Carine Vinett is a media dynamo and inventor with over 15 years experience in publishing, working on some of the world’s biggest brands like People, InStyle + Real Simple. Upon struggling to zip up the back of her dress each morning before work, she came up with the idea to create The Best Friend and the rest is fashion history. She is currently the CEO (Chic Executive Officer) + President of ChicShop and loves creating products that make women’s lives better, easier & chicer. She believes that women are the future and that anything can be achieved with a power dress, killer shoes and a good blowout.

What was the biggest lesson you learned from 2021?

To adapt and pivot as needed.

How are you preparing for 2022?

Looking and feeling my best so I can work hard to achieve this years BIG goals!

What advice would you give other female founders that are looking to create big success in 2022?

Take your time. It's human nature to want your business to explode early on but little by little every day becomes a lot. Stay the course, work harder than everyone else and you can achieve your dreams!

What’s your 2022 mantra?

I didn't come this far, to come this far. Also: go BIG or go home!

To connect : @bestfriendzip