ON THE GO
and then zooming back to reality to gut
check an idea against our selling model
and customer taste. To really thrive,
you need a balance of both “blue sky”
imaginative thinking as well as a deep
anthropological interest and under-
standing of customer behavior.
How does Stella & Dot empower female
entrepreneurs?
We are passionate about helping
women be successful on their own
terms, whether they want to work
five hours a week or 40. Most entre-
preneurial endeavors require a lot of
time and risk taking, which prevents
a lot of people from finding success.
We support our Stylists by taking
care of inventory fulfillment, sales
reports, marketing assets, personal
websites and trend reports so that our
Stylists can focus on what they love:
sharing style with their friends. If your
dream is to be a fashion influencer or
start your own boutique, we provide
an easy way to get started.
Tell us about your “inspirational trips”
around the world. What are some recent
destinations, and how have they impacted
your creativity?
I really believe in the Diana Vreeland
quote, “The Eye Has to Travel.” A
favorite recent trip was to Japan, where
everything was different: sushi for
breakfast, innovative street style, and
an inspired service culture. When you
are experiencing something totally
new, your mind slows down and your
imagination really ignites. I also go to
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