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Amira Rasool

Fashion Is Your Business - a retail technology podcast

The Glossy Podcast

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Superwomen with Rebecca Minkoff

Black Equity Podcast Network

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Tracy Sun

Julie Wainwright

Aubrie Pagano

Stacy Flynn

Rebecca Minkoff

Uri Minkoff

Heidi Zak

Nicole Miller

Sandra Makarem

Eileen Fisher

Liz Bacelar

Amanda Parkes

Mack Weldon

Stacey Bendet

Melanie Travis

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The Folklore Founder Amira Rasool built The Folklore Connect as the first B2B wholesale platform focused on diversity and sustainability.

Episode 54: Building a Wholesale Business with Amira Rasool of the Folklore Group.wav

Enjoy This Complimentary Black Equity Premium Content - On today’s episode we talk to Amira Rasool, Founder + CEO, The Folklore. The Folklore's primary mission is to streamline the process of delivering Africa's most in-demand brands to global customers through the use of new sales technology and production channels. We discuss her journey as an entrepreneur, the wisdom she learned along the way, and her current vision for her brand. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:	•	The #1 Market for African Luxury Brands 	• How To Build A Global Brand 	•	How to connect with Amira	•	How to Shop/ Partner w/ TheFolkore	•	What is the future of African Fashion?BOOKS AND RESOURCESSocial Media:* Business Socials: @TheFolklore on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook* Personal Socials: @AmiraRasool in Instagram and TwitterText - +16692382434 to access our Digital Network to receive updates in opportunities for access to capital, strategic partnerships, and to invest. Join our Black Equity Premium Community for more in-depth and high level content like this one by clicking here - https://www.patreon.com/BlackEquity. Ready To Learn How To Trade Options? Options Bootcamphttps://bit.ly/2RwYIhKOptions Bootcamp + Financial Astrologyhttps://bit.ly/2RPJZyDOptions Mastery Membershiphttps://bit.ly/2Vrf8t6--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackequity/message

Enjoy This Complimentary Black Equity Premium Content - On today’s episode we talk to Amira Rasool, Founder + CEO, The Folklore. The Folklore's primary mission is to streamline the process of delivering Africa's most in-demand brands to global customers through the use of new sales technology and production channels. We discuss her journey as an entrepreneur, the wisdom she learned along the way, and her current vision for her brand. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 	•	The #1 Market for African Luxury Brands 	• How To Build A Global Brand 	•	How to connect with Amira 	•	How to Shop/ Partner w/ TheFolkore 	•	What is the future of African Fashion? BOOKS AND RESOURCES Social Media: * Business Socials: @TheFolklore on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook * Personal Socials: @AmiraRasool in Instagram and Twitter Text - +16692382434 to access our Digital Network to receive updates in opportunities for access to capital, strategic partnerships, and to invest. Join our Black Equity Premium Community for more in-depth and high level content like this one by clicking here - <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BlackEquity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/BlackEquity</a>. Ready To Learn How To Trade Options? Options Bootcamp <a href="https://bit.ly/2RwYIhK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2RwYIhK</a> Options Bootcamp + Financial Astrology <a href="https://bit.ly/2RPJZyD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2RPJZyD</a> Options Mastery Membership <a href="https://bit.ly/2Vrf8t6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/2Vrf8t6</a> --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackequity/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackequity/message</a>

African Luxury Brands w/ Amira Rasool

For the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Amira Rasool is the Founder and CEO of The Folklore, a conglomerate of B2B, consumer, and media products that enable the global ecosystem to seamlessly discover, connect with, and shop African and diasporic designer brands.Original Episode: No.33, May 2021foundersunfound.com/the-folklore-black-founder-profile-podcastMORE ON AMIRA AND THE FOLKLOREAmira:instagram.com/amirarasooltwitter.com/amirarasoollinkedin.com/in/amira-rasool-52359855The Folklore:instagram.com/TheFolkloretwitter.com/TheFolklorelinkedin.com/company/the-folkloreFollow Founders Unfound: Like and share - help us grow!#blackfounders #founderstories #foundersafricandescent #bhm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the month of February, we are publishing flashback clips from some of our wonderful past episodes. Please a take some time enjoy (again) the full episodes from these founders.Season 4 of Founders Unfound starts in March!Amira Rasool is the Founder and CEO of The Folklore, a conglomerate of B2B, consumer, and media products that enable the global ecosystem to seamlessly discover, connect with, and shop African and diasporic designer brands.Original Episode: No.33, May 2021<a href="https://foundersunfound.com/the-folklore-black-founder-profile-podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">foundersunfound.com/the-folklore-black-founder-profile-podcast</a> <h3>MORE ON AMIRA AND THE FOLKLORE</h3>Amira:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amirarasool/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/amirarasool</a><a href="https://twitter.com/amirarasool" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/amirarasool</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amira-rasool-52359855/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/amira-rasool-52359855</a>The Folklore:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/TheFolklore/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/TheFolklore</a><a href="https://twitter.com/TheFolklore" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/TheFolklore</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-folklore/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/company/the-folklore</a>Follow Founders Unfound: Like and share - help us grow!#blackfounders #founderstories #foundersafricandescent #bhm Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

February Flashback Clip: Amira Rasool

Because you’re a follower of RM and all things beautiful and unique, we assume you’ve heard of The Folklore. If you haven’t, however, it’s time to Get. On. It. The brainchild of Amira Rasool, The Folklore is both a DTC and wholesale marketplace connecting buyers to distinctive brands that have been geographically and racially marginalized. Here you’ll find brands across apparel, accessories, homeware, and beauty that utilize styles and materials unique to the countries they call home. A unique business model calls for a unique leader, and Amira has always been up for the challenge. The youngest Black woman to raise over $1M in a pre-seed round, Amira is evolving her leadership style as her business evolves, all while consistently investing in the success of small businesses around the globe. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success. Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Guest Website TheFolkloreGroup.com TheFolklore.com Shop.TheFolklore.com AmiraRasool.com Social Media @thefolklore The Folklore Group @amirarasool Big Ideas Keeping investors on board when the business makes a pivot.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support

Because you’re a follower of RM and all things beautiful and unique, we assume you’ve heard of <a href="https://shop.thefolklore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Folklore</a>. If you haven’t, however, it’s time to Get. On. It. The brainchild of Amira Rasool, The Folklore is both a DTC and wholesale marketplace connecting buyers to distinctive brands that have been geographically and racially marginalized. Here you’ll find brands across apparel, accessories, homeware, and beauty that utilize styles and materials unique to the countries they call home. A unique business model calls for a unique leader, and Amira has always been up for the challenge. The youngest Black woman to raise over $1M in a pre-seed round, Amira is evolving her leadership style as her business evolves, all while consistently investing in the success of small businesses around the globe. Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to order Rebecca's new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Unlocking-Creativity-Courage-Success/dp/1400220718/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=fearless+rebecca+minkoff&amp;qid=1613683987&amp;sprefix=fearless+rebe&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fearless: The New Rules for Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success.</a> Follow Superwomen on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rmsuperwomen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Guest Website <a href="https://thefolkloregroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheFolkloreGroup.com</a> <a href="https://www.thefolklore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheFolklore.com</a> <a href="https://shop.thefolklore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop.TheFolklore.com</a> <a href="http://amirarasool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AmiraRasool.com</a> Social Media <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefolklore/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thefolklore</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-folklore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Folklore Group</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amirarasool/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@amirarasool</a> Big Ideas Keeping investors on board when the business makes a pivot.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/superwomen/support</a>

Hidden Gems: Amira Rasool of The Folklore

At just 22 years old, Amira Rasool launched The Folklore as an e-commerce website featuring African-based fashion and homeware brands. The goal was to bring diversity to the fashion landscape here in the United States and to create sustainable revenue streams for designers who weren't being given the global recognition they deserved. Just four years in, Amira has made immense progress: She’s since pivoted the business from a direct-to-consumer model to working directly with other multi-brand retailers such as Farfetch; expanded her business to empower diverse brands in other emerging markets like South America and India; and has become one of the youngest Black women to raise $1M+ in a pre-seed round. But before it all, she was a writer and editor for dozens of top media companies including Time, Vogue, I-D Magazine, Paper  Magazine, WWD, and Marie Claire. Tune in to hear how that experience positioned her to become an industry expert equipped to make a massive difference in the global fashion economy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

At just 22 years old, Amira Rasool launched The Folklore as an e-commerce website featuring African-based fashion and homeware brands. The goal was to bring diversity to the fashion landscape here in the United States and to create sustainable revenue streams for designers who weren't being given the global recognition they deserved. Just four years in, Amira has made immense progress: She’s since pivoted the business from a direct-to-consumer model to working directly with other multi-brand retailers such as Farfetch; expanded her business to empower diverse brands in other emerging markets like South America and India; and has become one of the youngest Black women to raise $1M+ in a pre-seed round. But before it all, she was a writer and editor for dozens of top media companies including Time, Vogue, I-D Magazine, Paper  Magazine, WWD, and Marie Claire. Tune in to hear how that experience positioned her to become an industry expert equipped to make a massive difference in the global fashion economy. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Amira Rasool: Founder and CEO of The Folklore

Amira Rasool, Founder &amp; CEO of The Folklore (https://www.thefolklore.com/)Amira Rasool, founder of The Folklore, is changing the way retailers and consumers discover African and diasporic brands globally, and in April became one of the youngest Black women to raise $1M+ in a pre-seed round. Amira speaks to her experiences as a fashion editor that led her to studying in South Africa that inspired her to launch The Folklore in 2018 at just 22 years old! She shares how she personally scouted brands across the continent to join the platform, and how she translated her vision to evolve from her original wholesale business to a B2B &amp; shopping aggregator platform for investors to scale access to incredibly talented African brands globally. Prior to launching The Folklore, Amira was a writer and fashion editor that has worked with several notable publications including TIME, Vogue, Teen Vogue, i-D, PAPER, Glamour, InStyle, V Magazine, and WWD. Amira is also a passionate Black history scholar. For her undergraduate education, she attended Rutgers University, where she received a B.A. in African American and African Studies. She later earned a Master of Philosophy in African Studies from the University of Cape Town.

Amira Rasool, Founder &amp; CEO of The Folklore (<a href="https://www.thefolklore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefolklore.com/</a>)Amira Rasool, founder of The Folklore, is changing the way retailers and consumers discover African and diasporic brands globally, and in April became one of the youngest Black women to raise $1M+ in a pre-seed round. Amira speaks to her experiences as a fashion editor that led her to studying in South Africa that inspired her to launch The Folklore in 2018 at just 22 years old! She shares how she personally scouted brands across the continent to join the platform, and how she translated her vision to evolve from her original wholesale business to a B2B &amp; shopping aggregator platform for investors to scale access to incredibly talented African brands globally. Prior to launching The Folklore, Amira was a writer and fashion editor that has worked with several notable publications including TIME, Vogue, Teen Vogue, i-D, PAPER, Glamour, InStyle, V Magazine, and WWD. Amira is also a passionate Black history scholar. For her undergraduate education, she attended Rutgers University, where she received a B.A. in African American and African Studies. She later earned a Master of Philosophy in African Studies from the University of Cape Town.

The founder who is Scaling Access to African Brands Globally with Amira Rasool, Founder & CEO of The Folklore 

After returning from a trip to South Africa, The Folklore’s Amira Rasool was often stopped on the streets of New York and asked where she purchased her clothing, which she scored while abroad.“I knew that African and Black-owned brands were the future because people were getting bored of the same old [stuff],” said Rasool, founder and CEO of The Folklore, on the latest episode of the Glossy Podcast. “These brands have a cultural and heritage point-of-view that shines through in their products.”With research, Rasool discovered that most African brands did not have direct-to-consumer e-commerce platforms of their own and were not stocked in retail stores outside of their home country. Rasool launched The Folklore in 2016 as the first B2B wholesale e-commerce platform exclusively focused on Black-owned and African brands. “Combining my interest and knowledge of Black history and uplifting Black people in our socio-economic condition with my love for styling and telling stories, I created The Folklore,” said Rasool. “We built this product with African and Black-owned brands at the forefront and not as an afterthought."The company’s designers are based in South Africa and Nigeria, but The Folklore is also developing relationships with brands in Ghana and Morocco. In addition, by September, the company is working to launch Folklore Connect, a B2B wholesale e-commerce platform that empowers global retailers to discover and shop for African and Black-owned fashion and lifestyle brands. The company’s current focus is on apparel, accessories, home and beauty, but will soon expand to new product categories and price points.“With our curation, we still have the potential [to on-board] thousands of brands to the platform,” said Rasool. “We haven't even scratched the surface.”

After returning from a trip to South Africa, The Folklore’s Amira Rasool was often stopped on the streets of New York and asked where she purchased her clothing, which she scored while abroad.“I knew that African and Black-owned brands were the future because people were getting bored of the same old [stuff],” said Rasool, founder and CEO of The Folklore, on the latest episode of the Glossy Podcast. “These brands have a cultural and heritage point-of-view that shines through in their products.”With research, Rasool discovered that most African brands did not have direct-to-consumer e-commerce platforms of their own and were not stocked in retail stores outside of their home country. Rasool launched The Folklore in 2016 as the first B2B wholesale e-commerce platform exclusively focused on Black-owned and African brands. “Combining my interest and knowledge of Black history and uplifting Black people in our socio-economic condition with my love for styling and telling stories, I created The Folklore,” said Rasool. “We built this product with African and Black-owned brands at the forefront and not as an afterthought."The company’s designers are based in South Africa and Nigeria, but The Folklore is also developing relationships with brands in Ghana and Morocco. In addition, by September, the company is working to launch Folklore Connect, a B2B wholesale e-commerce platform that empowers global retailers to discover and shop for African and Black-owned fashion and lifestyle brands. The company’s current focus is on apparel, accessories, home and beauty, but will soon expand to new product categories and price points.“With our curation, we still have the potential [to on-board] thousands of brands to the platform,” said Rasool. “We haven't even scratched the surface.”

The Folklore's Amira Rasool on building a shopping platform with African and Black-owned brands at the forefront

Welcoming Amira Rasool, Founder &amp; CEO of The Folkore, at the Leading Entrepreneurs of the World Series on the topic: African Contemporary Culture &amp; Innovative Design Enriching the Global Online Retail SceneAmira Rasool is an entrepreneur and writer based between New York City and Cape Town. Amira is the Founder and CEO of The Folklore, an online multi-brand concept store and wholesale e-commerce platform that distributes luxury designer fashion and lifestyle products from Africa and the diaspora to global consumers and retailers.The Folklore's primary mission is to supply the world with greater access to luxury goods from Africa and the diaspora in a convenient, ethical, and curated manner. It also serves to provide a platform for designers and other creatives to share their stories and creative abilities with new audiences.As a writer and fashion editor, Amira has worked with several notable publications including TIME, Vogue, Teen Vogue, i-D, PAPER, Glamour, InStyle, V Magazine, and WWD. Her work focuses primarily on Black culture in relation to fashion, travel, music, visual arts, and social justice.Amira is also a passionate Black history scholar. For her undergraduate education, she attended Rutgers University, where she received a B.A. in African American and African Studies. She recently earned a Master of Philosophy in African Studies from the University of Cape Town.About the FolkloreThe Folklore is an innovative online retail concept based in New York City. The Folklore stocks high-end and emerging designer brands from Africa and the diaspora, and serves as a cultural hub for contemporary brands, artists and creatives to showcase their personal stories.Our carefully curated product-line reflects the diversity of Africa's contemporary urban landscapes and design aesthetic. We deliver apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, and homeware that can live in cities around the world, and be enjoyed by men and women who appreciate luxurious, thoughtful, clean and boundary-pushing design.Exclusivity is key in our product selection process, we carry a limited stock of each product and a small curated list of globally recognized designers. Some styles are even one-of-a-kind and exclusive to our platform, and therefore cannot be replicated.In addition to operating as an online concept store, The Folklore also provides wholesale services to African designer brands interested in penetrating the global retail market. Our wide range of services help brands reach new audiences and significantly enhance profits. The Folklore works as an intermediary to facilitate positive and rewarding wholesale business relationships between brands and retailers.The combination of goods and services provided by The Folklore helps enhance the visibility and financial success of Africa’s garment industry while exposing a global customer base to exclusive designers and styles, some of which were previously unavailable to shop online or outside of Africa until now.Visit The Folklore: https://www.thefolklore.com/To learn more about Leading Entrepreneurs of the World and to stay updated on upcoming insightful presentations and events visit our site:https://leadingentrepreneursoftheworld.com/Follow 1BusinessWorld:Website: https://1businessworld.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1businessworldTwitter: https://twitter.com/1businessworldFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/1businessworldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/onebusinessworld/

Welcoming Amira Rasool, Founder &amp; CEO of The Folkore, at the Leading Entrepreneurs of the World Series on the topic: African Contemporary Culture &amp; Innovative Design Enriching the Global Online Retail Scene Amira Rasool is an entrepreneur and writer based between New York City and Cape Town. Amira is the Founder and CEO of The Folklore, an online multi-brand concept store and wholesale e-commerce platform that distributes luxury designer fashion and lifestyle products from Africa and the diaspora to global consumers and retailers. The Folklore's primary mission is to supply the world with greater access to luxury goods from Africa and the diaspora in a convenient, ethical, and curated manner. It also serves to provide a platform for designers and other creatives to share their stories and creative abilities with new audiences. As a writer and fashion editor, Amira has worked with several notable publications including TIME, Vogue, Teen Vogue, i-D, PAPER, Glamour, InStyle, V Magazine, and WWD. Her work focuses primarily on Black culture in relation to fashion, travel, music, visual arts, and social justice. Amira is also a passionate Black history scholar. For her undergraduate education, she attended Rutgers University, where she received a B.A. in African American and African Studies. She recently earned a Master of Philosophy in African Studies from the University of Cape Town. About the Folklore The Folklore is an innovative online retail concept based in New York City. The Folklore stocks high-end and emerging designer brands from Africa and the diaspora, and serves as a cultural hub for contemporary brands, artists and creatives to showcase their personal stories. Our carefully curated product-line reflects the diversity of Africa's contemporary urban landscapes and design aesthetic. We deliver apparel, accessories, shoes, bags, and homeware that can live in cities around the world, and be enjoyed by men and women who appreciate luxurious, thoughtful, clean and boundary-pushing design. Exclusivity is key in our product selection process, we carry a limited stock of each product and a small curated list of globally recognized designers. Some styles are even one-of-a-kind and exclusive to our platform, and therefore cannot be replicated. In addition to operating as an online concept store, The Folklore also provides wholesale services to African designer brands interested in penetrating the global retail market. Our wide range of services help brands reach new audiences and significantly enhance profits. The Folklore works as an intermediary to facilitate positive and rewarding wholesale business relationships between brands and retailers. The combination of goods and services provided by The Folklore helps enhance the visibility and financial success of Africa’s garment industry while exposing a global customer base to exclusive designers and styles, some of which were previously unavailable to shop online or outside of Africa until now. Visit The Folklore: <a href="https://www.thefolklore.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thefolklore.com/</a> To learn more about Leading Entrepreneurs of the World and to stay updated on upcoming insightful presentations and events visit our site:<a href="https://leadingentrepreneursoftheworld.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://leadingentrepreneursoftheworld.com/</a> Follow 1BusinessWorld:Website: <a href="https://1businessworld.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://1businessworld.com/</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/1businessworld" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/1businessworld</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/1businessworld" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/1businessworld</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/1businessworld" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/1businessworld</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/onebusinessworld/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/onebusinessworld/</a>

African Contemporary Culture & Innovative Design Enriching Global Online Retail | Amira Rasool

The PlugDelivering clear analysis and powerful insights on what's shaping the Black innovation economy.Get your annual subscription to The Plug at tpinsights.comIn this episode Amira and Dan discussed:growing up in the same town as Zach Braff and SZAThe blog that explored Bobbie Austin's ClosetHer college experience in CapeTown South AfricaHow her vision for The Folklore originated long before the companyHer great advice for other black women foundersAmira Rasool is the Founder and CEO of The Folklore, an omnichannel platform that is bringing luxury and emerging designer brands from Africa online for the first time. Amira has that fearlessness that just draws you in. She says it got her in trouble when she was younger, but we're betting it will help her succeed as a founder. She and The Folklore have been featured everywhere from Forbes and Fast Company, to Vogue and Essence. Amira has just recently completed the Techstars program here in Seattle.  Dan sat down with her to talk about The Folklore and how she sees it as so much more than a fashion brand.Amira and The Folklore have a terrific story.Make sure to listen in.MORE on AMIRA and THE FOLKLOREAmira:instagram.com/amirarasooltwitter.com/amirarasoollinkedin.com/in/amira-rasool-52359855The Folklore:instagram.com/TheFolkloretwitter.com/TheFolklorelinkedin.com/company/the-folkloreFollow Founders Unfound: Like and share - help us grow!PODCAST TRANSCRIPT#blackfounders #blackentrepreneurs #founderstory #underrepresented #underestimated #founderAfricandescent #ecommerce #fashion #Africadesigned #Africainspired Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<h2><a href="https://www.tpinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Plug</a></h2>Delivering clear analysis and powerful insights on what's shaping the Black innovation economy.Get your annual subscription to The Plug at <a href="https://www.tpinsights.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">tpinsights.com</a>In this episode Amira and Dan discussed:<ul><li>growing up in the same town as Zach Braff and SZA</li><li>The blog that explored Bobbie Austin's Closet</li><li>Her college experience in CapeTown South Africa</li><li>How her vision for The Folklore originated long before the company</li><li>Her great advice for other black women founders</li></ul> Amira Rasool is the Founder and CEO of The Folklore, an omnichannel platform that is bringing luxury and emerging designer brands from Africa online for the first time. Amira has that fearlessness that just draws you in. She says it got her in trouble when she was younger, but we're betting it will help her succeed as a founder. She and The Folklore have been featured everywhere from Forbes and Fast Company, to Vogue and Essence. Amira has just recently completed the Techstars program here in Seattle. Dan sat down with her to talk about The Folklore and how she sees it as so much more than a fashion brand.Amira and The Folklore have a terrific story.Make sure to listen in. <h3>MORE on AMIRA and THE FOLKLORE</h3>Amira:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amirarasool/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/amirarasool</a><a href="https://twitter.com/amirarasool" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/amirarasool</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amira-rasool-52359855/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/in/amira-rasool-52359855</a>The Folklore:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/TheFolklore/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/TheFolklore</a><a href="https://twitter.com/TheFolklore" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/TheFolklore</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-folklore/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">linkedin.com/company/the-folklore</a><a href="http://wavve.link/Founders" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Founders Unfound</a>: Like and share - help us grow!<a href="https://foundersunfound.com/podcast-transcript-ep33-amira-rasool-the-folklore/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">PODCAST TRANSCRIPT</a>#blackfounders #blackentrepreneurs #founderstory #underrepresented #underestimated #founderAfricandescent #ecommerce #fashion #Africadesigned #Africainspired Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Amira Rasool - The Folklore

For Amira Rasool, The Folklore is far from just a business. Not only that, this female founder travelled far from her home in the U.S. to discover the origins of her current business while studying in South Africa. After dedicating her life to African-American studies, Amira has realized that being visible as a black female entrepreneur and being able to shine the spotlight on luxury African fashion brands was a calling and a way to bring economic power to Black people and the design talent she saw while living abroad. With a focus on social justice and empowerment that runs to the core of her entrepreneurial ethos, Amira Rasool is changing both consumer access fashion brands from Africa and aesthetic stereotypes about African culture and the diaspora, one piece of clothing at a time. Listen to this episode of the Spirit of 608 podcast for her experience as an entrepreneur bridging the gap between two continents, what she’s learned about hiring while building a mission-driven startup and the reason she decided to join an accelerator this year despite promising growth created all on her own. &lt;3 &lt;3 &lt;3 Oh hey there! Please help the podcast out and leave us a rating and review  on iTunes. This stuff is key to the show's success, and I appreciate you helping me play the game. &lt;3 &lt;3 &lt;3 HOW TO LISTEN: Listen online: Just press play above or subscribe via RSS to receive all new episodes. iOS, iPhone, iPad: Subscribe via iTunes or download the Apple Podcast app and subscribe by searching for Spirit of 608 in the app. Android: Download the free Stitcher app and search for Spirit of 608 in the app. Want More Visibility? Get Access to Our Free DIY PR Masterclass for Ethical Fashion Brands Now Linkage The Read by Kid Fury and Crissle How I Built This Podcast Superwomen by Rebecca Minkoff Techstars Connect with Amira Rasool Instagram: @amirarasool Twitter: @amirarasool Website: amirarasool.com Connect with The Folkore Facebook: @TheFolklore Instagram: @TheFolklore Twitter: @TheFolklore YouTube: The Folklore Website: The Folklore Pay It Forward: Tastemakers Africa Topicals T. A. New York Find more episodes featuring women at the forefront of FEST online at www.Spiritof608.com.

For Amira Rasool, The Folklore is far from just a business. Not only that, this female founder travelled far from her home in the U.S. to discover the origins of her current business while studying in South Africa. After dedicating her life to African-American studies, Amira has realized that being visible as a black female entrepreneur and being able to shine the spotlight on luxury African fashion brands was a calling and a way to bring economic power to Black people and the design talent she saw while living abroad. With a focus on social justice and empowerment that runs to the core of her entrepreneurial ethos, Amira Rasool is changing both consumer access fashion brands from Africa and aesthetic stereotypes about African culture and the diaspora, one piece of clothing at a time. Listen to this episode of the Spirit of 608 podcast for her experience as an entrepreneur bridging the gap between two continents, what she’s learned about hiring while building a mission-driven startup and the reason she decided to join an accelerator this year despite promising growth created all on her own. &lt;3 &lt;3 &lt;3 Oh hey there! Please help the podcast out and leave us a rating and review <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirit-of-608/id1035170765" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> on iTunes</a>. This stuff is key to the show's success, and I appreciate you helping me play the game. &lt;3 &lt;3 &lt;3 HOW TO LISTEN: Listen online: Just press play above or <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/spiritof608/PVCh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe via RSS</a> to receive all new episodes. iOS, iPhone, iPad: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/spirit-of-608/id15065378" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe via iTunes</a> or download the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/podcasts/id14122061" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcast app</a> and subscribe by searching for Spirit of 608 in the app. Android: Download the free <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher app</a> and search for Spirit of 608 in the app. <a href="https://training.spiritof608.com/DIYPRsessionsignup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Want More Visibility? Get Access to Our Free DIY PR Masterclass for Ethical Fashion Brands Now</a> Linkage <a href="http://thisistheread.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Read by Kid Fury and Crissle</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How I Built This Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.rebeccaminkoff.com/pages/superwomen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Superwomen by Rebecca Minkoff</a> <a href="https://www.techstars.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Techstars</a> Connect with Amira Rasool Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amirarasool/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@amirarasool</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/amirarasool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@amirarasool</a> Website: <a href="http://amirarasool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amirarasool.com</a> Connect with The Folkore Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheFolklore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheFolklore</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefolklore/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheFolklore</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheFolklore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheFolklore</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBJ3ocnzZ0Y0lkuPdnTeBTQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Folklore</a> Website: <a href="https://www.thefolklore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Folklore</a> Pay It Forward: <a href="https://tastemakersafrica.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tastemakers Africa</a> <a href="https://mytopicals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Topicals</a> <a href="https://shop-ta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">T. A. New York</a> Find more episodes featuring women at the forefront of FEST online at <a href="https://www.spiritof608.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Spiritof608.com</a>.