From childhood sketches on scrap paper to commanding attention on the New York Fashion Week runway, Jana Ele S is a designer whose journey is rooted in purpose, faith, and fearless creativity.

In this episode, we sit down with Jana Ele S, the visionary behind Glory by Jess, to explore how her passion for fashion began at just five years old. Growing up in Queens and attending church in Brooklyn, Jana found inspiration in the everyday—especially the white paper wrapped around Sunday stockings that became her first canvas for drawing dresses.

What started as childhood curiosity evolved into a calling that now shapes her growing fashion brand.

Jana shares the powerful story behind the name Glory, explaining how her faith and desire to bring light, love, and positivity into the fashion industry led her to rebrand during COVID. She opens up about designing her own prom dress, learning through visual observation, and the emotional moment she loves most—seeing a woman look in the mirror and realize she feels confident, beautiful, and seen.

We also dive into her New York Fashion Week experience, her creative process from concept to runway, and her mission to challenge the stereotype that fashion must be cutthroat or superficial. For Jana, fashion is bigger than clothing—it’s about pushing women to see themselves differently and step boldly into their light.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

How Jana’s fashion journey began in early childhood

The faith-driven meaning behind the Glory by Jess brand

Why visual learning shaped her design process

The emotional power of fashion to transform confidence

What it really takes to bring a collection to New York Fashion Week

🎧 Ideal For:

Fashion lovers, emerging designers, faith-driven entrepreneurs, creative visionaries, and anyone inspired by purpose-led branding.

📲 CONNECT WITH JANA ELE S:

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glorybyjes/

🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE:

🌐 Website: https://www.savfaire.com

📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savfairemag/

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