The Entrepreneurial Journey With Guest Jane Winchester Paradis

In this episode of Inside Design with Kandrac and Kole, we talk with guest jewelry designer, Jane Winchester, about her entrepreneurial journey and the creation of a successful, profitable and soulful company at the age of 45.

KEY TAKEAWAYS
1. No matter what happens in your business, handle it with grace so you can look back and be proud of how you dealt with difficult situations.

2. Every successful career has tough stepping stones that became the path for you to follow.

3. When starting a business, make sure one of the first things you do is establish your core beliefs. Those beliefs will be the foundation for how you train your team and how you deal with customers.

SPONSOR
We are so thrilled to let you know that we have a new sponsor for this episode – the WithIt Women's Leadership Development Network. WithIt is a leadership development network for women in the home and furnishings industry. The organization was founded as a not-for-profit dedicated to the belief that women should play a major role in the growth and future of the home and furnishings industries.

More than 25 years later, they remain dedicated to connecting and educating women at all stages of their careers — from students to C-suite executives. Their programs and events are geared to bring professional development, comfortable networking and connection-building to women working in all segments of the home industry.

A few things to pay attention to when you visit the withit.org website:

A. This year, WithIt has launched a new Mentor Matching Program which allows members to apply to be paired with a mentor.

B. Mark your calendars for the WithIt Annual Conference held in Greenville, SC on June 10-12th, where 175 women from across the industry will gather to learn new skills, network and be inspired by top notch speakers.

C. At the conference there will be a workshop designed for small business owners called "Transforming Your Business with EOS: The Entrepreneurial Operating System." It's the perfect workshop for the interior designer who feels out of control in her business and wants to implement a system to help them grow."

You can learn more about their programs and join at withit.org

KANDRAC & KOLE BIO
Voted one of "Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the US.

Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent business operators who remain approachable and genuine, radiating constant positive energy.

In 2018, they used their infectious energy to launch their podcast, "Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole." This lively, weekly conversation, where Joann and Kelly share design and industry insights, became so popular that they introduced a series of bonus episodes, "The Inside Scoop with Joann and Kelly," in 2024. Their dedication to the power of interior design also extends to their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala.

JANE WINCHESTER PARADIS BIO:
Having been born in New England, Jane was raised in Georgia, attended boarding school in Massachusetts, went to college in Florida and then started her career in fashion in NYC. In 1998, Jane launched her first line of accessories, Buzz by Jane Fox. Her collection caught the eye of Lilly Pulitzer, who convinced her to move to Philadelphia and launch their accessories collection, moving up the ladder from Fashion Director to Sr. VP of Creative Communications and Marketing.

In 2017, Jane realized that while she loved her job at Lilly Pulitzer, it was time to build something of her own. Something original – something from scratch and something that connected with women. From there Jane Win was born. https://janewin.com/

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FUNNY QUOTE
"Drunk girls in bathrooms are the most empowering and supportive people on the planet, and we should all be more like drunk girls in bathrooms." - @drunkbetch

SERIOUS QUOTE
"When I interviewed Maya Angelou, she told me to write this sentence on my notepad and never forget it: 'Every storm runs out of rain.' I still think of that line to this day." – Alex Banayan