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Chicago: Spotlight Innovation

Posted onOctober 29, 2016August 9, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

The Chicago Innovation Awards celebrated 15 years showcasing startups and the entrepreneurs based in Chicago making it one of the hottest startup scenes, second only to New York.  Tuesday night 25 Chicago companies and 3 neighborhood organizations leading in innovation were honored. For more, read Read More …

CategoriesBusiness, Business, Chicago, Entrepreneurship

Tips for Girls’ Success in STEM

Posted onSeptember 23, 2016August 28, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

Hidden Figures is a book by Margot Lee Shetterly turned into a movie based on the story of black women working at NASA in the 1950s space race between the US and the former Soviet Union (USSR). Representation matters! As a young girl, I remember that my Read More …

CategoriesCareers, College, Education, Education, Technology, Women

Wisdom from The Alchemist

Posted onJune 26, 2016April 8, 2019AuthorRonda Lee

Three years ago, someone gifted me a copy of The Alchemist saying that it would change my life. I did not read it until this weekend. Five years ago, I embarked on my own Santiago-esque journey leaving Chicago and the law to pursue my dream Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Dream Chasing, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration

Fair Trade Jewelry

Posted onDecember 7, 2015February 28, 2019AuthorRonda Lee

The first thing you notice when meeting Paola Delgado, owner and founder of Mujus, is her effervescent personality. She is excited to tell you about her product, its origin and the dedicated artisans that work for her. It is clear this is no sales pitch. Read More …

CategoriesEntrepreneurship, Fashion, Lifestyle, Women

Kids & Finance

Posted onSeptember 30, 2015September 1, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

Our economy has not fully recovered from the 2008 recession. College graduates vented their frustration about the inability to attain the American dream in the #OccupyWallStreet movement. Unfortunately, student loan debt is making college graduates indentured servants. Now more than ever, kids and teens need Read More …

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Preparing for “Just in Case”

Posted onAugust 11, 2015September 1, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

Too often we delay discussion of a will. It’s as if the “boogeyman” will come if we talk it. However, having a will, guardianship or trust does the exact opposite. They serve to safeguard our standard of living and quality of life “just in case” Read More …

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Sharene Wood: Balancing Motherhood & a Fashion Career

Posted onMay 21, 2015August 29, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

This interview originally appeared on Mr. Refined Lifestyle Magazine, where Ronda is a contributing writer. She is the President and CEO of 5001 FLAVORS and Harlem Haberdashery. She is a pioneer in couture urban fashion. If Jacob the Jeweler is the first stop for hip hop artists Read More …

CategoriesBusiness, Careers, Fashion, Women

A Word from the Gothamist on NYC Being the Unhappiest

Posted onJuly 25, 2014August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

In light of yesterday’s post, Branching Out in the Unhappiest City, I offer you opinions from some local papers.   From the Gothamist, my favorite response to the news because it is such a New York one: http://gothamist.com/2014/07/23/nyc_unhappy_up_yours.php   From the New York Magazine, let’s think about this Read More …

CategoriesBusiness, New York City, Real Estate

The Reluctant Entrepreneur

Posted onJuly 11, 2014August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

“The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” My journey seems to always veer towards the road less travel, which to my dismay is fraught with many pot holes and detours.  My original vision was that writing would be the foundation, opening Read More …

CategoriesBusiness, Dream Chasing, Entrepreneurship

Rest Stops Along the Way

Posted onJune 24, 2014August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

No journey is without difficulty. “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” There are two recurring themes that I have learned from my journey trying to transition from attorney to published author. First, there will be more failures than successes. However, Read More …

CategoriesBusiness, Dream Chasing, Inspiration

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Three Years Living and Learning NYC

Posted onMay 28, 2014August 15, 2018AuthorRonda Lee1 Comment

A rolling stone gathers no moss. I guess that has been my motto since graduating college. My journey to NYC is as important as what has happened since my arrival. Born and raised in Chicago, I followed sunshine to Los Angeles after college. I spent Read More …

CategoriesBusiness, Careers, Dream Chasing, New York City

3WCircle Speaking Engagement

Posted onDecember 9, 2013August 29, 2018AuthorRonda Lee

I was the speaker, but I walked away inspired by the stories and encouragement from other women. There was an interest in my notes. Below is my speaker notes/transcript. Thank you Caroline and Melissa for founding 3WCircle. Daphne @SuiteThreeOhSix is a food goddess! I never Read More …

CategoriesDream Chasing, Entrepreneurship, Inspiration, Women

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