Follow Our Lead with Alaina Kearney

From Teacher to Style Maven: Deborah Van Cleve's Bridal Business

Alaina Kearney Season 1 Episode 5

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Today on "Follow Our Lead with Alaina Kearney," hear from Main Line style icon and the queen of the Philadelphia bridal scene, Deborah Van Cleve. Deborah owns Van Cleve Bridal in Paoli, Pennsylvania, and is the president and founder of The Van Cleve Collection. Deborah’s career journey started in the classroom as a teacher, but she quickly realized she needed to pivot. She moved into the interior design space, then sold accessories at home parties before purchasing her first boutique. 

With over 35 years of design experience, Deborah could retire, but she loves the brand, the people, and the industry so much that she’s not ready to slow down. In this episode, Deborah talks about the best business decisions she’s made and what advice she has for aspiring entrepreneurs. 

To learn more about Deborah and Van Cleve Bridal, visit https://www.vanclevebridal.com/. 

This episode is presented by Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz, a certified public accounting firm with offices in Delaware and Chester County, Pennsylvania. Visit their website at www.barszgowie.com to learn more about their services. 

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