“I want to be a part of the platform that celebrates black women,” Says Michelle Metcalf

We would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.Episode 93:Guest Name: Michelle MetcalfGuest Business:  Moda MichelleSummary StyleEPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of Black Businesses Matter, we speak with Michelle Metcalf, the founder of Moda Michelle, a fashion brand designed for the ‘seasoned’ woman. As a first-generation American of Jamaican and Barbadian descent and an alumna of Howard University and Northwestern University, Michelle shares how her cultural background and family have deeply influenced her journey. She highlights her mother and sister as two of her biggest inspirations.With over 20 years of experience in marketing strategy, merchandising, and branding at companies like Marshall Fields, Target, Best Buy, Avon, and Mattel, Michelle dives into her extensive background in fashion. She emphasizes how the people around her influence her designs, and how their reactions motivate her creative process.Michelle also offers a behind-the-scenes look at her current production steps and the exciting preparations for her upcoming Chicago Fashion Week launch. Although she doesn't sew, she provides insight into how she approaches the design process and shares her strategic plans for marketing and branding.If you're interested in fashion and entering the fashion industry, this is an episode you won't want to miss!Visit modamichelle.com to learn about exclusive releases!IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…What was Michelle like as a child?  What are some of her inspirations?Michelle’s marketing Strategy BBM Brag Moment Peer-to-peer mentorship Why do Black Businesses matter?What brings Michelle joy?Stream and download the Black Businesses Matter Podcast NOW for FREE on Apple Podcast, Google, Stitcher, Pandora, and Spotify!Connect with Moda MichelleConnect with their  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theemodamichelle/Connect with their website: https://modamichelle.com/Support the showTo connect further with me:Visit my website: Thel3agency.comConnect with me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thel3agencyFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larvettaspeaks/Connect with me on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/thel3agencyBe sure to follow our podcast on Instagram. I can't wait to see you join us and take the pledge of #blackbusinessesmatter