Design Your Dollars Brand Acceleration Program
The Design Your Dollars Brand Acceleration Program is a comprehensive 12-month coaching program designed for aspiring and scaling Fashionpreneurs who want to build a long-lasting, profitable fashion brand. Unlike most programs and full-service design agencies, our CEO owns and operates a successful 7-figure label that continues to thrive using these methods. This program goes beyond product development, focusing on marketing and creating a profitable business model.
Forget the days of running around buying and sourcing materials without experience. No sewing, sketching, or design skills are required. We focus on developing CEOs within the fashion industry, not just individuals who work in the business but struggle to scale.
This seamless program is essential for emerging and aspiring fashion designers seeking assistance in developing a high-quality label, increasing sales, and launching a successful business. We will guide you through every step of the process, ensuring your business grows and profits.
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Your Instructor
Iβm Jessica Evansβa fashion entrepreneur, brand strategist, author of An Irregular Love Story, and a woman of faith, deeply rooted in my love for Jesus Christ. I am committed to bridging the gap for minority designers in an industry where Black designers make up less than 1% of the retail space. I started my journey at 14 years old through the NAACP Youth Entrepreneur Program, launching Irregular Exposureβa brand that grew into a $9M attainable luxury label, worn by Angela Simmons, Dess Dior, Deβarra, Khloe Kardashian, Jayda Cheaves, Megan Thee Stallion, and more, and featured in Cosmopolitan, Essence, and beyond.
Now a wife and mother, Iβve shifted my focus to closing the wealth gap in fashion through The Fashionpreneur Academy (TFA)βa mission fueled by my faith and belief that God has called me to empower creatives through business. I teach emerging and established designers how to launch, scale, and build investment-worthy fashion corporations that position them for six, seven, and eight-figure business growth, corporate partnerships, retail distribution, and selling opportunities. My mission is to help creatives move beyond just designing and into business mastery, wealth-building, and long-term sustainability in fashionβwhile staying true to their God-given purpose.
With faith, strategy, and action, anything is possible. If you're ready to scale your brand the right way, youβre in the right place.
Course Curriculum
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StartYour 2025 Design Concept Plan (93:53)
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StartEasiest way to sketch: Sketchbook Pro (51:30)
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StartDesign Development Calendar
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StartFashion Week Shows and Events
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StartUnderstanding Fabrics and Textiles (28:04)
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StartFabrics & Textiles Shows
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StartTrims and Notions (22:26)
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StartTarget Customer and Competitors (16:44)
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StartJess's Funding Strategy: Used to launch and scale label to first $2.3M in revenue
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StartFunding for Fashionpreneurs with Kimesha Janey (76:52)
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StartGrants for Fashionpreneurs with Angela Miller (57:09)
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StartGrant List (50 + Grant Opportunities)
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StartThe Legal Startup & Budget Stuff (42:18)
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StartAccounting Part 1: 7 Proven Methods to Improve your Businesses' Cash Flow with Ephraim CPA (40:56)
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StartAccounting Part 2: Desired Profit Report (18:28)
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StartTop 25 Manufacturing Contacts
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StartTier 2 Class Schedule
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StartDesign Strategy & Launch Toolkit: 7 Step Design Strategy, Design Downloads, Manufacturing Communications Templates, Design & Launch Checklist
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StartPattern Making & Prep Checklist (69:34)
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StartMeet Doria: CAD Designer at TFA (2:48)
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StartTech Pack Development (92:15)
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StartSizing and Grading (20:40)
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StartDesigning with Ai [Midjourney] (24:45)
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StartFitting & Revisions Checklist
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StartPreferred Manufacturing List
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StartInventory Planning with Darlene Mitchell (45:00)