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Megan Mae - Inspiring Women and Championing Sustainable Fashion in Miami In this exclusive interview with Miami Living Magazine, we are thrilled to spotlight Megan Mae Stevens, a distinguished Miami-based entrepreneur whose outstanding work is reshaping the swimwear and beauty industries. Originally from Bay City, Michigan, Megan Mae embarked on a transformative journey that took her from earning a degree in Sports and Exercise Science at 19 at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, to making Miami her homebase and becoming a pivotal figure in Miami’s entrepreneurial landscape. Since then, Megan Mae has emerged as a trailblazer in female empowerment and sustainable fashion through her brand - Megan Mae Miami Swimwear - and her recent venture into eco-conscious suncare products. Megan Mae’s work has earned her features in major publications like Sports Illustrated and the New York Post, and her designs have been showcased at prestigious events such as Miami Swim Week and New York Fashion Week. Join us as we uncover the vision and drive behind Megan Mae’s achievements and her influential role within our city’s dynamic landscape. ML: Hi Megan, it’s so great to have you with us! To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about what first sparked your interest in pursuing entrepreneurship and how you ended up in Miami? Megan Mae: I come from a family of entrepreneurs, and I was always drawn to the idea of having my own business. Miami is a thriving community that contains a rich texture of cultures and ideas. I think it’s a great place for people who are interested in creative design projects that can lead to entrepreneurial goals. ML: You initially explored careers in real estate and personal training before finding your passion in swimwear modeling and fashion. What led you to pivot towards the world of swimwear? Megan Mae: I had been a swimwear model for a while and noticed opportunities to introduce new combinations of fabrics and styles for the modern woman. I strong believed that there was room for higher quality construction in women’s swimwear, and that is the path we pursued.