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Paula Ansemi

Founder of BAREKURVE

Tiger represents confidence and determination, despite the zodiac, do you feel that these traits resonate with you? Because we think you do - if yes, how do you think the traits affect you life generally, career and family wise?

Yes, I can say so, because I think in life, not only in business, you have to be determined in what you do, even if only doing just a small things. Just from doing small things, it affects the big things you do. So whatever it is that you do whether that is managing a company or cooking food for your child for example, always do it with a full heart. Don’t hold back.

What motivates you in doing what you're doing right now? Have you achieved your own personal goals?

I still have more things I want to achieve. Not only financially but also emotionally, spiritually and other aspects as well. I want to push myself to the best I can be. To know how far I can go. What motivates me actually is very simple. It is my passion for the brand. My passion for fashion and my passion to inspire others. If my customer for example says that BAREKURVE has done so much for their confidence, it really keeps me going. Things like that are invaluable. No amount of money can ever replace those.

"Whatever it is that you do whether that is managing a company or cooking food for your child for example, always do it with a full heart. Don’t hold back."

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What's your most memorable achievement and challenges in getting where you are right now?

Starting BAREKURVE, I learned a lot especially during downfall times. It encourages me to think more, to create more and to be more carefull in decisions. Everyday is a new learning experience and at the end of the day, you have to enjoy it. If not, it does not mean anything.

Lastly, to start from zero on building the fashion brand of my dreams, and to just jump with no experience at all in fashion.

I could have given up so many times along the way. Because when you are starting especially with no background, you will experience a lot of pain and wrong decisions. And if you are doing this purely because of money, it will be so easy to give up and fail. At the end of the day, it is your passion and love which will drive you. All those are the most memorable achievement that I have ever experienced.

"Always be yourself, and nobody knows you better than you"

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What's the 1 mantra of body positivity that helps you and might help others to feel confident?

Always be yourself, and nobody knows you better than you.

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