EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 39 MIN
19: Hitting a Wall Led to a $24M Deal: Alina Villasante's Fall That Fueled Her Rise
from grownwoman · host Shannon Allen
On today’s episode of grownwoman, fashion entrepreneur Alina Villasante opens up about the unseen battles behind her billion-dollar brand, Peace Love World. From her early days in aviation to launching one of the most iconic feel-good fashion labels, Alina shares with Shannon how she pivoted her business during the retail collapse, survived a toxic partnership, and ultimately saved her company with a $24M QVC deal. But the real story lies in her resilience – rooted in love, faith, and reinvention. This episode is a masterclass in feminine leadership, one that evolves through failure and remains rooted in purpose. Whether you’re a fashion lover, entrepreneur, or woman navigating your next chapter, this conversation will leave you inspired to pivot, persevere, and claim your power. KEY POINTS [00:00] Introduction [4:47] From aviation to fashion: how Peace Love World began [11:28] On creating a brand rooted in love and authenticity [18:58] Alina on walking away from toxic partnerships [21:13] The $24M QVC deal that saved her brand [24:12] Embracing growth: evolving after 50 and still breaking records [27:32] Her journey as a founder, mother, grandmother, and grownwoman QUOTES “You want something done? Ask a busy woman, period.” – Alina Villasante “So I am peace, I am love, I am happiness, I am blessed, and then I am chaos. Because…yeah, you know that's my normal, right?” – Alina Villasante “You don’t work for money. Money is a reward of what you do. And sometimes there’s no reward.” – Alina Villasante GUEST RESOURCES Alina Villasante IG | @peacelovealina RESOURCES Shannon Allen Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/ IG | @shannonwalkerallen 🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More 🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org 📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram@shannonwalkerallen 🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform. grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network
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On today’s episode of grownwoman, fashion entrepreneur Alina Villasante opens up about the unseen battles behind her billion-dollar brand, Peace Love World. From her early days in aviation to launching one of the most iconic feel-good fashion labels, Alina shares with Shannon how she pivoted her business during the retail collapse, survived a toxic partnership, and ultimately saved her company with a $24M QVC deal. But the real story lies in her resilience – rooted in love, faith, and reinvention. This episode is a masterclass in feminine leadership, one that evolves through failure and remains rooted in purpose. Whether you’re a fashion lover, entrepreneur, or woman navigating your next chapter, this conversation will leave you inspired to pivot, persevere, and claim your power. KEY POINTS [00:00] Introduction [4:47] From aviation to fashion: how Peace Love World began [11:28] On creating a brand rooted in love and authenticity [18:58] Alina on walking away from toxic partnerships [21:13] The $24M QVC deal that saved her brand [24:12] Embracing growth: evolving after 50 and still breaking records [27:32] Her journey as a founder, mother, grandmother, and grownwoman QUOTES “You want something done? Ask a busy woman, period.” – Alina Villasante “So I am peace, I am love, I am happiness, I am blessed, and then I am chaos. Because…yeah, you know that's my normal, right?” – Alina Villasante “You don’t work for money. Money is a reward of what you do. And sometimes there’s no reward.” – Alina Villasante GUEST RESOURCES Alina Villasante IG | @peacelovealina RESOURCES Shannon Allen Grown Website | https://www.grown.org/ IG | @shannonwalkerallen 🌱 Stay Connected & Explore More 🔗 Visit the Grown Website Grown.org 📲 Follow Shannon on Instagram@shannonwalkerallen 🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, don’t keep it to yourself! Like, share, and subscribe to grownwoman on your favorite podcast platform. grownwoman is produced by EPYC Media Network
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