While Pic is the dreamer, her husband, David Sinapian, is the doer. Together, they form the cornerstone of the vital balance within Maison Pic, where each individual gets the chance to thrive and people help each other develop their potential. With mutual support instead of rivalry, carefully chosen pairings can take a company twice as far.
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