I’m the youngest of three girls from Boston, raised by a mother who taught me to hate myself…and I do a pretty good job of it. My dad owned Sealy Mattress of the North East. I was very close to my father and spent most weekends with him, making surprise sales calls at furniture stores and hanging out in the factory. I like to think my dad is responsible for my entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen.
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