Bubbles and Boardrooms
Join the Graduate Women in Business Club for a morning exploring the intersection of entrepreneurship and luxury fashion.
Hosted by SCU alumna Dr. Liz Pham, this event brings together research, practice, and lived experience. The session will feature a panel discussion on topics such as entrepreneurship, navigating structural barriers, and building sustainable businesses, followed by an exclusive tour of Dr. Pham’s studio and production space, and a networking session with fellow students and alumni.
Drawing from her doctoral research, Dr. Pham will share insights from a qualitative multi-case study of women-of-color entrepreneurs in California. Her work highlights how founders navigate systemic challenges, access resources, and build resilient businesses while balancing identity, family, and leadership.
The experience extends beyond discussion into application. Attendees will engage directly with MUOI’s Italian leather products and gain a behind-the-scenes view of how a luxury brand moves from concept to finished product.
Open to all SCU students and alumni.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Liz Pham | Linkedin
Dr. Liz Pham is a fashion designer, educator, researcher, and entrepreneur, and the founder of MUOI, a values-driven luxury brand rooted in craftsmanship, restraint, and social impact. She studied Fashion Design at Otis College of Art and Design, earned her Master’s in Marketing, and completed her Doctor of Education at Santa Clara University, where her research focused on the lived experiences of women-of-color entrepreneurs.
As a solo founder, Liz has built her company end-to-end, leading design, development, sourcing, production, and global logistics. Her work integrates social impact into the foundation of her brand in a meaningful and sustained way.
Her research examines how women-of-color entrepreneurs navigate structural barriers, access resources, and build sustainable businesses.
Grounded in purpose, Liz also incorporates philanthropy into MUOI, supporting initiatives that uplift children and communities.
Learn more here: https://mymuoi.com/