Over the course of her career, Felita Harris has held senior executive roles at some of the most esteemed fashion houses including Donna Karan Collection and Alexander Wang. Today, she utilizes her breadth of experience to give back, both as a Chief Strategy and Revenue Consultant at her company Felita Harris Consultancy, and as a founding board member at RAISEfashion, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting BIPOC designers and advancing equity in the fashion world. In this interview, we discuss Felita’s entry into the fashion industry, how she’s navigated confidence boosts and busts alike, and how she’s shifted in her career from seeking position to seeking purpose. 

Don’t miss this episode where we talk about:

• How living abroad in Italy for three years as a teenager taught Felita to explore and helped her find her voice
• The moment she decided to transfer schools and start a career in fashion
• Trusting the process, how to navigate career wins and pivot points, and how the people you meet along the way will push you to where you need to be
• Felita’s experiences working for major fashion houses including Donna Karan Collection, Alexander Wang, and Lela Rose
• The work Felita is doing now through her consultancy agency and RAISEfashion, and her mission to lead with philanthropy 

Find Felita Harris:

www.felitaharris.com
IG: @msfelitaharris
LinkedIn: Felita Harris

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www.lydiafenet.com
IG: @lydiafenet
LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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