Dr. Melissa Manuel, founder and host of The Fashion Alumni Podcast interviews successful fashion professionals who share unfiltered insights about their career and experiences in the fashion industry. New Episode every other Thursday. #careeradvice #inspiration #howtosucceed Website: FashionAlumni.com IG: fashionalumnipodcast
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Ep. 71 How I Started My Mobile Fashion Boutique w/Athena Atkinson
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Athena sold her home to start a fashion business with a very unique business model. She took the calculated risk and it's paying off...literally.In our talk, Athena shares how she got started; including startup costs, how she designed and created her boutique, and how she keeps her inventory unique and authentic. If you want to hear a story about t…
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Ep. 70 From Measurements To Masterpieces: A Look Inside The World Of Bespoke Fashion
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Stephen Richards, Jr., the self-made owner and founder of Richards Bespoke in Nashville, TN, is a thriving entrepreneur who specializes in making one-of-a-kind suits and other bespoke garments for his clients. This by-appointment only establishment prides itself on providing hundreds of customizable options and creating a personalized experience fo…
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Ep 69: How to Innovate & Excel Your Business + Mamba Tribute Collection w/Rodnell "Kid" Harris
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For 14 years, Kid has been making major moves as a fashion artist and as an entrepreneur. His company, Chicago Playground is well-known for creating CUSTOM artistic conversation pieces in the form of varsity jackets, cardigans, hoodies, and tees. Each art piece is extraordinary and can speak for itself. In our conversation, Kid gives insight on how…
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Ep. 68 How I Built a Sustainable Luxury Handbag Company From Nothing w/Lisa Pongrass
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Lisa Pongrass, an Australian native, began her luxury handbag business out of necessity and passion. Lisa had no formal training in fashion and knew nothing about the handbag business. But, her grit and tenacity birthed a company that Lisa is exceptionally proud to call her own. In our talk, you’ll learn how Lisa started Canvas and Hyde from nothin…
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