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Kimberly Jenkins is an educator, researcher, and founder of The Fashion and Race Database. She is also the Founder of Artis Solomon, an education consultancy that provides academic and creative solutions for a more intelligent fashion system. In today’s episode, Kim gives a behind-the-scenes look into her transformation from academia to business owner and how she is learning to value her time, work, and services.
With a mission of educating people about the sociocultural and historical influences behind why we wear what we wear Kim started her business, The Fashion and Race Database, an online platform filled with tools that expand the narrative of fashion history and challenge mis-representation within the fashion system. It has grown from a free-to-use resource to a tiered database that is widely sought after by major universities and publications.
Kim was also recently named to the Vogue Business 100 Innovators for her work amongst the top sustainability thought leaders changing the world of fashion.
We also talk about:
- Finance Definition: What is a financial operating model?
- How important it is for businesses to be educated on issues of race and social justice
- The importance of staying firm about your worth and the value your services provide
- How structure and routine are so important, especially as a small business owner working from home
- How creating a home office sanctuary helps with the emotional toll her job sometimes brings.
- Advice for women who are interested in small business and entrepreneurship
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