Savannah Enright: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became the Founder of Modern Muslim Market

Execution is everything — I know a lot of smart people who have great ideas. And I’ve had other great business ideas too. But the idea, concept, and strategy are nothing without execution. And for someone who likes to problem solve creatively — it’s the execution that’s the toughest part for me. I’m talking about the day in and day out, very important, but mundane work.

As part of my series about the leadership lessons of accomplished business leaders, I had the pleasure of interviewing Savannah Enright from Modern Muslim Market.

Savannah Enright moved to New York City to study business and design at Parsons School of Design. After graduating, she worked in top tier design and advertising firms. Still, it wasn’t until a couple of years ago when she was looking for modern Islamic art for her home that she realized how little was available. Surrounded by young, energetic, and stylish Muslims that didn’t seem represented in the mainstream or retail — she started putting together the pieces of Modern Muslim…