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In this week's conversation with Sharmila Singh, Co-Founder of Project 5 which is an entreprenurial agency based in San Francisco. Sharmila shares more about Project 5's team, clients and upcoming seminars.   In this episode you will learn: - More about Project5's exciting new clients and indigogo campaigns. - The curated team at Project 5.  -Sharmila's passion with sustainablility. - Upcoming speaker series at The Tech Shop.   Enoy! xo Jill

Chief Entreprenurial Officer, Bianca Kramer shares with us the start of the entreprenurial support agency, Project 5 based in San Francisco. In this episode you will learn:   - How Project 5 can validate and bring your idea to life! - The Project 5 Methodology , their unique three step process. - Free 45 minute consult. - Current client case studies, including : Tamborine and Urban Homesteader. - Financial models and why it is important. - Partnership with Indigogo.   "Smaller bites bigger results!"   Hope you enjoy the episode and for more information go to www.project5sf.com   x Jill  

Lily Xu, CMO of Dotfully.com shares with us her background in startups and the successful launch of the new online peer to peer beauty platform Dotfully.com   In this episode you will learn: - Lily's background and what brought her to California. - Advice on tech start ups. -  Launch of Dotfully.com -  Marketing inititatives for Dotfully.com   For more information check out wwww.dotfully.com   Enjoy the episode! xx Jill  

In this week's episode, I interview Chloe Beeney from London. Chloe is a Fashion Creative Director with over 18 years experience in the fashion industry. From working with legendary Isabella Blow to being InStyle's London Fashion director she now has her own company and shares with us her style journey, from CA to London. In this episode you will learn: - Her career journey as a stylist in London. - Working with Isabella Blow for over 4 years. - Commercial styling work vs. editorial work - Insights to the recent London fashion week. - The importance of the support of the London College of Fashion and the British Fashion Council for emerging designers. - The opening of the Alexander Mc Queen exhibit at the Victoria and Albert museum last week in London. - Advice to aspiring stylists.   Enjoy the episode and check out Chloe's website at: www.chloebeeney.com   xx Jill

In conversation with CEO and Creative Director of the new brand, dE ROSAIRO, Nishika De Rosairo where she shares with us her journey in bringing her brand de Rosairo to life. Nishika's story will inspire those that long to leave their corporate job and also will inspire fashion entrepreneurs to keep their focus and make their dreams come true!   In this episode you will learn: - The birth of a women's contemporary fashion brand, dE ROSAIRO. - Challenges in starting your own fashion line and how to overcome them. - The importance of attention to detail in every part of your garment. - Focusing on a niche and a clear target customer. -Creating new and innovative, disruptive promotional events. - And more.............check our the website at www.derosairo.com Enjoy the episode! x Jill

In this episode I am in conversation with Coral Castillo, Orange County Designer of the year! She discusses her path to success and the building of her brand.   In this episode you will learn: - About Coral Castillo fashion designer. - The challenges of juggling motherhood, a fulltime job and creating a line. - RAW style competition. - Fashion career advice.   Enjoy the episode!   Jill

Today, I'm in conversation with Marvin Brooks, Fashion Educatior, Fashion expert, on the topic of Menswear and the latest shows that occured in Europe. This is a fun filled infomative conversation on the latest in menswear.   In this episode you will learn: - All about the latest menswear collections. - Marvin's and mine point of view on menswear today and what is relevant. - The topic of androgony and youthfullness. - In depth about Gucci, Vivienne Westwood, Yves St Laurent , Prada and more.....   Enjoy! Pls take a moment to leave a review!

In this episode, I am in conversation with fashion educator Marvin Brooks. Marvin is currently teaching at FIDM and always has a fun and educational way of talking about fashion. Today, we discuss the role of Haute Couture and how it is utilized. Is it just a marketing tool and who buys it?   In this episode you will learn: - The role Haute Couture plays in today's fashion world. - The consumer of Haute Couture. -Some insight to the recent couture collections.  

In this interview, Evelyn Zobe, the CEO and Founder of the new fashion app, Glanse , shares with us her entrepreunurial journey and how she is a fashion tech fiend. Please subscribe and review on iTunes. In this episode you will learn: - How Evelyn came from Jordan to the USA. - About the fashion tech industry. - How her entrepreunrial journey has been in fashion and tech. - The birth of Glanse, the new tinder for fashion sale shoppers!

In this exciting interview, you will hear from partners Greggory Lemons and Brad Carrick about the emerging field of fashion law and what you need to know to protect yourself and your fashion businesss. Please subscribe and leave a review! In this episode you will learn: - The emerging field of fashion law. - As a fashion entrepreneur what you need to know now! - Why hiring a fashion lawyer is important from day one. - Social Media, Trademark, Counterfeit and other issues affecting fashion and the law. - Legally Vogue a great new resource from the firm Lord Bertram. Enjoy the episode! Jill

Designer in residence at the San Francisco Fashion Incuabator, Lia Larrea shares with me her design journey from the hills of Ecuador to San Francisco. Please subscribe, share with a friend and leave a review! In this episode you will learn: - Lia's journey from Ecuador to America. - Her love for design, fashion and inspiration. - Her inspiration for her line, Lia Larrea. -  Designer in Residence at the San Francisco Fashion Incubator. - Key learnings on building her fashion business. - Inspiration for her new Spring 2015 collection. Enjoy xx Jill

Anna Santeramo, CEO and founder of the new brand new on demand app, StyleBee. Which delivers makeup application and hair styles on demand. Please subscribe and leave a review. In this episode you will learn: -  The idea and birth of the new brand new beauty app, StyleBee. - The process. - Services include: Makeup Application and Hairstyling. - Trustworthy practices. - Currently in the LA market and San Francisco market. - Growth and expansion plans. - Android on line and IOS users via mobile. Enjoy the episode xx Jill

Anna Min Designer of the petite fashion line, of Min- Edition shares her story with me about the founding of Min-Edition, the petite market and how the San Francisco Fashion Incubator has helped her to grow her business. Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! In this episode you will learn: - Anna's transition from engineering to the design world. - All about the petite market. - Apparel Arts learnings. - Min-Edition Spring 2015 line - SF Fashion Incubator and how it has helped her grow her business. Enjoy xx Jill

CEO and Founder of the new fashion app- Stylematic, Karen Song shares with us on this new platform that allows you to have your own personal stylist with you at all times! Please subscribe, review and share with friends! In this episode you will learn: - CEO and Founder Karen Songs background and what led her to start the new fashion app Stylematic. - Starting your own fashion app. - How this pocket stylist works. - Marketing tips and tricks. Enjoy xx Jill

Amanda Scarlett Smith is an english designer living in San Francisco, she describes her journey to San Francisco and how the Fashion Incubator has helped her build her fashion business. Please subscribe and leave a review. In this episode you will learn: - The influence of Central St Martins fashion design program. - Designing for the London Opera, Lion King and movies such as the Duchess. - The San Francisco Fashion Incubator and how it has helped her to define and grow her business. - The Spring 2015 collection of Scarlet Smith debut this September 2014. - Her inspirations for her collection. - Her creative process. Enjoy xx Jill

In part 2 with Stephanie Bodner, we discuss the benefits of buying high-end lingerie, special techniques, lingerie trends and more! Please subscribe and leave a review! In this episode you will learn: - Stephanie discusses her marketing tactics and strategies that have worked. - Upcoming events. - Tips and advice for buying high end lingerie - The tango knicker, ' the step in' - Lingerie trends for Spring 2015 - SF bay area style Enjoy x Jill

Lingerie designer , Stephanie Bodner discusses the birth of a brand, formally known as Honey Cooler Handmade, now re-branded as Evgenia. She is a designer in residence at the Fashion Incubator in San Francisco, this is part one. Please subscribe and review! In this episode you will learn: - Stephanie tell us all about being a designer in lingerie, her background and journey. - Designer in Residence at the Fashion Incubator in San Francisco. - The re-branding process she is going through. -How Evgenia is inspired by the 1920's and 1930's . - All about lace! - Her journey at the Fashion Incubator and what she has learned. Enjoy! Jill www.jillsiefert.com

In this Fashion Tech Tuesday episode, I interview, CEO, Iain McCready of Cortexica where he shares his insights about this new find similar fashion technolgy is evolving and will disrupt the way in which we shop! Please subscribe and leave a review! In this episode you will learn: - The name , Cortexica- where it derives from. - Cortexica this business to business technology platform. - The new style app Style Thief from Kates Bosworth - 95% accuracy rate - How this new technology will help clients with onboarding of inventory. -How this technolgy has deep learning to make searches more relevant. - FashTech London and San Francisco soon to be in NYC and Austin. - What Find Similar technology can do. - And the future - breaking down proper street style fashions! Enjoy the episode! Jill

In Part two, Jeanne Allen, Executive Director of the Fashion Incubator San Francisco, talks about the new chapter in her life and the birth of the incubator which houses 6 emerging designers each year. Now going on it's 3rd successful year here in San Francisco, CA. Please subscribe and leave a review ! In this episode you will learn: - In Part 2 with Jeanne Allen, she discusses the birth of the fashion incubator in San Francisco. - Fashion Incubator of San Francisco is a 5013c non - profit business supported by Macy's and the City of SF Mayors office. - 6 Designers in Residence each year. - Goal is to create jobs and growth in the fashion sector! -The process- open call in October and designers start in March. - Located in Macy's Men's building, recycled office. - The program consists of 25 master classes covering all business aspects of fashion. - The board consists of an amazing roster of people. - Mentors and experts like John Casado, Roger Case, Linda Ellerd and Jake Wall. - Oct 9th Union Square Event. - They conduct pop up shops, NYC trip to Macy's headquarters, Designer showroom visits, participate in the Junior League Annual Fashion Show. - $400 month rent per designer not including cost of creating collection. - Resources such as SBA and Renissance Entrepreneur Center. Enjoy! Jill

Jeanne Allen is the Executive Director of the Fashion Incubator San Francisco, and talks about her fashion career with her successful line, Jeanne Marc and talks in depth in part one about building the brand and her time in Brighton, England, San Francisco and Japan. Please subscribe and leave a review! In this episode you will learn: - Part One interview with Jeanne Allen, she discusses the building of the fashion brand Jeanne Marc. - Her journeys from Brighton, England to San Francisco to Japan and Seattle. - A great perspective and insight to the manufacturing in San Francisco during the 70's , 80's and 90's. - The growth of the brand Jeanne Marc. - Tips and advice for fashion entrepreneurs. - Jeanne gives us insight as to what was going on in fashion in Japan in the 1980's. -  The closing of the Jeanne Marc brand.  Enjoy this chock filled part one interview with Jeanne Allen! Jill