Friendship is a powerful force that can unlock remarkable potential when coupled with shared passion and complementary skills. From YouTube to DoorDash, Forever 21 to Glow Recipe, we see success stories from friendly collaborations in practically every industry.
Ying & Kang and Kapwa Studio are two other examples of dynamic duos who turned their friendships into successful business ventures. Ying & Kang found their calling in crafting gemstone jewelry that promotes positivity. Meanwhile, an online connection harnessed their collective writing and social media skills to establish Kapwa Studio, a thriving content and copywriting agency.
Meet Ying & Kang — Jewelry Infused With Positive Energy
Ying Hernandez and Yvette Lee Kang’s journey began with a desire to positively impact people’s lives by creating something tangible and meaningful. Their shared interests in music and fashion converged seamlessly at Syracuse University, and they became instant best friends. Their backgrounds working in radio and media continue to influence the musically inspired collections that define Ying & Kang’s unique identity.
Specific stones and crystals, used for their supposed healing properties, have long been held or worn to improve meditation practices and have been repopularized in Western culture. For example, Blue Agate is often selected to balance positive and negative energy while reducing stress and encouraging introspection. Citrite, on the other hand, is a suitable choice for entrepreneurs and creatives for its enhancing properties regarding self-confidence and self-expression. Drawing from their experiences, they envisioned a business focusing on physical and spiritual well-being.
“We talked about how demanding and challenging life could be and how we wish we could do something to aid people in healing them mentally, emotionally, and spiritually,” Hernandez says. “We had already been utilizing and meditating with gemstones. We wore and carried gemstones as part…
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