Kim BrattainFounder/ CEO, Kim Brattain Media · Award-winning Corporate and Documentary Film Producer

National Association of Women Business Owners - Lena Lumelsky | Client Testimonial Video

21 Oct 2022 · 3 min

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In this client testimonial video for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Lena Lumelsky, founder of Woland Web, shares the story of her 16‑year‑old web design and hosting business. She explains that Woland Web designs, builds, hosts, and updates websites, growing from a solo operation after a career in banking IT to a team of six. Lena recounts her personal journey as a political refugee from the former Soviet Union, arriving in the United States with nothing, and emphasizes the importance of family, noting her marriage and five children (including two step‑children). She describes how music—playing piano and singing—helps her reset her mood and maintain resilience. An extroverted, people‑oriented entrepreneur, she values relationships and helping others. Lena credits NAWBO and a supportive peer group of women for providing invaluable advice, encouragement, and emotional support throughout her entrepreneurial path.

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My business name is Woland Web, and we build websites. We design, build, host, and update websites. We've been in business for 16 years. I opened this business as a solopreneur initially after a career in banking IT, and now we We are a team of 6. I was born in the Soviet Union, back when it was Soviet Union. We were political refugees, so we came here, you know, absolutely with nothing. I'm married. I have 3 children and 2 stepchildren. Family has always been very important to me. I've always I've always found time for family.
In a couple of years, they have built a home sweet home.
I realized that music is something that really helps me. I know that when I'm tired or when I'm not in the best mood, if I start playing piano or singing, it always puts me in a completely different setting. I've always been a people's person. I'm an extrovert. I love helping people and I love establishing relationships with people. And that definitely is one of the things I love about being a business owner and entrepreneur. One of my role models in terms of hard work is definitely my father. NABO has been very helpful to my business and to me personally. I am in a great group of women that are happy for my successes and support me through difficult times and give me invaluable advice and experience shares.