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...
Apr 21, 2015•31 min
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!"...
Apr 11, 2015•37 min
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...
Mar 26, 2015•22 min
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 - Insig...
Mar 23, 2015•46 min
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...
Mar 05, 2015•40 min
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
Feb 24, 2015•24 min
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..... ...
Feb 17, 2015•28 min
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....
Feb 13, 2015•19 min
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!...
Sep 16, 2014•23 min
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 t...
Sep 05, 2014•58 min
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. - Inspirati...
Aug 28, 2014•38 min
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. Enj...
Aug 25, 2014•26 min
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...
Aug 21, 2014•26 min
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...
Aug 18, 2014•27 min
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 Spri...
Aug 17, 2014•42 min
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...
Aug 10, 2014•26 min
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 Ev...
Aug 07, 2014•26 min
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 clie...
Aug 05, 2014•23 min
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 busi...
Aug 03, 2014•35 min
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 Japa...
Jul 31, 2014•33 min
Lona Alia Duncan, CEO and Founder of the online fashion platform, Style Lend, talks about the new sharing economy and how you can monetize your existing wardrobe hassle free! Please subscribe and leave a review to enter into the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: -Lona's background the inspiration to start Style Lend. - The "Sharing Economy", how you can monetize your closet. - Style Lend is the " Airbnb" model for your wardrobe. - How they are disrupting the fashion space. - The pro...
Jul 29, 2014•22 min
Olya Ishchukova is a fashion tech entrepreneur and is the CEO and founder of an online modeling boutique agency called Models in Tech, as well as , the Director of Community Relations for FashTech SF. She shares her journey from Russia to SF and the opportunities in the fashion and tech world here. Please subscribe and leave a review to enter into the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: - Olya's dream of being a successful entrepreneur in the fashion and tech sector. - The online mode...
Jul 24, 2014•27 min
J'Amy Tarr is a designer with a love for making edgy outwear that compliments every woman's wardrobe year round. Based out of Mill Valley, CA, she talks about the importance of local production and designing for a niche market. Please subscribe and leave a review to be entered in the weekly raffle. In this episode you will learn: - J'Amy's background and the birth of her brand. - Designing and focusing in on a niche market- outerwear. - The new collection! - The classic moto jacket , voted best ...
Jul 18, 2014•31 min
Sara Shepherd shares with us the insights to the creative process and how a fashion designer finds their voice. Please subscribe and leave a review to enter in the weekly raffle. In this episode you will learn: - Sara's journey from a small town in England and coming to America. - Her studies at Central Saint Martin school of design in London. - British style influences in design. - Key learnings on how to create and constantly move forward. - Thoughts on fast fashion and it's place in today's m...
Jul 11, 2014•44 min
Founder and CEO Layne Gray discusses the building and vision for MODAVIVE.COM. And how she is creating a movement by refashioned giving with this brand new online platform for charities and individuals. Please subscribe and leave a review to win a MODAVIVE Tee! In this episode you will learn: - The inception of MODAVIVE.com - The process for charities and how MODAVIVE gives you all the tools you need to create a successful charity drive. - Consignment for individuals. - Grass Roots Volunteer Gro...
Jul 04, 2014•30 min
Bethany Scott Meuleners, Co-Founder of the fashion line, MANSOOR SCOTT, shares insights with me as to how the line was born, both designers love for textiles and much more! Please hit subscribe and leave a review, to enter in the weekly raffle. In this episode you will learn: - About Bethany's Full Bright scholarship to Nepal for a year to learn about textiles. - The birth of a brand. - Being part of Macy's Fashion Incubator. - The partnership of MANSOOR SCOTT. - Building a strong contemporary w...
Jul 04, 2014•38 min
Ray Galizene was an english physicist and now a known fashion photograher, Ray talks about his career path in the world of fashion and how the profession has evolved in this interesting and fun filled interview. Please hit subscribe and enter in a review to enter in the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: - How Ray transitioned from being a physicist to a known fashion photographer. - Working at Kenzo and Hermes as their in house photographer. - Scarf styling. - Photo shoot management...
Jun 28, 2014•41 min
Tuan Tran is an inspirational designer, using real haute couture techniques with today's innovative and recycled textiles such as telephone wire, underwear bands and more... Please hit subscribe and leave a review to be entered into the weekly raffle. In this episode you will learn: - All about how Tuan Tran uses recycled telephone wire and transforms it into haute couture fashion. - The ancient Saki Ori technique of weaving. - Diva dumpster diving! - Handpainting. - Recycled knit scarves. - Rec...
Jun 27, 2014•48 min
Cindy Yun is a serial enterpreneur. She is the CEO and Creative Director of Rue de Jeans and CEO of Atria Interational. She shares with us her style journey as an entrerpreneur and the building of the fashion brand Atria out of Seoul. Please be sure to hit subscribe and leave a review to enter into the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: -Cindy Yun's incredible background and all about the companies she has started. As Atria is her 5th startup. - All about Atria International and how ...
Jun 20, 2014•35 min
Elizabeth just came back from an exciting trip visiting Peru and Argentina and shares with us her style journey filled with design inspiration from the Incas and Polo. Be sure to hit subscribe and be sure to leave a review on this episode to enter in the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: - All about the Inca inspiration from Peru. - Peruvian style. - The sport of polo in Argentina. - Argentina polo as a source of style inspiration for Stick and Ball. - The Oyster Polo Cup, August 16...
Jun 16, 2014•22 min
