Category Archives: TheFunemployed
The Funemployed: Jihan Thompson of Swivel Beauty
DCFunemployment: So… Who Are You? Jihan Thompson, co-founder and CEO of Swivel Beauty, a new app that makes it easy for black women to find the right hairstylists for their hair type (natural, relaxed, braids, locs, etc). Prior to starting … Continue reading
The Funemployed: Leslie Wong and Alexis Jenkins of Burgundy Fox
DCF: So… Who Are You? Leslie Wong and Alexis Jenkins are the co-founders of Burgundy Fox, an e-commerce brand on a mission to empower and celebrate all women. (DCF: Yasss to more of this in 2018!). After experiencing how uncomfortable … Continue reading
The Funemployed: Cara Peterson
DCF: Who Are You? Cara Peterson, Badass Creative/The Effortless Perfection Myth, I am an artist and aspiring author. My art is mainly linoleum printmaking and collage, and my book is about the gender issues millennial women face while in college.
The Funemployed: Riley Sheehey
DCF: Who Are You? Riley Sheehey, Make Things Co. (more than likely soon to be Riley Sheehey Illustration) (DCF: Both are great name!) Freelance watercolor artist/illustrator.
The Funemployed: Michelle Breyer
DCF: Who Are You? Michelle Breyer, co-founder of NaturallyCurly.com. Named one of the 50 Most Influential People in the Multicultural Market by Women’s Wear Daily in 2015, Michelle Breyer is a visionary entrepreneur who, in 1998, took a personal frustration over … Continue reading
The Funemployed: Rachel Rosenthal
DCF: Who Are You? Rachel Rosenthal, Founder/Owner of Rachel and Company. I’m a Bethesda-native, wife, and mom to identical twin girls. My business – Rachel and Company – is a professional organizing firm in the DC-metro area specializing in home … Continue reading
The Funemployed: Kate Matsudaira
DCF: Who Are You? Kate Matsudaira, creator at Ink+Volt. Kate Matsudaira (@katemats) has spent her entire career leading brilliant teams, and is currently the founder of the company Ink+Volt. Previously, Kate was the founder and CEO of Popforms (acquired by … Continue reading
The Funemployed: Alice Bergen Phillips
DCF: Who Are You? Alice Bergen Phillips, Cheesemonster, Owner/Head Cheesemonger. Originally hailing from Chicago, I grew up in a food-loving home (DCF: Totally know what that’s like!!). After earning a degree in International Politics and graduating Cum Laude and Phi … Continue reading
The Funemployed: Catherine Cason
DCF: So… Who Are You? Catherine Cason, Founder/Creator of Gem Hunt and Gem Breakfast. Also a diamond addict!
The Funemployed: Sarah Robinson
DCF : So… Who Are You? Sarah Robinson, Author. Aside from being a Top 10 Barnes & Noble and Amazon Bestseller, Sarah Robinson is a native of the Washington, DC area (DCF: woot woot!! DMV) and has both her Bachelors and … Continue reading
