Why Black Fashion Designers Are Entrepreneurs Too | iNNOVATION Insights

Black fashion designers are not only creatives — they are entrepreneurs, innovators, and storytellers.

In this clip from Episode 12 of the iNNOVATION Insights Podcast, Dr. Samii Kennedy Benson discusses her dissertation, “Black Fashion Designers Matter,” and the powerful insights she gained from interviewing 16 Black female fashion design entrepreneurs.

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◾ Why fashion designers should be recognized as entrepreneurs
◾ The importance of mentorship and family support
◾ How Black women navigate visibility in the fashion industry
◾ Why creative careers should never be dismissed as frivolous

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