Rodnell “Kid” Harris is a visionary, a playmaker, a creative artist on a quest to bring other artists with like-minds together in his community. Kid’s brand, Chicago Playground is helping his clients tell their personal stories with custom designed varsity jackets and cardigan sweaters. These pieces are quality-made, well designed, and amazingly breathtaking conversation starters! The Chicago Playground Brand has premiered at fashion weeks across the country from New York to LA. Celebrities also show much love and wear the Chicago Playground brand. For Kid, this success is just confirmation that he’s on the right path. If you want to know how this former basketball star created his own thriving fashion company. Check out his story on the Fashion Alumni Podcast..PRESS PLAY!

Today I am speaking with Marsha Thompson, a fashion graduate and certified yoga trainer. In this episode, Marsha shares how life changes led her away from the dream of becoming a buyer in corporate fashion. But, then as time and life would have it, interesting twists and turns led her back to fashion again.

In this episode, Marsha speaks to the power of believing in your gifts and trusting in your authentic self. In our talk, I spend a great deal of time understanding how Marsha's journey to becoming a certified yoga instructor unfolded and how that journey inspired her to become a fashion entrepreneur. If you are trying to find where you fit in fashion and you need some inspiration, this episode is just for you.

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Website: ShineOMCreations on Etsy

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Kristin McIntosh is a dynamic go-getter. When she sets her mind to completing a project nothing can stand in her way. Creating the KMC Collection, her first womenswear clothing line, has not been any different. After earning a Fashion & Retail Management degree, Kristin decided not to take the traditional route of working for a corporate retail company. Instead, she decided to start her own brand to set and reach personal goals that she's been dreaming of for years. Armed with knowledge, a business plan, and a lot of moxie, Kristin is projecting her sustainable womenswear line to debut Spring/Summer 2018. In this episode, she walks us through her design process.

Ashley Reed is a highly-skilled and personable retail account executive for Pur Cosmetics. In this episode, Ashley talks directly to college students and graduates about what skills are needed for positions in corporate beauty buying. She also shares her career journey from her first internship to her current executive position. Ashley gives solid advice for anyone serious about finding their way in the world of retail buying.

Our interview with Anthony L. Williams is epic! He is a Project Runway alum, all-star, and fan favorite! On this episode Anthony gives us his insider's perspective about his life in front of the cameras and behind-the-scenes. He also shares candidly about what it takes to be successful.

Elizabeth Hague is co-founder of Wildcat Echo. She is a “brand experience expert and visual design wizard.” In her own words, ” I tear brands apart and reassemble them in to marketing machines. I engage audiences, demystify the science of branding, and deliver streamlined permanent solutions that foster business growth.” On Episode 26, Elizabeth is sharing how your small businesses can create a bonafide brand experience for your customers and clients including taking advantage of often overlooked marketing opportunities, overcoming challenges of reaching out to your market, and leveraging your brand to create multiple streams of income and more!

On today's episode I'm solo-casting to share some resource opportunities for college graduates interested in starting their own fashion brand.

I dive into the benefits of financial, informational, and human resources and ask some important questions to help you ensure that your business is on the right track!

Additionally, I'm sharing our big news!

FashionAlumni.com has partnered with Diane Von Furstenberg to offer you a premiere MasterClass taught by the iconic designer herself!

We want it to be possible for anyone in the world to learn from the very best. This class combines great video content, interactive assignments, and social interaction with the MasterClass community.

Sign up for the Masterclass with Diane Von Furstenberg on www.fashionalumni.com

Chase Coleman is a young marketer at Starbucks Corporate in Seattle Washington. At age 23, Chase has already managed multi-million dollar accounts and has been acknowledged by Starbucks as an exceptional team leader. How did he do it? How did he land a coveted marketing position with Starbucks right out of college? In this episode, Chase lays out his career journey step-by-step. He also gives tips on how to ace the interview process, how to have the mindset of a leader, and he also shares the one thing that will take your career to the next level.

Our conversation with Michael Alexin, former Vice President of Product Design & Development for Target, is a talk you do not want to miss. Michael has extensive executive retail experience in global brand expansion, organizational leadership, concept through development, branding, supply chain optimization, and omni-channel sales. In this interview, he gives an in-depth look at his career journey and shares insightful advice for graduates looking to land a job in corporate retail.

Today I’m talking with, Kelly Hoey, author of Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships in a Hyper-Connected World

Kelly is a thought leader and networking expert. Her insight on networking in the social media age is engaging and actionable.

Kelly is a columnist for Inc.com and has appeared on CNBC’s Power Pitch. Her clients include: The New Yorker, Coca-Cola, PBS, L’oreal, Capital One, and Dove.

Kelly was praised by Forbes for being 1 of 5 women changing the world of venture capital and entrpeunership and also hailed by Fast Company as being one of the 25 Smarterst women on Twitter.

Today Kelly shares brilliant ways to actively focus on creating powerful connections, how to set goals for networking, creative ways to stay in touch with people in your network without feeling overwhelmed, and so much more!