The mindset shift that turned a director into a luxury outerwear designer Episode 40

What happens when God calls you into a lane you never imagined for yourself?In Part 1 of Episode 40 of The Rebuild Talks with Tiffany, Princess Dennis shares the deeply personal journey that led her from working in education and leadership roles to becoming the founder of Nekai Léon — a luxury made-to-order outerwear brand rooted in craftsmanship, identity, and artistic expression.In this episode, Princess discusses: ✨ Growing up in a West African household where education and stability were prioritized ✨ The breakup that unexpectedly unlocked her artistic gifts ✨ Wrestling with the fear of leaving behind a traditional career path ✨ Transitioning from director-level leadership into fashion design school ✨ Building a luxury fashion brand inspired by her Sierra Leonean and Liberian heritage ✨ Why outerwear became her signature artistic medium ✨ Learning to trust herself, her calling, and her creative instincts ✨ The emotional and spiritual mindset shifts required to start over and build something meaningfulThis episode is for the dreamers, the creatives, the entrepreneurs, and anyone standing at the edge of reinvention wondering if they should take the leap.Princess Dennis is the founder and creative force behind Nekai Léon, a modern luxury outerwear brand specializing in made-to-order coats that merge elegance, craftsmanship, and contemporary design. After launching the brand three years ago, she has focused on creating timeless pieces that prioritize quality, fit, and individuality.Inspired by her family’s heritage including her grandfather’s Sierra Leonean roots and her father’s sharp, tailored style Princess designs coats that reflect structure, refinement, and personal expression. Through Nekai Léon, she is committed to redefining outerwear by offering clients a more intentional fashion experience rooted in craftsmanship and storytelling.Follow her journey and shop Instagram: @nekailon | Website: Nekaileon.comAbout Tiffany:Tiffany C. Nelson is a dynamic voice for midlife reinvention. An ICF-Certified Executive Life Coach and former HR and IDEA leader at iconic brands like Tiffany & Co., United Airlines, United Airlines and The MET, she brings over a decade of experience transforming leadership identity, presence, and power.Tiffany's signature BRILLIANT Method helps women and teams rebuild after divorce, burnout, career shifts, or personal loss - and reclaim the confidence to lead boldly in their next era.With a presence that is classic, rebellious, and luxurious, Tiffany blends executive strategy with emotional intelligence and next-level clarity.Connect with Tiffany C. Nelson:www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-nelson/https://www.linkedin.com/company/tn-framework/https://www.tnframework.com/https://open.spotify.com/show/00enpAiGhiTCwJv2rTKz9Ahttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f5db1ef5-d5a6-4c9d-9f6b-84a4d77d510e/talks-with-tiffanyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talks-with-tiffany/id1831393383https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffanycnelsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tiftalks---------Intro/Outro Music:Licensor's Username:https://pixabay.com/users/music_for_v...Licensee:TNFrameworkAudio File Title:Lounge R&B PianoAudio File URL:https://pixabay.com/music/rnb-lounge-...Audio File ID:166431Date of download:2025-07-16 22:23:16 UTCPixabay, a Canva Germany GmbH brandPappelallee 78/7910437 BerlinGermanyPixabay is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained.