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When we refer to this week's Motivation Mix virtual DJ Emily Blumenthal a hustler, we mean it as one of highest forms of descriptive praise you can give an entrepreneur. This one woman show hustles, and it pays off. A designer-turned-fairy-godmother to independent handbag designers, she is the founder of the popular website Handbag Designer 101 as well the creator of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards, now in its seventh year and supported by accessories industry heavyweights including Bloomingdales, InStyle Magazine, Brother Sewing, WWD and more. The fact that Emily (a mother of two) has grown the awards themselves (based on honoring a niche category of entrepreneurs from this the accessories world) from a small idea into an international event happened because she is a hustler: she works hard, she rarely takes no for an answer and she believes fiercely in what she is doing and the designers she is supporting. Emily single-handedly has endeared big names to her (Bloomies, Saks Fifth Avenue, Brother...) as well as the thousands of applicants who apply every year because she works for these things. An example of her hustling paying off? This year the Awards "Audience Favorite" award was voted on by over 400,000 people around the world! Hustle on, Emily!
So what type of music proples a woman like Emily through her day? Check out her playlist!
PLAYLIST OF EMILY BLUMENTHAL
FOUNDER OF HANDBAG DESIGNER 101
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Sweet Nothing - Florence Welch/Calvin Harris
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Love Lockdown - Kanye West
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D.O.A. - Jay Z.
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Titanium - Sia/David Guetta
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I Need Your Love - Ellie Goulding/Calvin Harris
- Bellas Finals/Don't Forget About Me - Pitch Perfect Soundtrack
Says Emily on her music choices: "I'm a crescendo girl. I ran track in high school and dated a DJ - all in my former life. I started my business at 26 so at this point I am deeply locked into my routines which working non-stop and keeping late hours. Now that I have kids, I have to steal time in the morning to go to the gym and after that I am constantly working. These songs help me do that by zoning in and zoning out (depending on the task at hand). I often listen to the songs on repetition - like 20 times at a time! I find that feeling the songs hit that crescendo point, keeps me going - sometimes until 2 in the morning - knowing I will have to be up by 6:30 with the kids!"
To find out what other business owners are listening to in order to power through their days check out the full Motivation Mix collection here!
