Today we’d like to introduce you to JAIDI.

Hi JAIDI, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?

It’s been quite a journey.

I worked over 12 years in various sectors, including accounting/finance and luxury fashion – these long years has taught me so much about work ethics, accountability, process and structure and team work. It also has taught me how to work with and speak to any level of professional/clients.

Before starting my businesses, I was working for many years in indirect procurement/sourcing within luxury fashion industry – supporting the back of house for a few top luxury fashion Maisons. This has truly opened my eyes in the world of luxury fashion and procurement/sourcing. I had partnered with all levels of executives, worked with all kinds of suppliers, negotiated millions of dollars of contracts globally, managed entire regions of facility retail network and more! Let’s just say – all of these work and experience becomes critical to what I do now with my own businesses – JAIDI FINDS and JAIDI RELOVES.

Sometimes, in life – we don’t understand or don’t see why we are working on certain things, but now that I look back, I fully can see and understand – connecting all the dots – leading up to where I am now!

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?

In life, I think there always will be challenges.

When I was younger – working in corporate world – wishing to transition from accounting/finance to luxury fashion. I had so many recruiters telling me this – ” you don’t have any experience”; “you won’t get a job in luxury fashion”, “stick with what you are doing now”, “chances are so slim to none”…

I was very discouraged for sure, BUT I tend to not listen to anyone except for what my heart tells me.
I knew what I love and I knew I would work in luxury fashion.

After years and years of working hard and smart, I worked at some of the top luxury Maisons – CHANEL , Tiffany and Co., Gucci. With God’s grace, I really have been blessed!

Fast forwarding to now with my luxury personal shopping businesses – JAIDI FINDS and JAIDI RELOVES – for sure there are tough days. BUT I do truly believe, I learn the most when I’m challenged. There are days when I’m barely sleeping, working long hours. There are days when I have to deal with logistic drama, which are all out of our control. There are also days when I feel very overwhelmed by the never ending to do lists. The key is staying focus – always asking myself – why am I doing this? I love what I do, so it’s very easy for me to keep going even on very tough days/periods.

There are definitely struggles, I also welcome them.
This is how we learn and grow – we don’t learn/grow when the road is smooth.
We learn and grow when we are pushed beyond our comfort zones. This is also where we dig deeper and know what we are made of!

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about JAIDI FINDS and JAIDI RELOVES?

I founded 2 companies – JAIDI FINDS and JAIDI RELOVES – both based in NYC.

JAIDI FINDS – I started about 6 years ago – a luxury personal shopping and sourcing concierge for all brand new authentic luxury designer pieces sourced DIRECTLY from luxury boutiques globally.

JAIDI RELOVES – I started this about 7 months ago – we specialize in shopping and sourcing for authentic vintage/
pre-loved luxury designer pieces globally!

We are definitely the subject matter expert in the luxury fashion world when it come to shopping, styling and sourcing! We are KNOWN for sourcing and hunting down the hardest to get , sold out , very limited luxury pieces for clients worldwide!!

What truly set us a part is our kindness and professionalism. We really know our clients and we really care a lot for them. I think this really sets us apart and it shows!

I am super proud of my whole team because I know how hard we all work. Everyone plays a critical part of delivering the best services to our clients daily! I cannot be where I am without my clients, my whole team – I give all credits to my team and clients.

Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?

Yes absolutely!!

My days are mostly very hectic!

When I wake up – I meditate , I read my bible and listen to Youtube for bible versus every morning – this really helps ground me and set me up for a successful and peaceful day. I truly believe we are supported and guided by a MUCH BIGGER force than ourselves, which I call God. I lift my day up to Him and trust that He will guide me. He has been, without fail – guiding my whole life!

I also love reading books from Dr. Wayne Dyer, Gabby Bernstein, Oprah and more!

Recently, I have been loving Malte Marten handpan’s music – it’s so peaceful and calming – I listen to it a lot when I’m working in my office.

Finally, I do my best to exercise regularly and eat relatively healthy to keep me at best. I try to anyways!!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.jaidireloves.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaidifinds

Image Credits

All photos are taken on my phone. THANK YOU!!