I want to constantly remind entrepreneurs:
You’re not alone. Keep going. You’ve got this.

After years of working as a high fashion international model, I dove into the world of tech and began working as an Associate for Launchpad, a top startup accelerator in Los Angeles. At Launchpad, I was surrounded by inspiring founders and learned a ton about what it takes to launch a startup. I combined my expertise from the fashion industry, my entrepreneurial spirit and my business know-how to launch my company, WearAway. WearAway was the first platform to connect fashion brands with social media influencers, stylists, and industry insiders. I built a team and raised capital from leading investors such as Rachel Zoe Ventures, XRC Labs, CoVenture, Base Ventures as well as serial entrepreneurs & notable angel investors. We worked with top clients including; Maybelline, Lyft, Project Runway, L’Officiel Magazine, PopSugar, Law & Order SVU, The Americans, Power, The Goldfinch movie, among numerous bloggers and influencers.

When it comes to business, I truly believe in being honest and transparent. When people lean into their challenges rather than letting obstacles stop them, they build resilience and become ready for the next big thing. I created the podcast, Stairway to CEO, so that I could share those real, unscripted, untold stories about how other founders climbed their way to the top, tripping on a stair or two (or three!) along the way.

I genuinely believe people can make their wildest dreams come true, but it takes a lot of perseverance and hard work… trust me, I know.  You must be willing to go after what you want, face rejection numerous times and get back up when you’ve been knocked down. I’ve always been able to see a path through any obstacle and believe a “no” is really just a disguise for “not yet”.

I’m completely self-taught with the help of a ton of books, Google searches, surrounding myself with the right go-getters who have a lot of wisdom to offer, and just plain, grinding it out.