Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship and Success

Over the past ten years, I have had the privilege of working with remarkable women who are 50+ and are building highly successful brands that not only stand out in today's market; their brands provide solutions. Their stories and visions have been truly inspiring, breaking stereotypes and redefining what it means to succeed later in life. These women possess a unique blend of wisdom, experience, and just pure belief in themselves.
Their unwavering determination fuels their entrepreneurial journeys and gets them out of bed in the morning, along with a good cup of coffee, tea, green juice... or a dog that needs walking...

Their visions are not just about financial gain; in fact, quite the opposite; they created products that have a purpose and solve a problem...oh, and stay relevant in a world that's moving at a rapid pace...Over 50, over 60, no problem; they're just getting started, and I’m so grateful I know them all, and I feel blessed to stand beside them as a friend and will forever support their vision!!

Nina Oberfeld - My feet will always thank you! Instagram

Thanks to your technology, Eri Kikunaga & Mayumi Ishii - I haven’t lost an earring! On Instagram

Meet Nina Oberfeld - Founder of The FOOTCLOUD- born out of necessity and my love for wearing high heels, strappy flats, and loafers. My shoes with no cushioning were often so painful that I was afraid to wear them or needed to take them off midway through the evening.  I tried every insole and cushion on the market, but nothing worked with open strappy shoes. So I created the FOOTCLOUD, a small adhesive gel cushion that makes any shoe more comfortable.  It's my mission to enable people to wear their favorite shoes and look and feel their best. 

Meet Mayumi Ishii & Eri Kikunaga- Inventor and Executive of Chrysmela Chrysmela was founded when a friend of US Chief Mayumi Ishii: Eri Kikunaga, broke up with a then-boyfriend over losing an earring he had gifted her. Realizing how often people lose their earrings, the pair decided to solve the problem by creating the most secure earrings back on the market.
Mayumi, I have been the US Chief of Chrysmela for a decade, and I am constantly delighted by the stories of people using our earring backs to securely lock their favorite earrings- from heirlooms to special gifts, each story is as unique as the person wearing them!

Elissa Goodman - Your bars & soup cleanse is the BEST! On Instagram

Franne Golde - The pant that never goes out of style! On Instagram

Meet Elissa Goodman - Founder of E.G. Kitchen
Personal health and educating others on their health and wellness have been passions of mine for many years. I have had issues with my health for my entire life, from cancer to autoimmune issues and Hashimoto’s in my 30s. I have also struggled while watching various loved ones suffer from health-related issues, including my husband Marc, who lost his battle with cancer. My EG Kitchen Cleanse allows people to have nourishing & anti-inflammatory food delivered right to their doorstep. Most importantly, my cleanse is made with love! 

Meet Franne Golde - Founder of Franne Golde. I created my clothing line because I wanted a daily uniform that was comfortable, flattering, chic, and versatile. It all started with a pair of pants. After years of looking for the perfect black pant, I had grown exhausted. If only I could combine all my favorites into one! But coming from several decades as an award-winning songwriter, always relying on my ability to create from nothing, I wasn't going to give up. I decided to make the perfect pant myself. I didn’t know the first thing about the fashion industry (except for the fact that I’d spent a small fortune contributing to it); all my pieces make getting dressed easy, and help me and my customers look and feel great!

Luz Kyncl - Your book and daily posts lift my spirit! On Instagram

Kay Sides - I wear Roam sandals every day Kay!! On Instagram

Meet Luz Kyncl - Founder of Luz Kyncl Psychotherapy. My main motivation is to help others improve their lives. I was able to heal myself and get out of my own prison. I want to help others do that themselves. My contribution is to heal the people around me and empower individuals and families to improve their health through positive changes in their diet and lifestyle. Before becoming a health coach, I spent over twenty years working as a family and child therapist, helping adults, children, and families suffering from mental, emotional, and behavioral issues.

Meet Kay Sides - Founder & Creative Director of ROAM WEARS. I created ROAM from a really truthful place. I could not find cool, fashionable, conscious, supportive, comfortable casual shoes that fit my active and dimensional lifestyle. I also wanted to be part of a solution for so many dynamic and dimensional women I am privileged to know. A shoe that could take you from a business meeting to lunch with your friends, to school drop off and pick up, to the gym or workout, to take when you are traveling, to walk and grab a coffee or walk your dog. It was also important that it be affordable as well. My team has a deep passion for making a phenomenal product, not making a ton of profit (to be honest), and doing good along the way...

Clara Lee - My #1 sheet masks that goes wherever I go! On Instagram

Shalini Vadhera - You have always been authentic beauty. On Instagram

Meet Clara Lee- Founder & Creator of ChokChok Skin. I had my fair share of battles in my skincare journey as a young teenager all the way to my mature years. I had some nasty cystic acne as my hormones fluctuated up and down. My stubborn melasma has been the constant reminder of my sun-worship times in my youth without sunscreens. Through it all, I became obsessed with skincare and its ingredients. In my mid 5o’s, I finally mustered up my courage to create chokchok skin (which means ‘dewy glow’ in Korean), It’s never easy to begin a new venture or to learn something so new, but I am grateful that I had faith in myself to create something that I am proud and passionate about and can share with others.

Meet Shalini Vadhera - Founder & Formulator of Ready Set Jet
After working with thousands of time-starved, overwhelmed women around the world, I realized beauty needed to change. Our fast-paced lifestyles have no time for long, confusing beauty routines, wrong products, and heavy makeup bags. So armed with decades of innovation, I created Ready Set Jet. A first-of-its-kind skincare and makeup brand that brings the entire world of beauty with effortless convenience to every woman, everywhere. Our world’s first Beauty Baton replaces 4-8 products in your bag and can be customized based on your need of the day!

The Skin Experts - Changing The Way Your Skin Ages - From The Inside Out

Meet The SkinTe Team -Dr. Amy Bader - Elizabeth Zieg - Bassima Mroue - I knew you when!!! Love how you work from the inside!

Beauty needed a refreshment - and a delicious one. With each fizzy sip, we’ve created SkinTē to boost your beauty and well-being. We wanted to create an easy, effective, and fun way to consume your collagen (and a whole bunch of other goodness, too!). Each ingredient is hand-picked for its benefits on multiple levels.

Life doesn't always provide a soft cushion, but it challenges us to grow in all directions, teaching us valuable lessons about perseverance, faith, and inner strength. Embracing the rough patches allows us to appreciate the moments of comfort and the journey of life. So when you’re sitting on a cozy couch one day, you can look back and say, damn… I’m so grateful I stuck with it!

Meet The OneSkin Team - Mariana Boroni, Ph.D., co-founder and Head of Bioinformatics - Juliana Carvalho, Ph.D., & co-founder - Carolina Reis Oliveira, PhDCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer - Alessandra Zonari, Ph.D., co-founder, and Chief Scientific Officer.

OneSkin CHANGED my skin!!!

OneSkin’s mission - how people experience aging. to alleviate age-related suffering by developing technologies that can reverse the aging process.to increase our understanding of the biology of pathologies such as cancer and age-related diseases, role in generating new ideas and technologies, and to use this newfound knowledge for the benefit of others. OneSkin strives to enjoy every second of my life, and I dream of a future in which everyone will live life to its fullest, free from pain or limitations associated with aging.

Thank you for taking the time to read about these incredible women and how they launched their businesses. I believe learning through their resilience and tenacity; will inspire younger generations, showing them that age is not a limitation but an asset that enriches entrepreneurial journeys.

xox, Janet

Happy Mother's Day 2023 - Have A Beautiful Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the awesome moms around the globe! I love this day so much; it's a day to show appreciation for all our mothers have done for us, to let them know how much we love and value them, and to remember, “Life Doesn’t Come With a Manual; it Comes With a Mother….”

May we celebrate this day with gratitude and grace.

stroll down memory lane - London, 2010

This is one of my all-time favorite photos of Luca and me (who is now 20) from one of our vacations in London after leaving the park, and London has the best parks; Derek took this photo on our way back to the hotel. Luca was and still is an excellent traveler, probably the best traveler ever… Looking back at photos literally melts my heart; I am thankful to be Luca’s mom. It’s been a joy I could have never imagined.

There are many ways to celebrate Mother's Day, personally I loveeee flowers so when I had the chance to experience this DIY from Bouquet Box I thought what a meaningful and rewarding gesture. If you’re not able to be with your mom, maybe you could Facetime the arranging together.

Each Bouquet Box arrives with a precise number of curated fresh-from-the-farm flowers. A floral #diy that feels so nice!

Delivered right to your door complete with beautiful fresh flowers and a step-by-step card on arranging your blooms.

Keep mom’s feet cozy and smelling like chocolate!

Roam Wears have designed sandals that feel like you are walking on air. Beauty Pie created a scent that smells like a box of chocolates… no, really! Use Code JANETSENTME

This bag was gifted to me from a dear friend and I absolutely Love it! xo Cathy M.

If you live far away from your mother, you can still celebrate Mother's Day jewelry feast from Chrysmela, so she will never lose an earring again! That’s a fact; these are a must-have if you don’t have any! Then wrap her up in silk with this beautiful robe or yourself!

From Zahava - Choose your special date and stone for a special heirloom calendar pendant - Derek & Luca gave his grandmothers and me this calendar pendant last Christmas. Perfectly put in this “mama” necklace from Sydney Evan (this is where my grateful necklace is from)

Anne Sisteron

My chain on the right is from Petra. I’ve added my meaningful charms so I can wear them all together. My Opal charm is from Anne Sisteron - It is said that precious opal, with its display of fire, can spark creativity; I love that!

Put them all together for a collage of calm & memories. Pictured here - palm - opal - evil eye - butterfly - 222

I am a big fan of costume jewelry and my go-to is from Peri-A, the best boutique in Beverly Hills, located on Canon Dr.

Statement Eyewear Chain

Alto Janet Gunn

Arrive in style with Alto Click here for cities served. Gift Card.

If you live in a city that Alto services -
Send Mom a safe ride for Mother’s Day so she arrives safely and in style. Alto App Gift Cards apply to the cost of rides in the Alto app, from $50.00 - $500.00.

Traveling? Why not be prepared with the items below Anne Sisteron Jewelry Kit - Carry-on and anything from Bandolier.

Carry-on calming color for zen travel

My go-to for stylish travel accessories

FOOT PAIN? Make your feet more comfortable. Wear FOOTCLOUD® Reusable Adhesive Gel Cushions (4 Pack)$19.99 USD. Add seamless oval comfort to the Ball of Foot or Heels in two translucent shades.

The Footcloud These pads have saved the balls of my feet, especially when I wear my heels! This is a fabulous solution for pain. I also wear them in my loafers, it’s a real game-changer for that nagging pain, especially when you’re wearing heels.

Look Optic - My #1 for stylish and quality readers. Use Code Janet15 and check out their progressives.

Find your readers and read this book! I listened on Audible, and then I ordered the hard copy. Dr. Molly Maloof is a “woman’s bio-hacker” Most health experts in the bio-hacking space are male, Dr. Molly is a fantastic resource for women, I’ve learned so much, and she’s inspired me to make even more changes to feel “Better Than Ever”

Healthy Skin - Healthy Inside with OneSkin and Elissa Goodman

OneSkin Use Code Janet15 new subscribers get the already offered discount just for being a new subscriber + Janet's 15% on top!

How about a OneSkin subscription for Mom? After two years of regularly using OneSkin I have seen fabulous results. This is a “supplement” for your skin, and it works. Elissa’s newsletter is always filled with valuable information; her soup cleanses are the BEST! If you live in Los Angeles, I highly recommend them! You can follow Elissa here.

Dog Moms Rule!…Because I don’t have a cat :)

Lots of “sweater weather” lately! Buster, you’re the BEST!

For all dog moms and animal lovers, Bark Box is a real treat!

Giving Back - Share The Love

Common Threads Boosting Women’s Self-Esteem through the Power of Clothes, I hope you can take a minute to read how you can donate to this wonderful cause, thank you!

Pure Joy…Luca, thank you for so many wonderful memories from the day you were born, you are a true gift to your dad, and I, and your grandmothers, adore you!… Buster, we love you!!

Luca, you’re the best traveler ever!!! In our happy place.. Aloha Spirit.

May your day be filled with love and lots of hugs from those you love. I’m always so grateful to be a mom, especially Luca’s mom, and I feel so blessed every single day to have my mom and my husband Derek’s mom. Thank you to my husband and fearless leader, Derek! We are blessed!

Did you know - The holiday has its roots in ancient Greek and Roman celebrations of motherhood, and it has been celebrated in various forms throughout history? In the United States, Mother's Day was officially established as a national holiday in 1914, thanks in large part to the efforts of Anna Jarvis.

Thank you to my mom and my grandmother’s who raised me like a “rockstar” I love you…I am grateful for all you taught me.

Happy Mother’s Day!

INSPIRATIONAL FEMALE INFLUENCERS

What do you look for in an influencer? Meet six women who are loving, dynamic and fearless and want to connect with you.

Clothing: Courtesy of: Milk Boutique Photo: Betsy Newman Makeup: Melissa Mitchell

Clothing: Courtesy of: Milk Boutique Photo: Betsy Newman Makeup: Melissa Mitchell

Today we seem to find most of our information in the palm of our hand. No matter what you're searching for, whether you're on Facebook or Instagram you'll most likely find whatever you need. Social media marketing is gaining more popularity and it doesn't seem to be going away anytime soon. In fact, P.R. companies are now depending on influencers to get the authentic word out and in some cases, they outperform traditional marketing channels. The fun part is finding the influencers that you connect with, whether is fashion, nutrition, inspiration, travel, or our beloved pets. I'd like you to meet six of my favorite ageless influencers who've I've had the joy of working with over the last two years. These women have brought so much knowledge and fun to my journey and we're all very excited about future projects in 2018. 

 Meet Shalini Vadhera

Shalini has traveled the world in search of women's unique beauty secrets and strives to empower women of all ages. She is a global beauty expert with incredible knowledge in beauty and spirit. Her website is loaded with exciting content along with her YouTube channel documenting her journies and how-tos. Shalini was the first influencer I met after launching The Grateful Gardenia. We were seated across from one another at a dinner party, my husband sat beside her and right away he said, "Janet, you gotta meet Shalini" Shalini and her husband were off to Europe on the red-eye that evening, and we chatted about technology and building a brand until she and her husband left. Shalini's conversation was such an ah-ha moment for me, she unleashed a mountain of ideas, in fact, it's because of Shalini I do my walking meditation every single day, and why I regularly talk to the moon. Shalini lives here in Los Angeles with her husband and stepdaughter .

Meet Melissa Meyers

Melissa is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to beauty products, treatments and great places for working out. Not only can you read about what she's currently testing but you can watch her in action, check her Insta stories on her Instagram page and you'll experience first hand what's taking place. She offers incredible discount codes for style and wellness with detailed information on the latest spas & products. Melissa is a dedicated journalist, she's a New Yorker who began her career in the city, and moved with her husband and two kids to L.A. six years ago. When it comes to product details you can be sure you will get the facts when you read her blog and newsletter.  Melissa's all about glowing from the inside, I highly encourage you to sign up for her weekly newsletter for updates, discount codes and sales!  Melissa and I met after being seated at a luncheon for Project Angel Food. Our mutual friend purposely seated us next to one another (thank you Robert) I asked if we could meet and if she had time to educate me on how the blogging world all works. We met, and thanks to Melissa sharing her valuable information I learned how to monetize my content, and I'm still learning. Melissa and I have been working together for the last year and it's been one exciting journey. Speaking of journeys, we're excited about our first travel collaboration at the end of January. Melissa and I are also the Brand Ambassadors for Instytutum a skincare line from Switzerland, and she just launched her own organic face oil.  Olie X Melissa Meyers Rose Glow drops, in partnership with Project Angel Food

Meet Elissa Goodman

Sign up now!!  I always get so excited when I speak to anyone about Elissa. She is my go-to for nutrition and inspiration. I have learned so much from reading her newsletter and reading her book Cancer Hacks. Elissa will motivate you to take charge of your health. She is a cancer survivor and you can read about her journey and her husband who lost his battle with cancer. Elissa's story is one of courage and healing and you will learn why it's so important to listen to your gut and educate yourself on food and listen to your body. She also has a segment on Focus TV and interviews women who focus on health and who are at the top of their game. After reading her book, you will get motivated to change at least one thing in your daily life. Elissa walks the talk, and she's a woman who understands how important it is for us women to take care of ourselves!!  Following her Instagram will give you great ideas for delicious and healthy meals! Changing one thing can change your life for the better. Elissa is a mother of two daughters.

Meet Luz Avilla Kyncl

I met Luz several years back, we spent a beautiful New Year's Eve together with our families in Sun Valley with mutual friends. I didn't know much about Luz, I watched her in the kitchen prepare a fabulous meal. Little did I know the love and knowledge involved in the preparation. Luz is an author, a nutrition coach, and a wellness counselor with experience in family nutrition, weight management, and stress relief. Luz offers educational workshops to improve health in schools and organizations. In her private practice, she helps individuals and families with weight problems and self-esteem. But what Luz really is...Fearless, loving, giving and a believer. I highly recommend reading her book, it is a story of courage and change beyond belief. In November I interviewed Luz on my Focus TV Segment Fearless Females and I'm in awe of her courage. When I read stories of women like Luz, she makes me want to be connected more to the possibilities of what happens when we support others and believe in ourselves, she gives me hope on a different level.  Her book has recently been translated from Spanish into English and is available on Amazon.  Her Instagram saludconluz has beautiful reminders for daily inspiration and reminding us all our past is not our prison. Luz's book is a terrific gift!

Meet Michelle Day Gilette

Michelle's Instagram

Michelle's Instagram

Michelle is a ray of sunshine!  She's a motivating life coach who focuses on women. Her practice Thrive & Fly will help gain you clarity, no matter what phase of life you're in. Michelle is all about identifying what's not right so you can weed that out of your life and begin to live the one you're meant to live. Michelle was my first interview for my Fearless Female Segment on Focus TV. Andy Waldman, of Focus Magazine / TV - a wonderful male influencer... who would chuckle when he reads this...suggested I meet Michelle and that she be my first guest. He said, "you'll love Michelle, just trust me"...Well, Andy was spot on, she's wonderful and full of ideas and she means business!  Michelle can be found on Focus TV with her Spotlight Series where she interviews women and men who share valuable information about life, beauty, and mental health issues. Her Instagram is heartfelt and full of reminders to LOVE. Yes...she's as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. She lives here in Los Angeles with her husband and two kids.

Meet Clara Lee

I met Clara several months ago, I fell in love with her eagerness and desire to open a new door in her life. Clara is a dentist by profession, has a passion for fashion and strongly believes you're never too late or too old to follow your passion. Originally from Korea Clara moved to Los Angeles from Chicago with her husband and three kids. Clara sold her two successful dental practices in Chicago and continues to practice a few days a week here in Los Angeles. Ready for a new adventure in her life Clara launched her Instagram Claraleestyle and found her renewed love for fashion and beauty after posting her OOTD (outfit of the day) pictures. She's loved the creative process and the fact she's connected with a group of women here in Los Angeles to begin collaborating with. If you're looking for great tips on style for work or pleasure, you'll enjoy following the fashion journey of Clara Lee.

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In the last few years of blogging and becoming a part-time paid influencer, I have expanded my happiness ten-fold. It's not only that I'm actually doing what I love, it's the connection I have with these women you see here and many more. You become this "team of doers" you ask "how can I help"  "what do you need" There's not a day I don't feel supported in work and friendship with these women, I have been blessed to work with all of them and they're giving it their all every single day!

My message to you, if there's something you want to do or you need a little inspiration then start following these women, you'll find goodness, happiness, and health in their content. We're all on our second and third...and fourth act. It's never too late, you're never too old to build your team of amazing women and friends. Just ask, "How can I help"  We all come to this earth with incredible gifts, yours could be seated right next to you... Just show up you never know...

Thank you to these amazing women, you've inspired me in the most graceful ways and made the journey so lovely.

xoxo Janet

Email any of us with questions you might have, we want to connect with you!