Experience-Led Reinvention

Started a Business at 7 - still Breaking Rules & Building Dreams

Hi, I’m Barbs - part strategist, part creator, part operator

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Creative Dealmaker
Imaginative Projects
AI + No-Code Experiments

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pick your path

Started a business at 7. Built a private label division from zero to 3,700+ retail doors in under 2 years - no product on day one. Cold-sourced and closed a $500K deal 9 months into my first job in tech. Still building.


My first big win? Launching that apparel division from scratch - no product, no playbook - and landing in thousands of stores within two years. That lit the fuse.

Since then, I’ve transitioned from fashion to tech, partnering with both DTC trailblazers and legacy brands. I spent 8+ years in enterprise sales, mostly in ecommerce - the intersection of business, behavior, and brand.

Now I’m diving headfirst into AI, experimenting hands-on and vibe coding with new tools to see what’s possible.

Off-screen, I host guests at the Posh Playhouse, an experience-first Airbnb I designed and brought to life from the ground up. Each room is a love letter to a different artist and era.

This chapter? Experience-led reinvention. As a curious lifelong learner, I’ve come to realize growth is a practice, not a finish line.

The Rundown

  • Born in Eastern Europe → escaped communism before I could walk → refugee camp in Italy → raised in the U.S with immigrant grit.

  • I don’t dabble - it’s all or nothing.

  • Old soul. Young at heart.

  • Creating, building, hosting, cooking, getting lost in long walks with my dog, tennis, and music = happy place.

  • Obsessive about connection, reinvention, and new experiences.

  • I actively embrace my vulnerability - it's where the good stuff lives.

Started a business at 7. Built a private label division from zero to 3,700+ retail doors in under 2 years - no product on day one. Cold-sourced and closed a $500K deal 9 months into my first job in tech. Still building.


My first big win? Launching that apparel division from scratch - no product, no playbook - and landing in thousands of stores within two years. That lit the fuse.

Since then, I’ve transitioned from fashion to tech, partnering with both DTC trailblazers and legacy brands. I spent 8+ years in enterprise sales, mostly in ecommerce - the intersection of business, behavior, and brand.

Now I’m diving headfirst into AI, experimenting hands-on and vibe coding with new tools to see what’s possible.

Off-screen, I host guests at the Posh Playhouse, an experience-first Airbnb I designed and brought to life from the ground up. Each room is a love letter to a different artist and era.

This chapter? Experience-led reinvention. As a curious lifelong learner, I’ve come to realize growth is a practice, not a finish line.

The Rundown

  • Born in Eastern Europe → escaped communism before I could walk → refugee camp in Italy → raised in the U.S with immigrant grit.

  • I don’t dabble - it’s all or nothing.

  • Old soul. Young at heart.

  • Creating, building, hosting, cooking, getting lost in long walks with my dog, tennis, and music = happy place.

  • Obsessive about connection, reinvention, and new experiences.

  • I actively embrace my vulnerability - it's where the good stuff lives.

Coming Soon

Good thing I have a soft spot for rule breakers.

Here's some extra insight just for you.

Twice - five years apart - I asked ten people across my personal and professional life to describe me in five words.

I promised to take their feedback with an open mind and heart,
and above all, wanted honesty.

Here’s what they shared.

barbara is:

July 2020

vivacious
risk-taker
creative
leader
confident

sarah p.


sassy
intelligent
funny
ambitious
appreciative

david h.


uniter
resilient
innovator
dynamic
helpful

jordan b.


focused
positive
appreciative
mildly neurotic
awesome

arvind w.


dedicated
loyal
energetic
personable
focused

rieve m.


driven
innovative
fun
loud
thoughtful

andrea w.


tenacious
considerate
creative
spontaneous
happy

brittany h.


strong
determined
badass
a riot
creative

wyatt m.


smart
focused
loving
tenacious
disciplined

richard t.


driven
independent
open minded
tolerant
young

patrick f.

July 2025

creative
focused
intense
magnetic
trusted

michaela s.


pure hearted
generous
caring
fincused
determined

jen f.


magnetic
creative
authentic
loving
ambitious

laura b.


smart
ambitious
dedicated
genuine
thoughtful

tony m.


creative
independant
loyal
driven
magnetic

stephanie b.


visionary
energetic
assertive
loving
capable

haley c.


direct
tenacious
considerate
zesty
confident

brittany h.


creative
outgoing
energetic
bold
confident

alex p.


focused
confident
loyal
compassionate
strong

richard t.


bold
unapologetically you
creative
spirited
independent

haley s.

i can

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design and build a website, like this one

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shred (sort of)


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run a 10k race

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get my hands dirty


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host a killer dinner and cocktail party

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change the butt cap on my tennis racket

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dance


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cook a myriad of dishes without ever looking at a recipe

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barbs dolak

It's rare to meet someone who's as thorough as Barbs. Speaking as a solutions engineer working with her in her capacity as account executive: she does impeccable research, has fanatical drive, and is as tenacious as they come. An absolute sponge for information, she's always asking questions to help understand the complexities of today's fast-moving commerce ecosystem. I always got a kick out of working with her, and I'm sure she'll excel in her next chapter.

Matt Dunphy

Lead Solutions Engineer, commercetools


I highly recommend working with Barbs! We co-sold multiple clients during her time at commercetools. She has a keen understanding of the business challenge and what it takes to drive business outcomes. She did an amazing job listening to the prospect, consulting with me on win themes and partnering throughout our joint pursuits. She takes great pride in her work and goes all in. And most importantly, she's a blast to work with! I'm excited to partner with her again!

Craig Gottlieb

Director of Business Development, Valtech


I had the pleasure of having Barbara as an account executive on our team at Stitch Labs. Barbara was a star from the onset. She was able to quickly understand our offering and distill the key messages to customers to help them understand our value. She is meticulous and understands how to effectively drive an enterprise process and bring it to a successful conclusion. I would highly recommend Barbara to anyone looking to bring on a great AE.

Gadi Bashvitz

CEO, Bright Security


I've had the opportunity to work and collaborate with Barbara in both a marketing and sales. Barbara is not only extremely resourceful when it comes to thinking outside the box or using her entrepreneurial hat when it came to problem solving but she is very proactive and extremely detail oriented. I highly recommend Barbabra.

Brittany Harris

Senior Account Executive, Rockwell Automation


Barbara was an excellent partner in growing our business. I worked with her in the retailing industry for over 5 years. Her follow-through was always consistent and she was a strong collaborator in pinpointing the right product at the right time. She placed a high priority on our business and I would highly recommend her as a member of your team.

Sue Brauch Thomas

Buyer, Belk Stores


I worked with Barbara when she was a Sales Executive at a sweater company. I was impressed with not only her knowledge of the product and production but also her passion for the needs of my customer.

Linda Traylinek

Senior Buyer, Rue21


barbs dolak

ecommerce platform

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ecommerce platform

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retail intelligence platform

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operations management platform

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digital suite for end-to-end fashion & apparel

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creative plays


posh playhouse

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experience-first Airbnb


bombelle

boutique women's apparel


two one two

new york

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private label sweater knits


stylist

mixologist

eBay hustler

car sales

true story


Good thing I have a soft spot for rule breakers.

Here's some extra insight just for you.

I recently asked people who know me from all walks of life (both personally and professionally):

what are 5 words to describe me?
I promise to accept it with an open mind and heart. Looking for honest feedback most importantly.

In the same order I received their replies, here's what they had to say.

barbara is

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driven
independent
open minded
tolerant
young

patrick f.

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strong
determined
badass
a riot (two but whatever)
creative

wyatt m.

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tenacious
considerate
creative
spontaneous
happy

brittany h.

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driven
innovative
fun
loud
thoughtful

andrea w.

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dedicated
loyal
energetic
personable
focused

rieve m.

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focused
positive
appreciative
mildly neurotic
awesome

arvind w.

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uniter
resilient
innovator
dynamic
helpful

jordan b.

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sassy
intelligent
funny
ambitious
appreciative

david h.

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vivacious
risk-taker
creative
leader
confident

sarah p.

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smart
focused
loving
tenacious
disciplined

richard t.

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trunkker


Social gatherings and brick-and-mortar retail are no longer part of life as we know it. Fashion is one of the industries that's been hit the hardest as a result. Brands and retailers who've traditionally relied on trunk shows can no longer execute on these highly intimate, face-to-face selling events. That's where TRUNKKER comes in.

Currently in the early stage, TRUNKKER provides a simple solution for taking trunk shows virtual in a way Facebook Live, Instagram and You Tube can not facilitate. My combined experience in both traditional fashion industry and SaaS tech targeting direct-to-consumer eCommerce brands, provides unique insight into the challenges and disconnect between the two worlds.

Although initially focused on helping fashion brands pivot to interactive online selling, TRUNKKER also extends it's value to the influencer community with co-hosting capabilities. We will evolve as our environment changes. Now more than ever, the fashion industry has no choice but to do the same.


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