July 30, 2019 Here at LIVELY, we’re constantly surrounded by swoon-worthy women that are killin’ it in their businesses. We're launching #WomenCrushWednesday to celebrate the boss babes who provide us with a constant flow of inspiration, support, and endless girl-crushes. Up next, Co-founder and CEO of MNDFL Meditation, Ellie Burrows Gluck   Where are you from? What was it like growing up? I was born and raised in Los Angeles in a family that...

July 09, 2019 Styling for me is like therapy. I get to transform people into someone that they want to be. It’s a way to really dress the part. I believe in that. Clothes are an expression of you. You can be whoever you want to be. Chose wisely. Pick a trend that fits your mission today or generally in your life and go with it. Wear the clothes, don’t let them wear you. Le Board has given me the opportunity to express my personal aesthetic. I select the designers, curate the pieces, meet extraordinary people, and get to collaborate with them.

July 02, 2019 I started the company as a side/passion project during my full-time job working as a design lead on Healthcare.gov. At the time, I felt really burnt out. I also felt a ton of anxiety from the 2016 election and news cycle. I wanted to build something that brought a ton of joy into people’s lives, so I did a lot of brainstorming on what I was personally passionate about. I love bringing my friends together more than anything, so I decided to start a company that helps you have or host a “girls’ night in”.

June 25, 2019 We need to continue to invest in the pipeline of women, not just focus efforts on senior/C level, or just creatives or entrepreneurs. We’ve been able to create opportunities for women that will help them develop themselves and their careers. If we don’t invest in our pipeline and provide access for women (and men) to come together and cross-pollinate for learning, idea generation, community building and revenue opportunities, the numbers at the top will not change. Luminary was born out of these gaps to deliver a physical space for community.

June 12, 2019 As a celebrity hairstylist, I have created waves, braids, and iconic red carpet styles on the most talented and beautiful women in the world. Over the years, beauty editors would interview me to help everyday women recreate these celebrity looks. One day, I was on the phone with an editor explaining how to create the perfect beachy wave and I said, “Hold the curling iron upside down, wrap the hair backwards and away from your face!” She laughed and said, “It sounds so complicated, upside down and backwards!”