Rochelle Webb Rebelling FOR The Underdog Economy

Rochelle Webb is the CEO and Founder of Optimist Made, a business built on Rochelle’s desire to bring opportunity to designers all over the world. She is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Marketing at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, CA. After working in the marketing world for brands such as Activision and Quiksilver, Rochelle has since made her journey into entrepreneurship. Through Optimist Made, Rochelle acts as an accelerator for fashion designers, giving them a platform to be seen by the world and supporting their success.

Rochelle joins me today to explore what it means to be an underdog and why she’s rebelling for the underdog entrepreneur. She describes how she transitioned from her marketing career in corporate America to the entrepreneur that she is today. She illustrates the struggles of women of color in business and entrepreneurship and discusses how Optimist Made stimulates what she calls the “underdog economy.” She also shares real stories of hard work, diligence, and hustle from the designers she helps and highlights the importance of turning fear into action.

 

“We are all struggling on some level with something and you sometimes just need someone else to be your advocate.” - Rochelle Webb

 

This week on Rebel Souls:

Why Rochelle is rebelling for the underdog entrepreneur What it means to be an underdog and how Rochelle woke up to her calling Rochelle’s journey from working in the marketing world to becoming an entrepreneur The importance of taking little steps and bringing your passions together What Optimist Made is and how it acts as an incubator and accelerator for fashion designers The struggles of women of color in venture funding and how Optimist Made supports the underdog economy Why Rochelle made the decision to use “real-life” models Communicating humanity and diversity through a business platform How Rochelle sources designers from all over the world to collaborate with A designer’s story of diligence and hard work Rochelle’s work as a professor at Loyola Marymount University and the importance of hands-on learning The value of making mistakes and turning fear into action How Rochelle’s Soulbbatical from Quiksilver led her to where she is today

 

Connect with Rochelle Webb:

Optimist Made Website Optimist Made on Facebook Optimist Made on Instagram Optimist Made on Twitter Rochelle Webb on Twitter Rochelle Webb on Instagram Rochelle Webb on LinkedIn

 

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