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In celebration of Armenian History Month, we’re introducing you to a local woman who means serious business. Carolyn Rafaelian, who founded the wildly popular accessory and jewelry brand “ALEX AND ANI,” is in a league of her own.

Carolyn’s road to success, however, wasn’t easy. It was filled with adversity, courage and survival. KTLA’s Ellina Abovian has her story.