Author: Jennifer Silva

The world of private equity and hedge funds isn’t exactly built for transparency. There’s a lot of complexity. There’s a lot of pressure. And there’s definitely a lot of late-night scrambling when limited partners want answers yesterday. Whether you’re managing a billion-dollar portfolio or keeping tabs on a newer alternative strategy, you already know the hardest part isn’t just delivering results. It’s making sure those results are visible, understood, and trusted by the people backing you. Let’s not pretend the old way of sharing updates works anymore. Quarterly PDFs? Too slow. Custom emails? Too scattered. Investor portals? Most are clunky…

A name can make or break how your luxury brand is remembered—or forgotten. That might sound like an exaggeration, but in an increasingly saturated market, it’s one of the few things you fully control from day one. And yet, so many founders—especially in the small luxury business space—rush through the naming process like it’s just a to-do list item. If you’re building something with staying power, something that’s supposed to evoke beauty, trust, sophistication, and that extra something your customers can’t quite name, then you can’t afford to settle for a name that doesn’t carry its weight. So how do…

Most business owners assume their office technology is “fine.” It works, mostly. It doesn’t get many complaints. It was expensive at the time, so surely it’s still doing its job, right? But that’s exactly how slowly bleeding money tends to work—it’s quiet, not flashy. When the phone lines are technically working, the cameras still record (kind of), and the front desk is “doing their best,” there’s little urgency to change things. But the hidden costs of outdated systems can drag down your profit margins in ways that don’t show up until you’re already in trouble. The Slow Leak You Didn’t…

It’s easy to pour leftover oil down the drain and forget about it—until it clogs your pipes, damages city infrastructure, and invites rats to your neighborhood. Whether you’re running a small kitchen, a big restaurant, or just cooking dinner for one, disposing of used cooking oil in Los Angeles isn’t as simple as tossing it in the trash. The city has specific rules for handling oil, and ignoring them could cost you. Here, we break down four things you need to know, from smart kitchen practices to official drop-off locations. Your Restaurant and Recipe Management Let’s take a step back…

Everyone talks about the down payment. And sure, closing costs get a mention here and there. But what most homeowners don’t see coming is everything that happens after the paperwork’s signed and the keys are in your hand. That first year especially tends to hit hard — not because you bought more house than you could afford, but because you bought a house. Period. No one tells you about the $7,000 sewer line that might collapse two weeks after move-in. Or the roof leak that shows up precisely when your emergency fund decides to vanish into your HVAC system. So…

Getting older has a funny way of sneaking up on people. One minute you’re driving cross-country with the windows down, and the next you’re wondering if those stairs in your house are going to turn into your worst enemy. It’s not dramatic. It’s just the way time works. And figuring out where you’re going to age—where you’re going to live and feel okay doing life as your needs shift—is one of those huge, quietly terrifying decisions that most people put off until something forces the issue. But maybe it doesn’t have to be that way. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer here.…

There’s something funny happening lately. Not funny ha-ha, more like funny as in, “Wait… am I seriously thinking about wearing a bow in my hair again?” After years of leaning hard into minimalism, quiet tones, and functional everything, women are starting to look toward softness again. Not the fragile kind—more like the don’t-mess-with-me kind that still wears blush and satin and doesn’t see those as contradictions. Femininity isn’t trending, exactly. It’s reawakening. And not in a polite, old-fashioned way. In a full-bodied, unapologetic, this-is-what-I-like kind of way. Somewhere along the line, we stopped pretending that sharp silhouettes and “power neutrals”…

Not every woman wants to scream money. Some just want to wear it quietly. If you’ve noticed a shift away from chunky, blinding pieces lately, you’re not imagining things. The mood in luxury jewelry has softened. Not in quality—never that—but in attitude. The kind of sparkle we’re seeing now whispers. It leans in close, rather than yelling across the room. It’s for the woman who doesn’t need her jewelry to do the talking because, frankly, she’s already said what she needed to say. It’s not about dressing down. It’s about dressing with intent. Pearls are smaller, but better. Chains are…

Nobody wants to be the one who shows up in a tux when everyone else wore cocktail dresses, or vice versa. And when the invitation says “black tie,” it immediately stirs up a mix of dread, confusion, and a sudden impulse to Google what everyone else is wearing. You want to dress up. You want to look good. But you also want to stay in the good graces of HR and your team, especially if there’s an open bar and cameras involved. So what exactly do you wear when your company throws a black-tie gala? You don’t want to underdress…

The way people dress for the beach says a lot more than they realize. Sand between your toes and sea salt in your hair doesn’t mean your style takes a vacation. Actually, it might be the most interesting time to turn up the volume. When the layers fall away, the pieces you choose to wear get louder—louder in color, louder in statement, louder in how they carry you. This summer, it’s not about packing light, it’s about packing right. Your towel doesn’t care, but everyone else on that beach? They’ll notice. You Don’t Need a Yacht to Look Like You…