All about the entrepreneurial journey of building a fashion retail startup!
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Salutations friend! 👋🏾 Ruth-Joy Connell here, and welcome to the podcast for consultants and consulting firms looking to scale their revenue! My specialty is creating sales systems and strategies to help you secure, serve, and keep business-to-business clients! So whether you're a one-person show or a Sales Leader with a team of 100, here's what you need to know about this show. 1. Listening to this podcast will help you and your team close more clients consistently and sustainably! 2. We te ...
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Designer Dr Ona talks with us about her brand Tribal Eyes
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Chat with Tribal Eyes about her eyewear line that is sold around the world. She shares her journey of how she started and whats coming up next for the brand.By Evonya Easley
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Talked with Euri of Nurit Studio about her collection and boutique and her amazing pieces that she gets from all over the world. Take a listen now!By Evonya Easley
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For Women's History Month chatted withTracy Nicole Woman Owned Clothing Line
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Talked with Tracy Nicole about her journey as a designer and her selling her line to major retailer Belk and her fashion at Bloomindales take a listen now!By Evonya Easley
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Chatted with Napiya of the Next IT Girl Nonprofit!
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Napiya shares her journey of how she merges fashion and technology for girls to see different careers in tech.By Evonya Easley
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Title Fashionable Eyewear with Dr Nwamaka
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Dr Nwamaka shares how she started Anwulie Eyewear and how the brand has stylish eyewear designs for black and brown faces that is made for the facial bone structure. Take a listen now!By Evonya Easley
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Natasha the founder and designer of Yacht Club Access which is a swim and resort line. She shares her story, advice and encouragement to other creatives that want to start and grow their business.By Evonya Easley
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Nyota Melanie is a womens boutique focused on being fashionably fierce. She shares her journey of starting by thrifting and evolved to a online and in person boutique now. Listen to her story now!By Evonya Easley
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Happy new year our first episode of the year we chatted with Victoria Styles as she shared her style story of how she started her business and all her upcoming events.By Evonya Easley
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Fashion Journey with Jai of Just Jai Wear
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Jai shares how she started her active wear line for workout, golf, etc and incorporated tech into her product line of heated scarfs and vests. Take a listen to her story now!By Evonya Easley
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Chatted with Andrea Bibbs of the ACB Group where she shares how she helps small women owned fashion and beauty brands get exposure and publicity for their business. Take a listen now!By Evonya Easley
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Mastering Your Messaging with Nikki R. Jones - Ep. #43
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🎯 Top Takeaway from Today's Episode Messaging helps you whisper in the ears and speak to the hearts of the people who need you most. 📌 Key Points from the Episode Allow your messaging to reflect your prospect’s language. The stories you share help you stand apart, and attract the right people to you. Speaking your prospect’s language is not a matte…
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Description Got to chat with the amazing brand and image stylist Germanee G of G& G Co styling firm she has worked with amazing executives, celebrities and brands and shares her journey and drops advice. Take a listen now!By Evonya Easley
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4 Lessons I Learned from the Co(i)nversations Conference - Ep. #42
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🎯 Top Takeaway from Today's Episode The fear you feel when you’re doing something new is not an indication that you’re doing something wrong. It’s a signal that you are operating outside of your comfort zone. Don’t let that fear stop you, let it encourage you. 📌 Key Points from the Episode Here are the 5 takeaways from today's episode: Lesson #1: I…
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Take a listen as we chatted with Nyah Chapman of the Luxe List as she shares her story and advice for fellow entrepreneurs.By Evonya Easley
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Chatting with the Executive Director of SCAD Fashion
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Got a chance to chat with Alex Davis the Executive Director of SCAD Fashion she shared her journey that lead her to this position, drops advice and more take a listen now!By Evonya Easley
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Pioneering Her Own Path: Bringing Style to the B2B Marketplace with Evonya Easley - Ep. #41
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🎯 Top Takeaway from Today's Episode How you show up matters. It tells people what you think about yourself, and how you want them to think about you. 📌 Key Points from the Episode Dress how you want to be addressed. People like people who are authentically themselves. Do the research to figure out where your possible entry point into the B2B market…
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Solita shares how she started coming from a different country and doing what works and aligns with her. Check out her style journey.By Evonya Easley
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We chatted with Keia Bounds who is the costume designer for the hit Netflix show "Survival of the Thickest" she got her start with the "Chappelle Show" she has also worked on "BMF" and "Rap Sh!t" and many more listen to hear her journey and the gems she drops on how you can start in costume, design and style.…
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Drew shares her style story and journey and gives advice, take a listen now.By Evonya Easley
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From Data to Deals - How to Use Research To Capture a Prospect’s Attention - Ep. #40
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🎯 Top Takeaway from Today's Episode The ability to conduct effective research is an underrated sales skill that gives you small business owners a significant advantage in getting a prospect’s attention over larger organizations. 📌 Key Points from the Episode There are three critical questions to ask and answer before you hire any kind of sales supp…
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Building Relationships with Buyers Through Thought Leadership with Tania Bhattacharyya - Ep. #39
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🎯 Top Takeaway from Today's Episode Our approach to social media and content creation should not be one-size-fits-all. You are unique and so is your audience. It's important to show up in a way that is authentic to who you are and the community you seek to create space for. 📌 Key Points from the Episode Thoughts that we can keep in mind while we en…
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Should You Hire a Sales Rep to Help With Your B2B Sales? - Ep. #38
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🎯 Top Takeaway from Today's Episode Hiring sales support is a big step for your business and requires some preparation ahead of time. Whether you hire part-time or full-time or you delegate a part of your sales process to other team members, these questions will help you prepare for success. 📌 Key Points from the Episode There are three critical qu…
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Chatted with Okey a IT trained professional who has a love of fashion and used it to create a fashion community and styling editorials and celebrities such as Yvonne Orji and more take a listen and hear his story and all the gems he drops on moving forward in fashion.By Evonya Easley
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Chatted with Cecelia of Rag & Bone she shared her journey on how she got into retail management and shares advice on how it can be done.By Evonya Easley
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Pioneering Her Own Path: A Journey to Corporate Success with Ebonye Gussine Wilkins - Ep. #37
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🎯 Top takeaways from today's episode: Ebonye was able to turn her skill and passion for publishing into a thriving business. There is no shortage of business opportunities or ideas - the world is your oyster! There are multiple ways of doing business - find what works for you! Like Ebonye discussed in the episode, she found working with individuals…
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3 Ways to Market to B2B Clients Without Using Social Media - Ep.# 36
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🎯 Top takeaways from today's episode: Social media is not the only way to market your business and may not be the most effective way for you. 3 ways to market your business offline are: Having conversations with your network Being featured in publications Attending live events Educate the people around you on what you do and who you serve. Equip th…
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Founder & Creator of Atlanta Fashion Week
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Angela shares her journey and story of how she got into fashion and started the official Atlanta Fashion WeekBy Evonya Easley
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How to Find and Navigate Corporate Sales Opportunities with Katherine Isaac - Ep. #35
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🎯 Top takeaways from today's episode: The prospect is the one that defines value — take the time to understand what value means for them. Network, network, network! B2B opportunities are created by expanding and deepening your relationships and network. Make it a priority. When reaching out to decision-makers, be clear on why you’re reaching out, a…
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EL shares how he combines art and tech to make fashion and his journey to creating his own luxury menswear knit line.By Evonya Easley
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Jason shares how he uses tech to create a unisex fashion line and his journey in entreprenuership thus far.By Evonya Easley
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Chatting with the former GM of Bloomingdales
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Erica shares her journey of how she got into corporate retail and become a general managerBy Evonya Easley
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The #1 Thing You Must be Doing to Secure Corporate Clients - #34
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🎯 Top takeaways from today's episode: Prospecting is not about making the sale. It’s about working the process that will eventually lead you to one. In the world of B2B, sales happen through conversations. There are two steps to prospecting: Step 1: Research potential clients Step 2: Nurturing a relationship with them 🔗 Resource Links 📝 Use These C…
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Chatting with Hope of Official Fashion Row! A community for fashion enthusiasts to come together!
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Hope shared her journey of how she got in the industry and explained how she started Official Fashion Row, advice on how to get started and their next upcoming event. Take a listen now!By Evonya Easley
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Today we chatted with celebrity stylist Fiskani of the Ivy Showroom take a listen now!
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Fiskani made time to chat with us as she prepares to go on tour with the legendary music group TLC she is a OG in the fashion industry for ovee 20 years she has styled everyone from Keith Sweat, Akon, TLC, Jagged Edge and too many to name along with having her clothing and fur rental showroom for all of your personal style and special occasions nee…
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Fashion PR with Natasha of NTPR firm she shares her journey of how she uses PR for fashion brands!
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Take a listen to our chat with Natasha sharing her advice and style story of doing different jobs in the industry before deciding on helping fashion companies with their image and brand. Check it out!By Evonya Easley
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Brand building with Assembly Line! We chatted the owner Felicia she shares how to build a brand!
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Felicia share her journey on how she started in the fashion industry and helping brands from conception to reality and also share advice for designers who are starting or building their brand take a listen now!By Evonya Easley
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Today we chatted with House of Mijo her clothing line tells your visual story using wardrobe!
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House of Mijo shares her journey of entrepreneurship and how and why she created her line and shared advice on building a businessBy Evonya Easley
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This week we chatted with Avnah a woman entrepreneur who not only designs, but does even more!
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Avnah share her style and design journey, along with a hair care brand and costuming on set take a listen to hear how she manages it all and shared gems on how you can do the sameBy Evonya Easley
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This week we chatted with Ameena lingerie & clothing designer take a listen as she shares her story!
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Ameena has extensive experience designing not only her own line but costume design as well for corporations. Check out her story now and the gems she drops about build and growing her business!By Evonya Easley
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Designing with Belleavie! The designer of this timeless classy women’s collection shares her story!
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Take a listen to hear how she started her clothing line, finding her manufacturers, marketing and promoting her line lots of gems dropped so check it out now!By Evonya Easley
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Upscale Fashion Editor Dr Courtney Hammonds shares his fashion journey! Take a listen now!
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Dr Courtney has so much experience in th fashion industry from teaching at the college level, to being a auditor and curator of many panels covering fashion nationally and internationally. He has a wealth of knowledge and shares some with us on this episode check it out now!By Evonya Easley
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Dynamic episode with Uyo an woman entrepreneur with multiple brands sold at big box retailers!
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Take a listen to see how she went from her corporate job to building her business with maternity lingerie to leggings to children clothes and more super inspiring and engaging conversation! All kinds of gems were dropped listen now!By Evonya Easley
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Woman owned Active Wear JustJaiWear we chatted with the founder Jai on how she got started!
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Jai has an amazing active wear line with bold colors and is all about supporting women in their health care journey and mental health and wellness take a listen now!By Evonya Easley
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There are so many more jobs in the fashion industry than designers and stylists! Take a listen now!
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We chatted with Taylor a free lance journalist writing for Sheen, Grind Pretty and more she shares how she started and how you can get started too. Check out this episode now!By Evonya Easley
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Art Meso where Art and Fashion intersect we chat with the founder and created Jennifer Sutton!
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She shares her journey starting as a visual merchandising, styling to creating a global fashion and art show that is now national take a listen now!By Evonya Easley
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New Year New Style! Check out this episode with One Stylish Lady Phylicia Brown!
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She shared her story of how she started her online boutique with stylish affordable unique pieces take a listen and then go check her boutique out! And if you want to get started in a career or learn how to grow as a fashion professional click the link below. http://loveefashion.com/replay/By Evonya Easley
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Couture & Bridal Designer Kimberly shares her journey of starting a luxury couture clothing line!
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Kimberly is the owner and creative director of Eileen Kim bridal and couture and custom design. She has been in the industry for many years and shares knowledge she has learned over the years! Take a listen now! And if you want to get started in a career or learn how to grow as a fashion professional click the link below. http://loveefashion.com/re…
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Happy New Year! First Episode of the Year, we have a special guest Bettina Benson of Chloe Kristyn!
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Chloe Kristyn is a brand that creates designs that caters to the upbeat lifestyle of the modern woman. She is sold at major retailer Stitch Fix among others we chat with the founder to share her story take a listen now! If you want to get started in a career or learn how to grow as a fashion professional click the link below. http://loveefashion.co…
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How To Position Your Business For B2B Success in 2023 - Ep. #33
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🎯 Top Takeaway from Today's Episode Believe that you belong in the room, there is space for you. 📌 Key Points from the Episode Characteristics of a Corporate Client There's usually more than one person involved in the decision making process. The contract length tends to be longer — on average, about three months. B2B organizations usually have a p…
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