I discovered NYC based fashion designer, Inez Galvez, through my good friend Gabriela who was obsessed with Inez’s accessory line, EZ Threadz. Not only were EZ Threadz products gorgeous, Gabriela was stoked to discover a dope, Fil Am female designer who was on her own hustle. So when I was brainstorming my wish list of entrepreneurs to feature in my web series, I definitely wanted Inez in the mix to showcase her NYC story in the fashion industry.
I spent about 3.5 days with Inez filming different parts of her life–working in her apartment, picking out fabrics, visiting her boutique retailer, running production orders at the garment factory and finding time to grab a sandwich at the corner deli. Inez showed me that running your own business is a 24 hour job! There is always something to work on or think about when trying to grow your brand. One of the most valuable things I took away from our conversations was how to balance integrity and values in the choices to grow capital and business. There can be no entrepreneur without passion, and there can be no business without money.
Inez and I talked for hours about being a conscious artist, an effective business person, a woman in male dominated industries and carving your own path. There's tons of footage that I couldn't include in this 10 minute piece. She is truly an inspiring woman who reminds us that we don't have to participate in certain methods we don't agree with--no matter which industry you're in. If we're unhappy or unfulfilled with how things are run, we have the power to change this by shaping existing systems or creating new ones.
Whether you’re interested in the fashion industry or not, Inez’s story is an inspiration for all dreamers and aspiring entrepreneurs looking to create their own frequency. Enjoy!
