1. What inspired you to start your business, and how did your personal experiences shape your entrepreneurial journey?

I was deeply inspired by my late mother, who had this beautiful way of bringing people together around the table. It didn’t matter if it was for five or fifty, it was always full of warmth, detail, and connection. I noticed there was a gap in the market for hiring thoughtful, elevated tableware pieces that make gatherings feel special, without needing to buy and store it all. I wanted to offer people the freedom to be creative with how they host, without being tied to just one “look.”

2. What are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced as a female founder, and how did you overcome them?

With anything new, especially something people haven’t seen before, you’re constantly having to explain yourself and build trust. That goes for clients, your team, even suppliers. It takes time and a lot of patience, but I’ve learned that trust is built slowly through the way you show up and deliver, again and again.

3. How do you balance the demands of running a business with other aspects of your life, such as family, personal time, and self-care?

It’s a constant work in progress, especially when you care so much about your business. But I genuinely believe the events industry and business in general needs to shift to make more space for flexibility. Especially for women who want to raise families and build something brilliant. Flexibility, to me, is the key. That’s where the balance starts to happen.

4. What is the biggest lesson you’ve learned on your entrepreneurial journey, and how has it shaped the way you run your business?

Trust and consistency. Those two things are everything. Being new to the industry, I had to explain what I do over and over again, and at first, that felt exhausting. But I’ve learned that consistency, in how you treat people, how you deliver your service, and the quality of your product, is what slowly builds trust. And once someone experiences what we offer, they come back. It’s about playing the long game.

5. What advice would you give to other women who are considering starting their own business?

The only difference between an idea and a business is starting. Don’t wait for the perfect time, just begin and figure the rest out as you go.

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