We were lucky to catch up with Julian Edwards recently and have shared our conversation below.

Julian, appreciate you joining us today. We’d love to hear about when you first realized that you wanted to pursue a creative path professionally.

Growing up I was raised in an extremely creative environment. Being the youngest of seven siblings (all artists) made it a natural instinct to be creatively in tune. My three brothers are all musicians together and my sisters sing, paint and are artistically wired to the core. I never fully clicked with some of these avenues, but when it came to fashion there was a clairvoyance. I spent many years alone with my mom after my siblings grew up and moved out. She would take the young child I was to hip boutiques, dingy thrift stores and high class retail. At such a fundamental age I started taking in the world of texture, shape, and designers. From that standpoint I fell in love with how I could make these pieces in my own way.

Julian, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I got my start in fashion with reconstruction and/or redesigning pieces I would buy on a budget. People always noticed me at a young age wearing strange clothes I’d altered or destroyed. Through this visual display of my personality, I was able to meet great mentors and artists alike who have taught me more than I would’ve dreamt I’d learn so young (and without formal education). There are too many influential people I can mention that it makes it hard to think straight… But its them who I remain most grateful for believing in my ideas.

Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?

My most recent read was “20 Minute Networking Meeting.” The book helped illustrate situations that I myself have been in when networking. And when we work and live in a creative society networking is our sword and shield. Theres so many past interviews, meeting and talks I’ve had with people where I know I turned the conversation in the wrong direction. Speech and grammar are the skill I work on hardest in my free time.

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

I began the Pocket Nails page early 2021. Starting I prioritized on sharing with my friends in all formats; word-of-mouth, text or even just sending a post singularly. These tactics helped a lot in the beginning when it came to interaction and engagement, but that goes without saying.

Contact Info:

• Website: pocketnails.com
• Instagram: pocketnailsonline
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDEYKLjdwnivI9e9WycgBQ

Image Credits
Christian Muñoz, Jaried Gentry, Edwin Keeble,