Slow Fashion. Big Mission. With Valerie Mayen

Fashion designer and Project Runway alum Valerie Mayen shares her journey from juggling multiple jobs to building Yellowcake Shop, a slow-fashion brand rooted in empowerment and ethical craftsmanship. Valerie opens up about what slow fashion truly means, why she refuses to be part of fast fashion’s harmful cycle, and the mission to help women look strong, feel strong, and step confidently into any room.She also gets candid about the pressures of success after national exposure, the business mistakes she wishes she hadn’t made (hello, brick-and-mortar too soon), and how continuing education programs like JumpStart and 10KSB transformed her mindset as an entrepreneur.Valerie’s legacy is clear: build wealth, create options for more women, and prove that fashion can drive personal power. If you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, or a woman ready to level up — this episode will light a spark. 👉 Need legal templates to protect your business? Get attorney-drafted documents at PouurDecisions.comConnect with Yellowcake Shop: yellowcakeshop.com instagram.com/yellowcakeshopTopics Covered: • Slow fashion vs. fast fashion • Building a creative business from scratch • Lessons from Project Runway • Ethical manufacturing and sustainability • Women building wealth and options • Business education + support networks • Empowerment through clothing and identity