SENSORY JOURNAL 017: Value
Last week, one of my regular customers, who is also an old co-worker turned friend, stopped by to visit and make a purchase. I was checking her loyalty points balance...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 016: Perspective
This month, the news of Everlane being sold to Shein sparked a fury of news articles and conversations. I saw a Vogue Business headline asking “Does the Everlane Sale Mark...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 015: Interconnectedness
Having a small business within this past decade has taught me so much about interconnectedness. I have been through enough to know that anything major happening locally, regionally, often nationally,...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 014: Identity
As I enter my 8th year of having a brick & mortar shop, having been in three different locations in Long Beach over that time with each one having shape-shifted...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 013: Rebirth
I am SO excited, nervous, anxious, and ready to share that Burke will be opening its doors to a new brick & mortar location in Belmont Shore in Long Beach...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 012: Travel
This June I officially closed my brick + mortar flagship, moved into a small office studio to transition the business (mostly) online, and took a much needed two week vacation...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 011: Possibility
Possibility through a farewell and whatever comes after. It is very bittersweet to announce that at the end of May, I will be moving Burke out of its brick &...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 010: Reflections
Reflections: after the fires. It feels like the last few weeks have taught us so much. Yet at the same time, it feels like things we really knew all along...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 009: Legacy
Last week I lost my grandfather, the greatest man I have ever known, after 92 years of life. There are endless positive memories I could share about life with him...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 008: Matriarchy
In February this year, I received an email from my Representative Assembly member Josh Lowenthal's office accepting nominations for this year's Women of Distinction from the 69th Assembly District of...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 007: Femininity
An ode to femininity (in menswear!).I love fashion weeks and catching glimpses of new collections, but I've never been one to glamorize luxury fashion houses. I don't follow them too...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 006: Consumption
Today is my birthday! As I enter my 37th year of life and as we approach the New Year, I hold much gratitude for you all, and I've been doing a...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 005: Collectivism
Collectivism and community. Last month I had the privilege through the generosity of loved ones to travel to Japan. This was my first ever trip to Asia, and only my...
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SENSORY JOURNAL 004: Mindfulness
Mindfulness, gratitude, purpose. These things are always on my mind as I'm running a small business, being my own boss, trying to avoid burnout, and seeking the perfect work/life balance...
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