How Friendships Help Overcome Hardship - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 2 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "What Has Going Through Difficult Times Taught You About the Meaning of Friendship?"  Elliot separates social friends from established ones who can be relied on in trying times. While going through a lawsuit, Elliot finds support in new friends who provide support in a very difficult time.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

How to Find a Small Business Lawyer - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 3 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "What Should Small Business Owners Consider When Choosing a Lawyer?"  She begins by advising small business owners to avoid going to court due to personal and financial costs and stresses.  She recommends using online resources and personal recommendations to identify lawyers and check specialty, references, and rates.  Use this approach to find the right lawyer given the issues you need to address.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

How Curating Peer Relationships Inspires Personal Best - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 4 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "When are You at Your Best?"  When surrounded by family and peers, she finds inspiration to do her best.  Specifically, Elliot finds curating peer relationships, both personal and professional, provides her inspiration.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

Finding Career Purpose as a Connector - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 5 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "What Makes Your Work Meaningful?"  As an entrepreneur providing a service for singles, she has unexpectedly found reward and excitement not only making love connections but also helping others meet new friends and do business.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

Where to Draw the Line When Doing Business With Friends - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 6 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "How Do You Approach Doing Business With Friends?"  As someone connecting people for a living, she finds ways to help others out by hiring them or working with them.  However, Elliot makes a distinction between doing business with and going into business with friends.  The former she embraces; the latter she avoids.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

The Power of Positivity in Dating and Matchmaking - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 7 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "How Do You Bring Out the Best in People?"  She finds it has everything to do in affirming and encouraging positive behavior and nothing to do with pointing out flaws and imperfections.  She applies this in her matchmaking pursuits helping others find love, friendship, and professional success.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

What Makes a Great Date - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 8 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "What Makes a Good Date?"  For Elliot, it is all about chemistry.  Personally and romantically, making a connection with another person begins with chemistry.  Having romantic chemistry creates a level of communiation that, as Elliot notes, can't be beat.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

How Rebranding Project Refines Small Business Model - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 9 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "How Are You Improving as a Matchmaker?"  Elliot details how a rebranding project helped her refocus her business, The Grace List, as a singles event company.  In addition to focusing communication, client expectation, and service offerings, Elliot grows as a founder, learning to be more judicious and confident making decisions in the best interest of her business.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

The Cathartic Power of Intense Exercise - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 10 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "How Do You Define and Measure Your Quality of Life?"  Elliot notes while financial security is important for stability it does not create happiness on its own.  Rather, she finds happiness coming to terms with doing the best she can do.  Amidst a demanding and busy schedule, Elliot uses intense exercise routines to stay sharp mentally and physically.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

Why to Be Decisive as an Entrepreneur - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 11 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "As an Entrepreneur, Why is it Important to Be Decisive?"  Elliot notes entrepreneurship comes with no guarantees.  It requires deciding on what direction to take and having a constitution strong enough to maintain that direction confidently.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

Downsizing as a Small Business Growth Strategy - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 12 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "Why is It Important to Be Able to Both Scale a Business Up and Scale a Business Down?"  Elliot creates a very personal business where friends and clients are often interchangeable.  She decides to scale down the business and cut losses on nationwide expansion.  This allows her to lean up her business, distill its focus and allow the brand to blossom across not only a singles event service but also a television show and book deal.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

Entrepreneur Life Myths and Realities - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 13 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "In Retrospect, What Has Been the Most Difficult Part About Being an Entrepreneur?"  Elliot shares how entrepreneurship is an exhausting pursuit full of fast and unexpected changes and lots of hard work.  She notes how youth culture is conditioned via media to expect big prizes and rewards come with little effort.  Elliot notes how far away this is from the entrepreneur life reality.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

How Reality TV Show Goes From Pitch to Pilot - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 14 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "What Has Developing a Reality TV Show Taught You About How the Entertainment Industry Works?"  As a businessperson, Elliot faces a steep learning curve understanding how things work in television.  She learns to manage expectations, work with a large, talented team, and adapt her business world to the television world as her reality TV show goes from pitch to sizzle to pilot.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

Hiring a Talent Agent to Negotiate TV Show Terms - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 15 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "What Value Does an Agent Bring When Pitching a Television Show?"  Elliot notes the invaluable role her agent has played in negotiating talent fee, wardrobe, hair and makeup, travel, hotel, hours worked, etc.  She notes the importance of having someone on her side to ensure she can stay balanced between running her business and filming the show.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

Managing Emotions Filming Your Reality TV Show Pilot - Hattie Elliot

In Chapter 16 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "How Has Filming Your Own Reality TV Show Pilot Been Different Than You Thought It Would Be?"  Hattie details how she gradually learned to let go and be herself when the cameras rolled.  She credits a supportive and trusting team - agents, stylists, and the production team - for helping get her in the right frame of mind for shooting.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.

What Gets Easier and What Gets Harder - Ken Rona

In Chapter 1 of 13 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, data analytics expert Ken Rona answers "What is Getting Easier and What is Getting More Difficult in What You Do?"  He notes how he is maturing with a manager, being more consistent and clear in behavior and communication.  Additionally, experience has taught him how to more easily extract value from data.  From a challenge perspective, he notes how commuting to another city - from DC to Atlanta - has been stressful and is something he will address by moving the family to Atlanta.  Rona is currently VP Audience Insights and Ad Sales Partnerships at Turner Broadcasting.  Previously, Rona has worked in roles in data analytics at IXI Digital and AOL and management consulting at McKinsey & Co.  He earned a BA and MA in Political Science from Stony Brook University and a PhD in Behavioral Economics from Duke University. 

How to Overcome Career Insecurity - Ken Rona

In Chapter 2 of 13 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, data analytics expert Ken Rona answers "What Factored into Your Decision to Take a Job That Would Relocate Your Family?"  As a newly graduated PhD working for McKinsey, Rona loses his job during the dotcom blow up.  The experience scars Rona and during the many years that follow, he remains wary of employer job security given his 'at will' employee status.  He learns to let go of this insecurity and need to have a backup plan and focus more about making a contribution and committing to a company, town and establish family roots.  Rona is currently VP Audience Insights and Ad Sales Partnerships at Turner Broadcasting.  Previously, Rona has worked in roles in data analytics at IXI Digital and AOL and management consulting at McKinsey & Co.  He earned a BA and MA in Political Science from Stony Brook University and a PhD in Behavioral Economics from Duke University.

How to Select the Best School for Your Children - Ken Rona

In Chapter 3 of 13 in his 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, data analytics expert Ken Rona answers "How are You Approaching the K-12 School Search Relocating from DC to Atlanta?"  Moving to DC before having children teaches Rona the importance of moving to a place where schools are well matched to the kids' learning needs.  Now, as he moves to Atlanta, Rona shares how he and his wife are navigating the school search process.  Rona is currently VP Audience Insights and Ad Sales Partnerships at Turner Broadcasting.  Previously, Rona has worked in roles in data analytics at IXI Digital and AOL and management consulting at McKinsey & Co.  He earned a BA and MA in Political Science from Stony Brook University and a PhD in Behavioral Economics from Duke University.