How Piera Gelardi is Refining 29Rooms

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How Piera Gelardi is Refining 29Rooms

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May 22, 2019

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Piera Gelardi founded Refinery29 as a catalyst for women to claim their power. And today, she leads a digital media and entertainment empire. Piera talks about the important role her customers play in Refinery29 and 29Rooms, and how being a new mother impacts her creativity. Listen to Weird Work and subscribe now before the new season!

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May 22, 2019

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