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Joanna Gaines describes Magnolia sabbatical taken after soul weariness
Joanna Gaines said she and Chip paused Magnolia for three months after nearly 25 years of building the brand due to soul weariness and a loss of vision, a break that cost them but helped reignite their purpose and clarify why they’re building the business. She now emphasizes early burnout awareness as a daily discipline to refocus and sustain Magnolia, recounting the sabbatical on Hoda Kotb’s Joy 101 podcast.
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About Magnolia
Magnolia is a food and beverage brand owned by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) and used by its various subsidiaries. The brand was commercially established by SMC as an ice cream brand in 1925.
Everything about Magnolia →- Country
- Philippines
- Inception
- 1925