Malie’s climbed her way up the corporate ladder in the fashion industry and now works for one of the largest fashion brands in the industry, PVH. It took her a while to realize it, but she unconsciously did some strategic things that helped her gain traction and keep moving forward in her career. When she started implementing those strategies on purpose, she noticed promotions, new opportunities and career advancement seemed to land in her lap. Networking? I know many of us hate that dirty word, but it works. Malie walks us through the best way to network online, at events, and even with coworkers. It's these relationships that will help you move up in your job, or land a new one. Going above and beyond? It’s hard to think about doing more work when so many of us are already swamped with our day to day tasks. But if you want to get noticed, you’ve got to put in a little extra effort. Malie shares simple things you can do to create more opportunity for yourself like chances to work on new projects and make your boss (and team) love you. The best part? Some of these things are surprisingly simple and take very little effort to implement, but the results are extraordinary. Malie also now runs Pickglass.com, an online business that offers fashion career advice and helps designers grow in the fashion industry. You Will Learn The surprisingly simple things you can do to get ahead in your career Why it pays to stay in touch with college friends and colleagues over the years How to network in any situation The one thing you can do to break into the fashion industry and land your first job Why you shouldn’t always focus on moving up, and what to strategize on instead The importance of customizing your resume for every job application Why you can’t afford to get too comfortable in your job Guest Info & Resources Pickglass website Fashion Portfolio Series Enjoy the show? Help us out by: Rating us on iTunes - it really helps! Subscribing on iTunes - I appreciate each and every one of you! Get More Resources Get free fashion design templates, tutorials and more from Successful Fashion Designer
Show Notes
Malie’s climbed her way up the corporate ladder in the fashion industry and now works for one of the largest fashion brands in the industry, PVH. It took her a while to realize it, but she unconsciously did some strategic things that helped her gain traction and keep moving forward in her career. When she started implementing those strategies on purpose, she noticed promotions, new opportunities and career advancement seemed to land in her lap.
Networking? I know many of us hate that dirty word, but it works. Malie walks us through the best way to network online, at events, and even with coworkers. It's these relationships that will help you move up in your job, or land a new one.
Going above and beyond? It’s hard to think about doing more work when so many of us are already swamped with our day to day tasks. But if you want to get noticed, you’ve got to put in a little extra effort. Malie shares simple things you can do to create more opportunity for yourself like chances to work on new projects and make your boss (and team) love you.
The best part? Some of these things are surprisingly simple and take very little effort to implement, but the results are extraordinary.
Malie also now runs Pickglass.com, an online business that offers fashion career advice and helps designers grow in the fashion industry.
You Will Learn- The surprisingly simple things you can do to get ahead in your career
- Why it pays to stay in touch with college friends and colleagues over the years
- How to network in any situation
- The one thing you can do to break into the fashion industry and land your first job
- Why you shouldn’t always focus on moving up, and what to strategize on instead
- The importance of customizing your resume for every job application
- Why you can’t afford to get too comfortable in your job
- Rating us on iTunes - it really helps!
- Subscribing on iTunes - I appreciate each and every one of you!
Creators and Guests
Host
Heidi Weinberg {Sew Heidi}
Heidi (aka Sew Heidi) is a self-taught freelance fashion designer who built a six-figure business without a degree, portfolio, or industry connections. After years of burnout in the fashion industry, she went freelance—and never looked back. Now, she helps other designers ditch toxic jobs, land better clients, and build flexible careers they love. Through her podcast, courses, and resources, Heidi has helped thousands of designers take control of their fashion path and finally get paid what they’re worth.
What is Fashion Designers Get Paid: Build Your Fashion Career On Your Own Terms?
This is a show for burnt-out fashion designers (and TDs, PDs, patternmakers, textile designer and beyond) who want more flexibility in their career while still doing work they love.
You'll learn how to build a freelance fashion business, so you can do the work you love on your own terms. Freelancing in fashion is the only way to get freedom in your day (instead of being tied to a desk).
Whether you want to earn extra money on the side, fund your fashion brand, or replace your salary, the FDGP podcast will help you get there. Listen in for actionable tips and strategies to kickstart or grow your career as a freelance fashion designer, build your confidence, and create the life you want.
Hosted by $100k+ fashion freelancer Sew Heidi, the show features interviews and strategy sessions with successful freelance fashion designers from around the world who've ditched toxic fashion jobs and taken control of their own destinies. This is the only place to get REAL insights from REAL freelancers who have built REAL careers on their own terms. (Formerly the Successful Fashion Freelancer podcast.)