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IN THE COMPANY OF WOMEN Inspiration and Advice by Grace Bonney


IN THE COMPANY OF WOMEN Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs by Grace Bonney

Grace Bonney is the founder of Design Sponge, a daily website dedicated to the creative community. Design*Sponge was founded in 2004 and currently reaches over 1.5 million readers per day. A native of Virginia Beach, Bonney has worked as a contributing editor at publications such as House & Garden, Domino, and Craft magazine. She is passionate about supporting all members of the creative community; she runs an annual scholarship for up-and-coming designers, writes a free business column for creatives, and is the host of a weekly radio show, After the Jump. Her first book, Design*Sponge at Home, is a national bestseller. After twelve years in Brooklyn, Bonney now lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her wife and their three pets.

Danielle Colding (Interior Designer, Brooklyn, NY)

“Knowing that your success is completely dependent on you is beyond scary at times, but I wouldn’t change it for the world!”

Tanya Aguiñiga (Furniture Designer/Maker, Los Angeles, CA)

“Success means making meaningful work that promotes inclusivity and community.”

Neko Case (Musician, Burlington, VT)

“If this were 1615, I’d have been burned at the stake for what I do, so I’m stoked and grateful.”

Mariam Paré (Artist, Designer, Speaker, Naperville, IL)

“Creative women see opportunity in everything. They push boundaries.”

Louise Fili (Graphic Designer, New York, NY)

“I named my company Louise Fili Ltd because I wanted to send a message, which was this: if you have a problem with my being female, then I don’t want you as a client.”

Carla Hall (Chef, Television Host, Washington, D.C.)

“In a world where so many are trying to be like the majority, it’s refreshing to see women, courageously, own who they are.”

Carolina Ebeid (Poet, Editor, Denver, CO)

“In that slowing-down, I find the space where writing happens.”

Dana Tanamachi (Artist, Graphic Designer, Seattle, WA)

“As long as my work continues to foster joy, celebration, community, generosity, and simplicity, I’m on the road to success.”

Debbie Millman (Writer, Artist, Educator, Radio Host, New York, NY)

“If I want to do something, I don’t let busy stand in the way. I make the time to do it.”

Carrie Brownstein (Musician, Writer, Actor, Portland, OR)

“I love seeing brilliant, creative women making space and laying down tracks for other women.”

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