Ep. 167: Serial Entrepreneur Christiane Lemieux on Building an At-Home Empire

<p>Designer, entrepreneur and author, Christiane Lemieux was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada but refers to the world as her “second home” given how frequently she traveled with her family throughout her childhood. While she studied art history and fashion design academically, her business training came through first-person experience. She founded her first brand, DwellStudio, in 1999 and sold it to Wayfair in 2013. She has built several other successful brands, including Lemieux et Cie, The Inside, and Cloth &amp; Company. As a design historian and business expert she also contributes to design publications and has published books in both the design and business spaces including <em>Undecorate</em> and <em>Frictionless</em>. She brings all of her creativity, business acumen, and worldly travels together in the service of creating beautiful, customizable interiors that feel like home.</p><br><p><br></p><p><a href="http://www.cleverpodcast.com/blog/ep-167-christiane-lemieux" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Images, links and more from Christiane!</a></p><br><p><br></p><p>Many thanks to this episode’s sponsors:</p><br><p><strong>Gild Insurance</strong></p><p>Have you ever wondered if you have the insurance you need to be fully protected as a business owner? Gild is a nationally licensed, digital, independent insurance agency for small business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, microbusinesses and freelancers. Available online 24/7, Gild’s one-of-a-kind digital insurance process is easy to navigate and understand.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Gildber, the digital assistant, will ask you a series of questions and translate the complicated insurance process into a policy tailored to your business needs. By evaluating multiple trusted insurance providers’ options, Gildber finds you the partner you need in just minutes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To learn more about how Gild provides insurance when you need it and how you want it, visit <a href="http://www.yourgild.com/Clever" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">