LENTINI DESIGN & MARKETING, INC.

Equally accomplished at both the creative and business sides, the native of Chicago moved here with her husband in the late ‘90s to work as a freelancer, after having honed her skills at ad agencies in the Windy City. She transformed her one-woman operation into a thriving design firm that works with a bevy of premier brands. Hilary, in addition to her role as President of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ LA chapter (NAWBO-LA), has received numerous honors, including the Comerica Bank | Los Angeles Lakers Woman of Entrepreneurship Award.

When/where are you happiest?

At my desk creating. With my family around the dinner table. With my girlfriends hashing about our days, laughing and sharing.

Favorite hidden spot in LA:

Monsieur Marcel in the Farmer’s Market. Also my backyard, but you need a reservation for it and we book it a year out.

Who would play you in a film about yourself?

Jennifer Beals, Jennifer Aniston or Jennifer Jason Leigh. Anyone named Jennifer. Apparently, I like Jennifers.

What would you do with 15 minutes of fame (or 15 more minutes!)?

Talk about my motivation to make the world a better place. I’d share how LDM helps our clients set, meet, and surpass their goals. And I’d talk about our ability to remind our clients what’s so uniquely awesome about them.

What is the last thing you liked or commented on in social media?

Our March 8th post by NAWBO-LA: “Smart strong women working together making the world better.” And my husband’s post about the Chicago Cubs. (Go Cubs Go!)

What scares you the most?

The embracing of ignorance by many in our society. Knowledge is power, and knowledge changes lives for the better. Embrace knowledge instead.