It’s New York Fashion Week, a time when designers, brands, and creatives take center stage. But beyond the runways, fashion is sparking conversation about identity, culture, and representation. So what does it mean to build a brand with purpose? One that reflects the communities it serves? 

Designer and entrepreneur Jean Guzman has done just that with Aura Heights, a Latina-owned lifestyle brand that highlights the diversity of the Latino community – including Afro-Latinos and LGBTQ individuals.

Today - we sit down with Jean to learn more about entrepreneurship, and how she balances creativity with the realities of running a brand. She also shares more about the faceless Dominican doll, a cultural symbol that inspired one of her first designs, and how she’s working to make fashion more inclusive and sustainable.

Learn more: https://auraheights.com/ 

It&rsquo;s New York Fashion Week, a time when designers, brands, and creatives take center stage. But beyond the runways, fashion is sparking conversation about identity, culture, and representation.&nbsp;So what does it mean to build a brand with purpose? One that reflects the communities it serves?&nbsp;
Designer and entrepreneur Jean Guzman has done just that with Aura Heights, a Latina-owned lifestyle brand that highlights the diversity of the Latino community &ndash; including Afro-Latinos and LGBTQ individuals.
Today&nbsp;- we sit down with Jean to learn more about entrepreneurship, and how she balances creativity with the realities of running a brand. She also shares more about the faceless Dominican doll, a cultural symbol that inspired one of her first designs, and how she&rsquo;s working to make fashion more inclusive and sustainable.
Learn more: <a href="https://auraheights.com/">https://auraheights.com/</a>&nbsp;

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Production: https://www.pirateaudio.co/ 

Powered by Epicenter NYC, Making It Here shares the real stories behind entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and business leaders forging their own path. In each episode we&rsquo;ll explore the challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned that will inspire you and even help shape your own journey. You&rsquo;ll hear from a diverse range of voices&mdash;those shaping the future through resilience, creativity, and grit&ndash;&ndash;who are Making It Here. For more stories like this visit us at <a href="https://epicenter-nyc.com/">https://epicenter-nyc.com/</a>.
Production: <a href="https://www.pirateaudio.co/">https://www.pirateaudio.co/</a>&nbsp;