Brian got the chance to sit down with a driven entrepreneur that chose to give back to her community from the beginning. Meghan Alfonso after graduating from The University of Arizona, jumped right into the corporate world of non-profits, expecting to work there her entire career. That short lived dream was quickly extinguished by typical corporate politics and limited thinking by her manager. So Meghan decided to leave after one last issue and REWIRED her life and career and launched her own non-profit that led her to open another successful bachelorette party concierge business, 'Girl About Town.' Listen and find out how Meghan did this while getting her life back! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. SHARE your real position in life with your family! 2. HIRE a life coach to go after your goals! 3. LEAN on your network to figure out what is important to you! Visit: https://girlabouttown.org *Comment about this episode @FashionRewired on Instagram for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -LIVE Designer Bootcamp: Apply to launch your fashion brand at The Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with a very talented fashion designer that should be on everyone's radar. Corii Burns grew up in New York which is where she first began to be inspired to create. She backed up her natural love of fashion with three (3) educational degrees, including her Masters in Contemporary Fashion Design from IFA. But, her vision changed during the pandemic and Corii REWIRED and focused on sustainability and mental health awareness as life-long inspirations. Listen and find out how Corii deconstructed life and her brand. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. RE-THINK your collection (products and offerings). 2. DEVELOP a clear path to mental health resources! 3. CREATE products that will finance your new direction! Visit: https://coriiburns.com *Comment about this episode @FashionRewired on Instagram for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -LIVE Designer Bootcamp: Apply to launch your fashion brand at The Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with a strong woman that looked in the mirror one day and did not recognize who she had become. It was around the same time that Caroline suddenly had to become a caregiver to her elderly parents. It was at that exact moment that she began to re-call that former fun, attractive, energetic and witty Caroline. So, the next morning she decided to get up and actually get dressed fashion forward. That one intentional action led to what is now known as the daily lifestyle brand, BEING CAROLINE. Listen and find out how Caroline inspires women globally to live their best life! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. MAKE AN EFFORT to get up and get dressed! 2. START each morning with 10 minutes of gratitude!! 3. SHARE & LIVE your best life transparently! Visit: https://being-caroline.com *Comment about this episode @FashionRewired on Instagram for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -LIVE Designer Bootcamp: Apply to launch your fashion brand at The Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with a self-described tech geek who was not the most stylish in her opinion. It was, while living in Ireland and working at the global fashion retailer Zara, that Gina experienced first-hand how a lack of style could affect her job security. So, the question Gina asked herself was simple, “what if there was an app that gave on-trend fashion and style suggestions?” Listen and find out how this software designer created it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. RESEARCH if your idea already exists in the marketplace! 2. DESIGN your app idea on a wire frame! 3. TEST MARKET your idea within your circle of audience! Visit: https://fashiers.com *Comment about this episode @FashionRewired on Instagram for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -LIVE Designer Bootcamp: Apply to launch your fashion brand at The Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to have an energetic conversation with Lindsay Rando who was inspired by her entrepreneurial grandmother that owned a consignment store in New England. This early enlightenment created a serious drive in her to create something great! Great came at the end of the pandemic when Lindsay decided to franchise her retail fashion concept, Bobbles and Lace. Passing on the gift of entrepreneurship to the world...listen and find out how she did it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. EDUCATE yourself on the franchise industry! 2. ANALYZE your market competition! 3. DIFFERENTIATE your business from others in the market! Visit: https://bobblesandlace.com *Comment about this episode @FashionRewired on Instagram for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -LIVE Designer Bootcamp: Apply to launch your fashion brand at The Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Kam, a very smart and creative entrepreneur that is weaving together fashion and tech. This first-generation immigrant from Iran was always ahead of his class by graduating high school early and entering college to study electrical and computer engineering. How did this corporate success story launch a fashion app as his side gig…listen and learn how he did it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. BUILD an “A” team around you! 2. RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH your new industry! 3. HAVE FUN with your new concept! Visit: https://hanger.life *Comment about this episode @FashionRewired on Instagram for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -LIVE Designer Bootcamp: Apply to launch your fashion brand at The Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down for a fashion forward conversation with a fashion model that decided to take her talents far beyond the runway! Lisa, who grew up on the shoreline of Florida, decided to partner with her sister Katie to share their childhood memories of the beach. Find out how launching 'The Shore Line' brand of premium beachwear was based on trust. This episode is a must listen to! GIFT: Lisa is also giving our listeners a (15% OFF Gift Code) Use Rewired15 at https://thisistheshoreline.com Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. VERBALIZE your idea and concept to close people around you! 2. EDUCATION and lots of it within your market industry! 3. DESIGN your first collection! *Comment about this episode @FashionRewired on Instagram for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. -LIVE Designer Bootcamp: Apply to launch your fashion brand at The Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to have a mindful conversation with Julie Lamb from the series 'How To With Julie Sue.' This multi-talented problem solving story teller shares the secret of how you CAN actually have it all in life by first keeping your word. With over 25 years as a successful entrepreneur in real life, Julie is now bringing that knowledge into the digital world via Web3..listen and find out how she is conquering this new frontier! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. BE HONEST, about that makes you happy! 2. EDUCATE yourself, do your own research in that industry! 3. FIND your magic! Visit: https://howtowithjuliesue.com *Comment about this episode @FashionRewired on Instagram for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -LIVE Designer Bootcamp: Apply to launch your fashion brand at The Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to have a thoughtful conversation with sustainability entrepreneur Hassan Pierre, who identified a large gap in the destructive fashion industry. After graduating from the Parsons School of Design and starting his own vintage up-cycled label, Hassan decided to go deeper. Eventually Co-founding (with Amanda Hearst) the platform MAISON-DE-MODE for sustainable fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers for a better tomorrow...listen and find out how he did it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. SHARE, your idea with a trusted friend or partner! 2. IDENTIFY your niche market! 3. ALIGN with strategic partners! Visit: https://maison-de-mode.com *Comment about this episode @FashionRewired on Instagram for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -LIVE Designer Bootcamp: Apply to launch your fashion brand at The Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian for the to have a great conversation with jewelry entrepreneur Kat McCoy who created a better way to handle one of the most important decisions in a relationship (GETTING MARRIED)! Kat grew up as a tomboy in a very entrepreneurial family. It was while helping her male friends select the right jewelry for their girlfriends and spouses that Kat realized that her jewelry concierge business should be launched. Find out how putting herself and idea out there in the market, led to big success. Listen and learn how she did it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. TAP, your friends and family for a 'Test Run' of your idea! 2. SURVEY your industry with 15 minute LIVE phone calls! 3. PUT yourself and idea out there into the marketplace! Visit: https://bestkept.com *Comment @FashionRewired on Instagram for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down for an emotional conversation with his friend Will Turner, who is also the official chef of Phoenix Fashion Week. Will lost his best friend in a tragic car accident. But, Will shared that even before the unfortunate tragedy how he already felt a lack of purpose in his life. How did Will decide to turn a negative into a positive? Listen and Learn how he did it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. LOOK, inside yourself and work on YOU first! 2. SURRENDER yourself to change! 3. YOU HAVE TO meet your dreams half-way! Visit: https://chefwilliamturner.com *Comment @FashionRewired on Instagram for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -LIVE Designer Bootcamp: Apply to launch your fashion brand at The Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest . Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to have a great conversation with his friend and associate Howard Kaufman and discuss his over 30 years of brand experience with top national retailers. How did a happen chance trip to the grocery store in search of sunscreen lead him to blaze a new trail in the oversaturated oral care industry? Listen and Learn how he did it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. RESEARCH, do at least 3-months of it within your target industry! 2. NETWORK, reach out to yours and ask the TOUGH "what if" questions! 3. TEAM, build yours with different and unique skill sets! Visit: https://orlcares.com *Comment below for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with the highly talented Wed3 spoken word artist in the Metaverse, Doc Peace. A retired Doctor of Pharmacy that chose a path less followed from a stable career in medicine into to the new and exciting world of NFTs, Cryptocurrency and decentralized digital assets. Listen x Learn how she did it? Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. PRACTICE your new craft or skill for 1-full year before you leap! 2. REACH OUT to people and brands within the new industry that you are entering! 3. SET YOUR INTENTIONS to monetize your newly gained skills and talents! Visit: https://goldenmeta.io *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with longtime friend Joanna de’Shay, who is also a fashion educator within the @asufashionprogram. She began her journey growing up in Liberia on the West Coast of Africa, then to a leading position in “Corporate America” that led to her REWIRING into a successful fashion designer and entrepreneur! Listen and Learn how she did it? Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. TRANSPARENCY fully share with your family what your new intentions are! 2. WRITE DOWN what your brand will stand for first and follow that guiding light! 3. BUILD an actual business by securing all the necessary paper work to LAUNCH! Visit: https://blackrussianlabel.com *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Phillip Manghisi, originally from New York City, to hear how working part-time at Jeffrey's (a top luxury boutique) led to him becoming a fashion entrepreneur? It started from day one with a commitment to what Phillip really wanted to prioritize his life around. Then came the relationship building over many years, by always trusting his gut instincts and keeping his word. These may sound like archaic relics to speak about but find how Phillip applied these powerful habits to help him succeed in a very competitive and challenging industry, high fashion retail! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. LISTEN for opportunities and rise to the occasion! 2. BE FLEXIBLE when given the right opportunity! 3. LEARN much more about the industry that you are now committed to! Visit: https://wunderkind-az.com *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Marlon Young, a multi-talented thespian, who taught himself to read the Bible and Encyclopedia multiple times in the 4th grade after being made fun of by classmates. This would be the first of two major REWIRES in his life. The second one coming after a close call while flying a helicopter, it was then that Marlon decided to go all-in and chase his acting dream! Find out how Marlon did it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. DECIDE to chase your dream! 2. REDUCE all your living expenses! 3. MAKE the necessary space in your life! Visit: https://styleunionhome.com *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Garik Himebaugh, a smart and caring fashion entrepreneur that actually, gives a damn about our planet and it’s well-being. It was while studying to gain his MBA that Garik met and was inspired by the founder of an ethical brand that quickly REWIRED what he wanted to accomplish in his life and career. Garik set his sights on how to change the #2 polluting industry on the planet, FASHION. Find out how Garik created, launched and is now growing The Eco-Stylist brand. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. COMMIT to the change that you decide on! 2. VET the right customers and teammates that YOU want to work with! 3. BUILD an (MVP) “minimum viable product” and network it with other brands! Visit: https://eco-stylist.com *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Haniff Brown, a first generation immigrant who was sure that investment banking and the finance world would be his long term mission. But, it was during a due-diligence assessment of a top fashion retailer that really opened his eyes to the HUGE waste problem that is tied to the global fashion industry. Haniff quickly founded FIT:MATCH to sustainably curb the waste problem in fashion by developing a 3D Match platform powered by artificial intelligence. Now TOP brands like RIHANNA'S SAVAGE FENTY brand are lining up to adopt his new technology. Find out how he did it? Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. RESEARCH your new industry and be a MASTER sponge! 2. CREATE a business plan! 3. TEST MARKET your concept with small iterations to learn fast and fail faster! Visit: https//fitmatch.ai *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with his multi-talented friend, Valerie Loo. After graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Biochemistry, Valerie chose to chase some very big dreams that included modeling and influencing. After having quick success, she landed a contract with a top Arizona modeling agency and was ready to use that college degree and move-on with her life. This is when she CHOSE to change lanes one more time, she packed her bags and moved to Hollywood, California where Valerie is now experiencing a successful acting career. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. GET educated in your new craft! 2. BUILD a great team around yourself! 3. NETWORK and practice-practice-practice!! Visit: https://valeriedabomb.com">https://valeriedabomb.com">_tmp_url_3_valeriedabomb.com *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Liz DeSilva, Creative Director at Lounge Fly, Funko Collectibles. Liz was a talented graphic artist who came from the corporate world, but decided to REWIRE and commit to a new entrepreneurial perspective. Now she oversees the creative process of developing toys for some of the world’s most iconic franchises and properties, that include the NBA, DISNEY, MARVEL, HARRY POTTER, STAR WARS and more. Find out how she did it by developing a systems and processes mentality. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. ASSESS your market! 2. COMMUNICATE your idea with industry networking! 3. COMMIT and scale your concept with a stellar team! Visit: https://loungefly.com *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Jules Xander a Scottsdale, Arizona based branding specialist, spokesperson and fitness expert that began her journey working as a marketing executive in corporate America. Growing up as a chubby tomboy, Jules dreamed of being a successful dancer, knowing that fitness would need to become a part of her lifelong mission. That is when Jules decided to REWIRE her life and career by truly valuing herself and launching the highly successful multi-media brand, Lifestyle Jules! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. ASSESS your true value!! 2. TAKE the leap and launch! 3. BE CONSISTENT always, no matter what! Visit: https://workoutwithlifestylejules.com *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with (another Brian) Brian Antonevich a Boston based engineer turned fashion designer that left a life-long career of structure to pursue his own Rock-n-Roll dreams! Inspired by style icons like The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, Neil Young and others, Brian decided to turn his sketches into unique Up-Cycled designs never seen before. Brian set out to engineer a lifestyle that would channel bright lights and a stage into the lives of all his customers. Find out how Brian did it with his brand, Frayed Needle? Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. ALIGN your idea with a key partner! 2. CREATE and build your collection inventory! 3. BUILD a Rock Star Team! Visit: https://frayedneedle.com *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Joseph Liu, a very smart individual that at one point in his life had a big goal of becoming a doctor! After enrolling in Georgetown Medical School, he was on the fast track to successfully achieving his goal, so it seemed. Until just 2 weeks into medical school, Joseph realized he was not happy on this path and decided to drop out, walking away from years of work to get there! It would take two REWIRES for Joseph to land on what he first wanted for himself, PERSONAL HAPPINESS! Find out how Joseph Liu of the Career Relaunch podcast did it? ' Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. LOOK around at who & what you already know! 2. NETWORK with others as you figure things out! 3. ALWAYS DO your absolute best in the temporary roles toward your destiny! Visit: https://josephliu.co *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Lexy Romano, a very talented USO and Off-Broadway performer that had been chasing her entertainment dreams in New York City for a number of years! It was only after her husband's job re-location to Phoenix, Arizona that Lexy decided to REWIRE her career. She first had to step out of and well beyond her comfort zone, that was the energy behind launching her own successful TV show. Find out how Lexy created, launched and grew her unique business spotlight show, PHX FINDS. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. COURAGE to put yourself "out there!" 2. NETWORK with other successful business owners! 3. PUSH way past your comfort zone! Visit: https://phxfinds.org *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Dustin Johnson, an Arizona based lifestyle cannabis pioneer that stumbled into this unique and polarizing industry. At the inception, Dustin simply wanted to help remedy his mother with a legal alternative to the crippling pain she had endured for many years following a bad knee injury, that came with multiple surgeries. It was after seeing his mother become pain free and drug free due to the natural medicinal properties found in cannabis, did he decide to go all in. Find out how he did it successfully with the brands Monarch and later, Huxton. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. CONVINCE yourself to go all-in first! 2. RESEARCH your industry and remember…Location-Location-Location! 3. BUILD the right TEAM vision! Visit: https://HuxtonUSA.com *Comment on @fashionrewired IG for a chance to WIN Fashion Rewired MERCH! Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Ron Thurston a New York based retail expert with more than 30 years of leading top consumer teams from Apple to Tory Burch to Intermix. But, it was only after a mind opening retreat with strangers that challenged Ron’s vision of his legacy that set a series of actions in motion that led to the nation’s first retail movement. Find out how he did it with Retail Pride. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. COMMIT to your goal, no matter what! 2. CREATE an effective strategy! 3. ASK for help from your network! Check out https://RetailPride.com *Comment on @fashionrewired on Instagram about this episode for a chance to WIN a FREE copy of Retail Pride, by Ron Thurston! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email freelance@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with a New York based financial leader that (after winning tons of awards for growth and leadership initiatives) decided to leave the cut throat world of Wall Street and chose to REWIRE her creativity into the world of fashion. Sarah Carson of the brand, Leota is on a mission to design fashion that feels as good as it looks! Because Sarah believes, you simply cannot change the world in uncomfortable clothes. Find out how she did it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. ACCEPT where you are today! 2. TRANSFORM fear into action! 3. RESTRUCTURE a new brand for a new economy! Check out https://shop.leota.com *Comment on @fashionrewired on Instagram about this episode & WIN a FREE brand analysis by Brian! Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

This milestone episode was actually Brian being interviewed by the multi-talented host Ritch Erani on his podcast Ritch In Life. What happened next was IRONIC, while talking transparently, both Brian and Ritch realized that a lot of transformative topics were being discussed about his life journey and personal mission. Some points were painfully honest and it became apparent that Brian had experienced his own REWIRE after 2020! Find out how Brian turned a global crisis and family loss into a new lease on life. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Re-evaluate Your Abilities and Talents! 2. Prioritize What's Important to YOU! 3. Set Audacious Goals and Move Towards Them Daily! *Comment @FashionRewired on IG about this episode and share with a friend! Check out https://PhoenixFashionWeek.com Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with a leading soprano opera singer that has performed around the world to sold out audiences. But, it was her natural love of both community and fashion that inspired Suzanne to create her "dream job" that served both of her passions in fashion and photography. Her big idea was to launch a sustainable line of women's wear that was ethically manufactured, Vinnik by Suzanne Vinnik! Find out how she did it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. DECIDE to go for it! 2. LEVERAGE your network! 3. BE PRESENT and the face of your brand! Check out https://byvinnik.com">https://byvinnik.com ,p> *Comment on @fashionrewired on Instagram about this episode for a FREE brand analysis by Brian! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email info@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with a career marketing and design professional that was instrumental in growing global brands like Athleta and Gaiam to tens of millions in sales. But, it was while meeting up with a good friend during a vacation to Morocco that Nancy REWIRED and launched a smart and functional line of lifestyle apparel for women. Find out how she did it, Nancy Taylor of Epoque Evolution. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. DEFINE what your brand will stand for first! 2. LAUNCH & TEST Quickly! 3. ANALYZE, learn and adjust your core product offerings! Check out https://epoqueevolution.com + SHOP & USE (15% Gift Code LOOKINGGOODBABEG15) *Comment on @fashionrewired on Instagram about this episode for a FREE brand analysis by Brian! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email info@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with a multi talented Aussie, that began his career as a touring musician and artist that struggled with balancing his life and bank account. Since the beginning he was always driven to create but, it was after meeting his life partner did he REWIRE and go in a new direction that satisfied his creative talents while racking up award after award! Find out how in the process, Rick Caballo of Dead Horse Branding became a modern Renaissance man. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. GET ORGANIZED and develop a business model! 2. RECOGNIZE your true talents and begin to monetize them! 3. EXECUTE-EXECUTE-EXECUTE! #Repeat Check out https://deadhorsebranding.com *Comment on @fashionrewired on Instagram about this episode for a FREE brand analysis by Brian! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email info@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with a career corporate graphic and apparel designer that experienced GREAT success at brands that include Athleta, Swim USA, Kohl's, Target and Amazon. But, it was while meeting up with a good friend during a vacation to Morocco that Hannah REWIRED and launched a smart and functional line of lifestyle apparel for women. Find out how she did it, Hannah Franco of Epoque Evolution. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. IDENTIFY What is missing in your targeted marketplace! 2. DREAM BIG about the opportunity while taking smart time to build your manifesto! 3. RALLY your entire network to join you while leveraging the opportunity responsibly! Check out https://epoqueevolution.com + SHOP & USE (15% Gift Code YOULOOKGOODBABEG15) *Comment on @fashionrewired on Instagram about this episode for a FREE brand analysis by Brian! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email info@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with a talented shoe designer that suppressed his natural creativity for most of his life. Chris Donovan began his luxury shoe designing career later in life, after the age of 50! After a long and successful career as a Boston based telephone repairman, it was after winning a battle against cancer that REWIRED his life into luxury fashion. Find out how Chris put his fear behind him and looked to a bright new future as an award winning women's luxury shoe designer, Chris Donovan Footwear. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. LET GO! Truly let go of the old way and the old you! 2. ANALYZE! Get a handle of your new market, new space, and new surroundings! 3. IDENTIFY what is missing in your market and fill the gaps! Check out https://chrisdonovanfootwear.com *Comment on @fashionrewired on Instagram about this episode for a FREE brand analysis by Brian! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email info@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with a true visionary all the way from Australia. Lisa Smith is the founder of The PR Net, a global media network of professionals in the marketing communications industry. Originally from New Zealand, Lisa had already sold her first (2) successful companies in fashion and public relations before relocating to her dream city of New York. Find out how Lisa leveraged old fashioned word of mouth and a great reputation to launch and build The PR Net. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. LET GO! Truly let go of the old way and the old you! 2. ANALYZE! Get a handle of your new market, new space, and new surroundings! 3. IDENTIFY what is missing in your market and fill the gaps! Check out https://www.theprnet.com *Comment on @fashionrewired on Instagram about this episode for a FREE brand analysis by Brian! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email info@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with the Co-founder of a top global streetwear brand, based in Jakarta, Indonesia to discuss how beating cancer became the basis for his REWIRED mantra 'Live to Strive - Strive to Live.' Tamish Aswani began his career as a talented and professionally trained graphic designer and life was good until his surprising medical diagnosis. Find out how aligning a vision from a college project with a good friend, created a fast growing brand that is redefining streetwear, globally. Tamish Aswani, Ageless Galaxy Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Make your mind up to LIVE your best life! 2. Assess your current situation and create a vision! 3. Find the right partner to balance your strengths and leverage your network! Check out https://www.aglxy.com *Comment on @fashionrewired on Instagram about this episode for a FREE brand analysis by Brian! -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Travis Bays, founder of (2-Time Award Winning "Best for the World") Bodhi Surf and Yoga based in beautiful Costa Rica to discuss his impact socially and on the environment in his close knit community. This is a far journey for Travis who had a massive pivot from his initial career in the banking industry, where he personally had a hand in the 2008 housing crash in America. Find out how after volunteering for the Peace Corps Travis REWIRED with a focus on love and unity and launched Bodhi Surf & Yoga" Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Understand WHO you are first! 2. Set yourself up for success! 3. Commit to really engaging in your new community for at least 6 months! Check out www.bodhisurfandyoga *Comment on @fashionrewired on IG about this episode to get a FREE brand analysis from Brian! Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

"I got the chance to sit down with Toronto, Canada based Dean of Design at Ontario College of Art and Design, Dori Tunstall while celebrating Black History Month! Dori is not only the world's first black Dean of Design at any university anywhere, she is also the first black female to do it! We talked about how important it is to create global conditions where one day we do not have "the first" in the beginning of future leader's titles. To do this you have to #HackTheSystem Dori went on to say. Find out how Dori traveled around the globe to expand and REWIRE her leadership perspective while maintaining her sense of unique style and humble demeanor." -Brian Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Choose to become a LEADER! 2. Build a solid TEAM with a shared vision! 3. Hack the system...to make tempered change! Check out https://ocadu.ca *Comment on @fashionrewired on IG about this episode to get a FREE brand analysis from Brian! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email info@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with New York based style visionary and life coach, Elliot Carlyle to discuss the very real intersection of chasing your dreams vs. your internal self-worth meter that constantly challenges self-confidence. Elliot discusses working with leaders in the fashion industry, including the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) and the architect of the coveted New York Fashion Week, Fern Mallis. Find out how Elliot REWIRED his own life-long dream of a successful music career into a life of empowering business and fashion entrepreneurs for true success. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Explore and be open to all the possibilities in your life! 2. Volunteer yourself and your time, while building a network that you can leverage in the future! 3. Make time for self-care, then shift forward by taking YOUR leap of faith! Check out https://ElliotCarlyle.net use code “FashionRewired” to save $ *Comment on @fashionrewired on IG about this episode to get a FREE brand analysis from Brian! Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email info@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional . -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Tokyo, Japan based jewelry designer and founder Megan Kitt of Tuli. This driven former model and journalist now runs an ethically sustainable brand that works directly with artisans to share their creative culture from East Africa, around the globe. After moving to Japan and working as a freelance journalist, Megan was assigned to write a story and traveled to Uganda to really take in the culture. Find out how she turned this unexpected opportunity into a successful business that now empowers creatives to build financial legacy. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Do your research and ask lots and lots of questions! 2. Figure out your business model and secure a dependable supply chain! 3. Leverage your resources that you already own, your experience & LAUNCH! Check out www.tuli.co use code “FashionRewired” to save $ *Comment on @fashionrewired on IG about this episode to get a FREE brand analysis from Brian! Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Email info@phoenixfashionweek.com for a FREE quote. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian recently sat down with an Australia and Nashville based, multi-talented model, designer, rock star and now branding guru, Melissa (Mel) Core to discuss how she organically builds brands. Early in her teenage years, Mel started naturally identifying gaps in different marketplaces and decided to REWIRE and make a successful career out of it. Listen to how the cast of ‘Duck Dynasty’ made Mel and husband Rick Caballo’s fashionable idea into a reality. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Start creating, start doing, start something! 2. Leverage your existing circle of influence and network! 3. Test the marketplace and monetize your creations! Check out www.DeadHorseBranding.com *Comment on @fashionrewired on IG about this episode to get a FREE brand analysis from Brian! Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email info@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with a retired NFL wide receiver to discuss how he has always preferred to build things organically while trusting his gut. Nate further shares how important it is to take advantage of ‘space in opportunities’ like the time when attending a Drake concert in Canada lead him into the fashion industry with a custom suit brand. But, before the big contracts and the celebrity fun times he had (2) different and significant REWIRES in college football and in the Pro’s, find out how Nate succeeded at both of those difficult crossroads? Action Steps to REWIRE : 1. Assess your circumstances ‘in the mirror’ and be honest about where you are today! 2. Work twice as hard as everyone around you! 3. Build natural confidence based on out working the competition, while staying YOUR course! Check out www.baynesandbaker.com use code “FashionRewired” to save $ *Comment on @fashionrewired on IG about this episode to get a FREE brand analysis from Brian! Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long term success email info@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian got the chance to sit down with Vancouver based real estate developer Ravi Punn to discuss how he accidently fell into fashion. After a week-long business trip to China focused on real estate investor meetings, Ravi stumbled across the world of custom men’s suits tailored to his personal specifications. One week later, he left China with (50) of his own made-to-measure suits, find out how he turned this unexpected opportunity into a successful business. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Analyze your actual idea by laying out your consumer’s experiential steps! 2. Position your brand properly with your market offerings in mind! 3. Proof of market concept with friends and family (important learning curve)! Check out www.baynesandbaker.com use code “FashionRewired” to save $ *Comment on @fashionrewired on IG about this episode to get a FREE brand analysis from Brian! Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Email bootcamp@phoenixfashionweek.com for application. -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program – Hire an industry professional to build your brand for long terM success email info@phoenixfashionweek.com to secure a fashion professional. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian spent a fun morning with an energetic, very funny, stylish luxury shoe designer that dropped out of high school to build the coveted Chuckies New York boutique when he was only 16 years old! Shoe designer and podcast host Ritch Erani shares his secrets for success to trust your eye, oh and add celebrities like Beyonce’, Priyanka Chopra, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears to your client list by offering truly unique designs and top-notch service! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Position yourself and brand at a luxury level! 2. Knock down doors! Do not take NO for an answer! 3. Leverage your existing market and location! Design an amazing window display! Check out www.chuckiesnewyork.com (Comment on @fashionrewired about this episode) Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Application: www.PhoenixFashionWeek.com/designers -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Get a FREE custom quote info@phoenixfashionweek.com Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian sits down with Harvard MBA recipient and Marine veteran Sarah Ford of fast growing lifestyle brand, Ranch Road Boots. Find out how looking out of the window at her 9-to-5 corporate job forced her into a REWIRE. Her grandfather was a cowboy that wore boots everyday and now top celebrities are falling in love with her fashion forward designs built with hand made craftsmanship in San Angelo, Texas. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Analyze your personality and measure your available options! 2. Enroll in the Marines bootcamp (or any bootcamp)! 3. Build a to-do checklist, and execute it! Check out www.ranchroadboots.com (Comment on @fashionrewired about this episode) Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian sits down with former Harvard lawyer Vid Cibej who decided to leave his law practice and step into the not so stable fashion industry. With the help of his wife who was enveloped in the luxury fashion scene, Vid planned, built, invested in and launched his initial idea that he believed would change the game. Except no one showed up to purchase apparel! Find our how Vid REWIRED for success while having fun! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Get a handle on the situation and analyze what happened! 2. Understand your ideal customer! 3. Correctly monetize your new concept! Check out www.recleau.com & (www.fantasyfashionweek.com the game is FREE to play during New York Fashion Week) Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian sits down with a Mom-preneur who decided after a mid-life crisis to let go of that exhausting impostor syndrome and come out from behind the scenes to be her authentic self. Tisha Marie REWIRED by sharing a little more of her true self each day with he world and soon found that she had a little touch of "bad ass" within her. What came next was Tisha Marie Enterprises an empire that now includes The Success Over Struggle Podcast, author of multiple books, Social Connect PHX networking group, as well as being a highly sought after key-note speaker. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Invest in yourself! Enrolled in a public speaking course (a passion to speak)! 2. Be visible! Put yourself out there, do not hide, be YOU. 3. Network-Network-Network! Check out www.tishamarieenterprises.com (Comment on @FashionRewired for information about her start-up grant $) Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian sits down with best selling Author, Lara Piu to discuss how she pulled herself out of a stormy relationship with some divine intervention. Lara has worked with energy her entire life but in 2006 the voice of God gave her strength and guidance to leave a bad situation and heal. Today armed with a Master's Degree from Portland State University and clients that include The Oprah Winfrey Show, Microsoft, USA Networks, Wells Fargo, The Arizona Republic and more! Find out how she did it! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Listen! Ask for divine guidance! 2. Document! Journal everything to recognize! 3. Verify your gut feelings by following through with execution! Check out www.live-to-listen.com (Learn more about the Divine Guidance System for Women) Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? -The Freelance Program: Book your next fashion professional today. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian sits down with serial entrepreneur and fashion consultant, Vincent Djen who (7) years ago found himself in an uninspired rut and did not initially know how to pull himself out of it. Growing up in Shanghai and working in his family's fashion manufacturing business was not enough. But, after joining a group of like minded business professionals in the Entrepreneur's Organization (EO), Vincent REWIRED and has since successfully launched Fashion X and Remake Hub. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Join a network or group of like minded people that share your passions! 2. Get more involved by volunteering your time for a shared common cause! 3. Learn to be a better leader by practicing better communication while valuing others! Check out www.linkedin.com/in/vincentdjen (Comment on @FashionRewired with a design or manufacturing question for Vincent) Episode Powered by: -The Freelance Program: Book your next fashion professional today. -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian sits down with fashion educator / designer Amy Bond, that found herself burnt out and not so appreciated in the fashion industry. So, why not become a reality tv star and REWIRE in full transparency to the world of Project Runway! That formula obviously worked well, because Netflix came knocking, seeking an expert designer that had vision and the work ethic to produce a hit fashion reality show, Next In Fashion. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Let go of all your baggage, self doubt, and criticisms! 2. Assess where you see yourself in 5 days-5 months-5 years! 3. Seek out opportunities in your industry that merge steps 1 & 2! Check out www.AmyBondFashion.com (Comment on @FashionRewired IG to WIN a complimentary brand review by Amy Bond) Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. -The Freelance Program: Book your next fashion professional today. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian sits down with founder of Factory 45, Shannon Lohr and discusses why she decided to LEAVE the success she gained with her Co-Founder to basically start over and REWIRE. What Shannon decided to do was give back to the industry that had given her so much. She created an on-line fashion meets tech accelerator for sustainable brands. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. To walk away, you have to properly value your business! 2. Take some serious time to figure out what really matters to you, passion wise! 3. Figure out how to monetize your passion! (By adding technical accelerators) Check out www.Factory45.co (Be sure to visit Shannon's new venture MARKET45) Episode Powered by: -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? -The Freelance Program: Book your next fashion professional today. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian sits down with the Co-founder of Nineteenth Amendment, Amanda Curtis and discusses how she created a truly unique approach to manufacturing apparel for emerging fashion designers. The secret is carrying “no inventory” by joining the Nineteenth Amendment platform marketplace that produces designs on demand through new technology, N.A.bld (enabled). Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Share your big idea with key people you trust! 2. Seek out and secure industry mentors! 3. Network! Network! Network! Amanda Stiletto NOT Boot strapped! Check out www.NineteenthAmendment.com (Comment on @FashionRewired IG to WIN a complimentary brand review by Amanda Curtis) Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. -The Freelance Program: Book your next fashion professional today. Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian sits down with the creator of a successful beauty brand in the Eye Lash space, Jenelle Paris, as she shares her love for pets and entrepreneurship. Listen how an uncomfortable need to find an effective work-life balance not only gave Jenelle piece of mind but propelled her premium Lash distribution company into triple sales over last year! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. In business and life, set clear ground rules for yourself! 2. Set a daily routine that works for you! 3. Prioritize big things as either important or urgent to make better decisions! Check out www.LashAffair.com (Comment on @FashionRewired IG to win a Lash Affair Gift Card & Emoji) Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian gets to sit down with an old friend from Arizona State University, New York City based Style-Influencer Audree Kate as she shares her “make it or bust” approach to fashion. Listen how after working for Oprah Magazine, Audree realized that the print magazine industry was crumbling fast. This was one of two Rewires that helped her to eventually launch her own creative studio and 3X her salary! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Assess the current state of your industry…then assess what the future holds for that industry! 2. Evaluate all of your actual work and career experience! 3. Decide to LAUNCH with a make it or break it mentality, while effectively networking with key colleagues! Check out www.SimplyAudreeKate.com (Comment on @FashionRewired IG to win a Gift Card from S.A.K) Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

What would you do the day after losing your hero dad to cancer? Retail mogul, Suzi Diamond of Shop Rolling Rack Boutique decided to quit her day job and walk away from the corporate life! Then after 1-month of opening her mind to ideas and opportunities, she got back to her passion for fashion that she had left 20 years earlier! Action Steps to REWIRE: Quit your day job! Follow your passion after opening your mind. Research the industry you want to take over. Assess resources around you. Check out Suzi’s Website: www.ShopRollingRack.com This episode is powered by: The Digital Designer Bootcamp Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian sits down with Co-owner of online fashion education platform Apparel Entrepreneurship Ana Kristiannson, as she shares her love for sports, discipline, and being committed to her ideal lifestyle goals. Listen how a European family vacation and a bottle of wine turned into a real conversation on "what do we really want to do with our lives" with her husband Klas, who immediately quit his job after returning from the trip! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Go inside your life and re-evaluate your core VALUES! 2. Educate yourself on what is missing from your life puzzle! 3. Fill in those missing blanks, learn the new skills, and then get to DOING! #Execution Check out: www.apparelentrepreneurship.com/fashionrewired (for a FREE Fashion Business Bundle) Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. -The Custom Shoppe: Does your brand need unique, high quality lifestyle apparel with your logo or slogan? Follow and like our Instagram @FashionRewired

Brian sits down with New York based Josh Wexler, who has successfully navigated four successful start-ups by applying his philosophy of "controlling your own destiny and everything in between." How a chance night wearing a baseball cap from the Houston Colt 45's skyrocketed him into the world of entrepreneurship 20+ years ago! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Embrace learning early! 2. Build confidence by DOING! 3. Execute, put the time in, PERIOD! Check out: www.Revcascade.com. Episode Powered by: -Digital Designer Bootcamp: Launch your fashion brand in 6-short weeks from the comfort of your home. -Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our Instagram @PHXFashionWeek

After working for corporate giants like Coca-Cola, beverage consultant Robert Valliati had some entrepreneurial failures that could have stopped him in his tracks. Instead ‘Bobby’ decided to identify his Super Power and set a course to help each of his teammates to develop and harness their own Super Powers in business and life. Action Steps to REWIRE: Identify your Super Power. Identify and monetize your natural passion in your life. Develop and exercise your super power throughout your life and career. Check out Bobby’s Website: www.DrinkMarquis.com This episode is powered by: Marquis Organic Energy Drink: – Win a Marquis Energy swag bag of goodies by commenting mindfully on this IG post about Robert @FashionRewired Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Television Host, Vanessa Ramirez, who works with Major League Baseball, is also lifestyle host of Su Vida, and NBC 12 Anchor. Find out how this talented entertainer rewired her career and life after the break-up with a live-in boyfriend. Vanessa’s dream was accomplished when she decided to not feel sorry for herself and got BUSY! Action Steps to REWIRE: Decide to hustle and then revamp yourself. Determine to be an independent adult. Take on new opportunities and don't settle for less than what you know you absolutely deserve. Be independent and hold your ground (and value). Check Out Vanessa’s website: www.VanessaRamirez.net This episode is powered by: Phoenix Fashion Week Spring into Style Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

The world measures women based on the success of their marriage and that tough fact almost derailed the life and career of Public Relations expert, Nicole Myden or PR Concierge and PRpose Events. Find out how (2) different rewires pointed Nicole towards long term career success and more importantly, harmony inside. Action Steps to REWIRE: Evaluate your environment (are the right things and people around you)? Humble yourself (moved in with my parents). Value yourself properly in life and your career. True value works in all facets of your life. Check Out State Forty Eight’s website: www.thePRConcierge.com This episode is powered by: The Phoenix Fashion Week Live Emerging Designer Bootcamp Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Best Selling author of the book Don’t Sleep on Planes, Zachary Hall went from a glamorous life in professional sports to 5-12 hours days in a totally new industry. “My job used to be currency, people called me and now I have to cold-call people that didn’t want to hear from me.” Find out how Zachary chose to water his new life garden for long term success. Action Steps to REWIRE: Evaluate and find out what is truly important to you in your life and career. Change your day to day routine and begin putting water on the best things in your garden. Get a career / life coach that talks with you not AT YOU. Check Out the book, Don’t Sleep on Planes: www.amazon.com This episode is powered by: Phoenix Fashion Week Spring into Style Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Brian Harrington, the son of Shark Tanks’ Kevin Harrington, works as an active venture capitalist, specializing in product marketing and distribution with companies that include QVC, HSN, as well as international brick-and-mortar retailers. Find out how a single moment rewired his perspective to work smarter, not harder. Action Steps to REWIRE: Review what is currently on your plate and decide what is truly important and what is not. Re-evaluate the resources you already have in your eco-system and get to work. Network and travel to research the trends in different marketplaces and identify who you want to align yourself with in new industries. Check Out Brian’s website: www.BrianHarrington.com This episode is powered by: The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Fashion personality Lisa Acquafredda is the owner and entrepreneur behind Stay Classy TV, a multi layered media company that includes styling, producing and public relations. Working as an Arizona based news reporter, Lisa grew to not love the “if it bleeds, it leads” TV news mentality and rewired her perspective and launched her own business to control her own content! Action Steps to REWIRE: Go to the people you trust most for advice…in this case, call mom and dad. Think about your real identity and what resonates with you that you can honestly say you love. Action. Wake up and show the world who you are. Check Out Lisa’s website: www.StayClassyTV.com This episode is powered by: The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Starting out in the online publishing and marketing world, Cynthia Sassi always knew she wanted to own a small business. Find out how Sassi refused to take the advice of her friends to let her entrepreneurial dream die. Cynthia rewired her perspective and focus to create the on-line platform, FabulousArizona.com. Fabulous Arizona is an online lifestyle magazine showcasing the best AZ has to offer and is the go-to for Arizona Lifestyle Action Steps to REWIRE: Define who you are, then get out there and tell people who you are. Connect and network! Strategize about what you want to be known for and use that as your foundation to build content. Monetize your concept and run with it. Find a balance between serving your advertising clients and your followers/readers both. Check Out Cynthia’s website: www.FabulousArizona.com This episode is powered by: The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

After experiencing early success in athletics, Southern California native Javier Soto credits a lot of his success being raised by 3 sisters and a single mom. But, with that early success, Javier found himself off the wrestling team his senior year and sitting in the stands while his peers graduated high school. How could this happen and how did Javier bounce back from these missteps? Action Steps to REWIRE: Take a good look at yourself and where you are. If you are disappointed with what you see, do something to change it. Hustle to get to where you want to be. Always be looking for a YES! Learn from your mistakes and then learn exactly what you need to do to grow past them. Check Out Javier’s website: www.AZFamily.com This episode is powered by: The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Bako Rambini comes from a royal family that worked in the fashion industry for 3 generations. Even though Bako came from a successful fashion family, she was urged to pursue finance but ultimately rewired her career to pursue her natural passion for fashion. Bako is the author of The Fashion Business Plan, she helps fashion designers launch and grow their brand, and also teaches at the top ranked fashion school in Paris, France. Action Steps to REWIRE: Get educated in your craft, industry or market. Meet people in the industry and network as much as possible. Ask questions about your industry. Hire a life coach (Tony Robbins). Test yourself on the job, gain experience and get into the world/market/industry that you want to be in. Check Out Bako’s website: www.fashioncrossfunctional.com This episode is powered by: The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Melissa McGraw is a 20-year veteran in the fashion industry that has worked with brands including Calvin Klein, Cynthia Rowley, Joe’s Jeans, Harajuku, Lamb and Rocawear. Melissa had her world flipped upside down during the recession of 2009. Find out how she rewired her life to get back on her feet and grow her own business with Amazon as brand and SEO specialist with over 100,000 product listings under her belt. Action Steps to REWIRE: Step out of your comfort zone and know things will be okay. It is okay to take a risk and then think of your next plan of attack. Don’t put your fate into someone else’s hands. Have no fear and just go for it! Control your own destiny. Build the buzz around you and your business. Communicate your value within your marketplace. Check Out Melissa’s website: www.TheCreativePotential.com This episode is powered by: The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Team Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

From designer, to public speaker, to hypnotherapist find out how modern renaissance woman Bri Seely attributes her success to rewiring her brain and mentality to achieve what she once believed to be impossible. As a life coach, Bri Seeley wants to help transform people into the entrepreneurs they dream of becoming while growing their businesses to monumental heights. Action Steps to REWIRE: Make space in your life both emotionally and energetically. This new space will allow you to reflect and really put things into perspective. Hire a life coach! Do It! Let go of your current identity and don’t define yourself as just one label. Learn to truly value yourself. Check Out Bri Seeley’s website: www.BriSeeley.com This episode is powered by: Phoenix Fashion Week Top 40 Model of the Year Competition Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

In a time when the state of Arizona was not highly celebrated nationally, Mike Spangenberg and his (2) life-long friends at State Forty-Eight pushed the local movement scene to a new level and showed pride in their hometown state of Arizona. Find out how State Forty Eight rewired their brand to promote the 48th state in America. State Forty Eight was born out of a shared passion and appreciation for the great state of Arizona. It represents a lifestyle, a sense of community and is an expression of family pride before apparel-. Action Steps to REWIRE: Be smart and stagger your team skill sets. Invest in yourself and it will benefit the company exponentially. Collaborate and grow! Look at collaborations as marketing your brand with a profit! Invest in more resource and scale your team and it will set your brand up to handle your growth. Check Out Mike’s website: www.StateFortyEight.com This episode is powered by: Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

With only 5 years of sewing experience under his belt, Quinlan Wilhite’s passion of street culture, cars, and music turned into a career when he decided to monetize his hobby of sewing. To win the title of Phoenix Fashion Week Designer of the Year, Wilhite had to rewire his perspective to be able to take his brand to new heights. Qmulative designs vanguard wears for the urban individual. Action Steps to REWIRE: Get out into the marketplace. Shake hands or set up an interactive booth. Be seen by going to venues that inspire you and align with your brand. Collaborate and align with brands that make sense. Cold call or send a blind email asking to build a potential relationshipl. The worst you can get is a no. Always challenge yourself. Get out there and participate in the fashion scene in whatever capacity you can. Try getting in deeper water than you can swim in while always looking for a YES! Check Out Quinlan Wilhite’s website: www.Qmulative.com This episode is powered by: The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Chris Detert built an extensive career that spanning business, fashion, and public relations. Find out how he rewired his career multiple times that ultimately led start up his own agency, American Rebel PR, going from employee to entrepreneur. Which became the blueprint for his current brand Influential. Influential is the leading technology platform that connects brands with audiences via transparent data and machine learning software by IBM Watson. Action Steps to REWIRE: Identify and measure your true value in your marketplace or industry. Get in water too deep for you! Take action! Scale your business and curate your team. Build your business accordingly by balancing your revenue with efficient work output. Check out Influential’s website: www.Influenial.co This episode is powered by: Phoenix Fashion Week Top 40 Model of the Year Competition Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Engineer turned fashion designer, Loren Aragon sought out to pursue his passion for both art and engineering while preserving his culture and traditions to inspire future generations. Find out how this designer rewired his career to become Phoenix Fashion Week 2018 Couture Designer of the Year and having a commissioned dress design for his childhood dream, Disney! Aconav is a Native American owned and operated couture fashion brand based in Phoenix, Arizona Action Steps to REWIRE: Question and identify what is missing in the marketplace. Learn how to do it. Get educated in your craft. Consider ALL self-teaching and available resources. Apply what you have learned and execute! Simply put, Do or Do Not Check out Aconav at: www.Aconav.com This episode is powered by: The Phoenix Fashion Week Emerging Designer Bootcamp Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Having an extensive background in the fashion industry, former Zappos buyer and F.I.T. graduate, Alison Callaway came up with a unique idea that would align her with Phoenix Fashion Week. Find out how rewiring her perspective turned Alison from an employee to becoming an entrepreneur within a corporation. Action steps to REWIRE: See if there is a void in your marketplace or industry. Develop a concept, it can be an idea, inspiration or something you’re passionate about. Identify what about your idea makes it uniquely different? Plan, research, and pay attention to the details of your idea. Objectively look at the steps you need to execute. Take each individual concept and break it down to what it would ideally look like. Figure out timelines, costs involved, and look at what the competition is doing. How will your attention to detail make your brand different? Execute! Take the initial framework that you’ve developed and break it down into smaller action steps. Map out the project for the individual parts of the concept, the teams, resources, and time. Then move forward and START your project. This episode is powered by: Phoenix Fashion Week; Bridging Designers & Buyers! Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

At a young age, Roshena Chadha, owner of Shawl Dawls knew she wanted to be a designer and entrepreneur. Roshena explains how important proper education throughout high school and college set her up for success when needed. Find out how participating in the Phoenix Fashion Week Emerging designer bootcamp and losing a business partner rewired her brain and took the brand to new heights. Shawl Dawls is a unique line of versatile shawls and cover-ups designed for the everyday woman. Action Steps to REWIRE: Map out all the roles and responsibilities in your business. Establish, understand, and then prioritize those responsibilities. As the owner, determine what your priorities and top responsibilities are, then allocate the rest to your team (grab the book E-Myth for more on this concept). Build an efficient team around you and delegate their responsibilities. Have the proper people in positions for good support and growth. Each team member should bring different strengths to the table. Determine the new direction or gap in your business. Then develop the game plan or strategy to achieve it on a day to day basis. Check out Shawl Dawls Website: www.ShawlDawls.com This episode is powered by: Phoenix Fashion Week Emerging Designer Bootcamp Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

After gaining huge success and wealth in morning radio as a popular DJ, Dave Pratt had his perspective changed due to big changes in technology. Dave humbled himself and rewired his brain to learn everything about new media and established Star Worldwide Networks. Today, Star Worldwide Networks provides podcasts, online talk shows, radio shows online, and more. It is now one of the fastest growing digital media producers, distributors and marketing agencies in the nation. Action Steps to REWIRE: Make the decision to rewire, take time to think about what is NEXT in your industry. This is more valuable than money. Strategize how to finance you venture responsibly and attack it as a business. Consider how you can monetize not only for yourself but for your followers and team as well. When your business is financially healthy, you can do things that others cannot in the market, and you can become a distributor. Build your team with SPECIALISTS, with no repetition between skill sets of staff members and try not to have overlap their responsibilities. Check out Star WorldWide Networks website: www.StarWorldWideNetworks.com This episode is powered by: The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our IG @FashionRewired & @PHXFashionWeek

Percy Knox’s extensive athletic career took priority over his grades at the University of Arizona. After being placed on academic probation risked losing what he loved, Knox REWIRED his daily process and formed sustainable habits that took him from college athlete to the top of the fashion world. Elevee Lifestyle is a luxury brand that has been creating custom hand tailored wardrobes for high profile executives, professional athletes, and celebrity elite for nearly 2 decades. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Do your homework and prepare 2. Plan your short, medium, and long-term goals 3. Execute your goals. Don’t just leave them on the paper Check out: www.Elevee.com This episode is powered by: -Phoenix Fashion Week Top 40 Model of the Year Competition, searching for top emerging fashion talent. -Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our Instagram @PHXFashionWeek

With a background in start-up and tech, Matt Gottesman lost the foundation of his business through failure that ultimately ignited his REWIRE moment. Find out how he changed his perspective to redesign his life for success! Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Identify what your vision and goals are for how you want to live and who you want to be. Don’t base it only on material things like cars and houses. You don’t need to know how to get there. Simply imagine what a day in your ideal life would look like. 2. Surround yourself with those who are doing what you’d like to do, such as mentors and those you admire. Ask yourself, do I like who I’m around? 3. Execution – go to work, create platforms where you can express yourself and look internally to REWIRE. When it comes to information, focus on quality over quantity. Read a lot of books, absorb the content and implement it daily. Check out: MattGottesman.com Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program: Book your next fashion professional today. -Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our Instagram @PHXFashionWeek

When told she would not be successful in the market, Kym Gold made the leap by purchasing 5,000 pair of men’s jeans and REWIRED her perspective that launched premium denim to the world. Find out how this fashion innovator went from selling jeans out of the trunk of her car on the beach to building a billion-dollar brand, True Religion. Action Steps to REWIRE: 1. Believe in yourself. Gold built the business herself with a small team. She produced 5,000 pairs of men’s jeans before expanding into women’s. Making it a mission to sell and get by. Own one lane at a time. 2. Develop the adrenaline and passion for execution. Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Do what is necessary, use your own money! Blood, sweat and tears are all part of the process. 3. While working full time, Gold made it a priority to attend the industry trade shows that would push her brand forward. Strategize how and where your brand is going to fit. Once you know what your brand is about, focus on who you want to represent your brand. Make sure they align and are the right fit. Check out: www.KymGold.com. Episode Powered by: -The Phoenix Fashion Week Freelance Program: Book your next fashion professional today. -Phoenix Fashion Week: The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. Fashion. Education. Community. Follow and like our Instagram @PHXFashionWeek