We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Nyi Mulan a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Nyi, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Let’s talk legacy – what sort of legacy do you hope to build?
The sort of legacy I am hoping to build is turning my work “Mulan’s Visionary Thoughts” into the brand. I wish to one day run a multi working empire specializing in giving artists and creators a space to build their own brands while also always working on my own brand. What i think people will say about me when i’m gone is a good question because i actually dont know but i would hope they remember me for my great heart & always trying to find a way to make a way!
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I am Nyi Mulan. I am a freelance international published model and creative director for Mulan’s Visionary Thoughts. I started in the fashion industry as a young child , my mom kept me in youth after school programs for modeling to keep me busy and as i grew older , my mind never imagined any other life where i didn’t create. I wanted to showcase my face , my art and creativity to the world ! Coming into taking my crafts seriously, I knew nothing , so being a beginner freelance model with big ideas and no guidance back in 2017 eventually turned me into who I am today in 2023. Now of course this is thanks to many failures over the years , it wasn’t until late 2019 when I started my first modeling gigs and i didn’t land my first creative direction role until late 2021. So i say all this to say , that failures come with chasing any dream , but consistency is how you beat the odds. What I believe sets me apart from others, is my drive to create NEW art! I build my brand based on individuality and originality. This Far I Am Most Proud To Be Acknowledged For My Hard work after so long coming and to future clients and connections, May the art we create be special and dear to you because the project was created for YOU<3
Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?
My Most Effective Strategy for building clientele as of lately has been Collaborations ! I know often as creators we shame “Free Work” but I guarantee alot of my clients I collaborated with at first later became my new connections and Paid Clients. My secret is knowing WHO to collab with ! Not everybody you work with is benefiting for YOU! As a creator you have to know when a project benefits everyone involved or only one person. Stop Missing Out on Real opportunities !
Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?
Yes! “The Seven Spiritual Laws Of Success” By Deepak Chopra significantly impacted my entrepreneurial thinking because in this book each law is broken down and is a practical guide to the fulfillment of your dreams. This Book has deeply impacted how I treat others , respect others and give back to others!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/therealnyimulan
- Instagram: @therealnyimulan
Image Credits
Kyle Garrison // @GeezShotDat_ Dandre Casseus // @Drastic.visuals