Office Chats with Madame Blue

Episode 40: Lina and Louis Guarin are the founders of Stivali New York, a women's leather footwear label founded in 2016. Stivali has a story to share—that of Columbian families, immigrants, and entrepreneurs around the globe.Designed in New York and handcrafted by artisans in their family's atelier in Colombia, Stivali New York offers shoes that are sophisticated and stylish without sacrificing comfort.In this episode, Lina and Louis discuss:Immigrating from Columbia to New York City with just $100 in their pocketHow their family and culture inspires their designs and businessMaking the shift from a majority retail footprint to direct-to-consumerAdvice on what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneurIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe/follow the show and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.