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Irish Independent
30-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Sonya Lennon: ‘I stood in a pharmacy and cried because I didn't have €7.99 to pay for a foot exfoliator'
'I had three start-ups on the go – I had Dress for Success, FrockAdvisor, and Lennon Courtney, all in start-up mode,' she says. 'And I stood in a pharmacy and cried because I didn't have €7.99 to pay for a foot exfoliator. I couldn't justify spending that money because things were so tight.' Told with a knowing chuckle on the latest episode of the Money Talks podcast, the memory stands as a salutary tale for the popular business leader, social entrepreneur and fashion icon. Lennon, who later had to close down FrockAdvisor, also talks about bouncing back from entrepreneurial defeat. 'We had an extreme failure with FrockAdvisor… it hurt like hell, but that's OK,' she tells host Katie Byrne. ' But over time, that emotional response recedes and you're left with the facts. So when you can assess the facts, what happened? What did I learn? What can I do next? 'What opportunities does this unearth that wouldn't have happened otherwise. All of the biggest opportunities that came to me in my life were dressed as challenges and failures.' Elsewhere on the episode, Lennon talks about the Irish cultural awkwardness that comes with discussing money with friends, the financial inequalities of being in a cohabiting couple, and her love of the simple things in life. Money Talks is available wherever you get your podcasts, with new episodes landing on Wednesdays. The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.
Irish Independent
30-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Money Talks: Sonya Lennon - ‘I stood in a pharmacy and cried because I didn't have €7.99 to pay for a foot exfoliator'
'I had three start-ups on the go – I had Dress for Success, FrockAdvisor, and Lennon Courtney, all in start-up mode,' she says. 'And I stood in a pharmacy and cried because I didn't have €7.99 to pay for a foot exfoliator. I couldn't justify spending that money because things were so tight.' Told with a knowing chuckle on the latest episode of the Money Talks podcast, the memory stands as a salutary tale for the popular business leader, social entrepreneur and fashion icon. Lennon, who later had to close down FrockAdvisor, also talks about bouncing back from entrepreneurial defeat. 'We had an extreme failure with FrockAdvisor… it hurt like hell, but that's OK,' she tells host Katie Byrne. ' But over time, that emotional response recedes and you're left with the facts. So when you can assess the facts, what happened? What did I learn? What can I do next? 'What opportunities does this unearth that wouldn't have happened otherwise. All of the biggest opportunities that came to me in my life were dressed as challenges and failures.' Elsewhere on the episode, Lennon talks about the Irish cultural awkwardness that comes with discussing money with friends, the financial inequalities of being in a cohabiting couple, and her love of the simple things in life. Money Talks is available wherever you get your podcasts, with new episodes landing on Wednesdays. The content of this podcast is for information purposes and does not constitute investment advice or recommendation of any investment product.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Celebrity Designer Tosha Henderson shares her journey, Dress for Success
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)— Prepare to look your best at Dress for Success! Tosha Henderson has designed for celebrities such as Laverne Cox, Kanye West, Telma Hopkins, Nene Leakes, and many more. Dress for Success helps unemployed and underemployed women achieve economic independence by providing no-fee programs, development tools and professional attire to thrive in work and in life. More Cares Krewe Marissa Diaz took over the Cares Krewe to talk to miss Tosha Henderson, a popular local figure in the Shreveport-Bossier area, to hear about Dress for Success and passion for fashion. When asked about Project Runway, she said, 'Project Runway was a journey. It opened up the doors for me to travel more out of the country and do more big events, but Shreveport-Bossier is my heart.' Tosha is also the ambassador for Dress for Success. She said, 'To be an ambassador for something this special was full circle. I love giving back, and this is a beautiful way to give back.' The Cares Krewe continues its mission to highlight businesses that help the community grow. Designer aims to break fashionable Guinness World Record The Cares Krewe looks for deserving recipients each week! You can nominate someone to receive a surprise today. Just click here to submit your nomination or to give us an idea of an organization deserving of a surprise. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Women helping women dress for success
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)— While Mother's Day was Sunday, a local business is making a large donation of clothing that will help mothers today and in the future. A truck, filled with clothing, could be found outside of Embe today. The truck was filled with boxes and boxes worth of donated clothing from the Movers for Moms event held by Two Men and a Truck. Another chance for Spring Creek Recreation restaurant 'We had people showing up at our office all weekend long and showing up to help sort and bringing more items, so we have even more to deliver after today,' Two Men and a Truck Sioux Falls owner, Angela Drake, said. The business clothing that was donated will go to Embe's Dress for Success program. 'If they're going for an interview, we'll bring them in. They work one-on-one with a styling coach. They get one interview outfit, a pair of pants, dress shoes, jewelry, maybe a top or two. And then once they secure employment, they can come back and they get up to a week's worth of clothes,' Embe Women's Program Manager, Melissa Webb, said. The donated clothing is going to benefit more than just Embe. 'Because of this overwhelming response, we did receive some items that won't quite fit for Embe's Dress for Success. So we dug into our pockets and reached out to other nonprofits that we know could benefit from this, like Call to Freedom and Saint Francis House,' Drake said. Women have been donating clothing for the past few weeks to benefit other women in the years to come. 'There's nothing brighter than women helping other women. We're not only giving them a hand up, but we're also giving them these wonderful items to really steady themselves, entering that new career,' Drake said. 'When we come together as a community, we thrive more, we feel more positive, we're confident, and we can just go out and, you know, do so much more when we're stronger together,' Webb said. Last year, the Movers for Mom's drive collected 174,000 articles of clothing. This year, they exceeded that number, reaching nearly 200,000 donations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
08-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Women treated to Mother's Day makeovers from Dress for Success
Two women from the Chicago area are being treated to Mother's Day makeovers on CBS News Chicago this morning! The women, who were selected by Dress for Success, will have their hair done by Larry's Barber College and Restore 3:16, makeup from The Kiki J. Experience, and clothing from Meredith Jaye. They're also being treated to brunch by The Protein Bar. Dress for Success helps unemployed and underemployed women access programs, developmental tools and professional clothing to find and progress in their jobs and lives. Larry, the founder of the barber college, joined the Mother's Day makeover and explained how he made history in Illinois. He was the first and only accredited barber school to be in the Cook County Jail. "I wanted to give an opportunity for young men and women in there to kind of do something different with their lives," Larry said. He ensures that formerly incarcerated people find jobs when they are released.
