in the market

✨Market Her: Paige Newberry

This week’s spotlight is on Paige Newberry, a digital media and marketing consultant with a broad range of experience who’s focused on creating a better world through better businesses. Read on to hear about Paige’s trajectory, and don’t forget to connect with her on LinkedIn.

If you're in the market for a new role and looking to be featured, please fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.

Paige Newberry

Paige Newberry

Name: Paige Newberry

Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Currently based in: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Describe yourself in three words: Adventurous, strategic, and resourceful

Previous experience: Over the past few years as a digital media and marketing consultant, I’ve had the opportunity to work with multiple organizations in support of their brands’ goals while assisting them in building their marketing and communication efforts. While my work has recently been focused on the nonprofit and tech industries, I discovered my strength in creating content that holds strong to the voice and direction of companies in multiple categories.

Previous to my work as a marketing consultant, I was the sole marketing producer at an enterprise-level digital marketing software company based in Boca Raton, FL/Cambridge, MA. Producing content for a SaaS company may not sound thrilling, but I was able to get creative and develop a strong engagement with our audience through efficient communication and high-impact resources. Not only did I win a Summit International Gold Award for the best sales video at that time, but the videos I produced have brought in more sales opportunities than any other effort their current sales team has run. Let's just say that I try to make the most of the challenge at hand!

Following the sale of the company, I decided to pursue my lifelong passion for marine life and moved to Indonesia to work in sea turtle conservation. This led to over two years of travel around the world, working in conservation and sustainability and improving my growth mindset, strong communication skills, and strategic creative vision.

After moving back to Florida, I utilized those experiences to support and assist multiple organizations as a marketing/communications consultant and web developer/designer who focuses on creating a better world through better businesses. I have had my work for those organizations featured in Forbes, BBC, CNN, ABC News, and many other publications.

What I want my next opportunity to look like: While I absolutely love the challenge of freelancing, it feels like it's time to find an organization that not only can I dedicate myself to, but that I feel is dedicated to me. I have sunk my heart and soul into my clients and love working with them, but I do miss the feeling of having a great company culture and dynamic around me. I'd love to be able to grow with—and assist in the growth of—a great organization.

I feel inspired when: I see my work making a true difference in the lives of others.

Outside of work you’ll find me: Hiking, rock climbing, freediving, and discovering a new place in my converted van.

Connect with me here: LinkedIn | Instagram


If you've found a role through The MarketHer or would like to be featured as you start your job search, we'd love to include you in an upcoming issue. You can get in touch here.

✨Market Her: Begum Elsa Cura

This week’s spotlight is on Begum Elsa Cura, a Paris-based strategist and operations expert who has experience bringing together entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 businesses while supporting WeWork's international expansion across the U.S. and Europe.

If you're in the market for a new role and looking to be featured, please fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.

Begum Elsa Cura

Begum Elsa Cura

Name: Begum Elsa Cura

Hometown: Paris, France

Currently based in: Paris, France

Describe yourself in three words: Creative, reliable, and driven

Previous experience: I'm a multilingual strategist and operations expert who's brought together entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 businesses over the last five years while supporting WeWork's international expansion across the U.S. and Europe. I have proven experience in balancing the evolving needs of product and users across B2B & B2C landscapes, and have overseen the product lifecycle from market and user research, strategy and product roadmap development, to effective implementation, retention, and future growth through a cross-functional alignment. Previous to WeWork, I held roles in market research, financial analysis, and CX across real estate, hospitality, and finance sectors, and completed my BA and MA in Economics with a specialty in Real Estate Finance & Development from Columbia University.

What I want my next opportunity to look like: I'm looking to partner with inspiring companies in the U.S. and Europe on a freelance or part-time basis to break down bureaucratic complexities. I want to be part of the journey to innovate solutions that simplify people's daily lives through empathy, with a central focus on the user's needs and experience. I'm particularly interested in product management, strategy development, and operations management.

I feel inspired when: I read memoirs and listen to podcasts of entrepreneurs and artists with extraordinary journeys and empowering advice, while discovering new ventures that are changing the world. I also love spending time in nature and doing road-trips that provide spontaneity and a newfound energy.

Outside of work you’ll find me: I'm a startup coach on the Mana platform, supporting innovators in their entrepreneurial journeys, and through my consultancy, I advise on strategic direction for pre-seed and seed startups whose missions I connect with. I also love writing poetry (under @thoughtsbyafountain on Instagram) with some of my pieces published in journals, and am working on my book this year.

Connect with me here: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website


If you've found a role through The MarketHer or would like to be featured as you start your job search, we'd love to include you in an upcoming issue. You can get in touch here.

✨Market Her: Karen "K" Abate

This week's spotlight is on my friend Karen “K” Abate. Though we met through family and both worked at WeWork, we didn’t really get to know each other until we both moved to Denver last year. Professionally, K’s speciality is building community through operations, hospitality, and workplace strategy, BUT I wanted to feature her in The MarketHer because of her incredible passion project/side hustle: Denver K Design.

K Abate (@denverkdesign). Photo: @dead.west

K Abate (@denverkdesign). Photo: @dead.west

Name: Karen “K” Abate

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Currently based in: Denver, CO

Describe yourself in three words: Efficient, ambitious, and positive

Hobby-turned-side-hustle: Denver K Design

How did Denver K Design start? Like so many others in 2020, I was laid off by my previous employer. I found myself with a lot of extra time on my hands and needed a creative outlet—so I tried macrame for the first time in December. I started posting my macrame designs to Instagram and the response from family and friends was, "Can I buy that?" I started to feel motivated to try new knots and create new pieces because the response was so positive.

How did you branch out beyond family and friends? I reached out to Parlor—a local plant shop—and ended up creating a partnership and tapping into one of my favorite pastimes: creating community. The next thing I knew, I was invited to sell my designs at one of their outdoor markets, and the response was overwhelming.

Macrame (in The MarketHer colors!) from Denver K Design

Macrame (in The MarketHer colors!) from Denver K Design

What’s next for Denver K Designs? Next up: another socially distanced pop-up market in Denver. I’m still looking for a full-time role doing my previous work, but in the meantime, I’m really enjoying tapping into my creativity and the side hustle of building a business.

I feel inspired when: I can be creative! I love creating anything from experiences to crafts.

Outside of work you’ll find me: Boxing, doing yoga, hanging with friends and my dog, Bagel, or DIY-ing something!

Connect with me here: LinkedIn | Instagram (DM for custom macrame orders!)


If you've found a role through The MarketHer or would like to be featured as you navigate your job search, we'd love to include you in an upcoming issue. You can get in touch here.

✨Market Her: Freya Dumasia

Today’s spotlight is on Freya Dumasia, a NYC-based strategist passionate about global connection and creating a lasting impact. If you're in the market for a new role and looking to be featured, please fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.

Freya Dumasia

Freya Dumasia

Name: Freya Dumasia

Hometown: Dubai, UAE

Currently based in: NYC

Previous experience: I have had experiences in advertising agencies across the globe, including Researcher at FCB in New Zealand, Strategic Planner at FP7 (part of McCann Worldgroup) in Dubai, and a Brand Architect at People, Ideas & Culture (PI&C) in Milan. I am a global strategist fascinated by the human condition. I’m passionate about research and insights that deliver strategy to ignite business growth.

Describe yourself in three words: Empathetic, dedicated, and lion-hearted

What I want my next opportunity to look like: I am on the hunt for a full-time role in strategy within agency life and beyond. I want to bring my diverse background into the workspace and believe brands are cultural constructs, so my understanding the business dynamics around them is important in engineering an idea that is meaningful. I keep searching for opportunities in strategy that will allow me to explore impactful solutions for businesses.

I feel inspired when: I am exposed to information and stories of people from different walks of life that shape my thinking in a new way. I am inspired to work hard on things that use my skills for good—for good people and good businesses—and create an impact across the board, whether on a macro level of changes in businesses or a micro level of entering into people's everyday conversations. The power and execution of creativity is an exciting journey.

Outside of work you’ll find me: Being a Brand Ambassador at She Runs It (Advertising Women of New York), an inaugural Board Member and Mentor at Women Who Create, and Student at The University of Oxford Said Business School in Women's Leadership Development. Also, I find joy in taking it back to the basics with creating things using my hands, including sketching, painting, baking, and cooking.

Connect with me here: LinkedIn | Website


If you've found a role through The MarketHer or would like to be featured as you start your job search, we'd love to include you in an upcoming issue. You can get in touch here.

✨Market Her: Erin Cornell

Erin Cornell is a rockstar—and I know firsthand because she interned for our corporate communications team at Scholastic once upon a time (aka too many years ago that doing the math makes me feel old). Read on for more on Erin. Know of an opportunity that might suit her? Feel free to reach out to her directly on LinkedIn.

If you're in the market for a new role and looking to be featured, please fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.

Erin Cornell

Erin Cornell

Name: Erin Cornell

Hometown: Long Island, NY

Currently based in: NYC

Previous experience: I have 5+ years of communications experience in working with B2B and B2C brands across industries ranging from finance, tech, education and professional services to deliver support in media relations, content development, internal communications and strategic planning. I began my career working at a global mid-sized PR agency for four years to build experience in public relations, client services and account management. My love for developing content grew as I learned how to draft bylines, company blog posts, press releases, pitch materials, social media editorial calendars and award and executive speaking submissions. In an effort to broaden these skills with more of a focus on marketing, I transitioned into a Marketing Communications Specialist role at a global consulting firm, where I supported the creation of communications plans for internal campaigns and worked with teams across the firm to develop content for marketing collateral, public relations initiatives, email marketing campaigns, web copy and social media channels. For the last two years I have also been a contributing blogger for Just Us Gals, a Boston-based lifestyle blog, where I write about career, wellness and mental health.

Describe yourself in three words: Hardworking, curious, friendly

What I want my next opportunity to look like: I’d like to pursue my passion for writing through a full-time position focused on content creation that also provides an opportunity to learn new technical skills in digital marketing. I’d like to broaden my expertise in marketing strategy, measurement, and analytics. I would welcome any freelancing opportunities of this nature in the short-term, though I thrive most in tight-knit collaborative team environments.

I feel inspired when: I listen to podcast episodes about personal and professional growth, particularly around women with untraditional career paths who have achieved success by starting a business or creating their own dream job.

Outside of work you’ll find me: Going for long walks, attempting to learn TikTok dances, learning how to needlepoint and working on my personal blog.

Connect with me here: LinkedIn


If you've found a role through The MarketHer or would like to be featured as you start your job search, we'd love to include you in an upcoming issue. You can get in touch here.

✨Market Her: Carly Quellman

This week's spotlight is on the talented Carly Quellman. Know of an opportunity that might suit her? Feel free to get in touch via the contact info at the bottom of this post.

If you're in the market for a new role and looking to be featured, please fill out this form.

Carly Quellman

Carly Quellman

Name: Carly Quellman

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Currently based in: Brooklyn, NY

Previous experience: I am a writer and producer with a background in journalism, international spacial planning, and performing arts. I have written copy for numerous local organizations and brands including Red Hook Star-Revue, Friends NYC, everybody water, and Quoted Magazine, where I am currently the Associate Producer. I have experience in copywriting, digital marketing, and video production roles—it was through those multiple experiences that I found myself passionate about pursuing positions within the experiential marketing space. Before COVID-19 hit, I left my full-time job for an assignment in Honduras, where I was part of a 10-day project focused on the global water crisis. 

Describe yourself in three words: Whimsical, passionate, driven

What I want my next opportunity to look like: I am in the market for a full-time role, but due to COVID-19 I am open to anything that speaks to my outlook on life. (See below for what that is). I would like to pivot out of strictly writing roles into more-active positions in the experiential marketing and content production fields. I love purpose-driven companies and nonprofits that speak to things such as: environmental sustainability, clean beauty, and social impact initiatives.

I feel inspired when: I am combining the multiple things I love into something that challenges the status quo and advocates for change. Travel always inspires me and reminds me that while my individual story is unique, I am human first and foremost.

Outside of work you’ll find me: Plotting my next travel destination, specifically for where I'm going to pursue my Masters degree. I love hot yoga, dance, and anything movement oriented. Being outdoors is my gateway to staying healthy (and sane), so anything involving vitamin D is my go-to.

Connect with me here: LinkedIn | Instagram | Website


If you've found a role through The MarketHer or would like to be featured as you start your job search, we'd love to include you in an upcoming issue. You can get in touch here.

✨Market Her: Rhiannon Sawyer

This week's spotlight is on my friend and former colleague Rhiannon Sawyer, an absolute rockstar who oversaw strategy and operations for the social media and editorial teams at WeWork. Know of a role that might suit her? Get in touch!

Rhiannon Sawyer

Rhiannon Sawyer

Name: Rhiannon Sawyer

Hometown: Sydney, Australia

Currently based in: New York City

Describe yourself in three words: Passionate, determined, and loyal.

Previous experience: I have 12 years of experience as an operations and strategy specialist, social media marketer, journalist, and film critic. Most recently I was at WeWork running operations and strategy for the global social media and editorial teams. Prior to that I worked at NBC Universal, overseeing the operations and strategy for the social media marketing of Seeso, a comedy streaming service. Back in Australia, I managed the social account strategy for the television arm of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation for 3 years, which involved not only community management and content creation but also launching and tracking national and international campaigns for huge initiatives and TV programs (heard of 'Ja'mie Private School Girl,' anyone?) and creating guidelines, training and best practices for social media production for managers around the country. For five years prior to that I was an editor, journalist, and ran social for a national features magazine, a B2B small business magazine, and a film magazine.

What do you want your next role to look like? I'm in the market for a full-time gig running operations and strategy, whether for a marketing team, CSR team, or wider business team. I enjoy solving problems, coming up with systems and processes, and losing myself in a good spreadsheet as I tackle a budget or data. I have a burning passion for social justice and doing what we can to help save the planet, so I'd love to work for an organization that shares my values and is truly trying to make the world a better place.

I feel inspired when: I have a challenging problem to solve.

Outside of work you’ll find me: Going on adventures with my husband and son, exploring New York and the States!

Connect with me here: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter


If you've found a role through The MarketHer or would like to be featured as you start your job search, we'd love to include you in an upcoming issue. You can get in touch here.