Carrie & Danielle

We are creative entrepreneurs

A designer and a writer, an athlete and an artist.

One of us wears pearls, the other wears dreadlocks.

Different styles, shared values.

We think big. We do our homework. We’d choose love over logic any day.

As creative partners, one of us is a little bit country and one is a little bit rock ‘n roll. We come from different backgrounds and generations. We work and play differently. And yet, we are rooted in our beliefs in the human spirit, the power of gratitude, and the purpose of money. Mostly, we love to inspire authenticity, whether through sincere listening, or beautiful imagery, or new solutions.

We know that authenticity is a force for social change—as mighty as solar power, and democracy, and first love. Authenticity clears the mind and warms the heart. It magnifies and heals and delights. We see it happen every day.

Carrie McCarthy

SERVICE + WEALTH:

Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Carrie & Danielle, Inc. Designed for multi-million dollar estates and small studios, styled for lifestyle magazines, luxury hotels and architectural firms. As a graduate of the London College of Fashion, I established Robe, a successful dress company, which was a dramatic contrast from my early career as a nationally ranked track and field athlete.

FASHION + SENSUALITY:

Pared down, elegant. Rubber boots. Cashmere. Layered pearls. Tunics with bare feet. Slim Keith and Babe Paley. Plaid Van’s sneakers. A simple t-shirt. The best accessory in the world feeling good.

RELATIONSHIPS + COMMUNICATION:

Live in my hometown of Vancouver with my husband and our Golden Doodle, Billie. From a family of five. My twin sister looks and sounds just like me.

SPIRIT + LEARNING:

Give thanks every morning when I wake up. Committed to treasuring myself, others and the Earth. Regularly reflect on Eckhart Tolle. I love to get to the essence of things.

STYLE STATEMENT: Refined Treasure

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Danielle LaPorte

SERVICE + WEALTH:

Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Carrie & Danielle, Inc. Ran my own strategic communications agency for ten years to “promote visionary people and projects.” Former Executive Director of a DC-based think tank where I helped lead some very smart analysts to think about very big stuff. Helped run the Department of Social Inventions for The Body Shop Canada and championed campaigns to save rain forests, aid Romanian orphans, and rock the vote. Aspiring philanthropist.

FASHION + SENSUALITY:

Cowboy boots. Kimonos. Heavy linen. No black. No red. Donna Karan. Obakki in Vancouver. Want Yosh to create a signature fragrance for me (heavy on the honey and spice). Listen to Jim Morrison’s An American Prayer in the dark.

RELATIONSHIPS + COMMUNICATION:

Hunky Firefighter husband, magical 4-year-old son, yellow Labrador, living in East Vancouver. Introverted Extrovert (not great at small talk.) Striving to send more hand written notes.

SPIRIT + LEARNING:

“Love everyone, Trust few. Paddle your own canoe.” Don’t know who said that, but it works for me. Krishnamurti. Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Abraham Hicks. Tend to learn through obsession, then on to the next thing.

STYLE STATEMENT: Sacred Dramatic

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Representation

Literary Agent: Tina Bennett of Janklow & Nesbitt Associates, New York
Television Agents: Steve Sadicario & Katie Maloney of N.S. Bienstock, Inc., New York
Publisher: Style Statement: Live By Your Own Design, English: Little, Brown & Company, Dutch: AW Bruna, (Spring 08), Portuguese: Larousse (Summer 08)