In this powerful episode, I sit down with Kristina Karlsson, co-founder of kikki.K, the globally renowned Swedish design and stationery brand that grew In this powerful episode, I sit down with Kristina Karlsson, co-founder of kikki.K, the globally renowned Swedish design and stationery brand that grew to 120 stores with $650 million in revenue before facing administration during COVID-19.
Kristina shares her raw journey through losing her business, identity, and picking herself back up to launch Dream Life, her new venture aimed at empowering 101 million people worldwide through journaling and coaching.
0:00 - Introduction to Kristina Karlsson's entrepreneurial journey
3:02 - What being in "flow" means and how it relates to living your dream life
5:22 - Embracing failure as a stepping stone to success, not its opposite
10:22 - The devastating moment kikki.K went into administration
14:00 - Dealing with the second administration and making the decision to start over
18:45 - The personal development tools that helped Kristina through her darkest times
23:20 - The power of walking for hours to solve problems and find mental clarity
27:40 - How journaling practice became Kristina's key to maintaining sanity and balance
31:15 - The identity crisis of losing a business with your own name
35:00 - Finding excitement in creating something new with Dream Life
39:10 - How her global coaching program is helping others pursue their dreams
42:02 - Kristina's three powerful questions that can transform your perspective and life
45:30 - Final thoughts on making the most of your one precious life
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