Jun 2, 2016
Be you. Be authentic. Be different. You hear it all the time. But when was the last time you actually saw someone being those things? If it's been awhile, get ready for an example of just that in action when you listen to today's conversation with Ugly Fly Republic's Monai Willett (a.k.a. Monai Alexis), an Orlando-based artist and entrepreneur turning art into coveted streetwear that's won more than a few fans in the hip-hop and underground art scenes. First introduced at Miami's Art Basel, Ugly Fly Republic gear quickly gained a following for its custom, one-of-a-kind men's jeans. But the sudden onslaught of interest came with its own unexpected challenges, challenges you'll hear us talk about on the show. Through those and other big moments for the emerging brand (like hustling to get the jeans on a hip hop star's tour bus and watching them end up on stage the very next night), I think you'll be struck by Monai's calm and down-to-earth wisdom when it comes to taking risks, putting yourself out there and building a business that's a true expression of what you can - and want to - offer the world. Bonus: we even talk about what entrepreneurs can learn from sex workers to improve their sales.
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Listen to Monai's journey for some killer advice on getting in front of the right people, entrepreneurship books to help your ladybiz game and a few tricks and tips on setting goals you'll actually achieve - and then some.
Linkage:
Ugly Fly Republic: www.uglyflyrepublic.com
Twitter: @AlexisUglyFly
Instagram: @monai_alexis
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The Little Black Book of Connections
Bryson Tiller ""Sorry Not Sorry" on YouTube
"Luck is when opportunity meets preparation."
Six Months to Six Figures by Peter Voogd
T-shirt motto: Destiny is when opportunity meets preparation.
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