5 Years Fired and Flourishing: How I’m Teaching Y’all How to REALLY Start in Fashion (2025 Version)
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Welcome back to another episode of The Haute Guide! Can y'all already believe it's been 5 years since I got fired?! That moment is what pivoted my journey in fashion into the brand you know today - so I'm using that as the catalyst for the 2025 version on how to get your start in fashion!
✨ Mentioned in This Episode:
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🇨🇳 How China’s tariffs and luxury factory tea are shaking up the entire fashion game (and what that means for small brands and consumers)
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💰 Why it’s time to lock your spending down, find your community, and prepare for the financial storms ahead
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👜 The real deal behind buying dupes and sourcing overseas — and why it ain’t as easy (or drama-free) as TikTok makes it seem
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🎭 The behind-the-scenes of the Met Gala, why most people ain’t invited, and why Wisdom Kaye deserves a damn seat at the table
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🛣️ My 4 non-negotiables for starting your career in fashion in 2025:
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Research your market BEFORE you move
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Build a strong personal brand — yes, even for corporate life
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Get serious about networking online and in-person
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Give yourself grace, space, and TIME — real growth ain’t overnight
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Shoutouts + Special Mentions:
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Carlos and Milwaukee Fashion Week 🔥
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Black Fashion STL and my student Kendal 💖
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Shelby Ivey Christie — fashion historian GOAT, go follow her
🔗 Stay Connected:
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Subscribe to my YouTube! 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/@akbrownstl
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Milwaukee Fashion Week Details: https://www.mkefw.com/
- Grab The Intro Into Fashion Workbook: https://www.akbrownstl.com/product/intro-into-fashion-pr-workbook/
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Wanna be a guest on the show? Apply here: https://www.akbrownstl.com/be-a-gusest/
- Want to be a 2025 client or mentee? Apply here: https://www.akbrownstl.com/2025-client-applications/
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Follow me everywhere: @akbrownstl
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Website: www.akbrownstl.com
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Read Advisor. Magazine: www.advisormag.co
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