We had the good fortune of connecting with Gina Hensel Carrey and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Gina, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
GuruHustle was born out of love for Fashion, People , Indian fabrics and the poorest children in India. I want to create something fabulous and comfortable women will love. Nothing on earth is more flattering & fabulous than a kaftan or kimono by GuruHustle
I want to give and to be of service to others so all sales benefit orphanages in India

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Fashion can be bought, style one must create and this takes years for most women. I was born with a love of the material world, when I was a teen I would go to Los Angeles fabric district and spend hours dreaming of making kaftans and kimonos I later took fashion design and began sewing while sewing was never my strength I decided to design myself and hire out the final sewing production – after my first trip to India years ago, I fell in love with the country and the culture so I decided to use mostly Indian fabrics today I am presently working on and using all Indian vintage fabrics to create kimonos and kaftans that are truly one of a kind with a purpose of making a difference

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
My favorite spots in San Diego are Plant powered OB! Mister As for the view and for old time sakes! Coronado beach for a classic beautiful spot and I love the view of downtown from the top of broadway in golden hill where I lived for many years

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My parents who believed in me from the start, My husband who is my rock and who always lifts me up My customers who become my friends, who also see what I see and who’s love and support keep me designing and creating for them

Instagram: Guruhustle

Other: Poshmark /guruhustle

Image Credits
Gina Hensel Carrey

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