In today’s episode, we’re talking to Rochelle Porter, the Founder and Creative Director of Rochelle Porter Design (RPD). RPD is a lifestyle brand specializing in eye-catching and thoughtfully made goods. Rochelle is an amazing inspiration for everyone thinking about following their true passions, leaving her corporate job to work on what she loves. Although Rochelle doesn’t have a background in design, her passion for style and fashion brought her success. Tune in as Rochelle shares her experience with building a responsible and sustainable business in fashion and home decor.

In This Episode: 

• [04:01] Rochelle worked on her passion project in addition to working full-time, eventually leaving her corporate job

• [07:00] The moment Rochelle realized that sending designs to China also meant supporting child labor and human rights abuse.

• [09:23 ] When Rochelle launched her first website while working at her corporate job either. 

• [11:49] How Rochelle’s business witnessed the beginning of the 15 Percent Pledge.

• [14:48] Although Rochelle doesn’t have a background in design, her passion for style and fashion brought her success. 

• [19:59] You can’t always plan things, sometimes you just need to keep doing what you love and things will come to you.

Key Takeaways: 

• Working a corporate job you don’t like can serve as good business training.

• You don’t have to have a background in a particular area to succeed. What you do need is passion and patience.  

• If you are doing what you love and you keep doing it, things will come to you. 

• Although sacrifice is a big part of success, you should always try to enjoy the journey.

Links: 

Rochel Porter - Use code kandrackole15 for 15% off sitewide!
https://rochelleporter.com 

Rochel Porter Design on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/roporterdesign/

Rochel Porter Design on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/roporterdesign/

Sponsored by Wexel Art

This episode is sponsored by Wexel Art. The beauty of the Wexel Art Frames concept lies in the floating acrylic panel that works as pairs of magnets hold your art in place, allowing you to seamlessly change out any of your displays in seconds. Use different art for the changing seasons, match with the rest of your home decor or even establish themes for each of your children as they grow. With Wexel Art, the choices are virtually endless. Check them out at https://wexelart.com.