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My first job was in retail at the age of 14, and I have worked in the industry ever since.

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Rachel Roy
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: January 15
Fashion Designer
Monterey
California
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It's important to look people in the eye and have direct conversations. I actually have a rule that if an issue takes more than five sentences to explain it, don't send an email. Pick up the phone instead, because it'll take less time to resolve it.
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If I didn't love the hourglass, I wouldn't love myself.
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