# Jenny Lei: From $0 to $9M. How an Immigrant Turned Failure Into Fortune

An episode of [Silicon Valley Girl: AI, Tech and Career Growth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1819090545), 4 Jun 2025, 31 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO3400696393.mp3

Unlock the incredible story of Jenny Lei, founder of Freja New York ― a vegan leather handbag brand that has taken the fashion world by storm. After arriving in the U.S. without a passport, Jenny was driven to build her own business as the only way to stay in America. What began in 2020 with just 300 bags has grown into a multimillion-dollar company's. Today, her bags are adored by top influencers like Hailey Bieber, Matilda Djerf, and Katie Holmes. Tune in for a conversation that will change the way you see setbacks-and success. Links: Follow my Newsletter: https://siliconvalleygirl.beehiiv.com Companies & Products: https://Marinamogilko.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconvalleygirl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiliconValleyGirl LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marinamogilko X: https://x.com/siliconvalleymm

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