This is Michelle Nguyen, the founder/CEO of Emma’s Closet and fashion retail maven.
Tell us a little bit about you:
I started my business, Emmi’s Closet, because I wanted to work in fashion but didn’t have the knowledge or financial backing to launch my own brand. My passion for fashion steered me to secondhand reselling where I source and resell thrifted clothing. My love for designing led me to upcycling and redesigning the clothes I find to create a sustainable fashion clothing.
Alright… Lightning Round, rapid-fire q&a, go!
My Maven Superpower is…
I’m resourceful when I need to be.
A fantastic book I’ve read lately is…
The Confidence Code
A self-care habit I swear by:
Meditation
My first job was…
at Putt Putt
I feel most confident when…
my outfit is on point.
My favorite local restaurant is…
Knife
One thing I’ve been binging lately:
90s sitcoms
A fun fact about me is…
I can shop for hours, outlasting most people
A skill I most want to learn is…
gardening
My favorite nonprofit to support is…
Rework and EarthX
Great answers. Let’s finish up with a couple more questions…
Do you have a recent achievement that we can celebrate with you?
2023 was a great year for me, I finished the year by doubling my sales revenue and increasing my salary. This accomplishment is motivating me to set my goals even higher this year.
What’s next for you? What can we expect to see over the next few years?
My focus for the next 1-2 years is to launch my own sustainable fashion brand using the secondhand clothing I source.
The best career advice I can offer is:
Explore what interests you, find what you love most and stick with it because it will lead you in the right direction.
Follow Michelle on instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/emmiscloset_