Logra Tu Dream: Helping Latinos Achieve Their American Dream I Inspiration I Mentorship I Business Coaching

Francesca Kennedy was working as a Wealth Management Professional at a Goldman Sachs when she found her true calling. Born in the U.S. to Guatemalan parents, Francesca tapped into her cultural heritage and launched a sandal company Ix Style (pronounced “eye ex”) in March 2013. She was inspired to start the company when she saw the once beautiful Lake Atitlan in Guatemala that she swam in as a child overrun with blue green algae and a new generation of children drinking the toxic water. Ix is the Mayan word for water. For every pair purchased, Ix Style donates to provide clean drinking water to children. The sandals are handmade by artisans from the lake region that inspired her. What you'll learn How Francesca turned her desire to change the provide clean drinking water to children into Ix Style a shoe and fashion empire in the making The importance of finding meaning in your life How to start a successful business from scratch How Francesca was able to create partnerships with The Gap, Gwyneth Palt