What Every Entrepreneur Needs To Hear From Isabela Grutman (Serial Entrepreneur)

Isabela Rangel Grutman is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and model. Born in Brazil, she began modeling at 13 and learned a lot about work ethic and business partnerships. In 2022, she founded Rangel, a premium clothing line now available at major retailers like Revolve and ShopBop. She also founded Isa Grutman Jewelry, which opened its flagship store in Miami’s prestigious Design District in 2024. In this episode, she and Nancy dive into the importance of setting a vision, starting small, and hiring people who are passionate about the work, not just the paycheck.

Isabela is also the co-leader of Style Saves, a nonprofit that supports underserved children and families with school supplies and clothes. Isabela’s experience as a model, combined with her Brazilian heritage, her Miami community, and her strong sense of personal discipline, have influenced her business philosophy, her commitment to philanthropy, and her approach to brand-building.

Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[03:11] Starting a modeling career at age 13
[05:23] How Brazilian heritage influences her designs
[06:48] The importance of quality in fashion
[07:56] Inspiration behind launching a jewelry brand
[09:26] Meaningful jewelry pieces and personal stories
[10:05] Sustainability in jewelry design
[11:34] Building a passionate and committed team
[12:47] Balancing two businesses effectively
[13:28] Creating vision boards and goal setting
[15:37] Overcoming challenges in scaling a business
[18:22] Giving back through Style Saves
[20:47] Support systems and lessons from entrepreneurship
[22:12] Daily routines for maintaining balance
[24:20] Manifesting the next big business goal
[25:11] Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
[26:20] Growing a brand step by step

Follow Isabela Grutman:
https://www.instagram.com/isabelagrutman/
https://www.instagram.com/shoprangel/
https://www.instagram.com/isagrutmanjewelry/?hl=en
http://www.shoprangel.com/
http://www.isagrutman.com/

Resources Mentioned:
Style Saves | https://www.stylesaves.org/
Revolve | https://www.revolve.com/
Shopbop | https://www.shopbop.com/
Gekko | https://gekko.com/
Casadonna | https://casadonnamiami.com/
Komodo | https://komodomiami.com/
Papi Steak | https://papisteak.com/
Swan | https://swanmiami.com/

Follow Nancy Twine:
https://www.instagram.com/nancytwine/
Website | http://www.nancytwine.com/

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