
Career Discovery Channel: Knot a Registry Founder Kira Z. Hug
Kira is the founder of Knot a Registry, an online bridal registry site that supplies far more than just china sets and Cuisinarts. Knot a Registry allows couples to request crazy off-the-wall and hard-to-find gifts as well as experiences. We’re featuring Kira this week because Knot a Registry is seeking creative couples who will get the service for free. You can access the giveaway here.
1. How do you want your name to appear?
Kira Z Hug
2. Describe your first “real” job. What are you doing now?
First real job: washing cars and selling insurance. Currently, I am building and growing an international physician society for theAcademy of Breastfeeding Medicine. I am also the Founder and Curator for Knot a Registry, a much-needed business in development.
3. What was the best piece of advice you’ve received? Here are a few I like:
“… baby steps get on the bus, baby steps down the aisle, baby steps…” -Bob Wiley from What About Bob?
“Everything is figureoutable.” -Marie Forleo
“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience by which you really stop to look fear in the face. … do the thing you think you cannot do.”
4. Brag. Tell us about something really great or that you’re proud of or excited about.
I will reinvent the world of gift giving. Just wait.
5. 40 under 40. Ones to Watch. Most Powerful. So many lists out there….. who is on your list (and why)?
- You (uh, thanks Kira!)
- Scott Harrison
- Danielle LaPorte
- Gala Darling
- Tara Gentile
- Alexandra Franzen
- Sarah J. Bray
Way more… but drawing blank.
6. What do you plan to accomplish by February?
- Go on my honeymoon!
- Finalize Knot a Registry website copy … and love it.
- Work with my first client.
- Simplify.
- Focus.
- Hibernate.
Thanks, Kira!
