How to Get Paid for What Only You Can Bring with Law Roach

About this episode

<p>Law Roach is the image architect behind some of the most talked-about red carpet moments in the world. Raised on Chicago’s South Side, he built his career working with stars including Zendaya, Celine Dion, and Ariana Grande. Along the way, he became a star himself, with a name and reputation that carry value beyond the clothes. But reaching the top also brought a breaking point, and his very public retirement changed what he was willing to say yes to.</p><p>In this episode of Aspire, Law joins Emma Grede to talk about his journey to the center of fashion and how he turned his talent and taste into a business. He shares what it took to earn millions a year from styling alone, and why walking away from it at the height of his career gave him the freedom to decide what he wanted to build next.</p><p>Today, you’ll hear:</p><ul><li>Why a bold public persona only works when it’s backed by a professional reputation built on trust and follow-through</li><li>How Law and Zendaya made sure his contribution was recognized and paid for in her fashion deals</li><li>Why Keke Palmer fired him, and why being the best at your job doesn’t always mean you’re the right person for a client</li><li>How gratitude and looking after other people’s interests build relationships that last</li><li>Why Law uses fashion to tell stories about Black history and the women who shaped him</li><li>What it takes to build a business that can grow beyond your own time and talent</li></ul>