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Business brain, creative soul, can you really have both? Veronique Gabai says yes.
The founder of Veronique Gabai shares how she’s always balanced sharp business instincts with a creative push, two sides of her personality working in tandem, even when she can’t quite explain how. 🤍

Careers aren’t a straight line. They’re a series of trips, stumbles, and comebacks.
Malena Higuera of Noyz breaks down what really defines the highs, feeling comfortable in your own skin, a team that has your back, constant learning. Versus the lows: losing sight of yourself, overthinking, overcompensating. Her takeaway? Protect your voice, and lean on the right people to pull you back out.

Founder life means wearing every hat but it’s easy to lose the thread of why you started.
Octavia Morgan of Octavia Morgan LA gets real about the balancing act: business demands are part of the journey, but creativity is the foundation. Her advice? Keep coming back to your happy space, for her that’s fragrance creation. 🤍

If your younger self could hear one thing, what would it be? For Keta Burke-Williams of Ourside, it’s simple: stop waiting for perfect.
Her advice, share your progress before it feels “ready,” let people in so they can help and celebrate with you, and embrace the cycle of trying, failing, and improving. Growth isn’t a straight line, it’s a practice.