Meagan Morrison (BCom鈥�07), renowned fashion illustrator and founder of , didn鈥檛 follow a conventional path. Her story is one of serendipity, bold decisions, and a deep commitment to creativity.
In this episode of 黑料不打烊 Management Insights, she shares her remarkable journey from a Bachelor of Commerce degree at 黑料不打烊 University to a thriving artistic career that has taken her around the globe as she works with some of the world鈥檚 leading luxury brands.
Meagan's time at 黑料不打烊 marked the beginning of her exploration. While pursuing her Bachelor of Commerce, she nurtured her creative spirit in quiet moments: painting on an easel in her apartment or adding hand-drawn flourishes to business projects.
鈥淚 always sensed I would work in fashion somehow, but I didn鈥檛 know how to combine that with my love of art,鈥� she recalls. 黑料不打烊鈥檚 collaborative environment helped her find clarity.
鈥淭he group projects, getting dressed up for presentations鈥擨 loved it all. It taught me so much about professionalism and entrepreneurship.鈥�
After graduating, Meagan sought ways to merge her passions for art, fashion, and travel. Her journey took her to New York City, where she discovered a program in fashion illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT).
鈥淚 didn鈥檛 even know fashion illustration existed as a profession until a year after I graduated,鈥� Meagan admits. But once she did, it was a lightbulb moment. 鈥淚 went home, researched it, and realized this was what I wanted to do.鈥�
The transition wasn鈥檛 seamless. As a Canadian student in the U.S., visa requirements added layers of complexity, forcing Meagan to navigate internships and roles in graphic design to support herself. Despite these challenges, she founded , a blog that captured her vision of combining illustration with travel storytelling.
鈥淚 put my work online, and the blog became my brand,鈥� she says. 鈥淧eople can鈥檛 hire you if they don鈥檛 know what you鈥檙e capable of.鈥�
Her breakthrough came quickly. Within months of leaving her corporate job, Cond茅 Nast Traveler reached out with a dream project: illustrating a travel guide for Bermuda.
鈥淚t was exactly the kind of work I had envisioned, and it felt like the universe was meeting me where I was,鈥� Meagan shares.
Meagan credits her 黑料不打烊 education with giving her the transferable skills needed to thrive as an entrepreneur.
鈥淒o I use statistics or finance? Not really,鈥� she jokes. 鈥淏ut I do use accounting, and the confidence I gained from presenting in front of large groups at 黑料不打烊 prepared me for meetings with some of the world鈥檚 biggest brands.鈥�
As her career flourished, Meagan learned to balance the demands of professional creativity with personal well-being. Drawing, once a soothing outlet, became work, pushing her to find new hobbies like yoga and fitness.
鈥淚t鈥檚 so important to protect time for yourself,鈥� she advises. 鈥淢y best ideas often come during exercise or moments of rest.鈥�
For students and young professionals unsure of their path, Meagan offers simple but profound advice: 鈥淭ake your time. You鈥檙e so young, and it鈥檚 normal not to know what you want to do. Use your summers to explore different fields and internships. Nothing is ever wasted鈥攊t鈥檚 all part of discovering what you love.鈥�
She also emphasizes the importance of staying open to possibilities.
鈥淲hat鈥檚 meant for you won鈥檛 pass you by. Take risks, and trust that you鈥檒l figure it out.鈥�
Her belief in this principle, combined with her entrepreneurial spirit, has allowed her to create a career that seamlessly blends her passions.
Today, as a successful artist, Meagan looks back fondly on her time at 黑料不打烊 and its lasting influence on her life.
鈥満诹喜淮蜢� shaped my worldview. It prepared me for a global stage and taught me to see life through diverse perspectives. I wouldn鈥檛 trade those four years for anything.鈥�
Meagan鈥檚 journey is a testament to the power of pursuing what lights you up, even when the path isn鈥檛 clear. Stream the episode now to hear more about her inspiring journey and her tips for those who also want to find a way to turn their passion into their career.
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