What if you could launch a fashion career without ever leaving Arkansas?

In this inspiring episode of the PowerWomen Podcast, host Claire Brown sits down with Lara Blume McGee and Ashton Hall, the new owners of Blume & Hall Fashion Academy, the only fashion school in Arkansas. Together, they share how they're preserving an incredible legacy while creating new opportunities for aspiring fashion designers, entrepreneurs, seamstresses, and creatives.

Ashton reveals how his experience designing in New York, Paris, and for major retailers now helps mentor students one-on-one, while Lara explains how scholarships, payment plans, internships, and community partnerships are making fashion education more accessible than ever.

Whether you dream of launching your own clothing line, learning couture techniques, building a fashion business, or simply love stories about women empowering the next generation, this conversation is filled with inspiration and practical advice.

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