Julian
Julian
Success Story
When he was a teenager, you might have looked at Julian and called him a troubled youth. But upon closer examination, perhaps you’d re-characterize him as a misunderstood dreamer.
Julian always possessed a unique blend of creativity and entrepreneurship; he jokes that even in fifth grade, he wanted to be a businessman. However, those dreams were seldom supported. Instead of starting a business, Julian began working a series of dead-end jobs. What could give a talented individual like Julian the spark to see his dreams come to fruition?
How about some cash, financial guidance, and moral support? That’s exactly what Julian got when he came to EARN. Julian saved with us and received a 2-to-1 match for every dollar he saved — meaning for every dollar Julian put away, EARN gave him $2.
Along the way, Julian learned how to manage his finances and start his business. He is now the proud owner of Holy Stitch (www.juliandash.com), a company that not only makes amazing denim products (including his famous jeans) but also teaches at-risk youth to become entrepreneurs themselves. “It’s so important for me to support the next generation,” Julian says. “I see a lot of myself in them.”
To the kids he works with, Julian is known as “the pastor” for the guidance and direction he provides. Julian now operates his business in San Francisco’s SOMA district in a location aptly called “The Church of Denim.”
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