Join the waitlist get Anatomy of a Leader Diary: https://bit.ly/4qkvC3MHow did Jane Means go from wrapping gifts at her kitchen table to working with Chanel and Dior? In this episode of Anatomy of a Leader, host Maria Hvorostovsky speaks with the “Queen of Gift-Wrapping” about building a luxury business from scratch, going viral on social media, and creating sustainable designs for high-profile clients. Jane shares lessons on resilience, creativity, and success without stress.00:00 Intro00:13 Starting a Gift Wrapping Business02:12 Viral Success and Social Media Impact03:16 Challenges and Sustainable Gift Wrapping05:41 Wrapping for Celebrity & VIP Clients08:12 Maintaining Quality and Team Dynamics17:20 The Ultimate Gift Wrapping Challenge TV Show20:22 Navigating Tough Feedback with Kindness21:23 Family Dynamics and Gift Wrapping Humor22:08 The Art of Understated Gift Wrapping25:09 Sustainability in the Wrapping Industry27:33 Balancing Work and Personal Life30:12 The Journey of Hiring and Business Growth32:36 Reflecting on Positivity and Life Lessons33:33 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs37:10 Proving Doubters WrongJane MeansIG:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/janemeans⁠Pinterest: ⁠https://www.pinterest.co.uk/janemeans⁠ 🎁 Special Offer for Anatomy of a Leader viewers: Get 20% OFF your order at ⁠https://www.janemeans.com⁠⁠ with code MARIA at checkout.Follow Maria HvorostovskyIG: https://www.instagram.com/anatomyofaleader/IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvorostovsky/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mariahvorostovsky/Website: https://www.anatomyofaleader.com/Artwork and video by https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/ 📖 Become a founding member of Anatomy of a Leader Diary sign up here: https://bit.ly/4qkvC3M

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