Melissa Hall (@melissahallny) is brand strategist, speaker and educator. I met Melissa through our mutual love for ceremonial cacao and in this very timely conversation we talk about Melissa’s work and her experience being a black entrepreneur working in fashion, lifestyle, and wellness.

We also explore the questions of privilege, non-performative allyship and creating long-term change.

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We cover:

The future of branding
Why wellness has to be the foundation of every future business
How to elevate your brand in today’s digital world
How the future of fashion includes mindfulness, sustainability and diversity
Melissa’s journey from fashion into wellness
Navigating wellness and fashion as a black woman
Why she feels more liberated than ever to promote her services
The energetics of investing into your business
How do we make fashion and wellness more inclusive?
Non-performative allyship

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Quotes:

“Privilege can be a beautiful thing… when you act.”

106: The Future Of Branding | Privilege & Non-Performative Allyship – MELISSA HALL