Meet the Team: Kendall, Co-founder

So far, you've met our Customer Insights Specialist, our Community Manager, and our Brand Design Manager. Today, we're profiling one of Poppy Barley's all-star founders, Kendall Barber.

A BCom grad from the University of Victoria, Kendall went on to study International Business at the Grenoble Ecole de Management in France before becoming the marketing director for several major Western Canadian companies. On the side, she started a much-loved Edmonton blog, where her "weekend to-do" round-ups and inspiration boards have become the source for the best in local eats, fashion, home décor and events. Other fun facts? She's mastered the art of baking cookies, and had the most unreal wedding in Italy last year.

In the land of made to measure boots and custom shoes, Kendall leads marketing + communications, business + web development, and HR + finance for Poppy Barley; she's the definition of a multi-tasker, fusing natural style and creativity with serious business smarts. And not only does she run her own company, she runs marathons, too.

 

Learn more about Kendall in our rapid-fire Q&A...

Name: Kendall

Job Title: Poppy Barley Co-Founder

Nickname: K, Katy-K (only by my mother), Kenny (only by the guys I lived with while I was studying at the University of Victoria)

My typical day at the office... starts at home with coffee + emails. When I arrive in the office, I dedicate my energy to collaborating with our brilliant team, investors and partners. My day is a mix of creativity, problem solving, decision making, chatting to people – and some really mundane paperwork.

Fit Issue: Wide Feet & Athletic Calves (read: slightly wide calves)

Favourite Poppy Barley boot style right now: The Savannah Hill Boot in Black

Favourite Poppy Barley flats style right now: The Feminine Slipper in Essential Black with Metallic Gold heel blocking

Favourite online hangout spot: New York Times, The Coveteur, Houzz

Fashion piece I never leave home without: Lipstick

Item I never leave home without: A measuring tape

Indulgence: Chocolate chip cookies

Favourite quote: “For most of history, Anonymous was a woman.” - Virginia Woolf

Wanderlusting after: Brazil

Favourite city to visit: Paris

Lusting after: Wolf Gas Range & Double Ovens

I have a weakness for: Expensive Pens

If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be: Buenos Aires

When it's time to unwind: I go for the longest run.

Favourite App: Evernote - it saves my life!

*Shot by Carmyn Joy