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Ep 49 - Megha Rao, founder of holiCHIC on Side Hustle to Full Time Pursuit, Friendships to Founders, & the Power of Grit
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In episode 49, Julie chats with fashion entreprenuer, Megha Rao, founder behind the renowned Indo Western fashion brand, holiCHIC by Megha. In this chat, Julie and Megha discuss:
- Inception of creating holiCHIC while working a full time corporate job
- How she found her business partner and co-founder
- Making the transition from side hustle to full time business
- Pivoting the business in the pandemic
- Constructs of sustainability in the fashion world + her perspectives and experiences with gatekeeping and support within the South Asian community
- Role of mentorships in her journey
- Advice she has for other aspiring entrepreneurs and founders.
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