On this episode LISOF founder and MD of Lynq Jewellery, Shana Rosenthal shares her journey in fashion and life with Helen Nicholson. She speaks about the inspiration and work in the fashion industry and highlights some very interesting stories around her early designs and the bold approach that LISOF took in educating and empowering young designers. Looking at how formal education was so regulated she set out to give her students the edge by teaching them to create fabric from sheered sheep hair. As we delve deeper into conversation,  we touch on family life, her 25 year marriage and the balancing act mothers often play when raising a family. We close off with a promotional giveaway Promo code (name - She Ignites) from her new business venture, Lynq Jewellery who share a passion for sourcing the most beautiful and affordable fine jewellery.    Hope you enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a comment. If you really enjoy the show then please help us grow by sharing the link with your friends, family and tribe members.  On this show we cover: 02:14  Shana gives some background on her childhood and family life in Bramley, Johannesburg and the impact of her father's death in the 1976 riots in South Africa. 07:42  Early beginnings in art school and the inspiration behind  LISOF. 09:51  Taking an internship to setup a sample studio and launching a children's clothing brand that was eventually sold to Pick n Pay.17:19   Biggest business and leadership lesson from her 27 year ownership and running LISOF.19:40  Go with your passion and have faith, know that it will always workout.   20:17  Change is the constant and being receptive to change will keep you current and relevant. 21:57  Finding balance between a busy business life and raising 4 children and mother's guilt.26:32  Speaking about Thebe Magugu being one of my favorite success stories from LISOF.  28:22  Books I've read and recommend.  35:02  Exercise being one of the best health investments 36:32  Joining and being an active member of EO being one of the best decisions made in the last 5 years.   40:21  Lessons learned from past failures.45:11  Ingredients of a successful marriage.47:50  "Empathy, being your authentic self" as my life philosophy.   49:40  Lynq Jewellery 20% off promo for She Ignites Recommended links: https://lynq.co.za/ https://www.facebook.com/lynq.co.za Get in touch: ● visit us on www.thenetworkingcompany.co.za ● Follow us: Facebook –The Networking Company Instagram - thenetworkingcompanysa