She Built a Handbag Empire. Then She Walked Away. | Emily Blumenthal & Lana Hopkins

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What does it take to build a multimillion-dollar handbag brand—and what happens when success no longer aligns with your values? Emily Blumenthal sits down with Lana Hopkins, founder and CEO of Seemira and the entrepreneur behind Mon Purse, to discuss her journey from Siberia to building a global handbag business. Lana shares how she cracked the code on personalization, mastered retail supply chains, and ultimately made the difficult decision to walk away and reconnect with herself. Key Takeaways: Adapt to survive — Resilience and resourcefulness can become your greatest business advantages. Own your supply chain — Strong manufacturer relationships are essential to quality and control. Know…