Ep 49 - Megha Rao, founder of holiCHIC on Side Hustle to Full Time Pursuit, Friendships to Founders, & the Power of Grit

In episode 49, Julie chats with fashion entreprenuer, Megha Rao,  founder behind the renowned Indo Western fashion brand, holiCHIC by Megha.   In this chat, Julie and Megha discuss:

• Inception of creating holiCHIC while working a full time corporate job
• How she found her business partner and co-founder
• Making the transition from side hustle to full time business
• Pivoting the business in the pandemic
• Constructs of sustainability in the fashion world + her perspectives and experiences with gatekeeping and support within the South Asian community
• Role of mentorships in her journey
• Advice she has for other aspiring entrepreneurs and founders.

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