LIFESTYLE From X-Factor Contestant to Fashion Entrepreneur An Interview with Chelsea Griffin

By Andrew S. Jacobson WI Contributing Writer

In a recent one-on-one interview, we had the privilege of sitting down with entrepreneur Chelsea Griffin. The burgeoning fashion mogul shared insights into her life: her journey from X-Factor, to launching her own fashion line La Dama, and her commitment to body positivity.

From a young television show contestant to a fashion entrepreneur, Griffin's story is one of perseverance, creativity, and a commitment to embracing one's natural beauty.

Washington Informer (WI): Let's begin at the start, Chelsea. Who are you?

Chelsea Griffin: I'm Chelsea Griffin, an entrepreneur. I first stepped into the limelight in

2011 when I was a contestant on “X-Factor.” That was my platform to connect with people, and that's where I started to rise.

WI: Just for clarity, when you say “X-Factor,” you mean the talent show akin to America's Got Talent?

Griffin: Yes, precisely. I signed a contract and performed alongside judges like Gary Barlow from “Take That,” and Kelly Rowland from Destiny's Child. However, [“X-Factor”] was primarily U.K. based.

WI: How did your role as a contestant on “X-Factor” lead to what you're doing now?

Griffin: At 16, “X-Factor” opened my eyes. It was a platform for networking, which eventually allowed me to see the other side of the industry, like fashion. I partic-