This Female Founder Leans on Her Best Friend for Business Advice — And Even Recruited Her to Join Her Company Posted byStephanie Schomer March 26, 2019 Leave a comment on This Female Founder Leans on Her Best Friend for Business Advice — And Even Recruited Her to Join Her Company Anna-Mieke Anderson, founder of ethical diamond brand MiaDonna, has relied on pal Melanie Ware since the two were 11 years old.