Sophia Amoruso
Sophia Amoruso
Sophia Amoruso is the founder and owner of Nasty Gal, which sells women's fashion including modern and vintage clothing, shoes and accessories for young women which can all be found on the brand's website. It was called one of "the fastest growing companies" by Inc. Magazine in 2012. After being diagnosed with depression and attention deficit disorder, Amoruso dropped out of school and began homeschooling. She had many jobs as a teenager, her first ever job being in Subway. After...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionEntrepreneur
Date of Birth20 April 1984
CitySan Diego, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I learned the hard way that taking shortcuts and living for free is not really living free.
Nothing will teach you more about perceived value than taking something with literally no value and selling it in the auction format. It teaches you the beauty and power of presentation, and how you can make magic out of nothing.
I can be pretty reactive, and I've learned over time to be less reactive: to stop and think before I make decisions.
Making small talk about what someone is wearing is just another form of unsolicited feedback.
A lot of people in my generation don't seem to get that you have to work your way up. I don't care if filing invoices is beneath you. If you don't do it, who do you think is going to? Your boss? Nope. That's why she hired you.
I love clothing and still shop a lot of vintage.
Creativity and business acumen don't always go hand in hand.
Don't act like you've arrived when you're just receiving the invitation.
I've probably spent more time than any other brand reading every last comment. To listen to people the way you're able to online is very powerful.
A big practice in chaos magic is the use of sigils, which are abstract words or symbols you create and embed with your wishes.
A lot of young people who I employ expect a raise after three months or expect not to have to put in more work than what's in their job description.
As a visual person, I love a creative resume. Putting in a little effort on the design side will show that you care about making things look good.
At the bare minimum, you need to be in your position for a year before you ask for a raise or title change.
Creativity is incredibly important, but drive is equally so.