Why I Teamed Up With Ray
Here are just a few of the reasons why I went all in and launched a company with the one and only, Rachael Smith. (Even though she’s a Wisconsin graduate, because no one is perfect).
A Woman’s Place is in the City
Women of all ages have so many stories to share. Emphasize that their unique perspectives are not only helpful in creating policy and design solutions, but that they are experts because of their unique experiences.
The Story of Us
Rachael (Ray) and Marisa (Reese) met at DePaul University’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development and quickly connected over our similarities—midwestern-bred, Big Ten University alums with creative undergraduate degrees (writing and design) and planning masters—both having lived and worked in Austin, Texas for a number of years and back in the Midwest to stay.