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As business owners, many of our biggest blind spots begin when we don’t give ourselves credit for what we know and then aim low. You understand that investing in yourself and your business is key to growth and success You need insight into what retailers are looking for You are starting out and need someone to bounce ideas off of I have 10+ years of experience in retail including running a high-end eco-friendly shop as well as a buyer at Indigo (Canada’s Barnes & Noble), Joe Fresh and Gap Inc. Our conversations gave me clarity around my vision and goals for my business and Kena’s recommendations gave me great insights into how to improve my business on all fronts. It’s great to have Kena’s perspective on my business ideas, designs and what makes and defines a brand.

We want to raise awareness about child loss, miscarriage, and postpartum mood disorders and fight the taboo of discussing these traumatic experiences. After witnessing the horrific aftermath of the Rana Plaza apparel factory collapse in Bangladesh in 2013 that killed 1100 people, Lysanne decided she wanted to start her own clothing line. Through FRANNIE + LILO, she hopes to fight the taboo of discussing miscarriage and child loss, and raise money to support other mamas faced with this kind of tragedy. After losing her son Phoenix at 24 weeks in utero, she hopes to fight the taboo of discussing miscarriage and child loss, and raise money to support other mamas faced with this kind of tragedy.

Three of my four kids went happily off to school yesterday morning, and it felt like we hadn’t skipped a beat. Every piece is hand-woven by indigenous women artisans in the highlands of Guatemala and each purchase goes directly to artisan communities, helping mothers send their kids to school (what could be more fitting? ). This “home” for mobile devices can be hung at the door so that everyone who walks in can promptly deposit their phones into this beautifully designed and functional home decor piece. Whether you’re sending kids off to school this month or not, take advantage of the buzz in the air to get organized, make big plans and set yourself up for success in these last few months of the year.

From the personal to the professional, 2017 is the year to utilize the network of connections you’ve forged throughout your life. This year is all about thinking big – and the changes that come from doing so – so follow your gut and team up with friends and contacts where appropriate. This month, Venus and Jupiter are powerfully opposed as the Sun enters Gemini in May, which means you possess the clear head and confidence needed to feel good about moving forward with big decisions. Maintaining a solid work-life balance and listening to your body will be key to the successful execution of big picture decision-making.