In today's episode, we have an incredible guest — Kristy Hurt, the creator of the co-lab who has brought together hundreds of people in the fashion industry to help them grow professionally. Kristy is also known for her amazing recruiting work in the industry, helping many people and businesses find great talent for their brands.

In our conversation, Kristy shares her fascinating journey from growing up as the daughter of a pilot in Houston to becoming a major player in the New York fashion scene. She talks about her early career experiences at Kate Spade and LVMH, quitting corporate to start her own successful recruiting business, and the birth of the co-lab community during the pandemic.

Throughout the episode, Kristy shares valuable insights on managing finances, investing in real estate, balancing work and family, and building multiple income streams. She also opens up about her hopes and plans for the future as her kids get older. In truth, she’s just getting started and has no plans to stop anytime soon.

This is an episode packed with inspiration, relatability, and practical wisdom from someone who has truly built an incredible life and career on her own terms. I know you'll get a ton of value from hearing Kristy's story and perspective.

Key Topics:

Kristy’s first intro to retail and fashion
Studying abroad in Spain
Her first hard lesson in paying down credit card debt after college
Moving to NYC from Texas with no plan
Officially starting her fashion career at Kate Spade NY
The first big money Kristy earned in her life
How real estate changed the savings and investing game for her
How having kids changed Kristy’s philosophy around money and spending
What caused her to leave corporate and become an entrepreneur
Rethinking spending and earning after the pandemic flipped her business upside down

Connect with Kristy online:

Website (personal): https://www.khurtconsulting.com/about

co-lab: https://www.jointhecolab.com/become-a-member

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khurtconsulting/

https://www.instagram.com/jointhecolab/

Find more from Syama Bunten:

Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod

Website: https://syamabunten.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting

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