The people make it
Good businesses are built with good people.
I can tell you what it's like to visit a factory or work with a sourcing team. But the stories that matter most come from the founders who've actually done it.
Here are a few experiences from people who've travelled with us.
Stories from China.
In just one week, I found manufacturers for five products and gained insights, connections and momentum that would have taken months, if not years, to achieve on my own.
Kristy makes anything seem possible. Nothing is ever a drama or too hard. Her can-do “anything is possible” attitude is infectious and I could hang out with her 24/7.
It could vastly improve your product quality and terms for ordering. It’s great for connection and a great investment if you’re serious about your business!
Stories from India.
Kristy has an incredible ability to connect all the dots, taking away the hard work and making the entire experience flow seamlessly. She doesn’t simply help you find the right suppliers, she creates the opportunity to meet them face-to-face, visit their factories, understand how they work and meet the people behind the product.
Read the rest of Liz Hayward’s review
In India, strong business relationships are built in person, and this trip unlocked that invaluable connection for me. It gave me the confidence, insight and relationships to move my business forward in a way that simply wouldn’t have been possible from afar.
All of this was balanced with beautiful accommodation, wonderful restaurants and the chance to travel alongside an inspiring group of like-minded women, with plenty of laughs along the way. It was an incredibly valuable and memorable experience, both professionally and personally.
I was lucky enough to be a part of the India 2026 group and all I can say is WOW. Not only is it great value for money, imperative if you're launching a new brand, meticulously planned by Kristy but also lot of fun. The quality of accommodation we stayed at is second to none, the type of accommodation you'll be talking about for the rest of your life. Kristy's team in India were so lovely, helpful and accommodating, they took the stress out of factory visits and negotiations. The other group members were so nice and supportive and it's great to be able to glean insights and tips from others that are further along in the product development process.
Read the rest of Sandra Lockrey’s review
I highly recommend joining one of Kristy's groups, you'll be so happy that you did it.
I have just returned from my second trip to India with Kristy, and it is hard to put into words how much she has come to mean to both me and our business.
Read the rest of Trine’s review
Kristy has been an incredible support and a real rock for us. We have experienced some enormous highs together, as well as some genuinely stressful and challenging moments, and she has been right there beside me through all of it. She has an incredible ability to navigate the difficult moments with a clear head, sound advice and a sense of calm that makes everything feel manageable.
Her business knowledge and experience are invaluable, but it is Kristy as a person that makes working with her so special. She genuinely cares. She understands the bigger picture, knows when to step in and help, and has become someone I trust enormously.
She is also quite possibly the best person you could travel with. India trips can be intense, with long days, lots of decisions and plenty of unexpected moments, but Kristy somehow makes them incredibly fun too. She appreciates all the little details that make travel special, from a beautiful restaurant to an incredible hotel, a good meal at the end of a very long day, and making sure there is always a little bit of play amongst all the work.
There have been plenty of laughs, some stressful moments, some wonderful wins and so many memories along the way. I feel incredibly lucky to have Kristy in our corner and even luckier that what started as a business relationship has become such a wonderful friendship.
And perhaps the biggest testament to all of that is that I have barely unpacked from India and I am already about to pack my bags again, this time to head to China with her. I genuinely cannot imagine doing these trips without Kristy now, and I am so excited for the next adventure together.
I came across Kristy’s company when I was looking for help to turn my ideas into a reality and find the right factories in India. As I had never met Kristy before, I was naturally a little apprehensive, but I needn’t have worried. The experience was perfect from beginning to end.
Read the rest of Sam Stone-Wigg’s review
The inspiration, support and guidance I received were invaluable, and I returned home feeling excited and confident about taking my ideas forward. Kristy also brought together a wonderful group of people and chose the most beautiful hotels, making the entire trip both productive and incredibly enjoyable.
I cannot recommend Kristy and her company highly enough.
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Individual experiences vary. These quotes are not a guarantee of results.