I was browsing through the Globe and Mail in hopes of finding an article that I could relate to and can add my own insight to, and I found it. The article “Designer launched her own label after cutting her teeth at Lululemon” at first look I thought it would focus on the designer Nicole Bridger ‘s relationship with Lululemon and I would be able to connect it to my previous blog post. After reading it, I realized it had little to do with Lululemon but how she developed her business to become what she had dreamed of it to be. She describes how she started her clothing line after working with Chip Wilson, lululemon founder, and her first loan from the Canadian Youth Business Foundation for $25,000. Now Nicole Bridger has a successful store, sells online and in other stores that carry her line. Plus what makes the company different is the use of ethical materials and the mantra “I am love”.

Nicole Bridger’s story reminds me of Emma Smith’s and her path towards creating Zimt Chocolates. I find these women to be inspiring in the business world; they found a passion and worked hard till this passion made them profits. Also both of these examples show social responsibility and a have a strong sense of ethics. In my future I hope to share a similar story.