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Meet Magdalena McClellan, the Founder of Thank You for Your Kindness Blog/Shop

October 7, 2009

So there we were at the sink at the Disneyland bathroom a week ago and I noticed the adorable mom next to me, Magdalena McClellan “One of the Kind Girls” and the cute hair clip she was wearing and I just had to ask about it.  One thing led to another and we became BFF> I learned that not only was she the designer of that cute hair clip she also lived in Orange County (and formerly lived in Utahmagdalena mcclellan) and could attend our Startup Princess chapter there. Oh and she told me that I looked 26, so indeed she’s a very Kind Girl! I hardly wanted to separate paths but the Princesses were waiting for us to take photos with them and you hardly want to keep Belle and Ariel waiting.

Within a couple days Magdalena jumped right into Startup Princess and already attended her first meeting this week in OC. I love her enthusiasm, her vision, and of course her brand new product line already being sold at select boutiques in the Western US. Take a look! This is an inspiring Startup Princess with an exciting future ahead. I love her. You will too.

It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Startup Princess Magdalena!

Name: Magdalena McClellan

Hometown: Gorzow, Poland

Current Residence (City, State):  Salt Lake City, Utah/ Irvine, CA

Education: Westminster College (Developmental Psychology)

Professional Background: You name it – from teaching dance for years to getting into law school.  Funny where our roads finally lead us!

What you wanted to be when you grew up: a professional ballet dancer

What you are: a wife and a mother to one funny little girl

Brief Summary of your Start Up: It started as a fashion blog centered around kindness, and it turned into a business!  I love bargains, pretty things and hand made accessories.  There is so much out there right now, but not always at the right price. I decided it was time to change that one cute headband at a time.

Company Website? thankyouforyourkindness.blogspot.com

What inspired you? All the other hip/crafty/busy moms that I would meet

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on a weekly basis – they were doing it – why not me? And the fact that I craved ownership and personal income.

How long have you been in business? since March of 2009

How did you fund it? It was rather inexpensive at first, now the business just funds itself.

Do you have a Fairy Godmother (or Mentor)? I do now – Startup Princess is fabulous!

Do you belong to any Business Organization or Networking Groups? I’ve just made acquaintances and friends through blogger, and as of late have discovered Startup Princess.

Current Business Challenge? Diving into something else besides hair accessories in order to expand and stay ahead of trends.

What are you doing about it? Currently, there is an adorable wrap dress in the works, as well as a few other ‘secret somethings’ you’ll see early next year.

Favorite motivational quote: “Your outlook on life is a direct reflection of how much you like yourself.” Those words are the swift kick in the pants that I need sometimes.

Family? You bet! I’ve been married six years to a total babe and we have one hilarious two-year-old together.

If so, how do you balance family and business? We stick to a daily schedule, that way there is time for work, play and everything in between. It also helps me to prioritize rather than procrastinate.

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Favorite book? The Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck

What do you do to relax? I need physical activity to have mental clarity – Yoga or Pilates class usually does the trick.

What do you want to change most about your world? I wish women were more kind to one another.  Too many times we are conditioned to compete rather than aid in the success of fellow ladies.  This is what I love about Startup Princess, it’s a definite start to solving this type of issue.

What are you most proud of? Not only coming from another country, but from complete poverty to the US.  We had nothing when I was five years old and my family immigrated to a place where our dreams could really come true.  And they did!

What advice would you like to offer other Startup Princesses?

Write down ideas, create vision boards, and surround yourself with reminders of what you truly want in life and business.  This triggers the subconscious. If you do this whole-heartedly, it will come to fruition.

Favorite Magic Wand (tool/resource)? My fancy Nikon camera, it helps me capture the world through my eyes.

If you could design a tiara, what precious stones would you use? Diamonds – BIG ones!

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