Have you sometimes felt stuck trying to move forward in your career or business? Have you struggled to figure out what you wanted to do when times got tough? Loving and choosing to live your life isn't one that should be dictated by life's circumstances but by intentional action and internal clarity. My guest today is someone who chooses to live life intentionally and creatively with some unexpected twists and turns she leveraged for the best. Merline Labissiere started from humble beginnings, following her passions into the world of fashion design and ultimately being awarded a spot on the Emmy Winning Show Project Runway for 2 seasons. In this episode, Merline discusses her secret to designing the life you want and overcoming some unexpected roadblocks. We also dig deep into other topics such as strategic pivoting, clarifying your goals, and how to uncover new streams of income. You don't want to miss this energetic, inspirational, and highly informative interview.
About Merline:
Merline Labissiere, a Miami- based designer, fell in love with the idea of marrying architecture and fashion design at an early age. The young Haitian-American designer graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) with a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design in 2011. Although pursuing a degree in architecture brought her to SCAD, Merline discovered fashion was the fuel to her creative passion. Her architectural background continues to inspire her designs and other avenues of art. As a Project Runway Season 14 contestant airing on Lifetime, Merline got the opportunity to design a winning look that was manufactured and sold nationwide for Heid Klum’s intimate’s line. Along with her passion for fashion, her brand “Merline Labissiere” started a non-profit teaching fashion in inner-city youth. Recently, she has given presentations on her journey in entrepreneurship and starting a non-profit to students and alumni at the SCAD Museum of Art. Merline's passion to combine fashion and architecture and show the world a new perspective appears in every piece designed for the creative woman working in a professional environment.
