Our Wonderful World Media and Entertainment, Inc. was created by experienced entrepreneur, Sharon Quercioli, and veteran publisher/award-winning journalist, Glenn R. Swift. Our senior leadership team has decades’ worth years experience in publishing, marketing, product design and development. Having encompassed these skills into the new technological environment, we are able to provide a high quality service for small and medium-sized businesses for cents on the dollar.
Sharon Quercioli, Founder & President
Sharon Quercioli is a highly successful entrepreneur with over 20 years in the recycle industry. The former Vice President of Static Control Components, Inc. and four-time president of her own companies, Quercioli is widely recognized as a marketing expert and has consulted numerous companies across the United States. In 2004, Quercioli founded Sprouts, Inc., an innovative company that uses 100% recycled paper embedded with flower seeds to create a diverse array of eco-friendly products including greeting cards, bookmarks and unique marketing pieces that grow flowers when planted. In 2009, Sprouts was named Small Business of the Year by the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, and in 2010 the company received recognition by the U. S. Chamber of Commerce for being one of the leading small businesses in the country. In 2012, Sharon was honored with the award for Woman of the Year by the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce.
Glenn Swift, Editor in Chief
Glenn Swift has been a feature story writer and editor for a number of high-end publications across the United States, and over the past decade has established himself as one of South Florida’s leading journalists. Holder of a B.B.A. in Finance from Stetson University and a Master’s Degree in European History from the University of Central Florida, Swift was the Winner of the Florida Magazine Association’s Bronze Award for Excellence in Writing and is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, the International History Fraternity. Swift has interviewed many of the biggest celebrities in the Arts & Entertainment world and is renowned for his in-depth knowledge in that field. He has also hosted several radio shows, all of which focused on his passion for entertainment. From 2005-2007, Swift served as Managing Editor of Newport Beach, California-based Advisys, Inc., one of the nation’s most highly respected e-publishers for the financial services industry.
Sandra Frens, Art Director
Sandra is a talented graphic designer who earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts from Florida Atlantic University. For more than a decade, she has worked as an independent designer and freelance artist specializing in painting, drawing, digital design, and photography before settling into Sprouts!, Inc. as the Creative Director. Now she is applying her vast artistic knowledge and creativity as the Art Director for Our Wonderful World.
“A good graphic artist understands the elements and principles of design, but an exceptional artist (of any kind) has to be able see how they come together in all the objects that compose the world around us. Remember: everything in our world (even the natural world) has been made by an artist.”
Kristin Quercioli, Operations Manager
Kristin Quercioli is a native Northern Ohioan with over 20 years in operations as a Client Services Manager. The majority of her managerial experience has been with the insurance industry where today she is still a licensed insurance agent. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a state-of-the-art digital magazine focusing upon the Art of Living Green!“
Purcell is no stranger to green initiatives as she worked vigorously with two insurance agencies helping them transition to a paperless environment. “It is really important to me to recycle and do as much as possible to save our precious planet. I have two young children and teach them every day the importance of living green for their future and the future of their children.”