Joanna Gaines says she and Chip lost sight of Magnolia’s purpose. 1 decision helped them find it again

Joanna Gaines says she and Chip lost sight of Magnolia’s purpose. 1 decision helped them find it again. Every founder is subject to burnout , even the founders of a massive lifestyle, retail, and media brand . Joanna Gaines, co-founder of Magnolia , launched the brand alongside her husband, Chip, nearly 25 years ago. After gaining prominence for renovating houses on the HGTV show Fixer Upper , the two used their company to transform the city of Waco, Texas. They realized they needed to take a break. On Monday, Gaines discussed how the couple took a three-month hiatus from their.
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