featured members
JESSICA PORTER
Founder/Director, Raandesk Gallery of Art
"In Good Company is a perfect combination of professional work environment, a real business address for my virtual venture, and a true community of entrepreneurial women. I learned about it through Ladies Who Launch, and I use IGC in so many ways - for space rental to work, as gallery space to showcase my artists, for educational seminars and programs, to engage with other professionals that are facing similar challenges, and as a 'home base' for meeting clients and vendors. It's truly been a perfect vehicle to help me grow my online business, literally and figuratively. The atmosphere and environment are perfectly suited to my gallery, and I recently mounted an exhibition in the space, which as received a great response from fellow IGC members and visitors alike. I've partnered with other entrepreneurs for gallery events, and look forward to more successful connections in the future."
The Raandesk Gallery of Art (www.raandeskgallery.com) is a virtually based resource of original and unique contemporary art by emerging artists. Founder Jessica L. Porter represents a wide spectrum of original artwork in a variety of media, styles, formats, including paintings, photography, drawings and sculpture from across the US and the globe at Raandeskgallery.com. Attorney-by-day Porter redefines the art collecting experience by making it more inclusive, accessible and interesting with a unique combination of alternate site exhibitions and special events to showcase her eclectic collection of original artwork by more than two dozen artists.
DAGES JUVELIER KEATES, CHHC, AADP
Founder, Delicious Dialogues
"In Good Company offers a beautiful space, fresh flowers, smiling faces and an empowering environment to grow in. In addition to the flawless set up of the space and system, Amy and Adelaide offer their priceless consulting and skill set to the fortunate tribe of members. My WorkSpace membership offers a professional space to counsel clients, a stimulating environment of working women and a warm environment for networking. Thanks Amy and Adelaide!"
Delicious Dialogues (www.deliciousdialogues.com):
You know how people are really confused about what to eat and end up feeling overwhelmed, stressed out and hungry? Delicious Dialogues helps people to find the foods that make them feel and look fantastic without deprivation or willpower. Delicious Dialogues was developed to inspire, educate, and support individuals who aspire to live life to the fullest and achieve optimum wellbeing. Dages Juvelier Keates is a board-certified Holistic Health Counselor, AADP and is the founder and director of Delicious Dialogues. She takes pride in crafting programs for individuals and groups to encourage and support them in reaching and maintaining their life and health goals.
JUDITH STEINHART, EdD
Health and Sexuality Consultant
“As soon as I read about In Good Company, I emailed Amy and Adelaide to congratulate them on their new business. I saw IGC as a way to reduce the isolation women entrepreneurs feel as they create, maintain, and grow their own businesses. Amazed at the warm, enthusiastic, and immediate email response I received from Amy and Adelaide, I knew I wanted associate myself with IGC. More than anything I felt welcome and valued. Since then, I’ve attended one member’s program, Business Bites, and reserved space for two upcoming programs of my own. The workspace itself is versatile, professional and calm. I’m thrilled to be part of a community where members are committed to enthusiastically sharing information, ideas, and perspective—to say nothing about the list of new resources I’ve found!
Judith Steinhart (www.judithsteinhart.com) is a consulting firm specializing in sexuality in its broadest definition, including values, mores, safer sex, sexual orientation, pleasure, sex after pregnancy, body image, women’s health issues, self - esteem, and talking with your doctor, nurse practitioner, partner, and/or kids about sex. Judith took over for Dr. Ruth at Brooklyn College, co-created and wrote for www.goaskalice.columbia.edu, the grandmother of health information Q&A sites, and co-authored, "The Go Ask Alice Book of Answers: A Guide to Your Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Health." She has talked with and learned from thousands of people from diverse backgrounds, and has a unique ability to get to “the question behind the question being asked. She provides keynote speeches, workshops, and training for teachers and health professionals, designs and offers programs, and consults with school, parents, couples and individuals.
MARISSA LIPPERT, MS, RD
Founder, Nourish Nutrition Counseling & Communications
“From the time I launched my business, I found it incredibly difficult to find an energizing, motivating workspace and entrepreneurial community. In Good Company has truly been a blessing and has allowed me to take my business and drive it to an entirely new level. The passion and excitement that abound among fellow members is infectious and invigorating. IGC has provided me the professional family I never imagined I’d have as a single business owner and I’m very thankful!”
Nourish (www.nourish-nyc.com):
A nutrition counseling and communications practice, Nourish puts a fresh face on healthy eating. Nourish’s founder, Marissa Lippert is a registered dietitian who helps clients lead balanced lifestyles, enjoying food while actively achieving dietary, weight, health and wellness goals. A contributor and featured expert for a variety of media publications, Marissa communicates the delicious benefits of eating and living well. She loves inspiring others to build better relationships with unbelievably good food.
EMILY WOLPER
“Since I founded my company in 2000 I have worked from home and have met with clients in their homes or at Starbucks. For years I have longed for a comfortable and accessible office space that I could use on a flexible basis. I have also sought community – a challenge for a self-employed entrepreneur. In Good Company workspaces is as wish granted. Amy and Adelaide have designed my dream workspace. The welcoming, beautiful space, combining conference rooms with solo work cubbies and a lounge area is ideal. The community of entrepreneurs is engaging and fantastic – and this is just the beginning!”
E. Wolper, Inc www.ewolperinc.com is an admissions consulting firm specializing in the college and business school application processes. Founder and President, Emily Wolper has been offering individualized consulting services, admissions strategy and essay writing workshops since the founding of her company in 2000. Emily served as an admissions intern as a student at Vassar College and worked as an admissions officer at both Columbia College and Columbia Business School. She enjoys sharing her acquired knowledge with clients and workshop attendees.
ERIN KEATING
"I was introduced to Amy and Adelaide through a colleague and from the moment I heard about In Good Company Workplaces, I knew I wanted to be involved. I run a networking and support group for women artist/entrepreneurs called Broad Collective, and I also teach a class called Prototype Workshops that helps solo performers to develop original material. I immediately began thinking about how my businesses could take advantage of the IGC space and become part of the IGC community.
I ended up teaching my most recent workshop in the conference room at IGC and the beauty and style of the space immediately set the bar high for my students and made them feel that I expected their work to match the polish and professionalism of the room we were in.
I'm currently looking to do a Broad Collective event at IGC to introduce the two kindred communities. I applaud Amy and Adelaide for their entrepreneurship and for bringing such a beautiful, welcoming and much-needed resource to the creative women of NYC."
Broad Collective (www.broadcollective.com) is an organization that creates community and opportunities for women artist-entrepreneurs. Prototype Workshops (www.prototypeworkshops.com) offers courses for writer-performers to develop fresh new material, business savvy and a brand identity that supports their one-of-a-kind artistic voices.
BROOKE THOMAS
“When a friend of mine told me about In Good Company I was so relieved. I had been trying to launch my first entrepreneurial venture, finderseaters.com, and felt as if I was stumbling around blind- always running into unanticipated road blocks and trying to do it all and learn it all myself. I knew I needed support and resources, but hadn’t come across any that particularly resonated for me. Once I was introduced to In Good Company I finally found a place that fit. Having a group of women who’ve been there before, or who are currently going through the same stuff, has helped me make more progress in my business with less stress. The networking resources are also wonderful, and they’ve introduced me to other In Good Company members who have become key resources in building my business. I’m so grateful to have joined!”
Finders Eaters (www.finderseaters.com) is an online blog/marketplace that seeks out the “best of the best” specialty foods from around the country and brings them to your door. Our team of Finders are putting their discriminating palates to work to discover the most outstanding eats and the passionate (dare we say, gifted!) artisans who make them. We feature for sale a new sweet and savory special daily.
