Buyer, curation, product development & brand builder

Paz Kahana founded Stark Waxing Studio and grew it into a multi-location bi-coastal independently owned high-end waxing salon and boutique experience. From there she expanded Stark's bespoke perfumes, candles, and body care into its own entity, Stark Frontier. Always forging ahead, she expanded her frontier after partnering with Anthropologie to collaborate on a brow care line, Essentials Brow Kit.

As a tastemaker, Paz built Stark Home & Gift, a home decor and gift shop in Silver Lake to be a thriving go-to shopping destination to find treasures, apothecary, textiles, ceramics, books and so much more. Traveling the world as the buyer and merchandise director, she was the force behind the thoughtful curation. Evolving her vendor relationships, she established Sunset Rising LA a pop-up gallery that shined a light on the goods and wares of local makers and designers, with the intention of highlighting talent and giving it a showcase to thrive.

Today, she’s still carving her own path, taking what she’s learned from her decade+ of running successful businesses, to continue creating culture-defining products and experiences. In 2020 Paz sold Stark, and launched The Pause Button Shop, a collective of modern messages for the forward thinker.

Paz’s areas of expertise include: Business Innovation, Team Leadership, Global Sourcing, Visual Merchandising, Creative Direction, Cultural Insights, Consumer Insights, Brand Development, Customer Experiences, Experiential Design, Retail Management, Beauty Industry, Home Décor, Product Curation, Retail Management, and Strategic Partnerships.