Name:
Ana Stefanovich
Title:
CEO
Business Name:
Mango & Lola, Inc.
Website URL:
www.mangolola.com
Instagram:
@mangololainc
LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/ana-stefanovich
Boston Business Women Membership:
1 year
Location:
Boston, MA – moved for grad school, fell in love with the city and built her life there.
About Her Company:
Mango & Lola is an interactive wedding planning and booking platform designed to simplify the wedding planning process for couples and vendors. Couples can create private accounts to manage all wedding details in one centralized hub, while vendors have tools for CRM and event coordination, making collaboration seamless. Ana founded the platform to provide a better, easier solution than what was traditionally available in the industry.
Definition of Success:
Living a meaningful life, making a positive impact, doing what she loves, being her own boss, and having the freedom to work on her own terms.
Most Transformational Moment as an Entrepreneur:
Taking the leap into entrepreneurship 14 years ago, trusting in her capabilities, and opening herself to the journey of building a startup from the ground up.
Biggest Challenges in Business:
Maintaining motivation and inspiration, especially when working with others who may not match her pace or standards. Ana emphasizes honesty, gut instinct, and problem-solving to overcome challenges.
Most Proud Moment in Career:
Building a business from scratch and creating a platform that truly simplifies the wedding planning process for couples and vendors.
About the Woman Behind the Business:
Ana is a free-spirited, independent woman who values family, creativity, positivity, and people. She loves the outdoors, travel, learning new things, and cherishes every moment with her loved ones. Fun fact: her favorite place is the beach, and she loves Nutella.
What Makes Her Stand Out:
Ana’s perfectionism, attention to detail, and ability to solve unexpected challenges with calm and positivity make her exceptional in the event planning and tech space. She thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes situations, always maintaining a smile.
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