DiscoverSide Hustle to Small BusinessBuilding a fashion brand for STEM-loving kids and adults
Building a fashion brand for STEM-loving kids and adults

Building a fashion brand for STEM-loving kids and adults

Update: 2025-08-13
Share

Description

When Jaya Iyer couldn’t find science-themed dresses for her daughter, she realized that other parents must be feeling the frustration. Wanting to empower her daughter and others, she launched Svaha USA, a STEAM-based fashion brand that creates clothing for the entire family. What started as a mission to challenge gender stereotypes in kids' clothing has grown into a thriving business known for its bold, brainy designs.


 


Chapters


00:00 Introduction and background


7:00 Challenges when starting the business


14:13 Creating the clothing


20:30 Fulfilling orders


23:18 Building a mission-driven brand


25:31 Balancing family and work


30:16 Reflecting on the business


31:34 Advice for other entrepreneurs


33:11 Closing and contact

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Building a fashion brand for STEM-loving kids and adults

Building a fashion brand for STEM-loving kids and adults

Hiscox