As a student-athlete, Ettienne learned how to successfully juggle multiple tasks which is imperative as he manages his full-time gig as a merchandiser while also pursuing his own clothing line. “I work really hard and I don't sleep as much as I should. And I love coffee. Also, in my mind, 90Something Magnolia functions much more as a passion project than as a business or clothing line. As such, I work on it when I want to and have time. Nights and weekends are crucial.” He adds that the skills and habits he learned at Watkinson are a big part of his success, including, “open-mindedness, empathy, being a cultural translator, being a competitor, succeeding as an underdog, and my love of storytelling.”
Like all of us, Ettienne is looking for a future full of health, happiness, and prosperity. “I'm a sponge, so learning and being better than the previous day is how I measure success in my life. Over many years I've worked really hard through a lot of turbulence, and I am still here. I love designing clothes with my brother. I love stacking wood at my Mom's house when she needs help. I love chasing my niece around the house and celebrating the small stuff with my loved ones. Every day. And I love developing my career, 90Something Magnolia included. I hope to take my business acumen to a place unseen by those before me and I hope that 90Something inspires other young people to create and build their own launch pads in whatever way makes them most inspired.”