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1. Can you describe Tiny Fish and where the idea came from?
We really wanted to create something that
brought together our love for fashion and yogic journey. We are a yoga
inspired fitness fashion brand that takes inspiration from fashion, art,
wellness, mindfulness and lifestyle, we create good quality studio to
street styles using color and prints.
2. Can you tell us about your background
I was a professional ballet dancer, but
after injury I transitioned into special effects makeup artistry which
took me to New York, where I worked on countless films, commercials, ad
campaigns and fashion shoots. All the while practicing yoga to keep fit
and sane. The fashion industry is amazing and kept me very busy, but
sadly its not always the most healthy of industries. The idea for Tiny
Fish started from these experiences.
3. Where did your love of yoga come from?
Again, from my dance background. I love
movement, I love feeling in my body begin aware of your body is a very
special and important tool and yoga was a perfect transition from dance
for me. Lots of movement and use of your own body for resistance and
fitness is something I really love, plus yoga also opens up so many
other incredible aspects of your mind, spirit and over all health and
happiness.
4. Can you describe Tiny Fish in a nutshell
A luxury Fitness Fashion yoga inspired
brand that is about support, kindness, love and sass. Giving women
confidence to explore their bodies and wear fun pieces. To really enjoy
life and not worry about what others think.
5. Whats a typical day in the life of Kristina Carman
Wake, take a breath and let the madness
of a house with two boys needing to get to school take over. Once they
are dropped off, if I haven’t got London meetings then I go home and
practice yoga, then I’m at my desk by 10. I
like to pop out mid afternoon to walk my dog- fresh air and time out
does wonders. Before I pick the boys up I’m queuing at the post office
dropping off orders then once I’ve got my kids its dinner, homework,
bath and bed. Once the boys are down I try to have a 10/20-minute
meditation and a hot bath or something lovely for myself. I’m not really
a bit TV person, but I’m a HUGE reader and writer, so I’ll settle in
next to the hubby and read or journal while he watches TV. I’m not a
night owl so its lights out between 10/11pm otherwise I cannot function
the next day.
6. Do you have any favourite exercise classes in London?
Yes, loads, London is amazing and more
and more great places are opening up and exploring different options to
the traditional gym. I take classes at the Power Yoga Company in Fulham,
then Triyoga. I recently started power plates and TRX- holy moly its
hard, but great! There is a great studio in Fulham called The Transition
Zone which offers super classes.
7. What motivates you in the morning?
Two small boys which A LOT of energy!
8. Any advice for entrepreneurs out there?
WORK HARD and don’t think that any job
big or small is above or beneath you. I have done lots and lots of
things that I wish I didn’t have to do, but I do it all the time. Its a
lot of work, but it does pay off and its so rewarding knowing that you
know and understand your business. Even it that’s queuing at the post
office or waking super early to go to an event just to tell people about
what you are doing. Its all good.
For more on Tiny Fish and their yoga wear check out their website here
