“My grandma always said to me, ‘The race isn’t for the swift, it’s for the one who can endure it to the end.” – Tionne Young, founder of Tall HQ I’m excited to introduce you to another badass entrepreneur today and let her tell you her Startup Story. I found today’s guest, Tionne Young of Tall HQ, on […]
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If You’re SEWING, You’re Not SELLING
Pop quiz for all the makers and fashion designers. When you get an order, does that mean you then have to take a specific action to get it shipped out? Yes or no? Any action at all – cutting, sewing, hand stitching, dyeing… Because here’s the thing… If you’re SEWING, you’re not SELLING. If you’re […]
Her Startup Story: The Epic Fails That Almost Put Me Out of Business
Her Startup Story: 5 Epic Fails That Almost Put Me Out of Business If you sell a physical product or want to launch a line, you’re in the right place. This week, I’m starting a new series of episodes called “Her Startup Story”. I’m planning to dive into YOUR stories, so I figured before I […]
Mansplaining
I’ve had multiple experiences of “mansplaining” this week. It’s not cool. This is NOT a bash against men. Men are amazing. I have a husband & 2 boys I adored my Dad. Doh. But it’s frustrating that when you’re a grown-ass woman and men still feel the need to explain everything to you – cars, […]
Why You’re Not Sticking To The Plan
Why You’re Not Sticking To The Plan Chances are as a fashion entrepreneur that you are a right-brained person. You are creative, have meticulous attention to detail when it comes to your art but not the cleanliness of your desk, and you drop everything when inspiration strikes. Working from the right brain makes us the […]
Turn Off Your Phone
Turn Off Your Phone When was the last time you fully unplugged? This weekend I challenge you to turn off your phone. Maybe for a whole day, maybe for five hours, maybe for three days. As business owners, we’re tied to our phones watching for sales, customer emails, and Facebook comments. Every time we get […]
Imposter Syndrome: How to Deal With it as an Entrepreneur
Imposter Syndrome: How to Deal With it as an Entrepreneur Imposter Syndrome is real and affects even the highest achieving individuals. Do you have a little voice in your head that says… You don’t know what you’re talking about You don’t have a degree in fashion design You don’t know what you’re doing There are […]
The 3 Secrets of Success from the Insider View of a Fabric Rep – with Jay Arbetman
Do you ever meet someone and right away you know you’re going to like them? That’s how I feel about my guest today, Jay Arbetman. Jay is the owner of The Sourcing District, a sales agency that sells fabric, textile products, and garment production necessities to companies in industries like apparel, hospitality, event planning, and […]
