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AI Parenting Institute Podcast

I Started a Clothing Brand at 16. Here's What Actually Happened

24 Nov 2025

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Hassan Malik launched Faces of Agony at just 16 years old, turning raw emotion into wearable art. In this episode, he shares the real story behind building a fashion brand as a teenager from his first $0 investment strategy to balancing school with running a business.   What We Cover: - How Hassan went from reselling shoes to launching his own clothing brand - The truth about starting a business with limited money as a teen - Finding manufacturers and suppliers through strategic research - Standing out in a crowded fashion market with authentic design - Balancing school vs. building a business (spoiler: the brand won) - His take on AI in creative industries and fashion - The Despair Sets drop and what's next for Faces of Agony Hassan's biggest lesson? Time is the one thing you can't buy back. If you're sitting on a business idea but scared to start, this conversation will give you the push you need. Perfect for: Young entrepreneurs, fashion enthusiasts, product managers interested in brand building, and anyone who wants to turn their side hustle into something real.   Find Rayyan: Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_YveALQKZud6U6wycjqi_w Newsletter: https://substack.com/@aiparentinginstitute? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04rVPTbIla73sVxPL?si=96d802812f384582 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-parenting-institute-podcast/id1843665900 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rayyanali_api/   Hassan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facesofagony   Subscribe for more conversations with founders, creators, and innovators who are building something from nothing. #fashionbrand #TeenEntrepreneur #ClothingBrand #StartupStory #Entrepreneurship

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