AI Parenting Institute Podcast
I Started a Clothing Brand at 16. Here's What Actually Happened
24 Nov 2025
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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