If you have ever wondered what it’s like to work with Anna Wintour at Vogue or start your own incredible online marketplace for stylish children’s clothing, then you’ll want to listen to Sylvana Ward Durrett’s story. Co-founder and CEO of Maisonette, an expertly-curated online marketplace for baby and kids' clothing, toys, and home decor, Sylvana launched her company after an incredible 14 year career at Vogue with one goal in mind – to make it easier for parents to find high quality products for their kids. In this interview, we discuss Sylvana’s time at Vogue, what inspired her to become an entrepreneur and launch Maisonette, and what is important to her as a founder. Don’t miss this episode where we talk about: Sylvana’s roles at Vogue throughout her career, from Anna Wintour’s second assistant to director of special projects, and what it was like overseeing events such as the Met Gala How her own experiences as a parent sparked the idea for Maisonette The challenges of stepping away from an established career at a company like Vogue and starting off on your own, and how Sylvana found success What she’s learned as a founder and her advice for new entrepreneurs Balancing work and family life, overcoming mom guilt, and being a role model for your kids Find Sylvana Ward Durrett: www.maisonette.com IG: @sylvanitas LinkedIn: Sylvana Durrett Follow Lydia: www.lydiafenet.com IG: @lydiafenet LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices