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Client Profile: Linden Lehner
In honor of the class of 2020, we are profiling a very recent alum, Linden Lehner and her business, Linden Lane Artworks.How did the idea for your business come about?I grew up around talented artists and taking art classes in high school, sparking my passions in the art industry. While studyin…
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Client Profile: Dr. Tameka Ellington
Dr. Tameka Ellington, Fashion School faculty and entrepreneur, took some time out of her busy schedule to answer some questions about her latest venture as a coach and author. What would you say are the top three skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur/innovator? Mindset is everyth…
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Client Profile: Alexandra Reich
You might call Alli Reich an overachiever... and you wouldn't be wrong! Her story encompasses a true entrepreneurial journey of exploring her passions. Lucky for us she took some time to tell us about it. Tell us about Alexanda. I grew up in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, …
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Client Profile: Carrie Esser
Carrie Esser (2018) recently made it to the Top 5 in the country for the NYX FACE Awards, a national makeup artist competition. While she didn't end up the grand prize winner in that contest, we know she is definitely a winner for continuing to work on her passion and pound the pavement to make…
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Client Profile: Chinonso Aladi
Chinonso is a now-graduate of the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Fashion School and hails from Nigeria, which is the inspiration for her fashion line that incorporates traditional African fabrics into modern pieces. While researching production possibilities for the full line, she has been designing and sewing custom p…
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Client Profile: Aceani Ross-Bigbee
In addition to starting her own fashion brand in high school, Aceani Ross-Bigbee has dreams to inspire other would-be fashionistas become their best selves. We sat down to talk to her about what she’s working on and a little about herself. Tell us about your new venture, The Possible Me. The …
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Student Entrepreneur Perseveres
Transfer student Gregory Joyce II is a great example of the wide variety of clients served by LaunchNET. While many students come to the office looking to start a venture of some type, Gregory came in with multiple businesses already going and ideas for more. His journey to successful college stu…
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Client Profile: Obianuju "Uju" Izuchukwu
Uju is the founder of Pop Style (@_popstyle), an on-campus pop-up thrift shop that allows you to buy, donate and trade clothing for $3, $7, or $10. Customers can donate clothes they don't want anymore but someone else could wear and trade clothes at each price point. Where did you get the idea fo…
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