325: How Wilglory Tanjong Got Her Luxury Bags From Senegal To Beyoncé
11/09/22 • 73 min
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In this very exciting episode, I’m chatting with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years Wilglory has scaled Anima Iris into a multimillion-dollar valued company.
In this episode she shares:
- How she worked alongside artisans in Dakar, Senegal for their craftsmanship and ended up supporting their livelihoods and families
- Her advice on keeping the faith and betting on yourself and your business every time
- The crazy story of how she got Beyoncé to rock an Anima Iris bag and post about it on Instagram!
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Links mentioned in this episode
- Anima Iris Website: https://animairis.com/
- College Prep Program:https://ledascholars.org/
- Wharton/Lauder MBA Program: https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/lauder-program/
- Topicals Skincare:https://www.instagram.com/topicals/
- Canva: https://www.canva.com/
- Brandon Blackwood: https://www.instagram.com/brandonblackwoodnyc/?hl=en
- Beyonce’s Stylist: https://www.instagram.com/kjmoody/?hl=en
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In this very exciting episode, I’m chatting with Wilglory Tanjong, the Founder and CEO of Anima Iris, a technology-driven luxury bag brand that is industrializing Africa through retail. Starting with a personal investment of $5K, in under two years Wilglory has scaled Anima Iris into a multimillion-dollar valued company.
In this episode she shares:
- How she worked alongside artisans in Dakar, Senegal for their craftsmanship and ended up supporting their livelihoods and families
- Her advice on keeping the faith and betting on yourself and your business every time
- The crazy story of how she got Beyoncé to rock an Anima Iris bag and post about it on Instagram!
Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
This episode is brought to you by:
Go to shopify.com/hustlepro for a free fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.
Links mentioned in this episode
- Anima Iris Website: https://animairis.com/
- College Prep Program:https://ledascholars.org/
- Wharton/Lauder MBA Program: https://mba.wharton.upenn.edu/lauder-program/
- Topicals Skincare:https://www.instagram.com/topicals/
- Canva: https://www.canva.com/
- Brandon Blackwood: https://www.instagram.com/brandonblackwoodnyc/?hl=en
- Beyonce’s Stylist: https://www.instagram.com/kjmoody/?hl=en
Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss
AnnouncementsJoin our Facebook Community
If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook
Guest Social Media InfoSide Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro
Anima Iris: https://www.instagram.com/anima.iris/
Wilglory: https://www.instagram.com/wilgloryy/
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Links mentioned in this episode
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Guest Social Media InfoSide Hustle Pro – @sidehustlepro
UI Narrative - @uinarrative
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This week in the guest chair we have Erica Davis, the CEO & Founder of The Sip, a lifestyle brand that focuses on the education and discovery of champagne and sparkling wine. Along with Co-Founder Catherine Carter, Erica has opened the door for many people, especially women, to discover and indulge in the luxury of champagne. As an Oakland native, Erica made it her mission through The Sip to give back to the city through charitable initiatives coupled with every purchase.
In this episode Erica shares:
- How working at a startup prepared her for entrepreneurship
- How she balances work and relationship with her best friend/co-founder
- Her mission to change how alcohol is marketed to women
Check out this episode and others on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube
Links mentioned in this episode
- The Sip Website: www.thesip.com
- Base Ventures: https://www.base.ventures/
- Darby Smart: https://creators.darbysmart.com/
- Gap Rotational Management Program: https://www.gapinc.com/en-us/careers/student-and-recent-grads/rotational-management-program
- East Oakland Community Project: https://www.eocp.net/
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