As a founder of a VC-backed, mission-driven company, I’m often asked my “Why”. The reality is I am a composite of many whys, shaped by every chapter of my life. Below are three chapters of life that led me to found Dough, a company focused on celebrating women-owned businesses with…

Did you hear? Dough was featured in Business Insider. As much as I want to celebrate an accomplishment I’m oh so proud of, it was paired with a powerful reminder. The article was being shared and toasted to on the New Year by my ever-supportive family, my cousin included, who…

Snow is falling, hot chocolate in hand, and the Home Alone soundtrack on repeat. It’s official — the magic of the Holiday Season is upon us. Along with it our inboxes are overflowing with promotions from Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. Let’s be real, it’s a retail…

I first learned I was underpaid in a dimly lit dive bar near the office. As we drank our beers and shared nachos, the conversation turned to chat about salaries. I sat in shock as I overheard many of my peers made nearly double my salary. Up until that point…

During the Playtex recall, I opened my linen closest to inspect my box of tampons, the brand I’ve been loyal to for 17 years. Sure enough, my stash was part of the recall. Call it a stroke of fate, or Marketing 101, I was soon targeted by a Lola ad…