Skirt The Issues - Embracing Change to Renew Yourself with Alison Callaway

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In this episode, you will learn:

How Alison has reinvented herself and her career over the years.

A peek behind the scenes of Alison's journey in the fashion industry.

The importance of self trust, resilience, and having a positive mindset in entrepreneurship.

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Connect with Alison on Instagram: @skirttheissues

LinkedIn: @alisoncallaway

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Show Notes:

Today’s guest is the accomplished yet so relatable, Allison Callaway. We met as co workers in the tech industry, and I've witnessed her servant leadership firsthand. She is an entrepreneurial, multifaceted creative talent, and Allison's career trajectory began at the famed New York Fashion Institute of Technology. It has led her to consult with some of the largest online retailers, as well as startups on how to run their business and build their brand in the fashion industry. Now as the education director for Phoenix Fashion Week, she's a sought after speaker and trainer for emerging designers. She's seen it all behind the scenes in the industry, even having styled some household names on the set of Ocean's 13. George Matt, Bernie, Brad. Yeah, that bread. She's now coming full circle with her own fashion brand, as the creative director and owner of Skirt The Issues. She's a mom to a now college bound daughter and we talk all about how embracing the change and keeping an optimistic mindset can be a launchpad for more joy in your life, and for redefining yourself in your next chapters.

02:30 Reinventing your career as an entrepreneur with a former Zappos executive.

08:15 What led to creating the emerging designer program at Zappos?

13:30 How important has it been to understand the business of the fashion industry?

18:15 Leadership, innovation, and mentorship.

20:00 What has it been like mentoring your 12-year-old as they’ve become a fashion designer?

26:45 Pivoting to new opportunities in midlife.

32:30 Progress over perfection and finding inspiration as a designer.

38:00 The importance of self trust, resilience, and having a positive mindset in entrepreneurship.