Bio

As a Webby award-winning creative and serial venturepreneur, I focus on luxury and emerging fashion brands. Currently the Managing Partner and a Founding Partner of Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL), since the the brand launched in 2009, a regular Contributor at Forbes and @ForbesWomen, the Co-Founder & Chief Mentorpreneur™ (a term I trademarked) of The Forward Female and talk show host, and the Founder and Editor-in-chief of my Webby award-winning fashion blog, The Blonde and The Brunette. I was formerly a Money Inc. columnist and currently a member of the Vogue Vanguard, a brand ambassador for Net-A-Porter, an Official Member of Forbes Los Angeles Business Council, a member of the IAVA (International Academy of Visual Arts) and an Executive Member of the IADAS (International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences) as well as a Member of the NYU Stern Business School Fashion & Luxury Council. Prior to my current roles, I previously held executive roles at American Express, MGM, Universal Studios and The Wedding Channel and was the Founder of The UXB, my award-winning advertising, branding, and interactive agency. Some of my most recent and current angel investments along with my strategic advisory roles include in the luxury and fashion arena include etailers, 11 Honoré, Modern Picnic, DeMarson, The Bunker, Starface, Maxbone, The FLOORR, Hello Bumo, and Artha. I am honored to be named a 2022 winner of YOTPO's Most Amazing Women in Ecommerce as a Leader and one of Cupshe's Women Making Waves this year.