We are overwhelmingly pleased to introduce Nadine Gajraj as the new owner of Made in the Shade East Orlando in sunny Florida.
Nadine comes to Made in the Shade well equipped for success having previously owned and operated a successful business. Additionally, her experience in working closely with consumers and homeowners throughout her career will serve her well in making Made in the Shade East Orlando a huge success.
Professional background
Nadine owned and operated a very successful aesthetic laser company for 12 years while living in Jamaica. After moving to Florida, she worked in construction and development of single family and multi-family homes. After earning a real estate license, she quickly advanced to Community Association Manager with EXP Realty. Nadine also holds degrees in both Third World Development and Law
What hobbies/interests do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time, I love to be as active as I can. Like so many others, Pickleball has become a passion. I play recreationally as often as I can and regularly compete in tournaments. I also enjoy biking and taking long walks with my son on the Seminole Trail. My favorite indoor activity is cooking for my friends and my family.
Tell us about your family and their interests
I have a very multicultural background. My Mother is French, my Father is from Guyana of Indian descent and I was born and raised in Jamaica. I traveled most of the world with my parents who loved visiting new places and being exposed to new cultures and foods. I moved to the United States seven years ago as a single Mom with my wonderful 11-year-old Xander, who is on the autism spectrum.
What appealed to you about the Made in the Shade opportunity?
After being a consumer looking for window treatments for my own home, I found the process to be extraordinarily interesting and appealing. I quickly realized that there is a high demand for the window treatments and that there’s a great margin opportunity for the business. I have always loved meeting and working with people and this industry would allow me to exercise my creative side. My decision to move forward with Made in the Shade was the family company culture, the support, the reasonable franchise cost and lack of royalties.
