What was a major challenge you had to overcome to get to where you are today?
Manufacturers had never created cutlery like mine before. Each piece has depressions and
curves that set the hand in the correct holding position, which is great for etiquette but
challenging for manufacturing. Without a completely straight handle, manufacturers couldn’t
figure out how to insert the tangle that holds the blade in the handle. It was an interesting
challenge that I didn’t expect to face, but ultimately, we managed to find a solution.
Who has been a role model for you?
Because my mother was widowed at a young age, she had to balance raising three young
children while being the headmistress at a local school all on her own. She was resilient and
respectful to others, which gained her much admiration.
When we were confronted with problems, my mother would always quote the Spanish writer
Miguel de Cervantes in Don Quixote: “There is a remedy for all things but death”. Being
confronted with death so early in life makes one aware of how precious life is and creates an
open mind for finding solutions when faced with obstacles. I have carried that mentality with
me in my own ventures, and am very grateful to my mother for instilling that in me.
What exciting projects are on the horizon for you/your business?
The world is changing rapidly in front of our eyes. Due to the pandemic, the work/home
environment has been completely redefined. Children are spending more time at home than
ever, learning online and socially distancing from their peers instead of interacting face to
face. There’s a unique opportunity to help parents navigate this foreign space, and we’re
looking into different ways of approaching etiquette and good manners teaching in this new
reality.