E39: Lisa Pongrass: It's Never Too Late to Change Careers

Lisa Pongrass is the Founder and CEO of Canvas & Hyde, a luxury handbag company based in Brooklyn, New York. An acclaimed interior designer and fashion stylist in her Australian homeland, Lisa has over twenty years experience that has propelled her to the forefront of fashion and beauty on an international stage. Lisa was named in Harper’s Bazaar’s 100 Best-Dressed Australians, recognized for her “classic” style – a category that has been the mainstay of her direction and inspiration for Canvas & Hyde. Determined to source the finest quality and sustainable materials in partnership with environmentally responsible factories, Lisa collaborated with factories in Italy and the US and with a strong vision and meticulous research, Canvas & Hyde was born. Currently, Lisa is a Brooklyn resident just minutes away from her showroom. Through Canvas & Hyde, she has successfully brought American-made quality craftsmanship back to life and has incorporated both local and Italian mastery into the company. Lisa states, “My philosophy is that to buy one quality piece is truly investment shopping, and I’ve incorporated this into both my business and my own personal style.”

In this episode, Lisa speaks to:

-Navigating a career change in her 40’s

- How to begin as an entrepreneur at any age

- What to do if you have a family and need to shift careers

- Why it’s important to take care of yourself as you build a business

Follow Lisa:

Instagram: @canvasandhyde

Website: http://www.canvasandhyde.com/

Follow Lauren:

IG: @laurenzoeller

Website: laurenzoeller.com

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