Today we’d like to introduce you to Isabella Radovan.
Isabella, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I got my first job at 16 working at a clothing boutique and that is where I learned so much and fell in love with fashion and the retail industry. From there I started working at Apparel markets learning the wholesale side. I then went to college at Texas A&M University in College Station. I worked at a store called Charli, where my plan was to be a fashion buyer at Neiman Marcus but then decided to take a different route. After graduating college I worked for large retail companies such as Kendra Scott and Athleta to name a few.
During this time, I started to work in the tv industry covering sports, and in 2020 when covid hit the sports industry was making cuts and had there was nothing to cover since there were no games. I was not sure what I was going to do but I knew I always wanted to have my own online clothing store and I was slowly working on opening one during my downtime before the covid hit. So my mom said to me why don’t you use this time to start the store. I never had the time before and with the quarantine going on I finally had the extra downtime. So my mom helped me come up with the Name which is SAYGE. She also helps me with the store from buying to packaging orders. In July 2020 Sayge launched!! It has been an incredible experience and I am so grateful for the support from our customers. Being able to do what I love and be creative is such a dream come true.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I am constantly learning something new all the time. It’s not always easy and running an online clothing store you have to be consistent and you have to be working hard 24/7. There is never a day where I am truly off, the store runs 24/7 and there is always something that can be done. Struggles are part of the journey, you just have to learn to stay calm and pivot.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about SAYGE?
Sayge is an online clothing store based out of San Antonio, Tx. We specialize in wearable and affordable pieces that can take you from running errands to a night out with the girls! Pieces that elevate your wardrobe and that can be worn over and over again because of their good quality and design.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
I am obsessed with podcasts!! Recently I have been listening to The Diary Of A CEO and I love listening to Life with Marianna both are podcasts that interview entrepreneurs. I am always motivated and inspired after listening to an episode.
Contact Info:
- Email: info@shopsayge.com
- Website: www.shopsayge.com
- Instagram: @shopsayge
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/shopsayge
Image Credits
Isabella Radovan
Grantfoto
Miguel Flores
