Franny Powers
Currently Assistant Manager, moving to Manage Chesterfield
Where are you originally from? Or where did you grow up?
I grew up in University City, I went away to college at The University of Dayton in Ohio. I lived and worked in Cincinnati after I graduated and moved back to St. Louis 5 years ago!
-Where did you go to High School? (a little STL humor:))
Ursuline! GO UA!
-What is your favorite thing about living in St Louis? or What are your favorite things to do in St Louis?
I have a really big family and when I moved back, most of my siblings were here. Now, everyone is scattered around which is sort of a bummer BUT they're all in really great places to visit! San Francisco, Colorado, Minnesota and Wisconsin. (I am 1 of 6 kids!) One of my brothers has been traveling through South America for over a year and just made it back from Antarctica. I wouldn't go visit him there, but maybe somewhere else along his journey!
-Favorite St Louis restaurant.
Mi Ranchito or Five Star Burger - they have the best fries and shakes!
-What are your favorite brands at Hot Mama?
AG, Free People, Splendid, Dylan, Central Park West and so many others. I love the variety of brands and pieces that our buyers bring in. I truly believe that there is something for everyone here. From shoes + jewelry to jeans + tops, there is never a dull moment in our store! New things every day make it so fun for us to play and try new things. Hot Mama is such a safe place to embrace new trends and try on things we normally wouldn't try.
-Jeans? Skinny, straight, boot-cut, flare or ankle?
Skinny! I had 1 pair before working at Hot Mama and now that's pretty much all I own. I am also loving boyfriend jeans for Spring and Summer, they're so comfortable but styled at the same time.
-What is your favorite Hot Mama core value?
My favorite core value is that we create positive feel-good energy in all of our stores. It's so important to have fun and make everyone feel great in our store. My goal is to have fun getting to know our customers and educate them on styles, trends, brands, and especially fit. We are around our clothes all day long, so when people come in, they look to us as the style experts. That's such a great responsibility but one that I take very seriously! I hope everyone leaves our store feeling great and with a smile. This all leads into our other core values, but I think that this is where they all start!
-What part of the Hot Mama Manifesto best describes you?
I am not a Mom yet (I recently got engaged!) but I can definitely relate to parts of our Manifesto. At work and in all successful relationships, you have to be a faithful listener. People appreciate listeners! I am always working on becoming a better listener and also asking the right questions. I can relate to Pursue your passions, Remember your dreams. Right now I am excited to take on a new adventure at work (opening our new store in Chesterfield Mall) and I am excited for the next big step in my life, marriage! I have to set goals and work hard, but I have the help of our amazing team of Stylists at Frontenac and also Megan and our Director!
-What trend are you most excited about this season?
I dressed very preppy before working at Hot Mama. I still am preppy, but I love mixing the Boho Chic and also Street Chic styles into my wardrobe. Some days I feel more casual and other times I feel more preppy or bohemian! This determines what I will wear....I'm usually wearing a skinny or straight leg jean (I love bootcut but I can't work in heels or wedges all day). If you looked in my closet, you will see a lot of stripes, polka dots and bright colors! I think it's fun to mix and match and dress a little different every day. Lately, I've been loving jackets and vests. I'm really into layering!
How long have you worked for Hot Mama?
I just had my 2 year anniversary in February. It has flown by and I'm getting really excited to open a second location in Chesterfield Mall. Megan and I got to open up Frontenac together which was was such a great experience. I am looking forward to meeting more Hot Mama's out west and sharing what we do with so many more people!
What's your favorite part of working here?
Meeting new people every single day and also seeing the familiar faces of the women we have really gotten to know. It's crazy to think how many people we have met in the last 2 years and how many more we get to meet! There are thousands of inspiring Hot Mama's running around St. Louis and I'm grateful that they have spend time in our store letting us get to know them. Styling is really fun and I love it, but so many of the Mom's we meet touch our lives more than they may know. So thank you STL Hot Mama's for making my job not feel like work! :)
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