"Never be afraid to pursue your dreams, and don't be afraid if you don't know exactly what you want to do," says Rachel Richardson, someone who can vouch for those words all too well. Years ago, Rachel worked in the legal industry for years and had her sights set on law school, until she realized that a life in the court room just wasn't for her. She wanted a job that was more artistic and creatively fulfilling, as well as more flexible.
While still working in her legal job, Rachel found the seed to what would become her next step. Deciding she wanted to model, Rachel visited a local agency and found work as a part-time fit model for several national brands. The experience opened her eyes to a new profession — exposing her to garment design and construction, as well as fit. Her understanding of the plus-size market began to grow, and so did her realization that there was an incredible demand for contemporary, plus-sized clothes.
Rachel took her new passion and moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of attending fashion school. Upon graduation, she was looking for the right kind of job that would satisfy her craving for knowledge and fashion, and through her alumni network she heard about Stylus, a design and inspiration resource that provides businesses with trend forecasting and strategic insights. In her job as client services manager, Rachel finally found her perfect fit — interacting with clients on a daily basis and the opportunity to exercise that creativity that motivates her so much.