What It Takes To Be An “Overnight Success” with Sarah Regensburger - Access Denied S1 Ep 8

In today's episode, Sarah Regensburger, a vegan fashion designer, shares her journey and the challenges she faced in the fashion industry. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to your values and breaking the norms in fashion. Sarah's brand focuses on inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability. She discusses the significance of rejection and redirection in her career. Moving to London without a plan, Sarah found her community and opportunities that aligned with her vision. Both Sarah and Jessica Ping, the host, highlight the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving success. In this conversation, Sarah Regensburger and Jessica Ping discuss the importance of enjoying the journey and not being too hard on oneself. They share personal experiences of feeling like they haven't accomplished enough and the need to appreciate personal growth and achievements. Sarah talks about her transition into veganism and how it has shaped her as a person and her work in the fashion industry. They also discuss the power of art and creativity in activism and self-expression. The conversation ends with Sarah sharing advice for those interested in the fashion industry or trying something new in life. Who is Sarah? Regensburger’s philosophy is quite simple, “be a badass that does good”, this approach has garnered a mighty following of fiercely loyal customers who, like her, support the vegan and sustainable movement by making positive steps to help future generations. Always rebelling against the rules of society to better the world. Follow Sarah Regensburger! https://www.instagram.com/sarahregensburger_official/ Follow Access Denied on socials! Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/accessdeniedpod/⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@accessdeniedpod⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@AccessDeniedPod Follow host Jessica Jordan on socials! Website - ⁠⁠⁠https://therollingexplorer.com/ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therollingexplorer/⁠⁠⁠ TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@therollingexplorer⁠⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@therollingexplorer Intro and Outro Music Production by JP Warner Sound: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jpwarnersound.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jpwarnersound/ Takeaways: - Staying true to your values and breaking the norms in the fashion industry can lead to a unique and impactful brand. - Rejection can be a redirection towards your true path. - Moving to a new country can be challenging, but it can also lead to personal growth and new opportunities. - Success takes time and hard work, and overnight success is a myth. - Imposter syndrome is a common experience, but it's important to remember your worth and the value you bring to your field. It's important to enjoy the journey and not be too hard on oneself for not achieving enough - Personal growth and achievements are just as valid as career-focused accomplishments - Believe in yourself and your ideas, even when faced with rejection - Embrace change and continuous learning - Find your purpose and passion, and use them to make a positive impact Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Excitement 04:42 - The Birth of Sarah's Vegan Fashion Brand 06:52 - Overcoming Job Rejections and Starting Her Own Brand 10:18 - Breaking Norms and Embracing Diversity in Fashion 13:27 - Creating an Inclusive and Accessible Fashion Show 16:30 - The Future of Fashion and the Importance of Inclusion 21:33 - Working Through Challenges and Staying Motivated 23:52 - The Journey to Success and the Importance of Time 27:57 - Imposter Syndrome and Recognizing Your Worth 35:27 - The Intersection of Veganism and the Fashion Industry 38:31 - The Power of Art and Creativity in Activism 43:17 - Believing in Yourself and Overcoming Rejection 45:37 - Embracing Change and Continuous Learning 49:09 - Finding Purpose and Making a Positive Impact