In this episode of Beyond Giving, Zac sits down with Alix Mane von Broock from the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative (TFII) to explore how the organization is shaping the future of fashion in Texas.

Alex shares her journey from teen model and actress, mentored by Selena Quintanilla, to becoming a successful entrepreneur, salon owner, and now TFII’s Education Director and Fresh Faces Director. She delves deeply into her passion for helping new talent break into the fashion world and the importance of mentorship, professionalism, and perseverance in a challenging industry.

Host: 

Zac Brown: “The Non-Profit Guy”

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacjordanbrown/

Guests: 

Alix Mane von Broock: TFII’s Education Director and Fresh Faces Director

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thealixmane/

Texas Fashion Industry: https://texasfashionindustry.org/

Texas Fashion Industry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/texasfashionindustry/

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Alex’s early beginnings in fashion and the pivotal role Selena played as her mentor.
  
  
• How her career in modeling and acting evolved into launching her own salon and beauty business.
  
  
• The mission of the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative and the programs they run to support creatives across the state.
  
  
• Inside the Fresh Faces program, designed to mentor aspiring models with no prior contracts or agency backing.
  
  
• How to handle criticism, rejection, and changing beauty standards in the fashion industry.
  
  
• The power of education, consistency, and adaptability in building a career.
  
  
• The community can get involved, including through mentorship, volunteering, or sponsorship.
  
  
• The role of AI and innovation in the future of fashion.
  
  

Why Listen

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how a nonprofit is strengthening Texas’s creative economy by empowering models, designers, and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re in fashion, beauty, or simply passionate about supporting creatives, Alex’s story offers inspiration on resilience, mentorship, and building opportunities for others.

Connect with TFII on social media.

• https://www.linkedin.com/company/texasfashionindustry/
• https://www.instagram.com/TexasFashionIndustry/
• https://www.facebook.com/TexasFashionIndustry
• https://twitter.com/TexasFashionInd

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