Ep 33 - Growing up Two Browns, Building a Fashion Brand, & Creating Diverse & Inclusive Spaces with Renee Kar Johnson

In episode 33, Julie talks with Renee Kar Johnson! Renee works full time in Product Management, is currently doing her MBA at the University of Chicago, AND is the founder and CEO of RKJ Designs, which is an Indo western fashion line that focuses on clothing that can be worn anytime but with a desi twist.

In this episode, Julie and Renee talk about :

• Renee's background and upbringing as half Malayalee half Bengali
• How her interest in fashion and design began
• What it was like showcasing her collection at the first ever South Asian New York Fashion Week      (SANYFW)
• The current state of diversity and inclusion in the fashion and modeling space
• What Renee is specifically  doing to hold herself accountable as a Designer for ensuring inclusivity and sustainability within her line
• How YOU can get involved if you're interesting in modeling for her line 

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

CONNECT WITH RENEE

Design IG :https://www.instagram.com/rkjdesigns_/

Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/reneekayjay/

Design website: www.rkjdesigns.com

CONNECT WITH THE BROWN GIRL PODCAST:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebrowngirl_podcast/

CONNECT WITH JULIE:

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/juliegeorge723/

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