THE FINE LINE | with Nina Takesh
The Fine Line | Nina takesh
Nina Takesh is the founder, CEO, and creative force behind three successful businesses: Petit Tresor, a luxury baby brand store where Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, and Madonna regularly shopped; a home flipping business, and a residential and commercial interior design firm.
Nina holds an International MBA and she began her career working for the renowned French fashion house Guy Laroche before transitioning to become a celebrated entrepreneur who has amassed a massive online following. As a successful working mother, our conversation on The Fine Line explored how motherhood has profoundly and positively influenced Nina’s career, challenging her to evolve her definition of success beyond just professional achievement.
You’ve built and run three successful businesses across different industries. How do you manage to wear so many hats and what is your secret to finding a common thread between these ventures?
At first glance, children’s retail, interior design, furniture design, and real estate may seem like very different paths. For me, the common thread has always been design and lifestyle. Each venture has been about creating environments that feel beautiful, thoughtful, and enduring. I think the key to wearing many hats is curiosity combined with discipline. You have to be willing to explore new avenues while also having the structure to execute them well.
Being a mother and a founder often means your work and personal lives are deeply intertwined. How do you define "work-life balance," and what does that look like in your daily life?
Balance for me is about flexibility rather than rigid separation. Some seasons of life are more work focused and others are centered around family. What matters most is presence. When I am with my children, they have my full attention, and when I am working, I give that the same energy. The two worlds overlap, and I have learned to embrace that integration rather than resist it.
You’ve mentioned that "a single object can spark an entire design concept." How do you apply this creative philosophy to your business, and what has been one of your most rewarding projects to date?
That philosophy guides every aspect of my work. In interiors, I often begin with one anchor element such as a textile, a stone, or a vintage piece, and allow that to inform the palette, materials, and mood of the entire project. In business, I take the same approach. My furniture line began with one sofa design that captured the balance of modern form and timeless craftsmanship I wanted to explore, and it grew into a full collection. One of my most rewarding projects has been seeing that initial furniture concept evolve into a line that now lives in people’s homes.
Who are a few women founders and/or women-owned businesses that you're excited about?
I really admire women who shake up industries in unexpected ways. Jeneva Bell made rugs practical and stylish with Ruggable, and I was so honored to partner with them on a line. Melanie Perkins made design accessible to everyone through Canva, and Sara Blakely has always inspired me with how she built Spanx from the ground up and changed the way women feel in their own skin. Their stories remind me that every great business starts with a single idea and the persistence to bring it to life, which is something I connect with deeply in my own journey.
Has your definition of success evolved throughout your career? What does success look like to you today?
Yes, it has. In the early years, success was tied to outside recognition, press, and growth. Today success is about freedom and alignment. It means choosing projects that inspire me, collaborating with people I admire, and building a life where career and family feel beautifully connected.
How has motherhood positively influenced your career?
Motherhood has been one of my greatest teachers. It has given me perspective, patience, and adaptability, all of which are invaluable in design and in business. It also reminded me that perfection is not the goal. Often the most beautiful results come from the imperfections and the stories behind them. Most importantly, motherhood is my why. Everything I do is rooted in building a legacy of creativity, resilience, and passion for my children.
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Follow Nina’s incredible journey on her website, Instagram, and Takesh Times, Nina’s Substack. You can also shop Nina’s furniture collection here.
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