Natasha Thomas’ Post

Happy Friday! We're shouting out one of Utah's Fast 50, Ivy City Co.!! Ivy City Co. is a women-owned and operated e-commerce company based in Utah with a mission to empower confidence in women and girls of all ages—and stages—around the world through exclusive dress designs and an inclusive community. Natasha Thomas Whitney Smith, CPA and Madeline Hamilton great job! 👏 👏 👏

🖤 IVY LEAGUE SERIES 🖤 We are so excited to present McKenzie Bauer in our monthly Ivy League series where we highlight outstanding female business and civic leaders among us — women of impact. Every woman wears a story, this is McKenzie’s Listed by Forbes in 2020 as one of North America’s 30 most powerful entrepreneurs under 30 years-old, McKenzie Bauer is the co-founder of Thread®. In 2015, she and her husband Colby raised $60K from Kickstarter to launch Thread. They started manufacturing slim and stylish wallets attachable to keychains, lanyards or phones. They now offer many other cool items like phone cases, bags, iPod carriers, lanyards and more. Thread is now sold in 2,000+ retail locations across the U.S. and has the objective of being the go-to brand for all things “carry.”   As the founder, McKenzie Bauer is focused on building a company culture where she and her teammates can find a healthy work/life balance where people feel appreciated. “I want everyone to feel valued for their contributions and to feel like working at Thread® is their dream job because their physical, emotional, and financial needs are met.”   Outside of Thread, McKenzie is on a mission to empower women to feel capable of achieving their goals, both in and outside the home. Her hope is that every woman she encounters will feel emboldened to start a business, take on a new hobby, pursue an education, run for office, or chase any other endeavor that brings her joy and accomplishment! “Women deserve to be everywhere important decisions are being made. I dream of a world where women and men can come together to break down the barriers that have historically held us back.”

Ivy League Series! We are so excited to present Jaquelynne Elliott, CPA as part of this inspiring series where we highlight outstanding female business and civic leaders among us -- women of impact. Every woman wears a story. This is Jaque's... Jaque leads the Utah Market for Silicon Valley Bank where she has built a strong reputation in the venture capital community as a woman of action! She is smart, funny, charismatic, kind, connected and creative. She has been in the startup ecosystem since 2006 and the majority of her career has been spent running finance for early-stage businesses. She has worked with some of Utah's best, brightest and most successful entrepreneurs. She loves watching entrepreneurs grow, build and develop. She is particularly enthusiastic about the creativity, passion and drive that women bring to business and leadership. “I am confident that the next generation of CEOs will include a much healthier batch of females,” she said. “And I am thrilled that Ivy City has kicked-off the Ivy League Series to recognize the many amazing female entrepreneurs and business leaders among us, like the Ivy City Founders. I’m excited to see more women highlighted in business!”

We are so proud of Natasha Thomas for being highlighted by Utah Valley Magazine as one of Utah’s 40 most fabulous people! Get it, girl! ♥️

So happy and proud to announce that I’ve started a new chapter in my career with the talented, ambitious and creative Ivy City Co. team, as their Director of Marketing. I’m so excited to spend my days focusing on empowering a community of strong, confident and KIND women. I loved my time at Pattern® and am very appreciative of all that I’ve learned and the incredible relationships I’ve built. I can’t wait to see all the amazing things they do in the future and plan to continue cheering them on from the sidelines. #marketing #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #careerjourney #career

The best thing I saw on the internet was this video from the Paralympics. I loved this mainly for 4 reasons. 1. While watching her run you can almost feel all the challenges she has had to overcome to get where she is. Inspiring. 2. The “guide runner” reminded me how we all need help to stay on the right track and run our best race. 3. The amount of sacrifice required to win at that level pumps me up. 4. Seeing them celebrate together after winning may or may not have made my eyes water. Anyway, best thing I saw on the internet this week.