FAMILY LEGACY

With drama studies at the prestigious Stella Adler Studio and a B.F.A. from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, New York City-native CHELSEA HOLTZMAN LAWRENCE’s career path naturally started in Hollywood. However, as a third generation member of the Holtzman family at CD Peacock, her destiny was to ultimately join the family business. Holtzman Lawrence, a successful actress and filmmaker, recently relocated to Chicago to lead the marketing department at CD Peacock, Chicago’s first jewelry business and premier providers of some of the world’s most luxurious watch and jewelry brands.

What are you most proud of doing? My greatest accomplishments, by far, are my children. Motherhood for me is the most rewarding and challenging job, and I know it has made me a more effective leader and collaborator as we grow the legacy of CD Peacock. We are a family run business that remains committed to connecting with each of our clients as they celebrate their life milestones. My connection to my children has reinforced the understanding that we are creating memories with our CD Peacock clients.

What meaningful lesson did you learn in your first job? My earlier years were spent on film sets and in production, and I always loved being in that collaborative environment where every member of the team had an integral role. Leadership is important, but you’re only able to come together and build something spectacular when every voice is valued and heard and that’s carried over into my work at CD Peacock.

What was a pivotal moment in your career? 2023 is our first year as the Official Jewelry and Watch Partner of the Chicago Cubs, and that has been an incredible milestone both personally and for CD Peacock. We’ve bridged two historic institutions with deep ties to the foundation of the city.

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