In this episode of the Sorority Chat podcast, host Liz Toombs interviews Alex Taylor, a senior at Lipscomb University majoring in fashion merchandising with a minor in entrepreneurship. Alex shares her journey from struggling with math-heavy business courses to discovering her passion for fashion and business. She discusses her roles in her family's importing business, The Design House, and her cozy lifestyle brand, The Sunday Edit.
Listen in as Alex talks about the challenges of balancing school, work, and launching a business, the hands-on learning experiences at her university, and the importance of taking risks and pursuing your dreams.
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Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction to Sorority Chat Podcast00:59 Meet Alex Taylor: Fashion Merchandising and Entrepreneurship02:11 Alex's Journey: From Business to Fashion07:39 Balancing School, Work, and a Startup09:33 The Sunday Edit: Cozy Lifestyle Brand12:11 Learning and Growing in Business14:11 Learning the Ropes of Buying and Merchandising16:10 The Story Behind 'The Sunday Edit'17:48 Challenges in the Import Business19:29 Trends in Apparel and Home Interiors21:23 Post-Graduation Plans and Business Growth22:38 Getting Products Out There: Popups and More25:58 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs27:32 House Hot Take: Recruitment Deadlines28:38 Closing Remarks and Podcast Outro