#Episode 5 - Angélique Van Gils (Belgium)
The MIC traveled within the borders of KAAI's home country Belgium to talk with Angélique Van Gils. Angélique is the co-founder and co-owner of Pursuit Femmes and Café Costume. Two companies that are in the business of tailor-made suits. As of late, Angélique is no longer active in Café Costume and is focusing on building her new company Pursuit Femmes with her two daughters, Joy and Jill.
Angélique was born in Athens, Greece, and came to Belgium at the age of six. You could say tailoring is in her blood as she was born into a family that created tailor-made suits. With the company Pursuit Femmes, their mission is clear:
"We empower women by dressing them so that they believe in themselves in order to succeed in their talents, outperform themselves, and be role models for the next generation."
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Angélique is building a business together with her two daughters. Working with family can be rewarding but challenging at times.
By working alongside her daughters, Angélique learned that communication is key. Whenever there is bad communication, you should evaluate the situation and learn from it.
The life of a female business owner can get quite hectic at times. Therefore she values starting her day with a session of yoga and breathing exercises. Discover her morning routine in our podcast.
“I have around an hour in the morning to really have what you're calling "me-time". It's Angélique time”
Listen to the podcast to get some insights into how Angélique organizes her life as a business owner, and which tools she implemented into her daily life to make life less stressful.
Her best advice to women in business:
"I always say one word and that one word is 'loslaten' in Dutch which stands for letting go, just do it"
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TALKING SIZES
Having difficulty choosing between the Pyramid and the slightly smaller-sized Midi Pyramid?
This blog page highlights all the differences.
Find the size that is right for you.
You are looking for a work bag? Good!
Both sizes are built for work life, with dedicated compartments for your laptop and all other office essentials so you will never forget your valuables again. Commute or travel in peace thanks to the zipper closure that keeps your belongings safe and secure.
The key question: how big is your laptop?
The Pyramid fits laptops up to 15.6 inches (diagonal screen size) with a maximum horizontal width of 14.1 inches, while the Midi Pyramid fits laptops up to 13.5 inches (diagonal screen size) with a maximum horizontal width of 12.8 inches.
Because screen borders vary by brand, we recommend measuring your laptop's physical width rather than going by screen size alone.
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Pyramid vs Midi Pyramid
| Pyramid | Midi Pyramid | |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Width Laptop compartment | 14.1" | 12.8" |
| Inner pockets | 5 | 2 |
| Pen / lipgloss pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Bottle & umbrella holder | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 3 lb | 2.6 lb |
How to measure your laptop?
Check the size guide >
Choose the Midi Pyramid if you carry a laptop with a width up to 12.8 inch and the everyday essentials — phone, wallet, chargers, and the occasional A4 notepad or folder. Everything fits, without the extra weight.
Choose the Pyramid if you work on a wider laptop or regularly carry multiple files and folders.
One thing to keep in mind: a bigger bag tends to get heavier, because more space means more things. Women under 5'4" in the #KAAICOMMUNITY often prefer the Midi Pyramid for exactly that reason: a KAAI bag should make your day easier, not heavier.
Left: Pyramid - Right: Midi Pyramid
The model is 5'9".
