It’s what’s on the inside that counts – pockets | Stephanie Taylor, Founder & CEO Stephanie Taylor Handbags | Ep.122 - Doing it Right!

enNovember 29, 2021

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About this Episode

Want to know the secrets to becoming a handbag designer? There are none – you must decide to decide and make it happen.

Stephanie Taylor, Founder & CEO Stephanie Taylor Handbags, was drawn to handbags even as a kid – the shape, the color, the designs. Her unconventional first design was a cardboard tote mockup with enough pockets to keep any busy woman organized.

As a successful marketing executive, Stephanie determined NOW was the time to turn her passion into reality; thus, she launched her company featuring the Cameron Tote – a one of a kind luxury tote designed for the woman on the go. And she IS one.

This episode is full of hearty laughter and insights as this visionary handbag designer tells her design story from a cardboard mockup to a beautifully designed tote – and MADE IN THE USA.

Don’t miss it. Tune in Monday, 12:30PM Central.

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