On Style With Jill Siefert

Lona Alia Duncan, CEO and Founder of the online fashion platform, Style Lend, talks about the new sharing economy and how you can monetize your existing wardrobe hassle free! Please subscribe and leave a review to enter into the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: -Lona's background the inspiration to start Style Lend. - The "Sharing Economy", how you can monetize your closet. - Style Lend is the " Airbnb" model for your wardrobe. - How they are disrupting the fashion space. - The process. -The financial process for a start up. - Y Combinator incubator program that they took part in. - 2014 - fashion on line is a 1.3 trillion dollar industry and forecasted to 2 Trillion in 2015. Enjoy the episode! Jill

Olya Ishchukova is a fashion tech entrepreneur and is the CEO and founder of an online modeling boutique agency called Models in Tech, as well as , the Director of Community Relations for FashTech SF. She shares her journey from Russia to SF and the opportunities in the fashion and tech world here. Please subscribe and leave a review to enter into the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: - Olya's dream of being a successful entrepreneur in the fashion and tech sector. - The online modeling agency that caters to businesses that need strategic marketing and hire models that will help with their business objectives. - Models in Tech Platform started in March 2014. - FashTech SF, an intitative from Cortexica to help bring together the world of fashion and tech with educational forums and conferences. Enjoy the episode! Jill

J'Amy Tarr is a designer with a love for making edgy outwear that compliments every woman's wardrobe year round. Based out of Mill Valley, CA, she talks about the importance of local production and designing for a niche market. Please subscribe and leave a review to be entered in the weekly raffle. In this episode you will learn: - J'Amy's background and the birth of her brand. - Designing and focusing in on a niche market- outerwear. - The new collection! - The classic moto jacket , voted best by 7x7 magazine. - Her online and trunk show strategy. - Local production in the bay area. - Inspiration for the collections and favorite designers. Enjoy x Jill

Sara Shepherd shares with us the insights to the creative process and how a fashion designer finds their voice. Please subscribe and leave a review to enter in the weekly raffle. In this episode you will learn: - Sara's journey from a small town in England and coming to America. - Her studies at Central Saint Martin school of design in London. - British style influences in design. - Key learnings on how to create and constantly move forward. - Thoughts on fast fashion and it's place in today's marketplace. - Sara's creative process on designing a collection. - Tangential Thinking. - Thoughts on hiring a sales team as a designer. Enjoy the episode!!! xo Jill

Founder and CEO Layne Gray discusses the building and vision for MODAVIVE.COM. And how she is creating a movement by refashioned giving with this brand new online platform for charities and individuals. Please subscribe and leave a review to win a MODAVIVE Tee! In this episode you will learn: - The inception of MODAVIVE.com - The process for charities and how MODAVIVE gives you all the tools you need        to create a successful charity drive. - Consignment for individuals. - Grass Roots Volunteer Groups. - How MODAVIVE is creating a real movement. - Advice from Layne to entrepreneurs! - Partners that MODAVIVE loves! - Upcoming events with MODAVIVE. - How Giving Back is the New Black. **RECIEVE an ADDITIONAL 20% off when shopping on line at www.modavive.com with special code: JS20 till end of July 2014 ! ** ENJOY the episode!!! Jill

Bethany Scott Meuleners, Co-Founder of the fashion line, MANSOOR SCOTT, shares insights with me as to how the line was born, both designers love for textiles and much more! Please hit subscribe and leave a review, to enter in the weekly raffle. In this episode you will learn: - About Bethany's Full Bright scholarship to Nepal for a year to learn about textiles. - The birth of a brand. - Being part of Macy's Fashion Incubator. - The partnership of MANSOOR SCOTT. - Building a strong contemporary women's brand today. - Advice on running a fashion business, from sourcing to production to marketing. Enjoy the episode! Jill

Ray Galizene was an english physicist and now a known fashion photograher, Ray talks about his career path in the world of fashion and how the profession has evolved in this interesting and fun filled interview. Please hit subscribe and enter in a review to enter in the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: - How Ray transitioned from being a physicist to a known fashion photographer. - Working at Kenzo and Hermes as their in house photographer. - Scarf styling. - Photo shoot management today. - The changing role of the photographer today. - Trends in fashion photography. - Video photography. - Guerilla photography. -How to stand out in a crowded marketplace as a photographer. -Print vs. Digital photography. - The future of fashion photography. Enjoy Jill

Tuan Tran is an inspirational designer, using real haute couture techniques with today's innovative and recycled textiles such as telephone wire, underwear bands and more... Please hit subscribe and leave a review to be entered into the weekly raffle. In this episode you will learn: - All about how Tuan Tran uses recycled telephone wire and transforms it into haute couture fashion. - The ancient Saki Ori technique of weaving. - Diva dumpster diving! - Handpainting. - Recycled knit scarves. - Recycled old curtains into art. - Vietnam as a style inspiration and traditional weaving and dying techniques. -San Francisco Style! Hope you enjoy the episode! xo Jill

Cindy Yun is a serial enterpreneur. She is the CEO and Creative Director of Rue de Jeans and CEO of Atria Interational. She shares with us her style journey as an entrerpreneur and the building of the fashion brand Atria out of Seoul. Please be sure to hit subscribe and leave a review to enter into the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: -Cindy Yun's incredible background and all about the companies she has started. As  Atria is her 5th startup. - All about Atria International and how they support over 100 emerging Seoul    designers. - The importance of limited editions and designer collaborations. - The grand opening of Atria store in Seoul on July 4th! - Production capability in Seoul, as they can produce over 3000 styles in less than 30    days. - Atria becoming a leader in the field of fashion and tech. Enjoy the episode, for more information on Atria pls go to: www.atriastyle.com -

Elizabeth just came back from an exciting trip visiting Peru and Argentina and shares with us her style journey filled with design inspiration from the Incas and Polo. Be sure to hit subscribe and be sure to leave a review on this episode to enter in the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: - All about the Inca inspiration from Peru. - Peruvian style. - The sport of polo in Argentina. - Argentina polo as a source of style inspiration for Stick and Ball. - The Oyster Polo Cup, August 16th- supporting breast cancer. Enjoy the episode!!

Elizabeth shares with us the building of the brand Stick and Ball a polo influenced lifestyle fashion brand. In part one you will hear all about the polo style inspiration and the brand she has built. Be sure to click subscribe and leave a review in order to win the weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: - The birth of the fashion brand Stick and Ball. - Polo as an inspiration to the style of the line. - The Argentine polo lifestyle. - Marin , Bay area style. Enjoy Part One !

Elijah Mc Kinnon shares wisdom on owning your own creative agency and magazine. All of this at the age of 22!  Subscribe and leave a review on iTunes to enter into the weekly raffle. In this episode you will learn: - Challenges and wins of millenial entrepreneurship. - Invitation Annual magazine. - The importance of networking. - How to build a brand. - The intense creative process.

Lesley Evers shares with us insightful wisdom on the growth of the brand Lesley Evers in the Bay Area and how local production is flourshing here. Please hit subscribe and leave a review to win the weekly raffle, this week a pair of sterling silver hoop earrings! In this episode you will learn: - Being a successful fashion designer in the Bay Area. - Insights about wholesale business, tradeshows and more! - Print design and the importance of standing out in today's market. - All about the Lesley Evers brand! - The Bay Area style philosophy of Lesley Evers.

 Jake Wall and Nate Johnson discuss in depth the building of the bespoke fashion brand The Artful Gentleman. Please subscribe and leave a review of this episode in order to enter to win a stylish gift! In this episode you will learn: -How Jake explains that custom clothing is a relationship with your wardrobe. - How they started The Artful Gentleman brand. - Inspiration on building a new business and being an entrepreneur today. - Entrepreneur challenges and wins! - How the custom process works. - Nate's style philosophy.

 Cari Borja PhD, is an anthropologist and a fashion designer. She will discuss her fashion journey to becoming the designer she is today.  In this episode you will learn: - Cari's incredible academic journey. - Working at the Guggenheim, Moma, Telluride Film Festival, Chez Panisse and more! - Discusses the idea of " What makes an art object come to exist? What factors play a role?" - The concept of Transformation and the fluidity of transition in certain places. - The pros of being an independent designer. - Her new blog , Fashion, Film, Food - Balancing being a mom and a designer. - Her unique style philosophy.

Vanessa the blogger in chief will share with you her interesting style journey on becoming a fashion blogger. Please subscribe and leave a review to enter to win in the weekly raffle. In this episdode you will learn: - How to cultivate your brand as a fashion blogger. - All about Silicon Valley style. - How to dress to look like a million without spending a million. - How to shop chic on the cheap. - Networking - Vanessa's personal style philosophy.

 Nadine Curtis will share with you in this episode all about her two businesses :Be Sweet and 7 On Locust. She will give you insight to owning your own retail store and wholesale business. Be sure to subscribe and leave a review for this episode in order to win a gorgeous hand carved wood heart from South Africa. In this episode you will learn: -The vision from Chief Curator and owner, Nadine Curtis of 7 On Locust in Mill Valley. - All about her hand knitting yarn brand Be Sweet. - South Africa style and how Capetown is the design town of 2014. - Supporting job creation programs in South Africa. -The unique design of 7 On Locust. - Nadine's unique sense of style and her journey from NYC to South Africa to Mill Valley.

 Jaime Lim shares her style influences of growing up in Asia and the building of a brand, Kayu design. Be sure to leave a review and enter in the weekly raffle to win a stylish gift! In this episode you will learn: - Jaime's Far East style influences. - Being a successful fashion entrepreneur in today's market. - Insights to the wholesale business in accessories. - Job creation in the Phillipines, Thailand and Malaysia. - The re-branding process. - Showroom strategy advice. - Jaime's personal style philosophy.

Joy Ajlouny shares with us her insight to style in the Middle East and all about fashion in the online world today. Please be sure to write a review of this episode and enter to win a weekly raffle! In this episode you will learn: - Joy's fashion career spanning the globe, starting in Dubai on to New York and now in Silicon Valley. - Fashion in the online space today. - The funding process for an online venture. - What venture capitalists look for in a new fashion startup. - How to pitch to a VC. - The building of Bonfaire a luxury online accessory retail platform. Enjoy! Jill

Founder and CEO of Sikara Jewelry, Mousumi Shaw discusses with Jill Siefert about how to build a global fashion brand. Mousumi Shaw is an entrepreneur that will share key insights on how to grow your fashion business. In this episode you will learn: - The importance of a good education. - How Sikara was founded while she was at Harvard Business School. - How the brand has evolved over the past years. - Insights on how retail works. - Tips on having a wholesale business including : Trade shows and showrooms. Sikara is a brand celebrating women! Go to www.sikara.com for more information. Subscribe on iTunes and leave a review to enter in the weekly raffle, this week you are eligible to win a pair of sterling silver Sikara earrings!