AK Brown - The Fashion Connector™ is a multifaceted fashionpreneur, fashion expert, thought leader,, and connection maker, who uses her platform to educate and advocate for other fashion brands, creatives, & businesses. As a St. Louis based fashion innovator with 10 years experience, AK has grown her brand through various avenues including the product development, styling, media, non-profit, & educational sectors. She is the founder and CEO of FWRDSociety - the first non profit for Black, Brown, & POC fashion creatives and professionals in St. Louis, MO, co-owner of PinkMuse Studio, a fashion editorial studio and magazine, and is an adjunct professor at Stevens - The Institute of Business & Arts. She’s been quoted as such in fashion outlets including Teen Vogue, InStyle, & Bustle, and has worked with organizations and community leaders locally and nationally, including Cori Bush, Washington University, & MAGIC.