Tracy Christian on Why More Americans Should Start a Small Business

Why do more Americans need to start a small business—and what happens when one bold woman does just that?

Tracy Christian on Why More Americans Should Start a Small Business

In this powerful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling interviews Tracy Christian, founder and head designer of Sante Grace, the luxury plus-size clothing line transforming how curvy professional women experience fashion.

With more than 20 years in the entertainment industry as a Hollywood agent, Tracy often found herself designing her own clothing for high-profile events such as Cannes and the Oscars. After years of crafting her own wardrobe, she recognized a deeper truth: women like her deserved better options. This realization sparked the creation of Sante Grace—a brand launched during the pandemic in Los Angeles and now known for its exquisite silks, cashmeres, and luxury textiles rarely offered in plus-size fashion.

In this conversation, Tracy reveals:

How her entertainment career sparked her fashion mission
What inspired the bold decision to launch Sante Grace
The real costs and funding options for starting a fashion business
How to scale toward profitability faster
How she manages her agency, fashion line, and personal life
Her empowering response to weight-based criticism
What’s next for the Sante Grace brand

This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering entrepreneurship or seeking inspiration to bring a long-delayed dream to life. Tracy’s story is a testament to innovation, courage, and the power of building a business that fills a genuine need.

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Tracy Christian is the founder and head designer for luxury plus size clothing line, Sante Grace. She'd been working in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years as an agent and usually had to create her own apparel for events like Cannes, Oscar parties etc. After designing her own wardrobe for so long she figured that there must be other plus size professional women in similar situations and created Sante Grace which launched during the pandemic in Los Angeles. The line is famous for its almost exclusive use of luxury textiles like cashmeres and silks (which is unusual for plus size clothing).