Entrepreneur
S ARA BERRY
Berry Built, Owner/Interior Designer
Berry Built is an interior design-build firm that specializes in kitchens and baths. They are comprised of in-house, talented designers and craftsmen who provide their clients with top notch service and quality. Your Role: In 2007, my husband and I
In Five Years: I hope to continue giving back
created Berry Built in order streamline and improve an industry that we felt had many shortcomings. I oversee all of the designs and daily client interactions. I am constantly looking ahead so as a whole Berry Built can continue to grow stronger with our employees, clients and community.
in ways that inspire others to think outside of themselves.
What do you feel Spokane’s business environment has to offer women? The
business environment for women in a growing city like Spokane is full of opportunities. I hope that I have—and continue to—inspire women to chase their dreams and turn them into reality.
Proudest Moment: My biggest success
would not come from accomplishments within our office, but rather the fine line of balancing the hours in between. Knowing when to shut off the working mom and devote my attention to our two daughters in order to inspire and nurture the next generation of confident, kind and intelligent women.
Entrepreneur
Your Advice: To address any situation presented with wisdom and kindness. Speak with confidence, trust the knowledge you have and look the business world in the eyes and “own it.” Your Word: Fearless
CELESTE SHAW-COULSTON
Chaps LLC, Paper & Cup, Lucky Vintage, Owner and Creator
Chaps LLC, Paper & Cup, Lucky Vintage, Owner and Creator Healing Hearts Northwest; Critical Care Nurse, Team leader/recruiter/educator Where Women Cook, Editor in Chief
Proudest Moment: Emotional self-
awareness, empathy, conflict management, adaptability and teamwork are all essential skills for effective women in business. These are a few of the same skills used by mothers around the globe. I was a single mother. For a short time I lived in my car to support myself through nursing school with a baby. I was committed and determined. I graduated with honors as the president of my class and worked in the Intensive Care Unit at Deaconess Hospital. In 1997, I went on to enroll in the masters program at Gonzaga. Motherhood was my first real experience as an entrepreneur. The ability to balance work and family as well as, more importantly, to instill the foundation of courage, conviction and hope in my children will always be what
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pierces my soul and fills me with pride. What do you feel Spokane’s business environment has to offer women? I
would first ask, “What do we as women have to offer Spokane?” Part of leadership and self-actualization is not in feeling entitled, but taking initiative to achieve a purpose. We create the platform for our business environment and maintain it. Initially with a dream, then credible mentorship, vision, strategy and the desire and ability to meet, and to exceed and succeed. Spokane is a community of relationships; we comprehend value in each other.
Your Word: Committed