In episode 95, Madison Powers speaks about the story, the underrated skills, and the business plan that have helped her “effortlessly creative” business go far in just a few years. Madison is strategic with her decisions, and crystal clear on her customer and business values, and shares so many little-talked-of realities of fashion business in this interview.
Madison was born and raised in Greensboro North Carolina, obtaining her bachelor’s degree from NCCU in Business Administration and Marketing! After a year in Corporate America, Madison decided to put her love of business and fashion into something meaningful. Thus, creating her namesake label Madison Victoria; a slowly made, small-batch-produced woman’s label that offers classic silhouettes with creative and functional designs for the modern women. Creating a community for all and a safe space within the fashion industry for black and brown women.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How Madison got into fashion despite being too scared to pursue a fashion degree in school
- The strategic way Madison interviewed different manufacturing partners to make sure she found the best fit for her business
- How to stay inspired as a creative without a travel budget
- Why Madison recommends every business owner create a thorough business plan
- How her business plan has helped her make better decisions in her business
- The underrated skill that has helped Madison grow her brand (more than money could)
- The importance of storytelling – including what, how, and whom to tell
- Why it is so important to find the right day job before your business becomes full-time.
People and resources mentioned in this episode:
- Madison Victoria website
- Madison Victoria Instagram
- FashionPedia fashion encyclopedia
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