Jessica Salazar

Owner • Cruelty-free Blogger/Photographer • Women's + Animal Welfare Activist, All There August

Austin

I am an ex-fashion professor and college coach from Texas State University, where I received my undergraduate degree in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Business Administration. As a student-athlete with Texas State and completing my undergraduate degree I coached youth sports, worked in various internships and because of my accomplishments was awarded the title of Texas State Rising Star. Furthermore, that title granted me features in magazines, newspapers, and billboards. After completing my undergraduate degree I decided to take my education to the next level and complete a Master’s Degree in Fashion Entrepreneurship from London College of Fashion. I have worked in the fashion industry in the US and Europe alongside major companies and private labels. Moreover, I lived in top fashion cities such as London, Milan, and Paris while also being able to travel and understand fashion in centers such as New York, Miami, Stockholm, Mexico, and Shanghai. Now as a small business owner, I touch on an array of cruelty-free topics. With my background and an extension of my current work, I coordinate philanthropical events supporting animal shelters and women-owned brands. I host vegan-friendly pop-up shops where I sell curated secondhand vegan fashion and upcycled pieces, as well as guide people to transition into veganism and live a healthier life. Additionally, I speak at events and for organizations about my cruelty-free lifestyle. Furthermore, I am also in constant communication with local creatives and entrepreneurs for partnership and collaborations where I blog and showcase ethical brands I truly believe in. My work and travels have granted me the ability to better understand and respect people, behaviors, and thoughts from varying perspectives. Being "All There August" doesn’t mean you must follow or live one particular lifestyle. Not everyone’s passage is the same and what makes me feel awesome may not make you feel that way. It is more of your own authentic journey through life and what makes you balanced and great in positive and kind cruelty-free ways. It’s living and using your talents to the fullest without harming any being along the way and still ROCKING it—now that’s ATA.