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Influential Petite Founder Shadana Chaney Photo courtesy of: Instagram Q: What is something women can do to feel better about the clothing they wear as the temperatures become warmer? fit. I show them different ways to make their style work for them by providing convenient style tips that will work with their lifestyle. I recommend dressing for comfort. In the warmer months, we tend to see women wear clothes that are on the less conservative side. But if that’s not your style, wear some- thing that expresses your style and who you are as a person. Q: Favorite part of your job? Q: Name one fashion item women should have in their wardrobe and why? I always recommend a blazer be- cause it’s my favorite go-to item. Every woman needs a blazer in her closet. Here’s why. Blazers are great to wear for an interview, and they can be worn to a business meeting with blue jeans to match for a busi- ness casual look. Blazers are also good for more conservative women who prefer not to show too much skin or don’t like the idea of wearing her arms out. Q: How does your brand help to im- prove the self-esteem of your clien- tele? Most Petite Women share many frus- trations about the way their clothes Knowing that I can put a smile on someone’s face by helping them transform their personal style and be confident in who they are. When you look good, you feel good. The more petite women that feel better about themselves and their style, the more validation I have in knowing my job is done. Q: What are your plans for the rest of 2020? Continue to be a brand ambassador for petite women by doing more on- air appearances to educate women on what it really means to be petite and participating in more speaking engagements around topics that up- lift and empower women of color. Please provide a social media handle and blog/website information where people can follow. @influentiapetite on all of my platforms and @theinfluentialp on Twitter. Website www.influentialpetite.com BSM MAGAZINE | BSMANDMEDIA.COM | 33