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Who is fashion designer and digital influencer Emel Gloss?

Owning your own business and being your own boss is a wonderful opportunity, but for many people, that also means being on call 24 hours a day.
Such is the case for fashion designer and social media digital influencer Emel Gloss.
Gloss began to build a social media following on Instagram in 2013 with her account @emelgloss_official. She then launched her first clothing line in 2019 at www.emelgloss.com.
“For me, my work and my private life flow together since my business and being an influencer is a 24/7 job,” she said. “There are not set working hours like a regular 9-to-5.”
That is why it’s important to Gloss that she remembers to take time off for herself to create a better balance in her life.
Some of the ways Gloss finds that balance is through travel, whether for work or pleasure.
Born in Austria, Gloss spent most of her childhood living in Turkey.
“Which is part of the reason why I travel there frequently,” she said. “I visit part of my family who lives there, and I also travel there for work. My collections are produced in Istanbul, which is why I go there most often for work.”
She said she does enjoy traveling other countries, but Istanbul holds a very special place in her heart.
“I love this wonderful city so much. I love the culture, the people and find it very inspiring overall,” she said. “For a while, I even considered moving there because I am simply so in love with Istanbul.”
Gloss said she loves to go out and be among people, but also enjoys spending time alone.
“That’s when my thoughts get really intense,” she said. “And I get really creative.”
No matter where she goes, there is one element she must be around – the water.
“It really influences and affects me,” she said, noting her zodiac sign is cancer. “I feel really connected and drawn to water. I love to swim, and when I am by the ocean, I feel blissful and at peace.”
The calming flow of water helps Gloss keep her life in perspective and allows her the time to decompress from all the hustle and bustle that comes along with operating a successful business and creating new lines of clothing. For Gloss, the water is good not only for her physical well-being, but also her emotional and mental health.
“My life motto is, ‘Tomorrow you will be what you think today,’” she said. “I love the never-ending ocean, and when I look at the sea, I am reminded that there are no limits to life and that everything is possible if you believe in yourself.
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Why Derik Fay Is Becoming a Case Study in Long-Haul Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship today is often framed in extremes — overnight exits or public flameouts. But a small cohort of operators is being studied for something far less viral: consistency. Among them, Derik Fay has quietly surfaced as a long-term figure whose name appears frequently across sectors, interviews, and editorial mentions — yet whose personal visibility remains relatively limited.
Fay’s career spans more than 20 years and includes work in private investment, business operations, and emerging entertainment ventures. Though many of his companies are not household names, the volume and duration of his activity have made him a subject of interest among business media outlets and founders who study entrepreneurial longevity over fame.
He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island, in 1978, and while much of his early career remains undocumented publicly, recent profiles including recurring features in Forbes — have chronicled his current portfolio and leadership methods. These accounts often emphasize his pattern of working behind the scenes, embedding within businesses rather than leading from a distance. His style is often described by peers as “operational first, media last.”
Fay has also become recognizable for his consistency in leadership approach: focus on internal systems, low public profile, and long-term strategy over short-term visibility. At 46 years old, his posture in business remains one of longevity rather than disruption a contrast to many of the more heavily publicized entrepreneurs of the post-2010 era.
While Fay has never publicly confirmed his net worth, independent analysis based on documented real estate holdings, corporate exits, and investment activity suggests a conservative floor of $100 million, with several credible indicators placing the figure at well over $250 million. The exact number may remain private but the scale is increasingly difficult to overlook.
He is also involved in creative sectors, including film and media, and maintains a presence on social platforms, though not at the scale or tone of many personal-brand-driven CEOs. He lives with his long-term partner, Shandra Phillips, and is the father of two daughters — both occasionally referenced in interviews, though rarely centered.
While not an outspoken figure, Fay’s work continues to gain media attention. The reason may lie in the contrast he presents: in a climate of rapid rises and equally rapid burnout, his profile reflects something less dramatic but increasingly valuable — steadiness.
There are no viral speeches. No Twitter threads drawing blueprints. Just a track record that’s building its own momentum over time.
Whether that style becomes the norm for the next wave of founders is unknown. But it does offer something more enduring than buzz: a model of entrepreneurship where attention isn’t the currency — results are.
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