Maria Lumb, founder of Eternal in Charlotte, joins Carla to talk about leaving Slovakia for Miami, rebuilding her life across three cities with no plan and no safety net, and turning that journey into a thriving styling business built on connection.

Episode Navigation:

00:00 — Introducing guest Maria Lumb, founder of Eternal

01:22 — Leaving small-town Slovakia for boarding school and independence

03:00 — College, sociology and psychology, and the feeling something wasn't right

04:17 — A first trip to Miami and falling for a new culture

05:50 — Moving to Miami on a three-month tourist visa at 23

07:08 — Learning English, becoming an au pair, and starting over

09:10 — Climbing the ranks in luxury fashion retail

11:13 — The leap to New York and losing her sense of home

14:12 — Moving to Charlotte with no job, no plan, and no connections

19:07 — Founding Eternal and building community through styling

About Our Guest:

Maria Lumb is the founder of Eternal, a luxury consignment boutique and personal styling destination in Charlotte, North Carolina. Originally from Slovakia, she built her career in luxury fashion across Miami and New York before relocating to Charlotte, where she opened Eternal to bring curated, accessible luxury and genuine connection to her community.

Tool to Use:

Stay grounded in self-awareness and faith. Know who you are and what you like, and trust that faith will carry you through the uncertainty.

Connect and Resources:

Eternal: visit the boutique in Charlotte, North Carolina, to shop curated, styled looks in person.

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