Aurora James, founder of the luxury brand Brother Vellies + the 15 Percent Pledge joins PRETTYSMART to share stories, lessons from her new memoir "Wildflower." She shares: 
Her memoir "Wildflower" and the story behind the title.
Why fashion was a unifier in her house growing up. 
The crucial life lesson her mom taught her at a very young age. 
Why identity is complicated for her and why it inspired her to write her book. 
The impact her modeling career had on her mental health. 
Why she wants to co-parent 5 kids with 5 different male friends. 
Why she was arrested when she was in college and what spending time in a jail cell taught her about women. 
The inspiration behind her company Brother Vellies and why she wanted to help get rid of unconscious bias in fashion. 
Why she has never shied away from using her brand and platform to speak up for others. 
The financial setback she faced even while her brand was being worn by Beyonce and Rihanna. 
How her non-profit, 15% Pledge, started with an Instagram post in 2020 and the motivation behind it. 
Her top tips to incorporate activism in your own life. 
Why she believes defining success on your own terms is the key to happiness. 

<p class="p1">Aurora James, founder of the luxury brand Brother Vellies + the 15 Percent Pledge joins PRETTYSMART to share stories, lessons from her new memoir "Wildflower." She shares: </p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li2">Her memoir "Wildflower" and the story behind the title.</li> <li class="li2">Why fashion was a unifier in her house growing up. </li> <li class="li2">The crucial life lesson her mom taught her at a very young age. </li> <li class="li2">Why identity is complicated for her and why it inspired her to write her book. </li> <li class="li2">The impact her modeling career had on her mental health. </li> <li class="li2">Why she wants to co-parent 5 kids with 5 different male friends. </li> <li class="li2">Why she was arrested when she was in college and what spending time in a jail cell taught her about women. </li> <li class="li2">The inspiration behind her company Brother Vellies and why she wanted to help get rid of unconscious bias in fashion. </li> <li class="li2">Why she has never shied away from using her brand and platform to speak up for others. </li> <li class="li2">The financial setback she faced even while her brand was being worn by Beyonce and Rihanna. </li> <li class="li2">How her non-profit, 15% Pledge, started with an Instagram post in 2020 and the motivation behind it. </li> <li class="li2">Her top tips to incorporate activism in your own life. </li> <li class="li2">Why she believes defining success on your own terms is the key to happiness. </li> </ul>

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