Building Legacy: Miko Branch On The Rise of Miss Jessie's and Embracing Fearlessness
Release Date: 11/20/2024
Building Legacy: Miko Branch On The Rise of Miss Jessie's and Embracing Fearlessness
The Her Agenda Podcast
In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Miko Branch, co-founder and CEO of Miss Jessie's. Miko, alongside her late sister Titi, transformed a kitchen-table business into a multi-million dollar empire, redefining the hair care industry for women with curls, kinks, and waves. Miko shares the story behind their success, the challenges they faced, and the invaluable lessons they learned along the way. Tune in to hear Miko's candid insights on entrepreneurship, resilience, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the journey of building a lasting legacy. Connect with Us: ...
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info_outlineIn this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Miko Branch, co-founder and CEO of Miss Jessie's. Miko, alongside her late sister Titi, transformed a kitchen-table business into a multi-million dollar empire, redefining the hair care industry for women with curls, kinks, and waves. Miko shares the story behind their success, the challenges they faced, and the invaluable lessons they learned along the way. Tune in to hear Miko's candid insights on entrepreneurship, resilience, and the importance of staying true to oneself in the journey of building a lasting legacy.
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This episode uses audio from an interview that published in January 2021.