🎙️ Episode Description:

Just about the wisest young person I’ve talked with in a long time, Kenisha Nanda from UNC brings so many words of wisdom to starting a buisness on the side of being a full-time student (a pre-med major nonetheless) with a super busy schedule and many extracurricular activities. Discovering the overlap between a future in medicine and KN Designs today was fascinating– especially how Kenisha sees the lessons learned in her business as SUPER applicable to a future career in serving patients and making people’s lives better and happier. There are clearly SO many life lessons to be learned running a creative small business, whether it’s jewelry or anything else. Managing balance in ourselves too as creative founders is crucial for long term sustainability of our brand… adaptability is key! I think you’ll enjoy this conversation just as much as we did!

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🎙️ Episode Description:

Welcome to our February edition of “Our Top Student Brands,” hosted by our digital marketing strategist, Liz, who breaks down why she chose these 3 student brands across the country who have each shown one big key to success in creating buzz for their young brand. If you’re in the early stages of a creative venture– you’ll want to hear what these 3 founders are doing to gain traction on their campus and beyond. Also catch some of the inspiring founding stories of these entrepreneurs! Our campuses featured today are Michigan State, UNC Chapel Hill, and Missouri.

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🎙️ Episode Description:

In today’s world of entrepreneurship, the pressure of achieving goals can often lead to burnout. In this episode, co-founder Lindsay Reeth shares her journey and insights on maintaining well-being while pursuing ambitions, especially as we embark on a new year filled with resolutions. Burnout is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, but Lindsay emphasizes a perspective is vital for anyone looking to sustain their passion and energy in the long run. This insight encourages budding entrepreneurs to embrace their unique paths rather than conforming to the” traditional” notion of business success.

💬 Episode Snippet:

“Believe it or not, the most successful habits don’t depend on motivation. You could have the best intentions and still fall short. So what do successful habits rely on? In my opinion, they depend on structure."

"By creating a daily routine that supports your goals, you shift the focus from pushing yourself to “make it happen” to “following your plan.” When you lean into this mindset, your routine becomes the engine that drives progress, and each small action stacks up into meaningful results.”

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