Yemi Sekoni - Fashion Industry Leader

DESCRIPTION Yemi Sekoni will join the podcast to share insights from her decades of experience in the fashion, entertainment, and creative industries. As the owner and director of Donahue Models & Talent and the founder of Rhode Island Fashion Week, she will discuss the evolution of the modeling industry, what it takes to build and sustain a creative business, and how emerging talent can break into fashion and entertainment today. She will also talk about mentorship, entrepreneurship, and the importance of creating platforms that uplift diverse voices and emerging designers. Drawing from her extensive community involvement and volunteer work, Yemi would share how fashion and the arts can be powerful tools for community engagement, youth empowerment, and economic opportunity. Listeners will gain practical advice, behind-the-scenes industry perspectives, and inspiration from her journey as a creative leader and advocate for the arts.   GUEST BIO Yemi Sekoni is a fashion industry leader, talent developer, and creative entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience in modeling, entertainment, and event production. She is the owner and director of Donahue Models & Talent, where she develops and represents models, actors, and creatives across New England. Yemi is also the founder and executive producer of Rhode Island Fashion Week, a platform that highlights emerging designers and celebrates creativity, diversity, and innovation in fashion. A dedicated community advocate, Yemi actively volunteers her time mentoring young creatives, supporting local nonprofits, and contributing to arts and cultural initiatives throughout Rhode Island. She frequently partners with community organizations, participates in panels and educational programs, and uses fashion and creative events as platforms to raise awareness, create opportunities for youth, and give back to the community.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sekoni/  Instagra: https://www.instagram.com/yemi.sekoni/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sekoni/