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Love in the Time of Entrepreneurship

8 February 2023

A series of conversations about love for a Valentine's day special

Love is a complex and beautiful emotion that takes many forms. On Valentine's Day, we take a moment to celebrate the different types of love that bring joy and fulfillment to our lives. To celebrate this special occasion, we spoke with different inspiring women from our community to learn about their passions and the love they have for them. This is the episode 4 of our series: Love in the time of Entrepreneurship.

We all know how beautifully complicated love can be. Now couple that with the uncertainty and instability that comes with being an entrepreneur, and it starts to get even more interesting. But wait, what if we have two entrepreneurs in love ? What then ?

Meet Sameen and Joris, these two met long before they were entrepreneurs. After living in several different countries they now call Gemert their home. Here, Sameen launched her sustainable luxury clothing brand, Kaftaan Queens and Joris created Untamed Kombucha.

They give each other credit for being mutual sources of strength and courage in taking the leap to launch their entrepreneurial journeys.

When it comes to balancing work and love, they have got it down to a science. For these two entrepreneurs, the flexibility to manage their own schedules and the freedom that comes along with it is a luxury that sets their relationship apart.

Despite the demanding nature of entrepreneurship often requiring long hours, they understand each other's needs and work together to balance their schedules. Whether it's Sameen adjusting her schedule around Joris's brewing days, Joris accompanying Sameen to markets, or pivoting in case of an emergency, they have the agility to make it work. And the added bonus? The ease of planning long off-season holidays together!

They’re each other's biggest cheerleaders and business partners, sharing their knowledge and skills to grow their businesses. They've managed to create two successful businesses while being active parts of each other's work. The early stages of entrepreneurship can be isolating and overwhelming, but with a partner who understands and shares the same passion, the load is a bit lighter. Sameen and Joris make a good team helping each other out in all the ways that matter. Joris sorted out Sameen's inventory systems and is a huge help with doing the taxes. Sameen, on the other hand, is passionate about Joris's Kombucha, and her marketing experience is a huge asset to the business.

These two take it one step further, not only are they each other's biggest cheerleaders, they are also each other's business partners. WOW!! We had to ask.. . doesn't it get too much ? Being Life Partners and Business Partners?
According to them, ‘’It's awesome ! ‘’ - The level of trust and understanding needed in both situations is the same so it makes perfect sense for these two lovebirds. ’We aren't in each other's way all the time, obviously. But when we need it, we always make time to be there and be present. That kind of reliable support system is so precious.’

Starting a business can be a challenging journey, but having a partner who completely understands this process and shares your passion is a game-changer. Sameen and Joris's love and belief in each other have given them the courage to take risks and follow their dreams.

So, this Valentine's Day, let's raise a royal kombucha toast to love, entrepreneurship, and togetherness.