Building The SME Community With Anya Ayoung-Chee

In this episode of Digipreneur FM, we are re-sharing our interview from our Digital World Radio Show, in which we had the incredible opportunity to chat with Anya Ayoung-Chee, a powerhouse in the Caribbean fashion and tech industries. Anya shared her multifaceted journey from Miss Universe contestant to Project Runway winner, and how these experiences shaped her entrepreneurial ventures in fashion, social activism, and technology.

Key Highlights from the Interview:

1. Embracing Multiple Careers: Anya discussed her transition across various roles in her career, from fashion designing to social entrepreneurship. Her journey was often inspired by personal life events, demonstrating her adaptive and responsive approach to career and opportunities.

2. Social Impact and Entrepreneurship: Anya passionately spoke about leveraging her experiences to create platforms like Nudge Caribbean and Spool. These initiatives aim to empower Caribbean entrepreneurs and creatives, offering them technology, training, and market access to enhance their businesses and crafts.

3. Integrating Fashion with Technology: Anya is at the forefront of integrating fashion with digital innovations. She introduced her latest venture, Wildflower, a Phygital (physical and digital) festival wear brand that is pioneering the NFT and digital fashion space for Caribbean creatives.

This episode provides invaluable insights into how resilience, continuous learning, and a strong community focus can drive success and innovation. Anya Ayoung-Chee continues to inspire many by demonstrating how integrating creativity with technology can lead to substantial social and economic impacts in the Caribbean and beyond.

 

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