This Q&A features Nicole Wegman, founder and CEO of the fine jewelry company Keeper of the Ring. Answers have been edited for length and clarity. Image Credit: Courtesy of Ring Concierge. Nicole Wegman. What was your day job when you started Ring Concierge? When I first came up with the idea to start Ring Concierge,…

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When Jeremy Carlson, the 27-year-old founder and CEO of Crunchy conesserved on a mission trip for his church in Czech Republiche tried a unique flavor for the first time: Trdelník, a street pastry usually filled with ice cream, cream and fruit that dates back to the 19th century. “I decided to bring this treatment back…

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There is nothing wrong with getting a sponsorship! Italian Olympic gymnast Georgia Villa is going viral after photos of her holding wheels and pieces of parmesan cheese resurfaced. The 21-year-old was sponsored by Parmigiano-Reggiano from 2021 to 2022. Connected: How much do Olympic athletes earn when they win medals in Paris? The photos show Villa…

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