BACKSTAGE PASS

A VISIT TO NEPAL
A VISIT TO NEPAL
Here I am with Michele. She's going on a special assignment! As we do this meaningful work to help women overcome, we know it's more than securing a safe and fair sewing job. It's about restoring hope in the makers...
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE
In case you missed, it we launched new tees earlier this week. I've been learning to not idolize the times we were at the top of the mountain. There's many highs and lows in life, but can we detach our...
OFFICE SPACE NEEDED
OFFICE SPACE NEEDED
We typically rent a photo studio in this building of creative suites in Brooklyn. I want to get a lease for Elegantees here! If you've been following for a while, you may recall my desire for an office space for...
THIS YEAR'S SEEDS
THIS YEAR'S SEEDS
I'm loving my outfit (Begonia top and Layla skirt) Hope you've had a great week, and how is is already Friday?  Sharing my regular update on what's going on behind the scenes. I'm feeling persistent but modest at the same...
CAN YOU COLLABORATE?
CAN YOU COLLABORATE?
Rainbow Row in Charleston, SC. Our next destination shoot! Thanks for your words and prayers from my last Founder update. Someone pointed out that whenever I share hard things, there is a sense of hope and optimistic at the end...
A FORCED WEEK OFF
A FORCED WEEK OFF
A preview of our next collection A week ago something happened in my personal life that needed my attention. I was not able to be what I normally can for Elegantees. I FAILED  As the primary person who posts on...
FIRST COLLABORATIONS
FIRST COLLABORATIONS
The Elegantees Word of the Year for 2025 is collaborate.At first, I wasn't inspired by this, but things are quickly changing.  THE HOLISTIC DESIRE Our strength lately has been in stability at our sewing center, but job creation isn't the sole...
WORDS OF THE YEAR
WORDS OF THE YEAR
  I've been reflecting this week on the Word of the Year for 2025. I now have two of them! One is for my personal life, and one for Elegantees. First, I'll share the word for Elegantees: COLLABORATE This word came to...
THE DESIRE FOR 2025
THE DESIRE FOR 2025
  I don't have a word of the year for 2025 yet, but I'm ending this year with less focus on business multiplication. There is a lot more desire to expand on our holistic work in Nepal.  The preorder model...
WHAT MULTIPLY MEANT THIS YEAR
WHAT MULTIPLY MEANT THIS YEAR
Love seeing the joy on our customer models' faces from our Minnesota shoot. The word 'multiply' has been spoken frequently this year. Despite our sales and demand not increasing, I kept wondering about what it meant. Then it clicked when...
DECISION FATIGUE
DECISION FATIGUE
How I'm growing as a CEO type person We have multiplied in a unique way this year. Roughly a dozen volunteers have taken on lots of things. While this is great, lots of questions get thrown at me from every...
OUR PREORDER CARDIGANS
OUR PREORDER CARDIGANS
Earlier this week in our sewing center. The preorder for the cardigans has been going really well. Over 300 cardigans have been pre-ordered at this point. (Update: Final number is 400) Our Elegantees elves in Nepal are working as fast...
MEETING IN MINNESOTA
MEETING IN MINNESOTA
For those in Minnesota, I showed up for Founder Friday IN REAL LIFE!  I ended up in a small town known as Stillwater, Minnesota. It was charming enough to be a set for a Hallmark romance movie, so I made...
PLANTING A GARDEN
PLANTING A GARDEN
Beautiful clothing is in the works! Getting work to our sisters is my top priority. I spent my Friday handing over new designs to the grading office before the weekend started. We're now on track again for having sufficient work...
SHOP BY COLOR SEASON
SHOP BY COLOR SEASON
A few years ago, women across America became intrigued to learn which colors thrive most on them. Since then, I've seen questions come up asking if a certain color is warm or cool leaning, and what the undertones are. I...
JOY MULTIPLIED
JOY MULTIPLIED
A preview of our Arizona capsule launching next week. I was staring out the window for a while, wondering what to write. Could I have anything worthwhile to say? Some people are going through so much more with hurricanes Helene...
THE REASON WE DO THIS
THE REASON WE DO THIS
So many talented women in one photo! There has been a lot of heartache in the world lately, and it hurts to know so many people are not okay. The weight of all of it feels heavy. I've been processing it,...
A WEEKEND IN ARIZONA
A WEEKEND IN ARIZONA
We did a photo shoot in the desert, and I had the honor to meet local supporters! One of our creative friends, Rachel, relocated to Phoenix this year. She invited me to visit her and do a fashion shoot. When...
TO MULTIPLY
TO MULTIPLY
I love hearing a word for the year. Last year was a time to rebuild. It was very clear at the beginning of 2023 how rebuilding would happen, and we took steps early on in the year. But this year, we're not on track. At the start, the word multiply was on my heart. 
FINISHING FASHION WEEK
FINISHING FASHION WEEK
The final walk in New York City during NY Fashion Week ! We showed our collection during New York Fashion Week last weekend! This runway show was my favorite to date, and it grew me in new ways. One thing...
OUR RUNWAY SHOW
OUR RUNWAY SHOW
When I was about to hang my sketches up to display at the fashion show venue DURING NEW YORK FASHION WEEK! I've basically been putting together a wedding. That's what showing during New York Fashion Week feels like. Invitations, guest...