Ever wonder how fashion industry leaders actually built their networks? Spoiler: It wasn't through perfectly polished elevator pitches. In this tell-all episode, I'm sharing the networking mistakes, awkward moments and unexpected wins that transformed my fashion career - including how a failed fashion school application led to becoming an educator at that same institution.
You'll discover:
- Why hiding in the corner at fashion networking events actually taught me a valuable lesson
- How a chance conversation at a museum exhibit landed my student a dream fashion magazine internship
- The exact cold email strategy I used to break into fashion event production with zero experience
- Why an "extinct" social media app became my secret weapon for fashion industry connections
Whether you're an introvert dreaming of a fashion career, a student looking for your first industry job, or a fashion professional ready to level up, this episode reveals the unfiltered truth about building genuine connections in fashion.
Keywords: #FashionCareer #NetworkingTips #FashionIndustryJobs #FashionInternships #FashionNetworking #FashionMentor #CareerAdvice #FashionProfessional #EmergingDesigners #FashionBusiness
[Perfect for: Fashion Design Students, Fashion Business Majors, Emerging Fashion Professionals, Fashion Entrepreneurs, Fashion Industry Career Changers]
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