Today we’d like to introduce you to Corey Spiegel.
Corey, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I started my career in advertising in NYC. I was immediately drawn to the creative aspect, the sales process, and the Fortune 500 brands I was lucky enough to work on. I spent years as a senior executive working in the entertainment space – Playboy, National Geographic, Warner Bros., Extra, Ellen, Rotten Tomatoes and TMZ to name a few overseeing digital sales, product integrations, social media and brand partnerships. I learned a ton at these companies but after so many years in the trenches, I decided it was time to start my own business in a space that combines my skillset with my passion points outside of advertising. This led me to create Light House.
Light House is a modern-day book club where you are the author and the chapters are your real life. We meet in beautiful, relaxing spaces to create fresh new communities of like-minded and yet diverse women who get together to share, advise, inspire and help each other navigate life in a judgment-free zone. We feature hour-long interactive sessions with a curated list of topics that resonate with today’s modern woman. The connections are genuine and the conversations are real. This is a place for women to share their stories and seek insight, wisdom and perspective. As a married mom with two teenagers, I created a place I would want to go to share experiences with other women who don’t have the same bias a close girlfriend or relative might have.
Has it been a smooth road?
My journey has been loaded with both extreme highs and extreme lows. Making the decision to press pause on a lucrative corporate career to start my own business was a difficult decision. It’s normal to second guess your decisions and fear the worst. But in my case, the bigger fear was not trying this and that overshadowed any doubts I had. I had made the commitment to myself to move forward regardless of any speed bumps and to believe in the concept. I am learning so much along the way and the feeling of doing this on my own brings me tremendous joy and fulfilment.
My biggest piece of advice for other women is to believe in yourself and make that your daily mantra. Invest in yourself, commit to your growth, put all your thoughts down on paper to clearly see your vision and just keep going. No matter what.
We’d love to hear more about Light House.
Light House was born when it occurred to me how important it is for everyone to have their own “board of directors,” not in a business sense, but in a personal sense. As a sales executive, I was known for being a cross between a tough coach and a cheerleader. I always tried to motivate my sales teams in a collaborative way in which we could seek out solutions as a team. It served me well and resulted in many deals I am very proud of. I want to bring that same sense of teamwork to Light House. We are not focused on professional networking or job opportunities. We are about having real conversations with real topics with real people about real life: Raising kids in the era of social media; Being a boss at home and at work; How we really feel about aging? ; How do we stay sexually attracted and attractive to our spouse/partner? One important distinction to make – we ARE NOT a therapy group. We are your new girlfriends who listen and offer perspective without any bias or judgment that your inner circle may not be equipped to offer. Think of us as a gym for your brain working out the knots of life.
Which women have inspired you in your life?
My grandmothers both worked into their 80’s. My mom worked into her 70’s. I grew up around strong, hardworking women who managed careers and family and didn’t complain. That shaped me. In my adult life, I am inspired by my female friends and family. They are all so different yet so unique and powerful. I have watched each of them go through some of life’s toughest challenges with grace, dignity, elegance and sheer determination to make it better. These women found the strength to move away from their “ick” and stood their ground until they saw change. Some made it look easy while others struggled deeply but regardless of the outcome, they held their heads high and did it boldly. Their stories are brave, honest and raw and deserve to be shared with other women for the benefit of all.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.
findyourlighthouse.com - Instagram: findyour_lighthouse
- Facebook: Find your Light House
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