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As Seen In Buzzfeed, Seventeen Magazine, and Girlboss– Jessica Miao on Growing Apricotton After College

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From writing a 30-page business plan in college with her partner Chloe, to now being the co-founder and CEO of Apricotton, a teen bra brand… Jessica is an absolutely inspiring business owner and mentor to girls. We go into all things growing a business, especially through getting press and grants.


We talk about:

  • The benefits of starting a business in college
  • How do Jessica and Chloe split up the roles as co-founders? + challenges of working with a co-founder
  • How Jessica grew her TikTok to 100k+
  • Designing + manufacturing the products
  • Working with interns + content creators for Apricotton
  • Jessica + her team’s press strategy for Apricotton without a PR agency
  • Insider tips for applying to a grant / business pitch competition
  • How to get a custom clicker on your website
  • What goes into planning a photo shoot or making videos for an ad?


    • ✨ Connect:

    • Shop the new collection: apricotton.ca
    • @apricottongirls on Instagram
    • @jessicamiao on TikTok
    • @apricottongirls on TikTok
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