Breaking Barriers in Fashion: Sharifa Murdock’s Journey of Trust, Mentorship, and Impact

Описание: Episode Title: Breaking Barriers in Fashion: Sharifa Murdock’s Journey of Trust, Mentorship, and Impact

Episode Description: In this inspiring episode of Fashion in Color, host Brandice Daniel sits down with Sharifa Murdock—founder of Envision and Chief Impact Officer at Kith—to explore her incredible journey in the fashion industry. From her beginnings in Brooklyn to becoming a co-owner of one of the largest trade shows in fashion, Sharifa shares how trust, mentorship, and resilience shaped her career. She talks about her work creating opportunities for young women, her role at Kith, and her mission to foster inclusivity and empowerment in the industry.

With stories of personal growth, entrepreneurship, and the importance of giving back, Sharifa opens up about how she’s redefining success and paving the way for future generations. Plus, she reveals her go-to advice for breaking into the industry and shares heartfelt insights into her life as a mother.

This episode is filled with lessons on leadership, building relationships, and finding purpose in your passion. Don’t miss it!

Show Notes:

[00:00] Intro: H&M’s partnership with Fashion in Color and Harlem’s Fashion Row
[00:45] Welcome Sharifa Murdock: Founder of Envision, Chief Impact Officer at Kith
[02:28] Sharifa’s Brooklyn roots and early entry into fashion
[03:34] The rise of Project trade show and lessons from mentorship
[09:55] Overcoming challenges and launching Liberty Fairs
[15:32] Creating Envision: Empowering young women through education and experiences
[22:12] Lessons from mentorship: Real estate, financial literacy, and personal growth
[24:18] Transitioning to Kith: Sharifa’s impact-driven role
[26:45] Advice for breaking into the fashion industry
[28:11] Sharifa on resilience, failures, and finding purpose
[29:45] Life as a mother: Setting boundaries and embracing change
[30:40] Rapid-fire questions: Sneakers vs. heels, mountains or beach, and more
[32:02] Closing reflections on friendship, support, and gratitude
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