Building a Business, Losing a Marriage & Finding Love Again with Janet Mandell

In this episode of In Heels with Keni Silva, Keni sits down with Janet Mandell, founder of JM Showroom, for a conversation that goes far beyond fashion. Janet shares the remarkable story of building a successful fashion business alongside her husband, the challenges that entrepreneurship placed on their marriage, and how those pressures ultimately led to divorce. But their story didn’t end there. Together, Keni and Janet explore how time apart, healthier boundaries, and better communication transformed their relationship, allowing them to reconnect and begin dating each other again after divorce. They discuss the realities of working with a spouse, navigating conflict in business and marriage, raising children while building a company, and what it takes to rebuild trust and respect. The conversation also dives into the fashion industry, the evolution of luxury retail, wardrobe essentials every woman should own, emerging Fashion Week trends, timeless investment pieces, and how personal style can shape confidence. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, navigating relationships, or simply love fashion, this episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes the strongest foundations are built after everything falls apart. Topics discussed: Building a business with your spouse Marriage, divorce, and finding love again Boundaries and communication after divorce Entrepreneurship and family life Fashion trends and wardrobe essentials Luxury investment pieces Confidence through personal style Women in business ⭐ Loved This Episode?If this conversation moved you, challenged you, or gave you a new perspective:• Tap Follow or Subscribe so you never miss an episode• Leave a 5-star review — it helps this show reach more women who need these conversations• Share this episode with someone who needs permission to keep standing• Follow @KeniSilva_ and @InHeelswithKeniSilva on Instagram• Watch video clips and full episodes on @InHeelswithKeniSilva, Youtube, McCordlistTV, Roku • Learn more about Divorce As An Opportunity and Keni’s work at Kenisilva.com