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PRODUCED BY KEMMIE RYAN
EDITED BY JANIS MVK AND SHERRY THOMAS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATRINA WITTKAMP AND BOB & DAWN DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN
STYLING BY THERESA DEMARIA
HAIR & MAKEUP BY LEANNA ERNEST AND MARGARETA KOMLENAC
EDITORIAL & PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: CHEYANNE LENCIONI
LOCATION: THE JWC MEDIA STUDIOS AND HILTON CHICAGO/ OAK BROOK HILLS RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER
Julia Hudson, Lisa Casson
JULIA HUDSON and LISA CASSON, the dynamic forces behind Pennyworth Projects, LLC, are redefining executive and private support. With backgrounds in private equity, professional sports, hospitality, and tech, they bring a unique perspective to their work. Drawing on their exceptional experience as executive assistants and board liaisons, they excel at connecting executives with top-tier support for offices and homes, including executive and personal assistants, chiefs of staff, house managers, and other key roles.
Most proud of doing? We are most proud of the lives we have transformed. Our mission to find the ideal support for our clients greatly enhances the lives of both our clients and candidates. Knowing our work directly contributes to their careers, happiness, and overall well-being is immensely rewarding. Aligning a client’s priorities with the right support, we become a critical part of their success story. We’re equally honored to make a profound impact on our candidates’ lives. By understanding their skills, experiences, and career goals, we celebrate each successful placement as a significant milestone in their professional journey.
How should women support other women? We are a boutique, female-founded business, positioned to foster career growth and personal prosperity for our clients and candidates. We partner with remarkable women from corporate leaders and innovative entrepreneurs to the CEOs of bustling households. By forging meaningful connections and strengthening our collective network, we support one another and enrich each other’s lives.
Most important characteristic of an effective leader? A leader who displays empathy and takes the time to understand their team’s experiences, challenges, and aspirations, creates a culture of trust and collaboration. A compassionate approach ensures everyone feels valued and heard, enabling each individual to perform at their best. Empathetic leaders create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
For more information, visit pennyworthprojects.com and follow @pennyworthprojects on Instagram.
