Creatives Making Moves: Episode 34

Creatives Making Moves podcast spotlights passionate black women artists and creatives who are making bold moves as entrepreneurs.

August 26, 2021 by Victoria

#34: Furniture Restoration As Self Care

Meet Kalinda Williams, a business savvy interior designer who believes in holistic wellness. In 2017, Kalinda began selling restored furniture at a local retail store in Michigan. She quickly became one of the top sellers, and soon after decided to take a leap of faith to establish her brand as Mint Leaves, LLC. Today, Kalinda is the Founder & Creative Director of Mint Leaves where she provides event management, furniture restoration, and interior design & styling services. While creating beautiful spaces and experiences are still her passions and means of self care, Kalinda is expanding the business to include mindset coaching and mentorship.

In this episode learn how Kalinda turned a personal tragedy into a new creative life direction and business. She shows how important it is to tap into your natural gifts and prioritize self care to find the answer to what matters most.

Highlights from this episode:

2: 46 - The first time that Kalinda realized the power of her creativity.

5:40 - Why Kalinda started Mint Leaves.

12:02 - What has helped her the most in balancing business, being a mom, and her creative practice.

15:26 - What drives her work.

18:37 - How Kalinda defines success.

21:23 - What Kalinda does for self care.

26:39 - The best advice for a new entrepreneur.

Connect with Kalinda!

www.mintleavesllc.com

IG: @mintleavesllc

IG: @kalindawilliams