I wasn’t always the confident woman you see today. I was once a shy little girl growing up in the projects of San Francisco, quiet, reserved, and often more interested in my mother’s closet than the playground. Fashion became my first language, a way to express myself long before I found the courage to speak boldly.

Growing up, I experienced both beauty and hardship. After my parents separated, my mother moved our family to Hayward, California, determined to create better opportunities for us. That transition taught me resilience, sacrifice, and the importance of pushing forward even when the path is uncertain.

As a young mother raising three children, life brought challenges that required me to put many of my dreams on hold. Yet fashion never left me. Through every season of struggle, rebuilding, and growth, I stayed inspired. Watching the work of designers like Tom Ford, Zac Posen, and Versace reminded me of who I was, even during moments when life tried to make me forget.

In 2015, I stepped fully into the fashion world. After Mia Maree appeared on the runway for the very first time and won first place in a runway competition, the vision for the brand began to take shape. From that moment forward, Mia Maree continued to grow, eventually presenting designs at New York Fashion Week.

Today, Mia Maree represents more than fashion. The brand is my love letter to every woman who has ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or told her dreams were too big.

The butterfly in my logo is deeply personal. It represents transformation of life, the journey from that shy little girl into a woman with vision, determination, and purpose.

Now, with your support, I am preparing for my next major milestone: Los Angeles Fashion Week.

Being featured on the Women in Power episode of Inside Success TV was especially meaningful to me, and I was truly honored to share my story on that platform. It represents something I deeply believe in, women supporting, uplifting, and empowering other women to lead, create, and build lasting legacies. My hope is that the Mia Maree journey encourages other women to believe that their dreams are still possible, no matter where they start.

This campaign is about more than launching a fashion collection. It’s about resilience, representation, and building a legacy that inspires others to believe in their own transformation.

Mia Maree

“Gun Smoke is more than a collection, it’s a promise kept.”

Mia Maree Runway Debut - Los Angeles Fashion Week 2026