Journal

We are thrilled to introduce to you Angela TUNNER: Director, Founding Editor-in-Chief, Publisher and luxury curator. « The entrepreneurial path is never a straight line. In most cases, it takes a zig zag trajectory seemingly leading the ambitious person on a wild and incomprehensible ride. That is the case with Angela Tunner, whose background and experiences seemed at the time to be aimless and without focus but in the end, was the ideal recipe that made her uniquely qualified to create her international brand. She also faced a great many challenges and obstacles, some of them life threatening, that stood in her […]

We are thrilled to introduce to you Jacqueline HARVEY, author and business woman. « My name is Jacqueline Harvey. I am a company director, entrepreneur author and health and business consultant, with over 20 years experience in health and wellbeing. I am based in London, working predominately in Mayfair and Covent Garden, but have also worked on projects in Tuscany, the South of France and West Africa. My business career started at 19 years old, whilst studying philosophy and sociology at Goldsmiths University, when my then partner and I set up an annual jazz festival in Covent Garden. It became a huge […]

We are thrilled to introduce to you Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq, attorney and CEO.  « My name is Karima Mariama-Arthur. I am a corporate attorney and CEO of WordSmithRapport (www.wordsmithrapport.com),  a boutique consulting firm specializing in leadership development and organizational performance management. I’m also the author of ‘Poised For Excellence: Fundamental Principles of Effective Leadership in the Boardroom and Beyond’(Palgrave Macmillan), which launched at the United States Military Academy at West Point earlier this year. I’ve always had an “entrepreneurial itch,” but never gave it serious consideration until after the birth of my son, Khalil. He inspired me to ‘eliminate  the box.’  Interestingly […]

We are delighted to introduce to you Miranda ADEMAJ, CEO of Skënderbeg Investment Management. I was born in Kosovo during a time when an undeclared war ravaged the area. Since the situation in my home country deteriorated more and more, my parents decided in 1994 to flee with me and my two siblings to Germany. My parents did not take this decision lightly, because they had to leave everything behind and it was uncertain if we would even get into Germany because of our unclear refugee status. We did make it to Germany. But without a home and with no […]

As an extension of our “International Woman Campaign”, we had a privileged conversation with a successful entrepreneur and investor; such a pleasure to share with you his insights from a different perspective. Our founder Carla MARTIN had the honor to talk to Mr. Vin LEE, CEO of Grand Metropolitan. Carla MARTIN: Please introduce yourself for those who do not know you yet. Kindly tell us about your background and your business?  Vin LEE: I am CEO of Beverly Hills based luxury goods conglomerate Grand Metropolitan.   While the holding company may not be readily familiar, our 130 brand portfolio contains some of the most […]

We are delighted to share with you our interview Questions and Answers with the Business Woman Mrs Alice Jenkins, CEO of Harley Injectables. CM: Please introduce yourself for those who do not know you yet ? AJ: I am the medical director and owner of Harley Injectables. My passion is to de-stigmatise cosmetic injectables, to tackle misconceptions published by the media and to diversify the industry away from being dominated by predominantly male surgeons who can be intimidating to clients. Done safely with medically trained nurses and doctors with full knowledge and consent, my job has brought happiness to many clients. This […]

We are delighted to share with you our interview Questions and Answers with Sony Award winning Presenter and Producer Kylie OLSSON. Carla MARTIN: Please introduce yourself for those who do not know you yet. Kindly tell us about your background and your business? How you decided to create your business? Kylie OLSSON: I’m a TV Presenter and producer, published author and Music Journalist specialising in rock music!  I’ve been doing this for over 10 years now and have worked for SKY Arts, MTV in the US, VH1, Universal and Warner Music and have also worked directly with bands such as The […]

We are delighted to share with you our interview « Questions and Answers » with the CEO and Founder of Couture Fashion Hause Nina Naustdal. Carla MARTIN: Please introduce yourself for those who do not know you yet. Kindly tell us about your background and your business? How did you decide to create your business? Nina NAUSTDAL: I was born and raised in Norway. From age of 7-19 I was representing my country in track and field. I fell in love with fashion and design from an early age, inspired by my grandmother who was a seamstress by profession and I pursued my […]

We are delighted to share with you our interview « Questions and Answers » with the Business Woman, CEO and Founder of Amber Lounge.  Carla MARTIN: Please introduce yourself for those who do not know you yet. Kindly tell us about your background and your business? How you decided to create your business? Sonia IRVINE: I’m Sonia Irvine, originally from Northern Ireland, and I am the Founder and CEO of Amber Lounge – the ultimate VIP F1 after parties. I started in Formula 1 as my brother’s (Eddie Irvine) physio, then as Ferrari’s team physio. I was constantly socialising with other F1 drivers, […]

We are delighted to share with you our interview “Questions and Answers with Irene FORTE, founder of Forte Skincare and Wellness Director of Rocco Forte Hotels”.  Carla MARTIN: Please introduce yourself for those who do not know you yet. Kindly tell us about your background and your business? How you decided to create your business? Irene FORTE: I’m Wellness Director for Rocco Forte Hotels and founder of Irene Forte Skincare. Rocco Forte Hotels is a family-run five star luxury hotel chain. Irene Forte Skincare is a considered, multi-benefit and sustainable skincare line, inspired by Sicily and formulated in Italy. CM: What was […]