virtugyrl

in the fall of 2005, a year and some change after graduating from college and living with my parents to save money, i left my native virginia to strike out on my own in LA. shortly after i arrived, i met a girl my age via a craigslist job posting, who told me she was starting a magazine to empower young women: virtugyrl. i had some magazine experience from having worked at real estate business, so she hired me to help. it was short-lived, as we were both only 23 and the costs and risks associated with running a fledgling business were too damn high, but we had fun while it lasted, and we met and interviewed some interesting, successful women along the way.

jeannie lee

profile of the owner of satine boutique—an eclectic, high-end fashion retailer in los angeles.

juliette harris

profile of the founder and CEO of “it” girl public relations, an entertainment and lifestyle PR firm.

shauney baby

profile of a professional female drummer and lifelong musician, who, at the time, was touring with hilary duff.