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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