Verena Castle was a fashion designer from the time her son was born, through the time he graduated from elementary school. It allowed her to work from home and stay close to her son.

She began in Hollywood, and then went into private practice, so to speak. Eventually her fashion related activities became part time, as she moved into her own business in real estate, and in the interim she worked in various capacities in sales, building her relationships and her friendships.

One of Verena's big successes in fashion was a red carpet design for the Oscars - back in the day that was a tremendous honor (and still is).