167: How Rochelle Porter Launched Her Apparel and Lifestyle Brand While Working Full-Time

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today in the guest chair, we have Rochelle Porter, also known as the “Print Queen.” She is a designer who has never met a blank surface she didn’t want to draw on. But, she nearly abandoned the idea of being a designer when she learned of the unethical labors practice in the fast fashion industry. After learning this, she pursued a career in a variety of industries including investment banking and communications. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At her lowest moment, she found an eviction notice on the door. It was at that moment she knew something had to change, so she made the move back to Atlanta. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Slowly but surely, clues that she should look into fashion again started coming into her life and she took them as a sign to get moving. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She did her research and launched her lifestyle brand that specializes in responsibly made fashion and home decor all while holding down steady consulting gigs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen on</span> <a href= "http://sidehustlepro.co/Podcast"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Apple Podcasts</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href= "https://soundcloud.com/sidehustlepro"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Soundcloud</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <a href= "http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/side-hustle-pro"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Stitcher</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;"> </span></p> <p><strong>This episode is brought to you by:</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/sidehustlepro"><strong>FreshBooks</strong></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Try FreshBooks FREE for 30 days.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Go to</span> <a href= "http://freshbooks.com/sidehustlepro"><strong>freshbooks.com/sidehustlepro</strong></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">and enter</span> <strong>SIDE HUSTLE PRO</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">in th