Eight out of the twelve members of our executive committee at Vera Bradley are women. Ahem, who runs the world? It’s no surprise that we admire women who shatter glass ceilings and break stereotypes in the workplace, but now we want to know how they do it. In search of the secrets of Superwoman, we’re studying highly successful females and how they spend the first few hours of the day. Take out your schedules; you’re going to want to write this down.
Making connections and staying humble is the secret to Jessica’s success, Sherry attributes positivity and hard work to her achievements and Celeste’s passion inspired us to go after our dreams. This month, meet Sandra de Ovando, Founder and Creative Director of Ovando Design and Production, one of New York’s most sought after floral design and event production firms. One may see her stunning floral installations and custom props at places like the Four Seasons, Saks Fifth Avenue and The MoMa. Entrepreneur of a company loved by celebrities, high-end restaurants and luxury hotels, we wanted the formula to Sandra’s success – starting with her morning routine.
“No matter what, the first thing I do after waking up is meditate for 20 minutes. Lately, I’ve been using [the app] headspace, , which has helped guide a little more.
After that, I always pray and then journal. I believe the way you start the morning sets you up for the whole day.”
“No matter what, the first thing I do after waking up is meditate for 20 minutes. Lately, I’ve been using [the app] headspace, , which has helped guide a little more.
After that, I always pray and then journal. I believe the way you start the morning sets you up for the whole day.”
“… I WORK ON SELF-GROWTH BEFORE THE BUSINESS.”
“I have one or two cups of coffee after that and I don’t eat breakfast until I get to work. Then, I arrive at work and the day begins!”
Sandra chose the Vera Tote in Kiev Paisley as her work bag of choice. The beautiful pattern of the bag paired perfectly with her shop’s stunning décor.
Born in Mexico City to Spanish and Russian parents, Sandra fell in love with nature, flowers and bold colors at a young age when she spent weekends gardening with her mother. She started her business over 13 years ago, indulging her passion for design and love for the beauty of flowers. We asked Sandra for her advice for any woman looking to grow in her career or business venture and she answered in her beautiful accent,
Born in Mexico City to Spanish and Russian parents, Sandra fell in love with nature, flowers and bold colors at a young age when she spent weekends gardening with her mother. She started her business over 13 years ago, indulging her passion for design and love for the beauty of flowers. We asked Sandra for her advice for any woman looking to grow in her career or business venture and she answered in her beautiful accent,
“BE SELF-CONFIDENT. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. DON’T THINK THAT MEN HAVE ANYTHING OR ANY RIGHT TO HAVE MORE THAN US.”
Well said, Sandra. We walked out of the Ovando studio feeling inspired to follow our dreams and celebrate our passions. We love looking into the lives of those that inspire us; some say it’s nosey, we prefer curious. Stay connected with us as we give more glimpses into the morning routines of other successful women next month. If you’re still hungry to see more hustle – take a look at how seven female leaders spend their first hour at work.
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