How To Become A... Fashion Entrepreneur (Without Quitting the Day Job)

What if your wardrobe could fund your future?In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Jess, founder of Jess With Dresses, to explore how you can build a fashion business without quitting your 9–5.Jess works full-time in marketing for a global spirits company, but alongside it she’s built a sustainable fashion rental and resale business that empowers women to turn their wardrobes into income-generating assets.But this episode is about more than fashion.Jess shares how surviving stage 3 cervical cancer during lockdown reshaped her perspective, how fashion became her armour during treatment, and how she built a business rooted in sustainability, community and financial empowerment.We cover:Starting a fashion rental business with zero upfront investmentTurning clothes into income-generating assetsSustainable fashion & circular wardrobesApplying corporate marketing skills to a side hustleBuilding community around styleBalancing a full-time career with entrepreneurshipWhy you don’t always need to quit your jobFinancial confidence & closing the women’s investment gapCreating legacy through businessThis is a powerful conversation about resilience, identity, and redefining what entrepreneurship looks like.Jess Templeton@jesswithdressesResourcesHurr Collectionhttps://www.hurrcollective.com/By Rotationhttps://byrotation.com/🎙 How To Become A... explores real-life journeys behind the careers of everyday people. Each episode dives into the path of someone who's built success outside of the spotlight — no fame, no fortune, just real stories. Discover how they started, the challenges they faced, and what drives them forward. 💼✨🔗 Subscribe, rate, and share to help more people find their own path📩 Got your own story to share? Contact us at [email protected]📱Follow us on socials: @howtobecomea__ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.