After three years as mostly an online presence, Kendi Boutique spent almost a year in a 2nd-floor brick-and-mortar location on 11th Avenue. In May 2020 – in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic – Kendi moved to this larger, more visible and accessible storefront on Hamilton Street. Online shopping is still an option for Kendi customers, which is even more essential since the outbreak of COVID-19. Though plans to expand her staff have been delayed by the pandemic, Mukendi puts a positive spin on her current situation, saying that this time allows her to hone her procedures and the arrangement of the new space. The larger location is certainly an advantage, allowing customers to stay safely distanced while shopping in the boutique. New product arrives about every two weeks, though some shipments have been delayed due to the global impact of coronavirus. Mukendi is not daunted by these challenges and continues to follow her passion for fashion, which grew during her years as a fashion model. After completing studies in business and marketing, Mukendi is now focusing on her business full-time. In addition to her formal education, Mukendi also exhibits the very valuable trait of being a self-taught, continuous learner, which is essential in a field as variable as fashion.  She loves the challenge of keeping up with the fashion industry and credits her childhood with giving her a “never give up” attitude, which serves her well when adapting her business to succeed during a global pandemic.