LIVING FASHIONABLY: Fashion is an attitude AND a business. What does it look like when the business and attitude of fashion is combined into a single lifestyle? If you are a fashion professional open to sharing your life with the Clashe community, contact us and we look forward to featuring you in an interview.
Julie Hill has a Clashe Profile. Check it out!
Born and raised in McAlester, Oklahoma, Julie Hill’s fervency for serving others came from her parents, who were both social workers. Always an avid learner and writer, she left her civilian job with the US Army to make her mark in Hollywood.
Merging her passion for bringing hope and motivation to those around her with her eagerness to see media influence transformational activism, Julie is fast becoming a solid voice on positive self-esteem and personal leadership for a youthful generation.
A young entrepreneur who adores learning new things, Julie draws from her widespread working experiences in the music, film, business, and cosmetic fields, having worked for Jennifer Lopez and Rodney “Darkchild” and Joy Jerkins, several films, the United States Army, and JB Cosmetics. Julie currently lives out her grand adventure in Los Angeles, California.
You’ve got your hand in so many things. How did this journey get started and evolve over time?
Julie Hill: Working in the cosmetic world actually began rather by accident! I had just finished working with a non-profit organization full-time and was looking for some freelance work to pick up until I could decide which step to take next for my life. A friend knew that I was looking, and asked if I would want to fill in for a girl who was working at a trade show for a cosmetic company. I gave an exuberant “Yes!”, and the rest, as they say, is history.
What was it like when the opportunity to work with LashFood came up?
Julise Hill: Haha, a little intimidating, actually. I’ve always worked in business, not sales, so I wasn’t sure how it would go. But the staff at JB Cosmetics was so amazing – they set me up for success, and it has been a privilege to work with them ever since.
I’ve certainly seen a whole other side to the cosmetic company world that I knew existed but had no idea what it looked like. I’ve learned a lot about the business side of the cosmetic world, and seen the ins and outs as to how the latest products go from being just an idea to becoming the latest and greatest on the market.
Is modeling what you expected it to be?
Julie Hill: Well, I didn’t set out to be a model, so it certainly has me surprised. The great thing is that in my line of work, it’s handling the business side as well, so it’s not dog-eat-dog like it might be in other lines of work. Yes, I model the product, but I’m there to also help the customer. I think that’s where the joy of my job comes in – I can sell a product that I truly believe in because I’ve seen it work in my life as I have used it.
What has been the most challenging part about modeling?
Julie Hill: I spent 3 years with the army. 4 years in college. Now the most difficult thing I do is blink… just kidding!
I think starting out, the most challenging part for me was jumping full-force into the cosmetic world having no experience with it whatsoever. Thankfully, the staff knew what I could handle and challenged me to learn as I went. As they saw me grow, they gave me more responsibility.
It sounds like the key to your success has been a nurturing learning environment. For people starting out in their careers, how can they find similar opportunities?
The best thing you can do for yourself and for others is to serve. It sounds counter-intuitive, but if you will first tutor yourself in the ways of not fighting for yourself and the spotlight, those whom you are serving will be blessed, and you will have the joy that comes with that satisfaction. Once that joy has come, people will want you (the hard-working, generous person) working for them, and there will be no stopping you!
What is the next thing you are looking forward to in your career?
Julie Hill: I’m actually publishing my first book – a self-motivator book on relationships, emotions, and personal leadership. I am all about inspiring young women to be the best that they can be and I’m excited to get the word out about how they can do just that!
If people wanted to get involved with some of your projects.
Julie Hill: Currently I’m excited about finding ways to reach out to young women. I’m currently working with two films that both deal with the power that young people have to change the world and make differences in their communities, and I am working to get that message out in practical ways. For those interested in how they can make a difference, they can contact me.
Besides yourself, who is the next shooting star?
Julie Hill: Anna Estella. She is a fantastic fashion designer who is going for her dreams and taking fashion above and beyond to a whole other level!
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Darryl had a problem. He needed to find clothing that was relevant to him, appropriate for where he was going, popular and affordable. He couldn’t find an answer on Google, Wikipedia, Dictionary.com or Flickr. So he started building Clashe.
