My Story
Born and raised in the enchanting streets of Paris, France, I pursued my education at University Paris Dauphine PSL and Sciences Po Paris. Since June 2005, New York has been my home.
Armed with a solid finance background, I dived into the world of derivatives sales, making waves at cool places like Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Societe Generale, and BNP Paribas for a whole decade! After conquering the financial realm, I decided to switch things up—raising capital and starting two companies were like leveling up in a real-life game. And then, like a career shape-shifter, I smoothly glided into executive coaching. Because, let's face it, life's too short not to have a blast while conquering the business world! 🚀
Nestled in the West Village, Ancolie was the first business I launched and the ultimate cool kid with a passion for the environment—imagine reusable glass jars with a $2 deposit and daily dishes bursting with local and seasonal vibes. We proudly owned the carbon-neutral game and scored a dazzling four-star rating from the Green Restaurant Association (heck yeah!). But hold up, there's more! We hosted epic events for up to 800 people and whipped up delicious catering daily for all sorts of industries. Ancolie was THE go-to spot for eco-conscious dining in New York City! 🌿✨
Ancolie - Restaurant
In 2018, I teamed up to launch Fresh Bowl my second venture, spreading more healthy vibes to busy New Yorkers. Envision our plastic-free vending machines as superheroes, making waves across the city. Just like at Ancolie, we embraced the use of glass jars with a genius return system in the machine, ensuring that sweet $2 deposit stayed in the loop. With over 10 spots, from Fulton subway, to NYU and various offices, our jar returns soared from 40% in-store to an impressive 80% at the machines. It was a breeze: fresh food, daily restocked—good for you, good for the planet. 🌆
Fresh Bowl - Vending
As a mom of two, I decided to infuse a bit more magic in my life. Donning the hat of an executive coach, I zip around to supercharge leaders in minority-owned and sustainability-driven companies. I'm all about guiding individuals to unlock their full potential and sprinkle some positive change within their organizations. Infusing my financial background and experience from two startups into the coaching arena, I offer a distinctive perspective. Life's a colorful adventure, and I'm here to make it sparkle!
On the volunteering front, I dove headfirst into spending more time with the CCE (Conseillers du Commerce Exterieur de la France), leading the Dreamstart project to help French entrepreneurs make their mark in the US. 🌟
