If you were to walk in Cheryl Kaplan’s shoes, you’d be inspired by the sartorial innovation she and her team are spearheading daily. As the co-founder and president of M.Gemi—a direct-to-consumer Italian shoe brand based in Boston, New York, and Italy—Cheryl is rewriting the business playbook by creating a modern shoe brand that values storytelling at every touchpoint of the brand experience. As a seasoned business executive, Cheryl’s past professional experiences have allowed her to take the company from an emerging brand to a leading player in the footwear industry. In this interview, she shared more about her career trajectory and the importance of slowing down to stay focused and ahead of the curve both personally and professionally. This episode also opens with a story contributed by Olivia Wright of Rallier.

NOTE: This interview was recorded in February 2020. We are conscious of the current state of the world, but we hope this episode gives you a bit of respite and inspiration. Thank you for listening!