My current career stage is mid-level. My brand has found great success by winning the FTA award in 2022 and being stocked at prestigious retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman, MATCHES, Nordstrom, and Shopbop. You can help me connect with likeminded people that have experienced similar hurdles in expanding brands and business and sharing their tips and advice with me.

Joining 1833 could offer several benefits for my handbag brand EILAF. 1833 is known for fostering innovation, offering networking opportunities, and providing resources to help brands grow. 1. Networking Opportunities: I could connect with other founders, industry experts, and potential partners who can offer insights, advice, or collaboration opportunities. 2. Resources and Support: Access to mentorship, business development resources, and strategic advice can help streamline your operations and scale my brand effectively. 3. Exposure: Being part of a notable network or organization can enhance my brand’s visibility and credibility, potentially attracting new customers and investors. 4. Learning and Development: Opportunities for workshops, seminars, and training sessions can help my and your my stay ahead of industry trends and improve my skills. 6. Innovation: Engaging with a community focused on innovation can inspire new ideas and approaches for my brand. I could contribute to the community by bringing my extensive experience in developing a brand centered on East African and Middle Eastern heritage. I can also bring my connections to my retailers and my showroom in the US and Europe to the MENA based community. 1. Sharing Expertise: Provide insights and advice on fashion and handbag design, manufacturing, or branding strategies based on my experience and success. 2.Collaborative Projects: Engage in joint ventures or partnerships with other members, creating collaborative products or marketing campaigns that benefit both parties. 3.Mentorship: Offer mentorship or guidance to newer members or startups, sharing my journey, challenges, and how I’ve navigated the industry. 4.Innovative Ideas: Introduce unique concepts or approaches from the handbag industry that can inspire or influence other members’ thinking and practices. 5. Networking: Facilitate connections between 1833 members and other industry professionals or influencers, expanding the community’s network and opportunities. 6. Events and Workshops: Host or participate in events, workshops, or panel discussions, offering your perspectives and experiences to educate and engage the community

My creative interests are basket weaving, sunprinting on fabric, reading mystery novels, and watching Turkish soap operas & foreign films with political themes.