Driven to Succeed
Elena Brennan, owner of Bus Stop, on living out her entrepreneurial dreams of being a boutique retailer and burgeoning designer.
A Note to My Younger Self
Leaps of Faith
Terry Abeles, owner of T Abeles & Company in Ridgeland, MS,on why quitting is not an option—ever.
Hustle and Flow
John McPheters, cofounder and CEO of Stadium Goods, a New York sneaker consignment boutique, delivers the Dos and Don’ts that led to his dream job.
Golden Rules
From America to Ireland and back again, Neal Newman, president of the Two Ten Footwear Foundation, counts the valuable life lessons and power of philanthropy learned along the way.
Family Ties
Laura Conwell-O’Brien, executive director of The Atlanta Shoe Market, on the importance of family and pursuing one’s passions.
Be True to You
Sari Ratsula, president of Seychelles Imports, reflects on a life’s journey filled with opportunities, unexpected challenges and the sweet rewards of overcoming them.
Giving Thanks
Gary Hauss, the self-proclaimed Godfather of Shoes and owner of the J.Stephens chain, recognizes the importance of tenacity, loyalty and, most of all, family.
Life’s Lessons
Greg Tunney, CEO of RG Barry, looks back on a career filled with
self-discovery, satisfaction, surfing, skiing and success.
American Dream
Joe Ouaknine, CEO of Titan Industries, reflects on a fast-paced career and the wonderful people and amazing places he has encountered along the way.
Back to the Future
Bob Mullaney, president and COO of ShoeBuy, on a fortuitous life and career aided greatly by the ability to stretch and embrace change.
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