How fashion can be a radical act of empowerment, especially for women who have long been overlooked—older, curvy, and confident African American women. Through powerful storytelling rooted in her 26-year journey as a Harlem-based entrepreneur, Jenkins illustrates how style isn’t just about appearance—it’s about affirmation, self-love, and walking in one’s purpose. She explores how fashion can fuel identity, confidence, and even economic opportunity, showing how personal transformation through dress often leads to professional and community growth. From dressing women for their dreams to building networks that uplift Black female entrepreneurs, Jenkins makes the case that when women look great, feel good, and are supported, they do good—for themselves, their families, and the future of their communities. Princess JenkinsVoted Crain's Magazine Small Business of the Year, named the Woman In Business Champion of the Year by the SBA , featured in the Museum of Finance on Wall Street exhibit on entrepreneurship, recipient of the Brookings Institute award of Urban retailing and the winner of Make Mind a Million. This energetic mother of one and wifeShe is the creative visionarybehind The Brownstone a Contemporary Lifestyle boutiques in Harlem. She credits her success to Love, Honesty and Trust.She loves what she does and the people she serves, she believes in a honesty days’ work and trust that GOD always has her back. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx