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Penny Crook shares her journey from financial advisor to handbag inventor inspired by a sentimental gift from her father.

What happens when a sentimental handbag inspires an entirely new business? In this episode, Penny Crook, founder of Denault Handbags, shares how a purse gifted by her late father sparked the idea for a patented reversible handbag designed to simplify wardrobes and deliver two looks in one. Leaving behind a career in financial advising, Penny entered the world of product development, manufacturing, and patents to create a bag that blends functionality, versatility, and quality. She opens up ab...

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Host: Emily Blumenthal

Guest: Penny Crook

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Organizations: Denault Handbags

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