A Community for Fashion Professionals
Who Are Serious About Their Career
A Community for Fashion Professionals Who Are Serious
About Their Career
Make Your Dream Fashion Career a Reality
Even if you have no prior experience, a network of industry connections or a fashion school degree.
I would highly recommend Maria as a mentor - she is very honest and does not hold anything back in terms of her guidance.
Her advice is extremely up front with strategic steps that get you to where you need to go. She doesn’t sugar coat anything and focuses on goal-driven tactics. Maria loves what she does and is an extremely helpful listener and guide since she will always try to find a way for you to achieve your goals within the fashion industry. She is an amazing speaker with tons of great wisdom and personal experience. Truly a gem to find within such an exclusive industry.
MARYAM KALYANA
Student | University of Sydney
I would highly recommend Maria as a mentor - she is very honest and does not hold anything back in terms of her guidance.
Her advice is extremely up front with strategic steps that get you to where you need to go. She doesn’t sugar coat anything and focuses on goal-driven tactics.
Maria loves what she does and is an extremely helpful listener and guide since she will always try to find a way for you to achieve your goals within the fashion industry. She is an amazing speaker with tons of great wisdom and personal experience.
Truly a gem to find within such an exclusive industry.
MARYAM KALYANA
Student | University of Sydney
SAY YES! IF YOU'VE FELT THIS BEFORE:
You dream of starting a career in fashion, but don't know where to start.
You're tired of applying to job after job and not getting anywhere.
You've tried other courses that promise you the world, but have minimal hands-on support and just fill you up with templates.
You can't seem to find fashion opportunities that pay. Everyone just wants to hire volunteers or interns for free.
You feel like you're on your own in this process of starting or furthering your fashion career; no one around you understands.
You dream of starting a career in fashion, but don't know where to start.
You're tired of applying to job after job and not getting anywhere.
You can't seem to find fashion opportunities that pay. Everyone just wants to hire volunteers or interns for free.
You feel like you're on your own in this process of furthering your fashion career; no one around you understands.
SAY YES!
IF THIS IS YOU:
You dream of starting a career in fashion, but don't know where to start.
You're tired of applying to job after job and not getting anywhere.
You've tried other courses that promise you success, but have minimal hands-on support and just fill you up with templates.
You can't seem to find fashion opportunities that pay. Everyone just wants to hire volunteers or interns for free.
You feel like you're on your own in this process of furthering your fashion career; no one around you understands.
Trust me, I get it.
I know what it's like to have ZERO industry connections and feel
like you're stuck working free job after free job with no opportunities in sight.
I know what it's like to have ZERO industry connections and feel like you're stuck working free job after free job with no opportunities in sight.
Growing up, I didn't always have a voice...but my clothes did.
Whether it was the clothes I was making for my Barbie dolls at age 5 or the ones I was selling to customers at my first retail job at 15, I knew that what you wore told an important story. As a kid, I was anxious and introverted (I still am!), but I loved making things beautiful and making people feel beautiful, too. I didn't know it then, but even at age 5, I had already chosen my career in fashion.
I couldn't afford to have unpaid internships in school, I had to work.
While my classmates were interning at these giant fashion houses for free, I had to work my full time job in order to pay for school, books, transportation, etc. etc. Homework was done on my commute (it was a 1 hour train ride each way) and every single weekend was spent working in order to meet my 40-hour per week full time status.
I graduated college during one of the worst financial crises this country had ever seen...
Needless to say, no one was hiring. We were handed our diplomas and a reminder that our student loans were due the next day. On top of that, I was laid off from my job due to the failing economy. It was the first time in a long time where I found myself with absolutely nothing to do. After spending the last 4 years running around working and studying, I felt like a FAILURE.
I started volunteering at fashion shows to learn as much as I could.
Even though these shows didn't pay me anything, I knew the knowledge and hands-on experience I could gain from just being there was invaluable. No matter the show or the task, I did it all as if it was my full time job; soaking in as much information as possible while doing the best work I could do. I did this for TEN YEARS on and off as I continued to grow my career.
Growing up, I didn't always have a voice... but my clothes did.
Whether it was the clothes I was making for my Barbie dolls at age 5 or the ones I was selling to customers at my first retail job at 15, I knew that what you wore told an important story. As a kid, I was anxious and introverted (I still am!), but I loved making things beautiful and making people feel beautiful, too. I didn't know it then, but even at age 5, I had already chosen my career in fashion.
I couldn't afford to have unpaid internships in school, I had to work.
While my classmates were interning at these giant fashion houses for free, I had to work my full time job in order to pay for school, books, transportation, etc. etc. Homework was done on my commute (it was a 1 hour train ride each way) and every single weekend was spent working in order to meet my 40-hour per week full time status.
I graduated college during one of the worst financial crises this country had ever seen...
Needless to say, no one was hiring. We were handed our diplomas and a reminder that our student loans were due the next day. On top of that, I was laid off from my job due to the failing economy. It was the first time in a long time where I found myself with absolutely nothing to do. After spending the last 4 years running around working and studying, I felt like a FAILURE.
I started volunteering at fashion shows to learn as much as I could.
Even though these shows didn't pay me anything, I knew the knowledge and hands-on experience I could gain from just being there was invaluable. No matter the show or the task, I did it all as if it was my full time job; soaking in as much information as possible while doing the best work I could do. I did this for TEN years - on and off as I continued to grow my career.
I took every opportunity that came my way and just said YES.
YES TO LEARNING.
YES TO GROWING.
YES TO EXPERIENCING.
I took every opportunity that came my way and just said YES.
YES TO LEARNING.
YES TO GROWING.
YES TO EXPERIENCING.
And I discovered...
Opportunities don't just fall into your lap. You have to go out, find them and
make them happen. You have to envision yourself doing what you always dreamed of doing and then fighting like hell to make that dream a reality.
And I discovered...
Opportunities don't just fall into your lap. You have to go out, find them and make them happen. You have to envision yourself doing what you always dreamed of doing and then fighting like hell to make that dream a reality.
PSST...WANNA KNOW A SECRET?
PSST...
WANT TO KNOW A SECRET
The reason I was able to start volunteering backstage at NY Fashion Week? I overheard 2 students talking about a professor who allowed her students to be on her volunteer team. She had a strict policy about only having her students on this list. I obviously wasn't in her class, but I knew I had to be on that volunteer list. So, I pretended to be in her class, told the girls I had lost her email address and could they give it to me? They did!
That same day, I emailed the professor in my most professional manner asking if I could work backstage with her even though I wasn't in her class. She got back to me that night, praised me for my professionalism and officially confirmed I was on the volunteer list!
The very next day, I was working backstage at my first ever New York Fashion Week shows: Rodarte and Oscar de la Renta.
The reason I was able to start volunteering backstage at NY Fashion Week? I overheard 2 students talking about a professor who allowed her students to be on her volunteer team. Apparently she had a strict policy about only having her students on this list. I obviously wasn't in her class, but I knew I had to be on that volunteer list. So, I pretended to be in her class, told the girls I had lost her email address and could they give it to me? They did!
That same day, I emailed the professor in my most professional manner asking if I could work backstage with her even though I wasn't in her class. She got back to me that night, praised me for my professionalism and officially confirmed I was on the volunteer list!
The very next day, I was working backstage at my first ever New York Fashion Week show: Oscar de la Renta.
Eighteen years and 35 seasons later, I still get an adrenaline rush working backstage at Fashion Week.
Only now, instead of dressing models, I produce the shows.
Almost 2 decades and 28 seasons later, I still get an adrenaline rush working backstage at Fashion Week. Only now, instead of dressing models,
I produce the shows.
just imagine
Being part of a community where you receive real industry advice and actionable strategies from someone who has gone through it all already so you don't have to!
A Community to Help you become a stronger, more confident Fashion professional
IT'S 100% POSSIBLE...
I CAN HELP YOU DO THIS!
just imagine.
Being part of a community where you receive real industry advice and actionable strategies from someone who has gone through it all already so you don't have to!
A Community to Help you become a stronger, more confident Fashion professional
BY LEARNING ABOUT specific actions
that will make all the difference when getting the job that will open doors to your fashion career.
By learning about specific actions
that will make all the difference when getting the job that will open doors to your fashion career.
Are you ready to do the work?
Are you ready to learn this and more?
A members-only network where fashion professionals of all experience levels come together to learn, connect and grow.
A members-only network where fashion professionals of all experience levels come together to learn, connect and grow.
what you'll get
When you become an FCC member, your membership includes:
FASHION CAREER STAGE ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN + TRAINING
The Fashion Career Collective experience walks you through a 4-stage success path designed to help you reach your career goals faster and with more ease. Once you take the assessment, you'll get access to customized content that will meet you where you are right now.
A COMMUNITY OF FASHION PROFESSIONALS INSIDE OUR PRIVATE GROUP
Our FCC community is for members only. It is where all updates are made regarding new events and happenings within our membership. The group is also the place to go to with questions, concerns, when you need feedback, advice or anytime you want to celebrate a WIN.
WELCOME VIDEO ONBOARDING SERIES
Hit the ground running with our Welcome video on-boarding series that will guide you through all of the resources available within the membership so you can fully immerse yourself in it from Day 1.
EXCLUSIVE JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH MAJOR FASHION BRANDS
The most up-to-date job and internship opportunities from fashion cities around the world with major brands and companies. Opportunities include different experience levels and a wide breadth of fields within the fashion industry.
NEW CONTENT EACH WEEK BASED ON A MONTHLY CAREER THEME
Each month spotlights a different must-know fashion industry topic to immerse yourself in - from networking to personal branding to interview strategies and far beyond. Expand your skills dramatically.
TAILORED CAREER ACCELERATION TEMPLATES
Comprehensive swipe files, templates, guides and downloadable PDFs focused on that month’s topic equip you with portfolio layouts, cover letters, cold emails and more so you can execute like a pro.
SIGNATURE MASTERCLASSES ON CAREER-FOCUSED TOPICS
Led by Maria, these virtual workshops focus on a different fashion career topic each month. Each workshop aims to expand your strategic perspectives while unlocking new abilities to power your fashion career goals.
PRACTICAL MONTHLY CAREER CHALLENGES
Monthly career challenges reinforce lessons through hands-on application. Each month’s focus area includes a practical challenge to solidify your abilities through practice and putting into play lessons and templates within the month.
Fashion Career Collective
is Officially Open!
AND YOU CAN JOIN OUR COMMUNITY FOR JUST...
Fashion Career Collective
is Officially Open!
AND YOU CAN JOIN OUR COMMUNITY TODAY FOR JUST...
what you'll get.
When you become an FCC member, your subscription includes:
FASHION CAREER STAGE ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN + TRAINING
The Fashion Career Collective experience walks you through a 4-stage success path designed to help you reach your career goals faster and with more ease. Once you take the assessment, you'll get access to customized content that will meet you where you are right now.
A COMMUNITY OF FASHION PROFESSIONALS INSIDE OUR PRIVATE GROUP
Our private FCC group is for members only. It is where all updates are made regarding new events and happenings within our membership. The group is also the place to go to with questions, concerns, when you need feedback, advice or anytime you want to celebrate a WIN.
WELCOME VIDEO ONBOARDING SERIES
Hit the ground running with our Welcome video on-boarding series that will guide you to all of the resources available to you within the membership so you can fully immerse yourself in it from Day 1.
EXCLUSIVE JOB AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES WITH MAJOR FASHION BRANDS
The most up-to-date job and internship opportunities from fashion cities around the world with major brands and companies. Opportunities include different experience levels and a wide breadth of fields within the fashion industry.
NEW CONTENT EACH WEEK BASED ON A MONTHLY CAREER THEME
Each month spotlights a different must-know fashion industry topic to immerse yourself in - from networking to personal branding to interview strategies and far beyond. Expand your skills dramatically.
TAILORED CAREER ACCELERATION TEMPLATES
Comprehensive swipe files, templates, guides and downloadable PDFs focused on that month’s topic equip you with portfolio layouts, cover letters, cold emails and more so you can execute like a pro.
SIGNATURE MASTERCLASSES ON CAREER-FOCUSED TOPICS
Led by Maria, these virtual workshops focus on a different fashion career topic each month. Each workshop aims to expand your strategic perspectives while unlocking applicable new abilities to power your fashion career goals.
PRACTICAL MONTHLY CAREER CHALLENGES
Monthly career challenges reinforce lessons through real-world application. Each month’s focus area launches a hands-on challenge to cement abilities through practice and putting into practice lessons and templates within the month.
MONTHLY PAYMENT
$37
FULL YEAR PAYMENT - SAVE $74
$370
MONTHLY PAYMENT
$37
FULL YEAR PAYMENT SAVE $74
$370
I'M MARIA HEDIAN
I'M MARIA HEDIAN
When I was first starting out in the fashion industry, I didn't know anyone - didn't have a clue how to even start. I got a retail job at 15 and learned as much as I could from that experience, never realizing that this would be the start of my love affair with the world of fashion.
Doing everything on my own and from such a young age was definitely a lonely road. My family didn't understand the industry, I barely had a college life because I was commuting from work in New Jersey to school in New York City. I had no one to share my wins with, ask my questions to or get industry advice from.
I didn't want anyone else to go through this. Regardless of the path you're on or the experience level you have, I wanted to create a space where professionals of all levels could come together and find a place within a community of people who are facing the same struggles, going through the same experiences, wishing to share their successes and looking for answers to the same questions.
I didn't have a community then, so I created the one I wish I had, now. I hope you'll join me.
When I was first starting out in the fashion industry, I didn't know anyone, didn't have a clue how to even start. I got a retail job at 15 and learned as much as I could from that experience, never realizing that this would be the start of my love affair with the world of fashion.
Doing everything on my own and from such a young age was definitely a lonely road. My family didn't understand the industry, I barely had a college life since I was commuting from work in New Jersey to school in New York City. I had no one to share my wins with, ask my questions to or get industry advice from.
I didn't want anyone else to go through this.
Regardless of the path you're on or the experience level you have, I wanted to create a space where professionals of all levels could come together and find a place within a community of people who are facing the same struggles, going through the same experiences, wishing to share their successes and looking for answers to the same questions.
I didn't have a community then, so I created the one I wish I had, now. I hope you'll join me.
Join Fashion Career Collective and Get ALL OF THIS:
▸ The FCC 4-stage Success Path Assessment and training designed to help you reach your career goals
▸ Welcome video on-boarding series to guide you through all of the resources available within the membership
▸ New content each week spotlighting a different must-know fashion industry topic to grow your career
▸ Comprehensive swipe files, templates, guides and downloadable PDFs focused on that month’s topic
▸ Signature Masterclass each month that focus around a specific topic relevant to building your fashion career and reaching your goals
▸ Practical monthly career challenges to put everything you've learned into hands-on experience
▸ Job and internship opportunities from fashion cities around the world with major brands and companies.
MONTHLY PAYMENT
$37
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP - SAVE $74
$370
Join Fashion Career Collective and Get ALL OF THIS:
▸ The FCC 4-stage Success Path Assessment and training designed to help you reach your career goals
▸ Welcome video on-boarding series to guide you through all of the resources available within the membership
▸ New content each week spotlighting a different must-know fashion industry topic to grow your career
▸ Comprehensive swipe files, templates, guides and downloadable PDFs focused on that month’s topic
▸ Signature Masterclass each month that focus around a specific topic relevant to building your fashion career and reaching your goals
▸ Job and internship opportunities from fashion cities around the world with major brands and companies.
▸ Practical monthly career challenges to put everything you've learned into hands-on experience
MONTHLY PAYMENT
$37
YEARLY MEMBERSHIP - SAVE $74
$370
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