Professional Passion:

Why Entrepreneurs Do What They Love

Presented by Colleen Berry Conway of Ogham Art

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 12 Noon on Zoom

Join Colleen Berry Conway, co-owner and primary artist of Ogham Art, as she shares how her heritage and creativity gave birth to a specialty gift business celebrating the historical culture of Ireland.  Colleen will also explore how deep personal connections can pave the path to entrepreneurship.

Join us for this free, one-hour virtual workshop!

Zoom link provided with RSVP confirmation and again on the morning of the meeting.

About Colleen Berry Conway

Colleen Berry Conway is an entrepreneur, artist and freelancer. Born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, she is the co-owner and primary artist of Ogham Art - a specialty gift business featuring Ogham, the first written form of the Irish language. Founded in October 2010 by Colleen and her husband Chris, Ogham Art was built out of a love of Ireland and the hidden corners of its history. Ogham Art is the only North American company dedicated solely to the creation of gift items in Ogham and offers the largest selection of Ogham-themed products in the world.

Colleen enjoyed a 17-year career with Barnes & Noble Booksellers, leaving the corporate world to raise her son Desmond and to venture into the world of entrepreneurship. With a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, she has freelanced as a writer, copyeditor, arts collaborative marketing associate, and digital marketing agency content specialist.

Colleen joined the executive board of the Irish Business Organization of New York in January of 2022 where her organizational skills and forward thinking led to a newly-created position of Director of Operations as an independent contractor.

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