I did my 2-year master's at Kedge Marseille, a master's in global marketing in the 1st year and with a digital option in the 2nd.

I loved my studies at Kedge because it's really the business school you'd expect, with lots of group work on concrete subjects, real projects and quality lecturers.

When I was studying at Kedge, there were lots of group projects on setting up a company, with all that entails: project management / creating a business plan and business model / creating social networks. So without realizing it during my studies, all this really helped me when I decided to launch my own business.

Carmen & Simone is a committed brand of vegan leather goods.

Designed in Aix-en-Provence, our vegan handbags are handmade in Portugal near Porto with respect for people.

Our handbags are made from Apple Skin, better known as apple "leather". A material made in Italy from apple waste. An alternative to animal leather with many similarities in both appearance and resistance.

100% vegan, durable, waterproof and eco-friendly.

I'm the founder of Carmen & Simone, but to describe my job I'd say I'm a multitasker: I manage social networks, communications, marketing, logistics, suppliers and the workshop, the website...

Be present in multi-brand stores, expand the women's handbag collection and develop new ranges: belts, small leather goods, men's collection.

Believe in yourself and persevere! There are ups and downs, not every day is easy, there are mornings when I feel like giving up, but you have to believe in yourself, remember why you're doing it and be patient. Beautiful things take time.