I am so glad that you found your way to my website. To share more about my background, I am the co-founder of Myself Designs, Inc, the company that invented Myself Belts, a patented, one-handed, easy to fasten belt for children and adults. I grew up in Providence, RI and graduated from Williams College, with a major in Psychology, and later received a Masters in Social Work from the University of Alabama. After relocating to St. Louis, I worked as a school social worker and therapist for children and families in the foster care system. Motherhood altered my professional path, as it was my son’s sagging pants that led to the invention of Myself Belts.
Myself Belts launched in 2004, and quickly grew its wholesale and retail footprint. Being at the helm of an e-commerce business from 2004-2022, provided a setting for many entrepreneurial lessons and pivots. From buying ads in magazines, to the launch of social media, from brick & mortar stores to an increased Amazon presence, I learned so many lessons navigating a constantly changing landscape. In 2014, I was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank Season 6 and partnered with Daymond John. The exposure and brand awareness was an exciting boost and my partnership with Daymond and his team was a valuable one. Myself Belts have been featured in numerous magazines such as The Huffington Post, People Magazine, US Weekly, Woman’s Day, and Forbes.com. I sold Myself Belts in May, 2022 and shifted my focus to my business consulting.
I have loved being a part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in St. Louis and have been a panelist and mentor at the Washington University in St. Louis’ School of Entrepreneurship, Skandalaris Center. I currently serve in an In Residence role, supporting the Wash U community in their entrepreneurial endeavors. I have also spoken on other panels such as the St. Louis Business Journal’s Women’s Business Conference and at the Arch Grants Summit. I served on the Venture For America Advisory Board in St. Louis for many years and and am currently an Expert in Residence at Arch Grants, offering support to Arch Grants recipients. I have also served as both a mentor and in a Business Coach role with the WEPOWER Accelerator. I have loved this new professional chapter, blending my experience as an entrepreneur with my therapeutic background through my business consulting.
Myself Belts launched in 2004, and quickly grew its wholesale and retail footprint. Being at the helm of an e-commerce business from 2004-2022, provided a setting for many entrepreneurial lessons and pivots. From buying ads in magazines, to the launch of social media, from brick & mortar stores to an increased Amazon presence, I learned so many lessons navigating a constantly changing landscape. In 2014, I was featured on ABC’s Shark Tank Season 6 and partnered with Daymond John. The exposure and brand awareness was an exciting boost and my partnership with Daymond and his team was a valuable one. Myself Belts have been featured in numerous magazines such as The Huffington Post, People Magazine, US Weekly, Woman’s Day, and Forbes.com. I sold Myself Belts in May, 2022 and shifted my focus to my business consulting.
I have loved being a part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in St. Louis and have been a panelist and mentor at the Washington University in St. Louis’ School of Entrepreneurship, Skandalaris Center. I currently serve in an In Residence role, supporting the Wash U community in their entrepreneurial endeavors. I have also spoken on other panels such as the St. Louis Business Journal’s Women’s Business Conference and at the Arch Grants Summit. I served on the Venture For America Advisory Board in St. Louis for many years and and am currently an Expert in Residence at Arch Grants, offering support to Arch Grants recipients. I have also served as both a mentor and in a Business Coach role with the WEPOWER Accelerator. I have loved this new professional chapter, blending my experience as an entrepreneur with my therapeutic background through my business consulting.
