Cristina Lynch Bird founded Mi Golondrina in 2013, blending traditional Mexican heritage with her own modern take on Mexican-American fashion. In the process of building her business, Cristina has been able to bring her love of Mexican art and culture to the United States while also providing sustainable income for over 600 Mexican artisans who hand embroider each piece in her collection. From the outset, Mi Golondrina’s unique hand-stitched designs drew a cult following from A-List celebrities to the girl next door, but the path hasn’t always been an easy one – in this episode, Cristina shares about the importance of making that first hire, what her team did to pivot during COVID, why she values her positivity as a leader and her passion about making her daughter an integral part in building the Mi Golondrina brand. You can shop Mi Golondrina online at www.migolondrina.com or follow Mi Golondrina on Instagram @mi_golondrina.