Natalie Massenet Advances Online Retail

Hi Love!

It only takes 15 years to build a fashion empire. Natalie Massenet is the founder of Net A Porter, a global fashion retailer that is headquartered in London. Net A Porter is operated as an online magazine and has nearly 3 million visitors to the site per month. Natalie is an american born former journalist that launched Net A Porter from her apartment in Chelsea. She sold the company in 2010 and is now an investor and executive chairwoman but the question is how did she do it?

Net A Porter is valued at 533 million but of course to get the company to that level there were many years of dedication and hardwork. Natalie attend UCLA, studied English, worked as model and stylist in Tokyo and also worked at Women's Wear Daily. To launch Net A Porter, she got a lot of help from her ex-husband who contributed to the 1.2 million she needed in start-up costs.

Lesson to take from Natalie: You are your own competition.

-- Love Rae

Now Offering Paternity Leave

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Founder Amy Prenner-Corralez developed STORK PR to provide an alternative for hardworking parents. To fill in the gaps on gender inequality concerning maternity leave, STORK PR was created as the go to agency for women helping women that were taking at least 2-4 months off from work. Prenner-Corralez felt a need to respond to the challenge of securing trusted and talented individuals for part-time and/or full-time support servicing agencies, studios, and production companies during a woman's most emotional time: childbirth and raising a family.

Amy Prenner-Corralez comments, "Workforce trends are changing. There has been an increase in the women’s labor force, particularly among women with young children. Extending leave generally leads to better retention rates for women so the message is clear and long overdue: American companies are finally understanding that employees with families require more flexibility. To keep them happy in their current work situations, employers need to step up quickly in fields of PR, social media and production, and that is where I come in with talented staff you can trust. Our employees are professional and have experience working in all capacities of public relations and marketing. They are schooled in all aspects of the business and can take on any type of workload. We have mid-level to senior level talent on hand to ensure your projects will be handled."

With more and more men adopting babies, the need for paternity leave is here and Stork PR offers Paternity Leave.

-- Love Rae

Rehmann Principal Stacie Kwaiser named COO

Hi Love!

Rehmann Principal Stacie Kwaiser named COO

Stacie Kwaiser, CPA, has been named Rehmann’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and will assume responsibility for the role January 1, 2016.

Kwaiser has been with the firm for 19 years, most recently serving as Regional Managing Principal for Rehmann's offices in Saginaw, Lansing, Midland and Cheboygan.

"Stacie has demonstrated that she is a true leader – someone who understands what it takes to help us continue exceeding expectations for clients and associates," said Rehmann CEO Randy Rupp. "I'm very excited to see the great things she’ll do as our COO."

Kwaiser joined the firm’s audit team in 1996. Since then, she has served on Rehmann’s audit and assurance executive committee, as well as its Women in Networking council. She has been active in mentoring emerging leaders, which reflects Kwaiser’s commitment to her colleagues’ development.

"Rehmann is a truly remarkable organization and I am thrilled to have this opportunity," said Kwaiser. "There are many outstanding associates at the firm and an equal number of outstanding clients and prospects. I am excited about what we can achieve together."

Kwaiser is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, National Association of College and University Business Officers, and Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan, with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

About Rehmann

Rehmann is a fully integrated financial services firm of CPAs & consultants, wealth advisors and corporate investigators dedicated to providing clients proactive ideas and solutions to help them prosper professionally and personally. The firm offers a cross-functional team approach that gives clients direct access to a professional in any available service. Rehmann is ranked as the 29th largest firm in the United States, with nearly 800 associates in 20 offices located in Michigan, Ohio, Florida and Indiana. Rehmann is a member of Nexia International, allowing them to provide a global approach for their clients. Online at rehmann.com.

-- Love Rae

Billionaires and The Love of Their Life

Hi Love!

Let's begin this week with an introduction to the richest woman in the world: Christy Walton. Christy is the widow of John Walton and she inherited her fortune of Walmart through marriage. Her net worth is between 28.3 and 41.7 billion.

Here are the facts:

1. Christy's husband died in 2005 and she has since climbed the ladder to become the richest woman in the world. 
2. Christy is in her 60s and also serves as the Co-Chair of Children's Scholarship Fund. 
3. She is richer than Steve Jobs wife, Lauren Powell who only has a net worth of 19.8 billion. 
4. With more money than majority of the people living on this planet, Christy lives in Wyoming instead of in California or New York. 
5. She has also inherited shares in First Solar, a manufacturer of thin solar panels and provider of power plants. 
6. She has her own production company called Tenaja Productions.
7. She has one son named Lukas Walton. 
8. In total her family has a net worth of 171.5 billion. 
9. She is an active member of the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation, which is highly respected for donating money to educational causes. 
10. She owns an 11% stake in Walmart.

Take note of Christy's empire and see how you can get started on your own.

-- Love Rae 

American Master's Returns with Lead Female Director: Elaine May

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American Masters has returned! Starting their 30th Anniversary Season is a documentary about Legendary Director Mike Nichols Premiering January 2016. This documentary was directed by Elaine May.

Here’s the release:

THIRTEEN's American Masters Launches

30th Anniversary Season with First Documentary about Legendary Director Mike Nichols Premiering January 29, 2016 on PBS

Directed by Elaine May, featuring new interviews with Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Dustin Hoffman, Alec Baldwin, Paul Simon and others

(NEW YORK - November 2, 2015) Winner of an Oscar, a Grammy, four Emmys, nine Tonys, three BAFTAs and many other awards, director, actor, writer, producer and comedian Mike Nichols (November 6, 1931 - November 19, 2014) was an artistic trailblazer. As the legendary comedy duo Nichols and May, Nichols and his partner Elaine May revolutionized comedy in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Now, May has directed the first documentary about her former partner, American Masters: Mike Nichols(w.t.), premiering Friday, January 29, 2016, on PBS (check local listings) to launch the 30th anniversary season of THIRTEEN's American Masters series.

With charm and wit, Nichols discusses his life and 50-year career as a performer and director. American Masters: Mike Nichols(w.t.) features new interviews with his friends and colleagues, including Meryl Streep, Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Dustin Hoffman, Alec Baldwin, Paul Simon, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane and many others, conducted by film, TV and theater producer Julian Schlossberg (Bullets Over Broadway, American Masters - Nichols & May: Take Two, American Masters: The Lives of Lillian Hellman). Schlossberg also conducted an exclusive interview with Nichols for the film. The documentary features insights and highlights from Nichols' acclaimed films, including The Graduate, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Catch 22, Silkwood, Biloxi Blues, Working Girl, Angels In America and Charlie Wilson's War,as well as his theatrical productions Barefoot in the Park, Luv and The Odd Couple.

"Producing this special was a labor of love. Working with Elaine May was a nightmare," says Schlossberg, who has produced many of May's plays, including Relatively Speaking,Power Plays and Death Defying Acts.

"Julian Schlossberg was very nice and he really seemed to like me," says May.

"Elaine and Julian can joke about each other because they've known each other 40 years, and their work together has been so successful. What seems to unite them in both humor and friendship is a deep love and respect for Mike Nichols and his legacy," says Michael Kantor, executive producer of American Masters. "They are the perfect team for this documentary."

Launched in 1986, American Masters has earned 28 Emmy Awards - including 10 for Outstanding Non-Fiction Series since 1999 and five for Outstanding Non-Fiction Special - 12 Peabodys, an Oscar, three Grammys, two Producers Guild Awards and many other honors. The series is a production of THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC for WNET and also seen on the WORLD channel. To take American Masters beyond the television broadcast and further explore the themes, stories and personalities of masters past and present, the series' companion website (http://pbs.org/americanmasters) offers streaming video of select films, interviews, photos, outtakes, essays and more.

American Masters: Mike Nichols(w.t.)is a production of Jumer Productions Inc., Witnesses Documentary Productions LLC, Bennington Productions Inc., and THIRTEEN PRODUCTIONS LLC's American Masters for WNET. Elaine May is director. Julian Schlossbergis producer. Roy Furman is Executive Producer. Michael Kantor is executive producer forAmerican Masters.

Funding for American Masters is provided by The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Rosalind P. Walter, The Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation, Rhoda Herrick, Michael & Helen Schaffer Foundation, Vital Projects Fund, Rolf and Elizabeth Rosenthal, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Jack Rudin, The André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, and public television viewers. Additional funding for American Masters: Mike Nichols(w.t.) is provided by Harold and Ruth Newman, Daryl and Steven Roth Foundation, Andrew Tobias, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

About WNET

As New York's flagship public media provider and the parent company of THIRTEEN andWLIW21 and operator of NJTV, WNET brings quality arts, education and public affairs programming to more than 5 million viewers each week. WNET produces and presents such acclaimed PBS series as Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, PBS NewsHour Weekend, Charlie Rose and a range of documentaries, children's programs, and local news and cultural offerings available on air and online. Pioneers in educational programming, WNET has created such groundbreaking series as Get the Math, Oh Noah! and Cyberchase and provides tools for educators that bring compelling content to life in the classroom and at home. WNET highlights the tri-state's unique culture and diverse communities through NYC-ARTS, Reel 13,NJTV News with Mary Alice Williams and MetroFocus, the multi-platform news magazine focusing on the New York region. WNET is also a leader in connecting with viewers on emerging platforms, including the THIRTEEN Explore App where users can stream PBS content for free.

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American Masters websites:   

http://pbs.org/americanmasters

http://facebook.com/americanmasters

@PBSAmerMasters

http://pbsamericanmasters.tumblr.com

http://instagram.com/pbsamericanmasters  

http://youtube.com/AmericanMastersPBS    

#AmericanMasters  

As always we will continue to support Female Directors so be sure to tune in for American Master's this January!

-- Love Rae

Keep the Promises to Yourself

Hi Love!

" I wasn't the typical 10 year-old " - Kirsten Hadeed.

Please watch " How to retire by 20" by Kirsten Hadeed creator of Project Pink, a cancer awareness organization and Student Maid, one of the largest house cleaning companies in Florida orchestrated by students.

Career tips/ideas to talk away from Kirsten Hadeed's speech:

• Create lists of everything you want to do even if you do not do it.
• Buy stock.
• If you are passionate about an idea make it into a business. Always. 
• You're never too young to have a passion or to create a business.
• Nurture your curiosity.
• Stay true to your imagination.
• "The more curious you are the more creative you will be " -Kirsten Hadeed 

-- Love Rae