#16 - When motherhood, passion and vision merge - Kanak Hirani Nautiyal
Kanak is the founder of Julahas, an Amsterdam-based e-commerce business that bridges weaving artisans communities in Himalayas with women all around the world through sustainable clothing concept with modern designs.
Through Julahas, Kanak is also bridging her most important role being a mother and her vision and commitment to keep the artisan communities who are excellent in weaving wools in the Himalayan region to stay alive and thrive. The beautiful and colourful 100% wool capes being sold are the testaments of this.
Since the recording of this podcast episode, Kanak pledges even more contribution to the environment by planting a tree in rural India on the purchaser’s behalf.
This episode is the story of Kanak's journey: her big vision (beyond what is already manifesting right now), her passion, her learnings, and most importantly how we all can be a part of this journey through Julahas.
Time stamp:
00:00 Welcome and introduction: When motherhood, passion and vision merge into one - the story of Kanak Hirani Nautiyal in setting up and expanding Julahas (www.julahas.com) to help weaving artisan communities in Himalaya staying alive and thriving.
03:22 Why it is important for me to share Kanak’s journey and vision.
04:35 Kanak’s intention and vision to set up Julahas, beyond a successful company.
08:57 How we all can contribute to this vision.
12:10 Why Kanak chooses craft and fashion in making a difference.
14:28 How Kanak’s journey started.
17:00 How Kanak encounters the weaving artisans for the first time.
18:52 Valuable lessons learned throughout the journey.
23:20 How investing in a business that revives a community will change society.
28:10 How Kanak has changed since the start of this journey.
32:10 The hardest challenges throughout Kanak’s journey and how she overcame them.
35:30 How Kanak works and manages distance partnerships.
37:00 The artisans Kanak work together with.
39:47 Kanak’s cheerleaders and how they are so helpful for her.
43:10 Kanak’s thoughts on the future of fashion industry.
44:47 It takes a village to build a successful business.
46:40 Advice for her younger self about following the heart.
48:00 One of the KEY ingredient that is the foundation of a successful business and a contentful life.
54:30 Closing and how to get capes from Julahas including the special discount code for Uplift My Life Today’s listeners.
Set up an appointment herewhen you’re ready to let go your conscious and unconscious fears to be the Go-getter that you can be.
Inputs, question, feedback or suggestion for topics – write me at astuti@upliftmylife.today. Thanks!
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Copyrights etc.:
Music used in this Episode: “On My Way” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com).
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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