The Funemployed

DCF: Who Are You?
Sandra Gault, True Gault, CEO “Fashion should fit you; not the other way around.” The idea emerged as Sandra stood in painful designer heels at a party, realizing that no amount of compliments could make her feel at ease. It was then she vowed that every woman – regardless of age, size, or shape of her feet – deserved a beautiful pair of heels that she could wear all day long, in perfect comfort and confidence. So she channeled her three passions – fashion, business, and technology – into True Gault.

Sandra has over 20 years of experience in building business, leveraging technologies, and leading teams. Her experience at Kodak and IBM Corporation refined her skills in imaging technology to achieve her vision of customizing high-fashion shoes of the highest quality. Sandra was then involved with 2 start ups which she successfully exited preparing her further for the start-up world. Before bringing True Gault to life, Sandra pursued an apprenticeship to learn the art of shoe-making, then researched to find the perfect craftsmen and manufacturing facility to support her endeavor.

True Gault is Sandra’s true passion. She never sets foot anywhere without a pair of these true-fit shoes. To date she has taken over 5,626,290 steps, or walked 1,674 miles, in her True Gault shoes.

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DCF: Who Are You?
Camille Stewart and Gabriella Ziccarelli are attorneys and the co-hosts of Hustle Over Entitlement. Hustle Over Entitlement is a podcast that tells stories of trailblazers and risk takers. We seek to inspire our listeners to pursue their dream careers, take the leap, and own their futures. You can find out more about the podcast at www.HustleOverEnitlement.com, follow us on social media @iHustleForIt, and subscribe!

You can find out more about Camille at www.CamilleStewart.com and Gabriella at www.IPwithGZ.com.

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DCF: Who Are You?
I am Shreya. I grew up in India, in an upper middle-class family. However, many around me struggled to make ends meet. This income inequality always gave me a deep sense of discomfort. That is why I decided to study Economics at Brown University. After graduating from Brown, I moved to D.C. to work for an economic consulting firm. Last year, for my personal fulfillment, I started volunteering at a homeless shelter.

At the shelter, I heard the stories of the homeless and, I was compelled to do something that could enrich and impact on their lives and also eventually help them out of homelessness. With that in mind a year ago, I started District Mugs, a nonprofit that introduces entrepreneurship to the homeless, teaching them how to run a business painting, marketing, and selling coffee mugs.

I have been able to help almost 20 homeless men and women to date and it continues to be an incredibly rewarding though tough journey where I have collaborated with other nonprofits, involved fiscal sponsors, roped in the Brown University faculty and networks, and become an entrepreneur myself.

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DCF: Who Are You?
Ginny Wright, founder/owner of BbG Fitness and The Total Wellness Challenge. BbG Fitness is a year-round outdoor fitness company which I started in 2003 with no business plan. Today we have 5 instructors, 19 classes at 7 locations offered 6 days a week. As a certified Health and Wellness Coach, I used my knowledge and experience to design The Total Wellness Challenge.

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DCF: Who Are You?
Dr. Ashley Elliott. I’m the owner of Vivid Innovations Consulting, LLC. I am a mental health clinician, author, and motivational speaker. (DCF: Drop that wisdom on us!)

DCF: Why do you love what you do? What makes you funemployment?
AE: I love being able to make an impact in someone’s life. People trust me with their personal histories. They come to me and reveal their ups, their downs, their struggles, their vulnerabilities, their fears, and their dreams. I’m always honored to be allowed into such a personal space with clients. To be so raw and uncut with your emotions and thoughts, and then allow me to help you acquire the tools you need to live the life you desire, that’s huge. (DCF: Vulnerability is such a beautiful and fragile thing, I love how you describe it.)

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