Gift Biz Unwrapped | Women Entrepreneurs | Bakers, Crafters, Makers | Startup

In 1987, Liz’s career began where most designer’s peak – at Barney’s of New York. There she made a name for herself with a single napkin. Liz evolved her couture linen collection into a lifestyle brand with a hold in more than 1200 luxury retailers worldwide. Since then she’s been intimately involved with such brands as the Thomas Kinkade Collection of Fine Jewelry, Nostalgia Home Fashions, Enesco, Things Remembered and more. Today she is a sought after consultant through her company Wain’s World, where she works with an elite list of top world brands. Liz prides herself on building businesses through developing relevant and compelling collections of products and services. She focuses on creating and implementing strategic initiatives across branding, product design and development, and sourcing and licensing. Liz’s Story It all started with college bed sheets. [5:41] A bold move and a commitment to her grandmother. [ 7:20] A not-so-chance encounter. [10:04] The power of … a paint rag? [11:38] Liz ref