EP22: Work Hard, Play Hard, and Look Fabulous with Janai Wray
05/17/23 • 44 min
One of the most creative people Danielle knows, Janai Wray is not only a designer and the founder of the Broken Land brand but a successful NYC attorney. A true master of her crafts, she joins this episode to share what a day in the life of Janai looks like, why she keeps no secrets when it comes to business, and what she sees in the future of fashion.
So tune in and don’t miss how Janai is designing for the new age of entrepreneurs and changing the trajectory of what women are “supposed to do” through fashion.
QUOTABLES
“I'm always just trying to share information that can help people because when I look at my trajectory from law school and getting my first job and all of those processes, I see how many people were involved. It wasn't just based on academics and stuff like that. Getting these positions is always based on relationships.” - Janai Wray
KEY POINTS
The inspiration behind Broken Land (5:42)
What drew Janai to become a lawyer as well as a designer? (9:34)
Who does Janai design for? (17:08)
How did Janai learn to collaborate with big stars? (21:20)
Does Janai believe in keeping trade secrets? (26:59)
Where is fashion heading? (30:45)
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broken-land.com
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One of the most creative people Danielle knows, Janai Wray is not only a designer and the founder of the Broken Land brand but a successful NYC attorney. A true master of her crafts, she joins this episode to share what a day in the life of Janai looks like, why she keeps no secrets when it comes to business, and what she sees in the future of fashion.
So tune in and don’t miss how Janai is designing for the new age of entrepreneurs and changing the trajectory of what women are “supposed to do” through fashion.
QUOTABLES
“I'm always just trying to share information that can help people because when I look at my trajectory from law school and getting my first job and all of those processes, I see how many people were involved. It wasn't just based on academics and stuff like that. Getting these positions is always based on relationships.” - Janai Wray
KEY POINTS
The inspiration behind Broken Land (5:42)
What drew Janai to become a lawyer as well as a designer? (9:34)
Who does Janai design for? (17:08)
How did Janai learn to collaborate with big stars? (21:20)
Does Janai believe in keeping trade secrets? (26:59)
Where is fashion heading? (30:45)
GUEST RESOURCES:
Janai Wray
IG | instagram.com/llawyerlady
broken-land.com
IG | instagram.com/brokenland.co
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EP21: Dream Sessions: Tapping into Infinite Possibilities with Brandice Daniel
Often, we live off dreams from 10 years ago, thinking about where we started and what our dreams were rather than taking the time to dream now. So in this episode, the founder of Harlem Fashion Row, Brandice Daniel, invites you to “dream like Beyonce” - without fear, restrictions, or the confines of your present. Because it’s time to stop believing we are less and settling for the low aspirations and expectations that come with it.
Tune in, jump off that cliff with Brandice Daniel, and start believing that regardless of what happens, you’re going to be good!
QUOTABLES
“It's easy to pretend like we're less than who we know God has really made us to be. And then when great things happen to us, we're just like, I can't believe this happened. When in truth, you know that you've been made to be great.” - Brandice Daniel
“You need to believe when you jump off this cliff, there will be a safe landing. And also, you jump with the awareness that there may be a landing that is different than what you expect. But it's a belief that regardless of what happens, you're going to be good.” - Danielle Leslie
KEY POINTS
How Brandice shows up as herself, welcoming any invitation (6:24)
“If you’re not taking risks that you believe in, what are you doing?” (12:01)
What is a dream session? (19:26)
Why innovation is about the past, just as much as it is about the future (34:04)
Getting comfortable and leaning into the greatness of you (48:03)
What is a cliff jump? (56:17)
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EP23: Living Now to Meet Your Future Self with Grace Lee
From competitive eater to serial entrepreneur who knows how to create a life well-lived, Grace Lee joins Danielle in this conversation about staying curious, open, and approaching life as the most romantic adventure.
From her upbringing as a child of immigrant parents to being stuck in a cornfield COVID bubble with Dave Chappelle to selling her business and seeking a challenge, don’t miss this inspirational episode on always living your best life with Grace Lee.
QUOTABLES
“We all have really bad days that just sometimes get really frustrating. But I think for me, the excitement and the potential of every moment, every thing that you can do, it can change your life forever.” - Grace Lee
“I just believe stress is a choice that we don't have to partake in. And that has really changed my entire life.” - Grace Lee
“The most empowering thing that I have learned in this journey recently is rediscovering or owning my no. So I say no, a lot. Now happily. Because no is a full sentence that I feel really good about exercising.” - Grace Lee
KEY POINTS
Grace Lee’s axle-changing moment (7:33)
Intentionally living now to meet your future self (13:40)
“All business is people business” (20:49)
The empowerment of choice (28:14)
Why COVID and cancer were “the best thing that happened” to Grace (37:43)
Finding and practicing your no (56:06)
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