Tag Archives: fashion
Fashion Entrepeneur
Not being born into wealth and being the only Black person or one of only a few people of color on a team, or even in a company as a whole, can set one apart in a corporate environment, she … Continue reading
Leap of Faith
Taking the ‘cliff jump’ to act on my idea for Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR), as a fashion outsider. We can often sit on an idea, but actually acting on it changes everything. I would not be where I am today … Continue reading
Style Advice
After asking me why I always wear black, my daughter added, “Don’t you know fashion is a rainbow” – Janet Martinez
Successful Beauty
We are living in a society that makes you believe that “more is more” and striving for perfection equals success. Taking the time out of our busy days to focus on beauty shouldn’t have to be intimidating but something that … Continue reading
The Insight That Changed
“Six months after I cofounded a small activewear brand, [e-commerce site] Carbon38 placed an order with us. This was a dream come true, so even though I was unsure we could execute on their timeline, I went for it. As … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 