Girl Power: Meet The Awesome Women of Toad
We're lucky to work with a group of amazing women at Toad&Co. Talented in and out of the office, passionate about doing good, and just about as cool as they come, these awesome ladies inspire us every day. Meet (a few) of the women of Toad.
Lucinda
Describe your job to an alien who just touched down on Planet Earth.
I help fellow humans achieve suitable coverings for other fellow humans that are functional as well as aesthetically pleasing.
What's your superhero name?
The Eggheaded Earth Mama
At age 5, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A veterinarian (I still do!)
What's the best piece of advice you've ever gotten?
Don’t judge your whole film by someone else’s highlight reel.
Zoe
Describe your job to an alien who just touched down on Planet Earth.
I do arts and crafts on a magic rectangle (a computer), share images and videos that spark joy on the same magic rectangle, and act as one of the brand's voices.
What's your superhero name?
Captain Curly Girly
At age 5, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An animal trainer at the zoo...or a professional ice cream scooper.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever gotten?
Fake it until you make it, things will eventually make sense (wise words from my Grandma).
Tessa
Describe your job to an alien who just touched down on Planet Earth.
I work with factories to make the clothing that our fabulous designers dream up.
What's your superhero name?
The Spreadsheet Sorcerer
At age 5, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An actor or comedian, I loved making people laugh!
What's the best piece of advice you've ever gotten?
Life is too short to sweat the small things.
Guin
Describe your job to an alien who just touched down on Planet Earth.
The human spirit is encased in fragile vessels that require protection from our sometimes harsh environments. I design protective layers for our fleshy bodies that help thermoregulate temperature, protect from the sun, wind, rain and other conditions to allow us to live comfortably.
What's your superhero name?
Design Dynamo
At age 5, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A veterinarian.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever gotten?
Bend like a reed in the wind (yes, my folks were big sci-fi fans).
Megan
Describe your job to an alien who just touched down on Planet Earth.
Galactic Purveyor of Peace – I work with our web and wholesale customers in partnership with our warehouse to ensure on time delivery of super rad clothing!
What's your superhero name?
According to my husband and kids it would be the Super Sniffer because I can smell the best (and worst) of things immediately and from far away!
At age 5, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Carpenter for sure, big Trading Spaces fan as a kid.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever gotten?
Smile while on customer service calls, it makes for a better experience for all. I promise.
Joanna
Describe your job to an alien who just touched down on Planet Earth.
After someone creates the design, I help get it made and delivered to our warehouse.
What's your superhero name?
Skylar
At age 5, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A math teacher.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever gotten?
Hope is not a plan.
Liv
Describe your job to an alien who just touched down on Planet Earth.
By day I use my phalanges to create an awesome interwebz experience for people who like doing cool things while also saving the planet. By night I use them to climb sedimentary rock and/or textiles.
What's your superhero name?
Liv’n it up
At age 5, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A Broadway actress or female rapper.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever gotten?
If you can’t conquer the fear, do it scared. -My climbing buddies
SJ
Describe your job to an alien who just touched down on Planet Earth.
So, there’s this thing called the “internet”… and there are all sorts of fun things you can buy there. I help with that 😊.
What's your superhero name?
Salty Jammies
At age 5, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Basketball player for the Seattle Sonics. Did I even play basketball? Nope. But that was the ✨ dream ✨ … I blame Space Jam.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever gotten?
If your heart’s not into it, it’s not worth doing.
