Building an Iconic Brand with Peace Love World Founder Alina Villasante

Episode 180: Born in Cuba, raised in New York, and now based in Miami, today’s guest is an absolute powerhouse and visionary in the fashion industry. This week, Natalie welcomes the founder and designer of luxury lifestyle brand Peace Love World, Alina Villasante. Alina embodies the American dream and shares her experience pivoting from an aviation business into fashion. Natalie and Alina discuss everything from business strategies to finding yourself to facing your fears to leading with optimism. Talk about an inspirational interview!  

Today’s episode dives into:  

• How Alina got her clothing line into the hands of some of the biggest celebrities including Pharell, Oprah, and the Kardashians 
• How to network effectively and build authentic business relationships    
• What the first year was truly like, the challenges she faced, and the evolution of the brand   
• What to look for in a strategic business partnership    
• The importance of focusing on joy, passion, and gifts  
• Alina’s vision for the future of Peace Love World 

Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Alina @peacelovealina and Peace Love World @peaceloveworld. 

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