It got to a point where that no longer was my dream job and now working on my blog and inspiring became my new dream. I couldn’t really get hired and eventually started my blog, took my MBA off my resume and then landed what, at the time, was my dream job making handbags at Coach. NYFW is responsible for launching the careers of several journalists, models and fashion designers, however, the invite-only extravaganza has a steep barrier to entry, especially for women of color.ĮSSENCE: What made you want to start the Color Me Mentorship program?Ĭourtney Quinn: I came out here to New York City with an MBA and was hoping to work in the fashion industry. “Because I have this job where I talk to thousands of women online every day, but then I’m the only one who gets to experience these things.” “I was not so into fashion week for a while and was like, ‘How can I make this about more than me?'” Quinn tells ESSENCE. The program exposes women to the ins and outs of fashion week. Launched in 2018, Color Me Mentorship was built to empower young women of color. Known for her bouncy blonde curls and vibrant wardrobe, the self-proclaimed “color queen” is now sharing her fashion influence through a mentorship program.

In the past few years, fashion bloggers have garnered a reputation for sitting front row at NYFW events and taking epic photos for social media. Along with lovable Instagram flicks and a wardrobe that seems intangible, bloggers seemingly live a fast pace glamorous lifestyle and creative Courtney Quinn, or Color Me Courtney, is leading the pack.

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