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Born and raised in San Francisco, Colleen dreamed of becoming an astronaut or teacher when she was in third grade, yet as she grew older, being a haute couture designer proved to be her true calling. “I wanted to learn the human shape of the body through measurements and calculations. This is an integration of a fabric sculptor and a geometrician where I utilize my right brain and left brain. The balance of the Yin and Yang brings immense satisfaction to my purpose and service,” she shares. Colleen completed her Associate of Arts degree in The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco and ventured into further studies acquiring a certificate at Simmons School of French Dress Designing and Patternmaking in San Francisco. “I learned how to design…
Danielle’s ability to handle high-pressure situations with diplomacy and tact and her sophisticated judgment during negotiations are legendary. Even event planning with logistical skills is second nature to Danielle, all realized with workable budget strategies. When Danielle asks, your head turns and you don’t say “NO”. Luxury Trending: Tell us about your background. Danielle St. Germain-Gordon: I was raised just outside of Boston, the last of 4 kids. I always had to ask if I wanted anything. Maybe that’s how I learned to ask for money and pledges; perhaps that was the start of my becoming a fundraiser. LT: You have had quite an illustrious career in management and fundraising. Is this always the professional path you wanted to take? DSGG: No, not really. I was fascinated by the film—enough…
“I never anticipated how an idea can rise from raw emotions of sadness, but the universe will surprise you.” As a child, Teresa discovered her creative expression through writing where she wrote poetry and short stories and stapled the books together. When her sister contracted a virus that made her handicapped, Teresa was compelled to write a book she was to title, Penny’s from Heaven. “I wrote the first sentence which said, ‘My sister’s name is Penny, but sometimes I feel like she’s not worth a nickel.’ Looking back, I thought that was pretty clever for a fifth-grader,” she quips. Born and raised in the US, Teresa who is bi-racial embraces her American and Mexican heritage, culture, food, and traditions. Her father’s side of the family played an instrumental role…
When Fiona was in 5th grade, her father suggested she run to be the banker of their school’s Snake River Valley Project. Fiona’s mother wrote an encouraging letter to her teacher claiming that her daughter was diligent, ambitious, good at solving Mathematical problems, at par with games involving trading and dealing, and an honest person who gets along with everyone. Little did Fiona know she would be the State Treasurer of the 5th largest economy in the world. “My parents encouraged my siblings and me to pursue one of the LEAD professions which stands for lawyer, engineer, accountant, or doctor. The good news is that my parents are finally very proud of me and do not hint about being an accountant to make more money,” she shares. Since Fiona excelled…
Amy’s childhood dream was to be a singer acknowledging that the power of music can evoke positive emotions in people. “Musicians give a piece of themselves to create art for the whole world to enjoy. I never realized it back then, but creating that happy space for people and giving back has always been a part of me. I didn’t understand that when I was young, but it makes more sense now. My husband always jokes with me, ‘You’re the giver, and I’m the taker.’ It seems to work out for us,” she shares. “As for singing, unfortunately I’m tone deaf so I’ll stick to financial planning.” Amy draws inspiration from helping and pleasing people especially when it comes to public speaking. She values keeping the audience interested by teaching…
Born and raised in South Vietnam, Daisy’s childhood dream was to become a model since she admired how they dressed and marched down the catwalk. “My parents were both doctors—my father was the director of the Medical Center and my mother was the head of the Obstetrics department—both had served in the hospital for thirty-two years. Although the pay was less than the big hospitals, my parents chose to serve patients in a small town where there was always a shortage of doctors and medical resources. It was just enough for them to pay the bills and their heart was to treat patients in need. After school, I spent more time in the medical staff room than at home. Although my parents didn’t spend too much time with me while…
