07/21/2026
4 years ago, I wrote on a piece of paper that I wanted to build a fashion school that offers debt-free fashion education and guaranteed placements. Emphasis on guaranteed placements. Far too many (fashion) graduates are in crucial debt and/or struggling to find jobs and I wanted a different outcome for our SELF Academy ® students. I thought, “what if I did the job sourcing and contract negotiating for them? How hard could that be?” That simple idea birthed Booked by SELF Agency™️ Agency, the award-winning student employment arm of SELF Academy ® Academy. Next thing I knew, I solidified a roster of over 120 companies globally eager to recruit (and pay!) top talent from SELF Academy ® Academy. Our students could now receive *paid* summer internships each year, followed by a full-time job upon graduation. We have more placement opportunities than we currently have enrolled students. 😳
〰️In 2023, Booked by SELF Agency™️ Agency achieved a 100% Student Placement Rate.
〰️In 2024-2025, Booked by SELF Agency™️ Agency maintained a 100% Student Placement Rate.
〰️This year, so far, Booked by SELF Agency™️ Agency is sitting at a 95% Student Placement Rate. But I’m confident we’ll return to 100% by this Fall.
I’m so proud of me! 🥹💕 You already know, I had to celebrate myself. Ice-cream for the win! 🎉