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BOSS Spotlight Feature: Deborah Koenigsberger

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Black Founder, CEO, Stylist, Mother, and Wife: Deborah Koenigsberger has run her boutique Noir et Blanc and nonprofit Hearts of Gold in NYC for a combined 57 years. Her boutique’s collections balance sophistication, French chic, and timelessness. At Hearts of Gold, her work has impacted more than 35,200 lives. What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Some obstacles I faced were: not having an understanding of “business” in the traditional sense of the word, so I tripped and fell a few times but got up stronger each time. I had to learn on the job, so to speak. Fortunately, I met my share of kind people along the way. I have never forgotten them or the lessons they taught me. They carried me on their shoulders. What inspired you to break into your particular industry? I came out of the world of modeling and fashion so it felt like the logical next step. I studied and worked in Paris for 9 months but I learned SO much in th