JoAnne Wannarachue-Lord- Make it Happen! Founder of Mali + Lili- Episode 1

In our first episode, proud second generation Asian American, fashion maven and entrepreneur JoAnne Wannarachue-Lord tells us how she launched mali + lili, a stylish line of bags carried by Nordstrom, and how she lives by the motto “Make it Happen”. She also discusses how she raises her girls to be the best versions of themselves and opens up about her battle with breast cancer and how she reprioritized her life. Guest Bio: JoAnne Wannarachue-Lord, began her career in San Francisco, California. She started on the wholesale side of the business representing Accessories and Jewelry lines after graduating from the University of Washington in Seattle. After a few years, she transitioned into the retail buying world and became a Buyer, DMM, GMM, and a VP of Merchandising for companies including Urban Outfitters, Guess by Marciano, bebe, and New York & Company. Today, JoAnne comes full circle with the launch of the mali+lili line of stylish functional bags and accessories using vegan-friendly materials. Designed with busy women in mind, the collection is made to be worn from day to night and everywhere in between thanks to its carefully designed pieces — think backpacks, waist bags, card cases, and cross-body styles featuring functional details. Named after her two daughters, mali + lili offers trend-led accessories that strike the perfect balance between sophisticated and playful. mali+lili is designed in Los Angeles and is made of quality vegan leather and novelty fabrications. mali+lili is PETA-Approved Vegan. Show Notes: You can buy mali + lil at nordstrom.com or maliandlili.com