Alumnae Small Business Guide

Agnes Baddoo - Los Angeles, CA & New York, NY

Alumna: Agnes Baddoo '81

Description: Inspired by simple forms with function and an interest in genuine craft and techniques, Agnes Baddoo creates leather goods that are well made and classic. Most notably the original Sac 1, a structured, vegetable tanned leather tote, distinct in its style, merging soft and hard lines. Based in Los Angeles and New York City, all leather goods are handmade by a small local production house using the most exacting attention to detail, resulting in timeless pieces with life-long value.

Website: www.agnesbaddoo.com

Deer Jen - New York, NY

Alumna: Jen Gatien '92

Description: Film and television production company based in NYC.

Website: www.deerjen.com

Edie Twining Design - Old Lyme, CT

Alumna: Edie Twining '73

Description: Interior design for stores and restaurants, graphics and illustration are a few of my skills. Textile design and furniture designs are others.

Website: www.twiningdesign.com

CZ Bazaar - Rockville, NY

Alumna: Caroline Zimmerman '82

Description: During Covid I started an online Vintage Jewelry and Accessories Business. I sell everything from MidCentury Designer Costume Jewelry to Vintage Southwest Turquoise Silver to Evening Beaded Bags!  Feel Free to check out my Poshmark Closet @cz_bazaar

Website: poshmark.com/closet/cz_bazaar

House of Z A L 0 - Miami, FL

Alumna: Anina Crossfield Mahoney '82

Description: House of Z A L O is a luxury women's shoe brand featuring intricately embroidered smoking slippers and mules in rich Italian velvets, calf hair, and a variety of other fabrics. We believe that fashion should speak to a woman's personality. Our designs like the women who wear them are bold, vibrant, and a bit whimsical. Classics redefined.

Website: www.houseofzalo.com

JOBO Spa - New York, NY

Alumna: Elizabeth Seklir-Pugh '91

Description: JOBO spa is a line of unisex robes, sleepwear, sleep masks, baby and kids items as well as a signature fragrance and body care.

Website: www.jobospa.com

Luxury Lustre - New York, NY

Alumna: Erinmaura Condon '70

Description: A freshwater Pearl jewelry business.  All colors, necklaces and earrings.

Website: www.luxurylustre.com

Montserrat - New York, NY

Alumna: Carolina Cordon-Bouzan '11

Description: A fashion brand where Manhattan attitude meets Mediterranean romance. Jewelry made of 18k gold plated 925 recycled sterling silver featuring lab grown diamonds and freshwater pearls, and unisex clothing sets made to take you from the plane to the party!

Website: www.montserrat-nyc.com

Cerruti Home - Cape Elizabeth, ME

Alumna: Sue Clark '80

Description: We design and manufacture handmade felted wool ornaments.

Website: www.cerrutihome.com

S.L.O. Coaching

Alumna: Niña Caballero Russo '98

Description: Niña Caballero Russo, MST is an Early Childhood Expert and Parent Coach who created S.L.O. Coaching, a research and evidence based method to help every child and family thrive during the early years.

Niña empowers toddler parents with language and tools to increase connection and decrease conflict, collaborates with educators to design early childhood curriculum that honors each child, and helps brands committed to racial equity align their values with their product in a developmentally appropriate way.

Website: missninaspeaks.home.blog

Stroud Communications - Washington, DC

Alumna: Kandie Stroud '59

Description: Kandie Stroud is the president of an international public relations firm based in Washington DC and a Democratic consultant for the campaigns of presidential candidates as well as for a diverse range of major organizations. She is a former print and broadcast journalist who served as Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for CNN, wrote for the New York Times, Newsweek and Fairchild Publications.

Website: www.stroudmedia.net

Claudia Baldacchino

Alumna: Claudia Baldacchino '12

Description: Graphic design, branding, editorial design, web design, communications and digital with a passion for social impact.

Website: claudiabaldacchino.com

Studiolo Secondari - New York, NY

Alumna: Linda Secondari '83

Description: Studiolo Secondari is a graphic design firm in NYC. We offer stylish and intelligent design solutions for authors and organizations seeking to drive storytelling and showcase your message to the world through print, web, and digital communications. Our services include full-service book packaging, branding, and digital communications.

Website: www.studiolosecondari.com

Archer Roose - Boston, MA

Alumna: Marian Leitner '05

Description: Archer Roose brings a global portfolio of clean, high quality wines to consumers in formats to fit their lifestyles.Archer Roose has been recognized by Wine Spectator and the Beverage Tasting Institute. Her wines can be found in James Beard Award Winning restaurants, Target, Hannaford and JetBlue.

Website: www.archerroose.com

Bev

Alumna: Alix Peabody '08

Description: Aiming to change drinking culture and make social spaces more fun and inclusive, Bev's mission to "do it different, do it better, break the glass" permeates everything the company does, from offering premium, low alcohol canned wines and spritzes to promoting empowerment and inclusivity in the beverage industry and beyond.

Website: https://www.drinkbev.com

Vinodelice

Alumna: Anne-Sarine Dupuis Courcoux '91

Description: An e-commerce platform offering a curated selection of still and sparkling wines and gourmet products from around the world, Vinodelice is the one-stop wine and delicacies shop for your taste buds. 

Website: https://vinodelice.com/en

PACE Consulting - College Park, MD

Alumna: Paula Anderson '90

Description: PACE Consulting is a certified minority and woman-owned behavioral health and organizational consulting firm. We specialize in behavioral health counseling and consulting services. We also provide organizational consulting in the areas of team/leadership development, diversity, equity and inclusion and workplace wellness.

Website: www.pace-consulting.com

Washington Women Plastic Surgery - Washington, DC

Alumna: Catherine Hannan '97

Description: Providing aesthetic surgical services with natural results. We specialize in mommy makeovers, breast reductions, tummy tucks, liposuction, breast implant placement, removal and lifts.

Website: www.washingtonwomenplasticsurgery.com

Divaria Productions - New York, NY

Alumna: Ashley Bell '02

Description: Divaria Productions is a not for profit opera production company dedicated to making the emotional power of classical music approachable and accessible. We are available for Christma/holiday parties for carols and other festive music and feature some of New York's finest classical voices who have performed around the world. Past productions and collaborations have included a new orchestration of Beethoven's 9th in Spain with Orquestra Sinfonica de Madrid, the American premiere of Pedro Halffter's Klara with Harvard Program of Refugee Trauma and the world premiere of the Shakespeare Riots at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor.

Website: https://www.divariaproductions.com/

Paws for Thought - New York, NY

Alumna: Maddie Messina '13

Description: Inspired by a desire to go beyond basic obedience, Maddie founded Paws for Thought Dog Training in 2021. This practice was built on the principle of providing thoughtful, solution-oriented services that tackle complex behavioral issues often unresolved in traditional group classes.  From teaching puppies to thrive in the city's vibrant atmosphere to helping fearful dogs gain confidence and reduce leash reactivity, Maddie's goal is to empower clients to cultivate happier, more fulfilling relationships with their dogs.

Website: https://www.pawsforthoughttraining.com/

Sam's Dogs - New York, NY

Alumna: Sam Schmidt '85

Description: Sophisticated Animal Minding (SAM) specializes in dog training, personalized dog care, and caring for dogs with geriatric/unique needs.  Sam believes training should be fun and productive; it should be a time that deepens your relationship with your dog and grows the bond between you. 

Website: https://www.samsdogs.com/

The Peaceful Dog - New York, NY

Alumna: Lauren Camerini '00

Description: The Peaceful Dog is a sophisticated full-service dog training and pet care company located in New York City. Founder and Director of Training Lauren Camerini is a Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Counselor. The Peaceful Dog specializes in the unique issues facing NYC dog parents—from house-training, manners training, socialization, co-op board preparation, and city leash walking to advanced problem-solving for the most complicated behavioral issues.

Website: https://thepeacefuldog.com/

High Hope Ranch - Glen Rose, TX

Alumna: Krystyna Jurzykowski '70

Description: A Sanctuary for Retreat, with guest houses, workshop space, camping, hiking on miles of trails, contemplative areas, all for a connection with Nature. Organic and Biodynamic farm products for sale.

Website: www.highhope.eco

LCL Travel - Westport, CT

Alumna: Laura Robinson '95

Description: LCL Travel is a bespoke travel design firm planning hand tailored trips for individuals, families and corporations all over the world.

Website: www.lcltravels.com

Money in Your Twenties - Connecticut

Alumna: Kristen Jacks '86

Description: Through our website, book, and FREE webinars, Money in Your Twenties gives you the clear guidance you need to thrive, financially.

Website: www.moneyinyourtwenties.com

Reintroduce Myself LLC

Alumna: Tracey Gardner '92

Description: As a life and professional coach, I help people clarify and achieve their goals. I help clients identify and disrupt patterns that no longer serve them, experiment with new beliefs and behaviors, and celebrate successes along the way. I am a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and founded Reintroduce Myself LLP in 2021.

Email: tracey@reintroducemyself.com