Summary
In this conversation, Ashlyn Lawrence, founder of the New York-based fashion brand Centerpiece, shares her journey from working in the fashion industry to launching her own brand. She discusses her background in sales, the challenges of starting a business without a design background, and the importance of customer feedback. Ashlyn emphasizes the significance of support from family and friends, her fears of failure, and the realities of managing cash flow as a new entrepreneur. The conversation also touches on the creative process, the importance of quality in fashion, and the unique offerings of her brand. In this engaging conversation, Ashlyn shares her journey of starting her fashion brand, Centerpiece, highlighting the emotional rewards of creation, the importance of social media authenticity, and the evolving landscape of the fashion industry. She discusses her experiences with photo shoots, connections made during Fashion Week, and the challenges of being a public figure on platforms like TikTok. Ashlyn emphasizes the significance of building a brand with meaning and community, while also offering valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the fashion space.
Where to Find Ashlyn + Centre Piece
IG: @centrepieceofficialTik Tok: @centrepiece_official_
Shop Centre Piece: https://centrepiececlothing.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ashlyn Lawrence and Centerpiece
03:14 Ashlyn's Journey: From Paris to Entrepreneurship
04:28 Gaining Confidence in Design
06:03 The Fast Track to Launching Centerpiece
07:10 Learning from Customer Feedback09:34Introducing Unique Fashion Pieces
10:59 Support Systems in Entrepreneurship
12:35 Facing Fears of Failure
14:07 A Day in the Life of a Fashion Brand Owner
16:39 Challenges of Cash Flow
18:10 Future Plans and Potential Investors
19:06 Navigating the Design Process
20:12 Sampling and Production Challenges
21:21 The Joy of Creation
23:15 Fashion Week Connections
25:44 Navigating Social Media Presence
27:20 The Power of Authenticity
30:37 Evolving Entrepreneurial Journeys
33:39 Building a Brand with Meaning
37:36 Advice for Aspiring Fashion Entrepreneurs
Keywords: fashion, entrepreneurship, Ashlyn Lawrence, Centerpiece, design, cash flow, support system, customer feedback, unique fashion, fashion industry, social media, branding, creativity, community, TikTok, authenticity, business advice
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By Taylor ZackSummary
In this conversation, Ashlyn Lawrence, founder of the New York-based fashion brand Centerpiece, shares her journey from working in the fashion industry to launching her own brand. She discusses her background in sales, the challenges of starting a business without a design background, and the importance of customer feedback. Ashlyn emphasizes the significance of support from family and friends, her fears of failure, and the realities of managing cash flow as a new entrepreneur. The conversation also touches on the creative process, the importance of quality in fashion, and the unique offerings of her brand. In this engaging conversation, Ashlyn shares her journey of starting her fashion brand, Centerpiece, highlighting the emotional rewards of creation, the importance of social media authenticity, and the evolving landscape of the fashion industry. She discusses her experiences with photo shoots, connections made during Fashion Week, and the challenges of being a public figure on platforms like TikTok. Ashlyn emphasizes the significance of building a brand with meaning and community, while also offering valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in the fashion space.
Where to Find Ashlyn + Centre Piece
IG: @centrepieceofficialTik Tok: @centrepiece_official_
Shop Centre Piece: https://centrepiececlothing.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Ashlyn Lawrence and Centerpiece
03:14 Ashlyn's Journey: From Paris to Entrepreneurship
04:28 Gaining Confidence in Design
06:03 The Fast Track to Launching Centerpiece
07:10 Learning from Customer Feedback09:34Introducing Unique Fashion Pieces
10:59 Support Systems in Entrepreneurship
12:35 Facing Fears of Failure
14:07 A Day in the Life of a Fashion Brand Owner
16:39 Challenges of Cash Flow
18:10 Future Plans and Potential Investors
19:06 Navigating the Design Process
20:12 Sampling and Production Challenges
21:21 The Joy of Creation
23:15 Fashion Week Connections
25:44 Navigating Social Media Presence
27:20 The Power of Authenticity
30:37 Evolving Entrepreneurial Journeys
33:39 Building a Brand with Meaning
37:36 Advice for Aspiring Fashion Entrepreneurs
Keywords: fashion, entrepreneurship, Ashlyn Lawrence, Centerpiece, design, cash flow, support system, customer feedback, unique fashion, fashion industry, social media, branding, creativity, community, TikTok, authenticity, business advice