Throwback Episode: From Wall Street to Ear Piercing Innovator, The Louisa Serene Schneider Story
From Bucket List Careers by Bleav, Christa Lauri
March 12, 2026 · 23 min · Season 2 · Episode 183
About this episode
Louisa Serene Schneider shares her journey from finance to founding an innovative ear-piercing brand.
In this episode, Louisa Serene Schneider, founder and CEO of Rowan, discusses how she transitioned from a high-powered finance career at JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to disrupting the ear-piercing industry. Inspired by a lackluster experience with her nieces, she built a nationwide brand that prioritizes safety and celebration by using only licensed nursing professionals.
People in this episode
Host: Christa Lauri
Guest: Louisa Serene Schneider
Topics covered
- career transition
- entrepreneurship
- ear piercing
- safety in beauty
- women in business
Keywords
- ear piercing
- entrepreneur
- finance career
- safety
- celebration
- Rowan
- women entrepreneurs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rowan, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley
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