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  • Kathy Ireland: Motherhood By Design

    posted by Ali Landry - Mon Nov 2 2009, 8:57 AM PST

    celebs: Ali Landry | Kathy Ireland
    topics: Kids

    Kathy Ireland has spent the last 16 years turning a small sock line into a $1.4 billion design and marketing empire. Now, the model/mom/mogul helms one of the leading lifestyle brands in the world. On this episode of "Spotlight to Nightlight," host Ali Landry talks to the CEO and mother of three about how rejection and determination fueled her success, and how it's sometimes hard to take her own good advice.



    Ali's Take
    Meeting and interviewing Kathy was a big moment for me. Since I'm a huge fan and have followed her career for many years, it was so inspiring to finally meet the woman behind the empire!

    After reading Kathy's story years ago, it sparked my dream of going into branding and I was so proud to share with her that she was an integral part in me believing I could do it. It's funny how things come full circle in life; I launched my children's clothing line, Belle Parish, in the same year that I actually get to meet her! I know I sound a little star struck, but I really admire how she lives her life and runs her company, Kathy Ireland Worldwide. She puts her faith and family first and makes sure that her employees are respected and taken care of. She also makes time for philanthropy and makes sure that her kids know that life's blessings are not to be taken for granted.

    We covered so many topics in our interview, but what struck me most about Kathy was her tenacity. Her sock business has now branched off into amazing partnerships, selling everything from flooring to fresh cut flowers. There were so many people in the beginning who did not believe in what she was trying to do, but she never gave up. And look what she has accomplished! For me, our conversation was really a reminder that with hard work, determination, and a dream, anything is possible. It was so refreshing to meet someone who is not only a great success, but has a great heart. Thank you Kathy!

    Kathy Ireland Jonathan Exley

    Special thanks to Petit Tresor for hosting us!

    Follow Ali on Twitter and and visit Ali's new website

    To find out more about KIWW and Kathy's many books and products, visit kathyireland.com.

    See Kathy's new infant and children's bedding and accessory lines at thankyoubaby.com!

    Check out past episodes of "Spotlight to Nightlight":

    Wearing Your Baby

    Sibling Revelry

    Raising Teens

    Bilingual Kids

    Celebrity Surrogacy

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