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Episode Synopsis
Summary
Welcome the one and only Shon Simon to Brick by Brick!
Shon Simon, owner and CEO of Shon Simon Co, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges she faced in the fashion manufacturing industry. She started as a celebrity makeup artist in New York City before moving to LA to open an online clothing store. After facing setbacks and learning about manufacturing, she opened her own manufacturing company and worked with brands like Nike and Guess Jeans. Shon emphasizes the importance of representation and black ownership in the fashion industry. She is now focused on creating high-frequency, sustainable fashion and helping other entrepreneurs.
Key Takeaways
Shon Simon started as a celebrity makeup artist before venturing into the fashion manufacturing industry.
She faced challenges and setbacks but persevered and opened her own manufacturing company.
Shon emphasizes the importance of representation and black ownership in the fashion industry.
She is now focused on creating high-frequency, sustainable fashion and helping other entrepreneurs.
Welcome the one and only Shon Simon to Brick by Brick!
Shon Simon, owner and CEO of Shon Simon Co, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges she faced in the fashion manufacturing industry. She started as a celebrity makeup artist in New York City before moving to LA to open an online clothing store. After facing setbacks and learning about manufacturing, she opened her own manufacturing company and worked with brands like Nike and Guess Jeans. Shon emphasizes the importance of representation and black ownership in the fashion industry. She is now focused on creating high-frequency, sustainable fashion and helping other entrepreneurs.
Key Takeaways
Shon Simon started as a celebrity makeup artist before venturing into the fashion manufacturing industry.
She faced challenges and setbacks but persevered and opened her own manufacturing company.
Shon emphasizes the importance of representation and black ownership in the fashion industry.
She is now focused on creating high-frequency, sustainable fashion and helping other entrepreneurs.
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