Hello and welcome to Between Two Dots, hosted by Hafiz Mitha and Gilbert Bong. Today, the show struts its stuff as world-renowned fashion designer and entrepreneur Nina Kharey joins the program! As the Founder and Designer of luxury clothing line NONIE and eco-conscious scrub brand Folds, and having worked with high profile clients like Meghan Markle and Sophie Trudeau, Nina provides eye-opening insights into the fashion industry, as well as what it took for her work to survive and thrive during the pandemic. Join Hafiz and Gilbert today as they speak with Swarovski Canada Arts Emerging Designer of the Year award nominee and overall glowing personality Nina Kharey for a discussion about fashion, business, forgiveness, and “letting life do it’s thing.”
“Between two dots – really, the value is in that line: the journey.”
Episode Highlights:
[0:57] Being born and raised in Calgary to two highly successful garment manufacturer parents.
[7:19] The traumatic event that gave Nina the courage to drop engineering for fashion and design.
[10:05] Recounting Nina’s meteoric journey in the clothing industry, and the huge “no”s along the way.
[16:29] How Nina was able to successfully reshape her business during the pandemic by focusing on healthcare workers.
[24:05] Nina shouts out the people and businesses who have helped her through the challenging times.
[28:56] Embracing the flow of life to stay happy and healthy.
[32:21] How an extremely difficult letter taught Nina to forgive her brother’s killer.
[36:12] Her mathematically intuitive process for making decisions.
[44:08] The simple things that makes Nina happy.
[48:18] Why she feels her purpose lives in services to others.
[49:44] Nina’s advice to struggling young people: “It’s in your hands.”
[51:40] How you can support Nina!
Connect with Nina and support her work:
Folds: www.foldswear.com
Nonie: www.noniewear.com
IG: @ninakharey
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/nina-kharey-9453bb33
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or affiliated companies