Amy Yeung
Founder & Designer
Orenda Tribe
Albuquerque, NM USA
“Stay true to your heart and everything else falls into place.”
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By Roadtrip NationAmy Yeung
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
I was born to a Navajo woman, but was adopted at birth and raised by my adoptive parents in rural Indiana—they were very loving and supportive throughout my whole life.
After college, I spent over 25 years designing fast fashion clothing for well-known companies.
While teaching my child about sustainability, I decided to leave my job as a corporate fast fashion designer and start a sustainable consulting company.
As a consulting business owner, I was able to work from home so that I could better balance being a mom and running a business.
When technology evolved enough to make connecting with people easier, I was able to locate my birth mother and connect with all of my family members on the reservation.
While consulting, I started Orenda Tribe, an upcycled sustainable vintage collection that is fueled by a desire to honor Indigeneity.
I have since stopped consulting, relocated Orenda Tribe to New Mexico, and started doing philanthropic work with Native youth and communities.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
Founder & Designer
I own an upcycled sustainable vintage clothing company.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Fashion
Design
Upholding a Cause and Belief
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
When deciding whether or not you should go into a certain field, start a business, or take a career leap, lean into the things that make you uncomfortable. That's how you grow and learn. Human growth is the most important experience you're going to have to find your path in life and get to where you're going.
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"Wealth is the indicator for success."
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