Fortune Favors the Bold - The Official Mastercard Podcast How Do I Make Work Work for Me? (Part Two)
Feb 27, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Amy Yeung, founder of Orenda Tribe vintage boutique, shares her inspiring transition from the fast fashion industry to embracing her indigenous roots. Joined by Shondina Lee, a young Navajo creative, they explore how work can align with personal values and cultural identity. The duo emphasizes the importance of representation, mentorship, and community impact in their creative journeys. Their heartfelt conversation highlights the transformative power of pursuing passions while uplifting underrepresented voices in the fashion world.
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Career Change for Purpose
- Amy left a successful fast fashion career after her daughter was born.
- She wanted to align her work with sustainability and reconnect with her Navajo roots.
Orenda Tribe's Mission
- Orenda Tribe embodies positive change through vintage and ancestral textiles.
- It aims to shift paradigms toward sustainable indigenous living.
Self-Starter Shandina Lee
- Shandina began her creative journey taking self-portraits and sharing them online.
- She grew a following within the Western and cowboy fashion communities.