RAINE MAGAZINE Volume 21 | Fashion & Style

ENTREPRENEUR
ROSE SMITH
A WOMAN OF DISTINCTION
BY: IESHA COPPIN
In today’s modern world, a woman in power, strong willed and driven is the norm,
but it was not too long ago where this ideology was frowned upon. In the early days of the
women’s movement for workplace equality, Rose Smith stood at the forefront of American
society, poised to break through the glass ceiling. Coming from humble beginnings, she
came to New York City with a dream and $200 dollars in her pocket, and with an unrelenting
determination, she rose to the top to become an international business woman.
Her accomplishments in the high stakes arena
of business are numerous; from being elected
President and later CEO of Innova Pure Water Inc.;
Editor-in-Chief at Worldstyle Magazine; honoree
at The Women of Distinction Luncheon and
working with Newsweek International in
Europe, Smith has created a path of her own all
while taking charge in a field she has dominated
in.
Before President and CEO of Innova Pure Water Inc., Rose Smith did
an incredible job balancing business and creativity. She successfully navigated a
career in the film and TV industry as a stylist and producer working with some of
the most famous directors and photographers in the world such as Avedon, Hiro,
Franceso Scavullo, Gina Lollobrigida, Henry Wolf and Bob Giraldi. Smith has also
work with many famous movie stars and athletes such as Frank Sinatra, Meryl
Streep, Jack Scalia, Brooke Shields, Kim Basinger, Bob Hope, Joe Namath, Franco
Harris and Joe DiMaggio to name a few.
Following her quick rise in film and television, Smith held the role of
President of International, Military and Food Service for The Healthy Beverage
Company (Steaz) for many years and is still an investor. She is currently VP of Sales
for Seychelle Enviromental Technologies, a public company in water filtration as
well as President of International Affairs for Glam Screen LLC, a mobile accessories
company Co-Founded by Jonathan Cheban - the TV personality from “Keeping
Up With The Kardashians”. Thinking most would stop there; not Mrs. Smith. She
is on the advisory board for Bideawee, the leading pet welfare organization in
metropolitan New York and Long Island. Smith is also Co-Chairman of the Board of
Directors of IHOOT (In Honor Of Our Troops), a military foundation founded by Phil
Strambler, who she did work with at the Walter Reed Medical Center.
It wasn’t all about business for Smith; she also gave back to organizations
such as, “The Foundation for Developmentally Disabled Children in Israel.” At a
banquet hosted by the late Joan Rivers and The Trump family, Smith was honored
for her selflessness and great efforts towards those in need; “because of your
caring and your love and because of your untiring efforts, support and compassion
the “children” can grow and live a life of love.”- The Trump Family
Smith continued to stay both business savvy and proactive, while maintaining her humility
throughout her career, also giving back to the Diabetes Research Institute, as well as an
active committee member alongside Sophia Loren for the Community Alliance Against
AIDS, of which Julio Iglesias was the honorary Chairman. Smith had become a commodity
and everyone wanted her on board to drive his or her business or organization in the right
direction. In the 1990’s Smith became heavily involved in the Summit of the Americas
1994, hosted by President Clinton.
Rose Smith is the true definition of a selfstarter,
self-motivator, and innovator. It’s one thing
to take on the world of business, but to become a
success story and translate your marvelous efforts
onto others is the true success of it all.
Images courtesy of Rose Smith
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