We had the good fortune of connecting with Jai McCarley and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jai, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
The idea of starting my own business came along simple & suddenly. I was shopping and I did not like any of the items I had seen. I was so dissatisfied leaving the store and wondered how many other woman feel the same way when they are going shopping. I wanted to make women feel beautiful, empowered, truly pleased. Not just satisfied. So, I said I would have to do it myself. I began piecing small ideas about what created a good business in my opinion and decided to execute from there. I wanted to create something personal, Something authentic, something that women would identify with. I feel that being able to truly build a brand worthy of connecting to was needed and I knew that I had to bring that to life somehow.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am a full time student and I believe thats what makes myself, and my brand Splash Swimwear so unique. My brand is currently growing with me. It is my baby and we are going through life together. As a young adult I have invested a lot of time and energy into Splash Swimwear Collection as a full-time student. It was not easy at all, but it is my story and thats what makes us ( brand and myself) so special. I was faced with plenty of challenges. It was tough finding capital to start, ways to be consistent in the midst of being a full time student. Finding balance between finishing school and trying to create a brand primarily on my own was trying, but I wouldn’t trade the experience at all.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would definitely like to shout out my mother. She has been amazing and such a huge helping hand and supporter of Splash Swimwear. My friends and my Line sisters for always helping, supporting, and inspiring me to go hard with my brand. Lastly, I would like to thank every single customer who has ever purchased, referred, posted, or supported Splash Swimwear Collection in any shape form or fashion. YOU are who I keep going for. Thank you!

Website: https://www.splashswimwearcollection.com/shop

Instagram: Splash_swimwearcollection

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