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Ashley Graham discusses turning her modeling career into a business
Model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham has built a personal brand across fashion, beauty, entertainment and consumer products.
At Business Insider’s The Long Play event, she discussed how she has grown that business while staying true to her identity.
Her work has challenged who is seen and marketed to in the modeling and fashion industries.
She spoke about Lucci, her new wine venture, and her longtime partnership with JCPenney.
Graham said early career rejection made her a better businessperson, because it taught her not to take setbacks personally.
She urged people to look for another opportunity when one is not right for them.
Ashley Graham discussed how she has turned her modeling career and influence into a growing business.
At Business Insider’s The Long Play, she spoke about building a personal brand across fashion, beauty, entertainment, and consumer products.
She discussed Lucci, her new wine venture, and her longtime partnership with JCPenney.
Graham said early career rejections helped make her a better businessperson.
- Who
- Model and entrepreneur Ashley Graham.
- What
- She discussed building a business and personal brand from her modeling career.
- When
- At Business Insider’s The Long Play; the event date is not stated.
- Where
- At Business Insider’s The Long Play; the location is not stated.
- Why
- She discussed how she has turned her influence into a growing business.
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Graham faced many rejections, which she said helped make her a better businessperson.
Graham spoke at Business Insider’s The Long Play about building her personal brand and business.
- New venture
- Lucci, a wine business
- Partnership
- Longtime partnership with JCPenney
- Event
- Business Insider’s The Long Play
- Interview
- Business Insider executive editor Leena Rao interviewed Graham
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If it's not for you, there's another thing for you. And you can't take it personally,