Founder and CEO of FEED" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F0e%2F96%2Flauren-bush-lauren.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Lauren Bush Lauren is the founder and CEO of <a href="https://feedprojects.com/">FEED</a>, an impact-driven lifestyle brand, making products that help feed the children of the world. A native of Texas, Lauren attended Princeton University where she majored in Anthropology. As a sophomore, Lauren had the opportunity to travel with the UN World Food Programme. While visiting regions across Central America, Asia, and Africa, Lauren witnessed firsthand the realities of poverty and hunger that people are facing all over the world. Using this experience as an inspiration, Lauren founded FEED as a tangible way for her peers to make an impact in fighting childhood hunger. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.&nbsp;</p><p>Follow Lauren on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feed/">@FEED</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurenblauren/">@laurenblauren</a></p></div></div>

Founder and CEO of FEED

Lauren Bush Lauren

<div><img alt="Founder and CEO of Create &amp; Cultivate and Author of WorkParty" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fa6%2F98%2Fjaclyn-johnson.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Jaclyn Johnson created her career. A powerhouse entrepreneur, by the time she was 28, Johnson had sold her first business, (No Subject), invested in one of the country’s top female-owned startups, Away, and launched her second multimillion dollar company, <a href="https://www.createcultivate.com/">Create &amp; Cultivate</a>.</p><p>Johnson recognized a gap in conversations, resources, events, and community for female millennial entrepreneurs and responded with a solution: Create &amp; Cultivate, the beloved media platform and nationwide conference. In the process, Jaclyn’s own work-life philosophy, built on the cornerstones of female empowerment, hustling-hard, and innovation, have propelled her voice to the forefront of the discussion on workplace equality, a new thought-leader for millennial women and Gen Z-ers on the career come up.</p><p>Known for her powerful messaging and often imitated, never duplicated style of digital and experiential marketing shrouded in millennial pink, Johnson is reshaping attitudes on female entrepreneurialism, work culture, and the gig economy for women all over the world.</p><p>On August 21, 2018, Jaclyn released her first book, <a href="https://www.workparty.com/book"><i>WorkParty</i></a>, via Simon &amp; Schuster, which offers a rallying cry for women in the workplace, First We Leaned In, Now We Stand Up. <i>WorkParty </i>is Johnson’s career manifesto sharing her story as well as advice on how she turned distrust into determination, frustration into fuel, and heartache into hard work—and how the reader can too. <i>WorkParty</i> has an accompanying podcast which has featured guests like Kristen Bell, Sophia Bush, Kendra Scott, and Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran.</p><p>A graduate of NYU, Johnson’s trajectory has been skyrocketing since she founded (No Subject) in 2010. With the launch of Create &amp; Cultivate in 2012, she gained global visibility. Seven years later, Create &amp; Cultivate is bigger than ever, reaching an audience of 1 million millennial women, and hosting over 100 events to date. The conference, which is completely self-funded, has landed in major cities around the country and boasts sponsors that include top Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, LinkedIn, QuickBooks, and Microsoft to the buzziest brand names like Laura Mercier, LaCroix, Clinique, Chandon, Urban Outfitters, and more. Past speakers and panelists include the biggest celebs and CEO’s like Kim Kardashian West, Chelsea Handler, Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen, Julie Rice, and Elizabeth Cutler of SoulCycle, Gloria Steinem, Issa Rae, Nicole Richie, and more front-runners in fashion, technology, design, and business.</p><p>Named a Forbes 30 Under 30, an Adweek Disruptor, and profiled in Fast Company, the LA Times, Entrepreneur, and more, Johnson has earned her way to the frontlines of a workplace revolution at a time when change-agents and disruptors are flexing real influence. With the entirety of her career devoted to building up female entrepreneurs and women in the workplace, 2019 is poised to be Johnson’s biggest year yet.</p><p>Be sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson/?hl=en">@jaclynjohnson</a> and Create &amp; Cultivate <a href="https://www.instagram.com/CreateCultivate/">@createcultivate</a>!</p></div></div>

Founder and CEO of Create & Cultivate and Author of WorkParty

Jaclyn Johnson

<div><img alt="Founder of Le Lion" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F43%2Fbd%2Flaura-gelfand.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Laura Gelfand is the founder of <a href="https://lelion.com/" target="_self">Le Lion</a>, a women’s customizable knitwear brand founded in 2017.  Le Lion was born out of a passion for personalization reminiscent of a bygone era and the desire to reestablish what it means to dress with individual sparkle.  Using the finest Italian yarn, knitted in classic, wearable silhouettes, Le Lion sweaters are adorned with embroidered interpretations of traditional heraldry and personalized with whimsical monograms and zodiac constellations.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Prior to founding Le Lion, Laura was the director of sales at FIGUE.  During her time at FIGUE Laura had the opportunity to develop and launch FIGUE’s wholesale program.  In her four and a half years there she developed relationships with renowned retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Moda Operandi, Netaporter, Shopbop, and leading specialty boutiques around the country.</p>
<p>Laura grew up in New York and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Upon graduating,  Laura began working in collection accessories at Ralph Lauren at their headquarters in New York City.  Laura left Ralph Lauren in 2011 to pursue a degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design in New York.  While at Parsons Ms. Gelfand studied the process, techniques, and the language of fashion design from concept to production.  Through challenging and rigorous coursework, Ms. Gelfand learned everything from the basics of drawing, draping, pattern-making, sewing and tailoring to the essentials of merchandising, marketing, manufacturing, and business planning.</p>
<p>Be sure to follow Le Lion on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lelioncollection/" target="_self">Instagram</a> and check out all their amazing products online at <a href="https://lelion.com/" target="_self">lelion.com</a>!</p>
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Founder of Le Lion

Laura Gelfand

<div><img alt="Founder of Alexa Leigh" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fa3%2F3e%2Falexa-leigh.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Alexa Mufson is a jewelry designer, creative director, and mom. After leaving the mountains of Aspen Colorado, she founded Alexa Leigh in 2010 with the notion of creating sentimental value behind every piece. Alexa’s vision was to cultivate a jewelry line that could be worn every day while maintaining a prominent organic and timeless presence. The collection started with double pendant necklaces that are worn with one pendant in front and one at the nape of your neck and has expanded to cuffs, rings, bracelets, and anklets, all of which manifest Alexa Leigh’s vision. From simple 14k gold necklaces with various diamond options to stackable black rhodium rings, Alexa's jewelry is a modern twist on simplicity. Each piece can be worn separately or layered together and add the perfect touch to any outfit. Alexa's jewelry has been seen on many celebrities such as Miranda Kerr, Ashley Tisdale and she is also very popular among the top fashion bloggers. For more on Alexa, check out her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alexaleigh_/?hl=en" target="_self">Instagram</a>!</p>
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Founder of Alexa Leigh

Alexa Leigh

<div><img alt="Founder of Farmgirl Flowers" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2Fae%2F6b%2Fchristina-stembel.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Meet Christina Stembel, founder and CEO of Farmgirl Flowers, the refreshingly simple way to order and ship flowers or gifts nation-wide. </p><p>Christina grew up in rural Indiana where she longed for a life in the big city. She later moved to San Francisco, but her roots ultimately brought her back to a life of supporting American farmers. “When I started Farmgirl Flowers it was with clear intention. I wanted to create an innovative new model for purchasing flowers online that did it ‘right.’ I wanted to provide a better product and customer experience, build a company based on integrity, create good jobs, and support American farmers. That was my mission then, and still is now.” </p><p>Christina started Farmgirl Flowers in 2010 out of her ‘tiny” San Francisco apartment. Today, Farmgirl Flowers has been named one of the fastest growing private companies in San Francisco, with projected worth to reach $170 million by 2020. </p><p>Scroll down to view Christina’s 10 essentials and to learn more about her disruptive business. We hope you fall in love with Christina’s fantastic company just as we have and gift a lovely Farmgirl Flowers bouquet, too! For more from Farmgirl flowers, be sure to follow them on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/farmgirlflowers/">Instagram</a> and check out her site at <a href="https://farmgirlflowers.com/">Farmgirlflowers.com</a>.&nbsp;</p></div></div>

Founder of Farmgirl Flowers

Christina Stembel

<div><img alt="Founder of Jane Winchester" src="https://www.rankandstyle.com/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstorage.googleapis.com%2Frns-dev%2Fmedia%2Finfluencer%2F1c%2F0f%2Fjane-winchester.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;q=75" height="500" width="500"/><div><p>Meet Jane Winchester Paradis, the founder of <a href="https://janewinchester.com/">Jane Winchester</a>. After working in fashion design and marketing for 20 years Jane left her corporate job with a dream to design beautiful jewelry with meaning. A Jane Winchester piece is a talisman for milestone moments and a reminder to focus on all you hope to achieve in life. Her collection is made up of 8 amulets symbolizing abundance of positivity, strength, hope, and luck. Jane currently resides outside Philadelphia with her husband and five children. For more on Jane and her gypsy-inspired coin jewelry, be sure to follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janewinchesterjewelry/?hl=en">@janewinchesterjewelry</a> on Instagram!</p></div></div>

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