<p>What does it take to build something from nothing and then decide to start over again?</p><p>For this week’s guest, Alexis Bittar, that question has defined his career.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Love, Take Two</em>, Alexis reflects on his early days selling vintage jewelry on the streets of New York City and how that experience shaped his approach to creativity, business, and risk. What began as a scrappy, self-made path evolved into a globally recognized brand known for its bold design and hand-carved Lucite pieces.</p><p>Over the years, Alexis built a fashion empire, earning recognition from the Council of Fashion Designers of America and designing for cultural icons like Beyoncé, Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, and Iris Apfel. But success didn’t follow a straight line.</p><p>After selling his company at its peak, Alexis made the unexpected decision to step back in and reclaim the brand in 2021. A move that speaks to a deeper understanding of ownership, identity, and what it means to evolve.</p><p>Alexis opens up about the realities of building and selling a business, the lessons that come with stepping away, and what it looks like to take control of your second act. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>How Alexis got his start selling jewelry on St. Mark’s Place</li><li>Building a globally recognized fashion brand from the ground up</li><li>The creative vision behind his signature Lucite designs</li><li>What it was like to sell his company — and why he came back</li><li>Lessons on entrepreneurship, risk, and long-term success</li><li>What reinvention looks like at different stages of a career</li><li><br></li></ul><p>If this episode resonates, share it with someone thinking about taking a risk or starting over — and come hang out with us on social!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Us</strong></p><ul><li><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovetaketwopod/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love, Take Two Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lovetaketwopod">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love, Take Two Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrf3XmSTWlr6aqU1unYdKw">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Love, Take Two Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thequeerfamilypodcast/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jaimie Kelton Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nycgaydad/">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jose Rolon Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li><li><a href="https://www.alexisbittar.com/collections/new-arrivals-1?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=C3_BrandSearch_Google_US_EC_Sales_Search-Brand_Search_AlexisBittar_06-24-21&utm_id=13656004961&utm_term=alexis+bittar&utm_content=791994952241&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=13656004961&gbraid=0AAAAABY-0OuU0W5st9XPBhy-b9c1gMwdW&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-pHPBhCdARIsAHXYWP_24F-kFo7NQSQ7xW1QQCcvQIKlTaZ-2ekr5cwkxnHsTPba3fo3tA4aApV9EALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Alexis Bittar</a></li></ul></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Edited by: Jerson Barajas</p></li><li><p>Recorded by: MCM Creative</p></li><li><p>Produced by: Jose Rolon, Jaimie Kelton, and Dianni Hall</p></li></ul>