Elaine Doremus

Bejeweled

In 2015, a casual invitation turned into a pivotal moment in MOLLY CURLEY’s life. “My mother and Barbara Parker were sorority sisters in college, and when Barbara learned from my mother of my education and interest in jewelry, we met for lunch,” says Curley. “Barbara not only loved her craft but she loved and celebrated

Balancing Act

It took a while for KATRINA VILLADOLID KERN to find the balance she needed to be a working mom. When her firstborn was three months old, she was faced with the prospect of returning to her stressful sales job in the city. “The thought of having to put him in daycare was breaking my heart,”

Silver Lining

CLAUDIA PARRILLO was raised in a close-knit Italian family where her parents instilled in their children the core values of a strong work ethic, the importance of doing things well, and the joy of following your passion. So, when she found herself the divorced mother of four, she needed work that was flexible enough to

Community Builders

HEATHER HEHMAN and EMILY SPECTRE, co-founders of Efficiency Marketing & Publicity, knew they’d make a great team when together they recreated the Friends of the Wilmette Library to become a successful community endeavor. With her experience working with national and multinational corporations at several large advertising agencies in Chicago, Hehman discovered through her work with

Diamonds Are Forever

RACHEL BROWNING is President of Browning & Sons Fine Jewelry in the heart of Hinsdale. “The business is built on ours and our clients’ mutual appreciation for fine things including the quality of their jewelry and where it comes from,” she says. The bespoke business was established on Mother’s Day Weekend in 1987 in a

Rooted in Excellence

NIKKI RICCI acquired her real estate license more than 30 years ago, which turned out to be a perfect decision. Passionate about the business and dedicated beyond measure, she has helped scores of buyers and sellers throughout the years with many repeat and referral-based clients as a result. She is an accomplished professional with impeccable

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