
Valentina Juncaj is the Founder and Creative Director of Vajzë and Burrë, luxury jewelry brands operated out of metro Detroit. After working in marketing for years but always harboring a passion for the arts, Valentina decided to start her own company in 2016. Since then, Vajzë has taken off, being worn by big names such as Grammy-nominated singer Bebe Rexha, Emmy-winning television host Jeannie Mai, and Miss Universe contestants, in addition to being featured in publications like Vanity Fair and Buzzfeed. In this chat, we talk about how to succeed in corporate America, why she started her companies, and the power of social media when it comes to brand awareness.