Meet Jessica Alfano-Scott

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jessica Alfano-Scott a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Jessica, thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?

My resilience comes from learning how to rebuild myself, without losing sight of who I am. The industries I’ve established my career in have taught me precision under pressure, shaped my ability to stay tenacious, and keep moving even if it feels like things are falling apart. I’ve learned that resilience is about returning to your truth every time life tests you.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

Hi, I’m Jess; a creative professional with roots in TV and film (wardrobe) and a passion for sustainable fashion. My career began in NYC behind the scenes in costume departments, where I learned how clothing builds character, emotion, and narrative. That experience shaped my eye for detail and my understanding of how style and storytelling intertwine.

Today, I channel that same creative precision into the world of resale where I help extend the life of exceptional pieces and keep craftsmanship in circulation.
I love being part of an industry that values both artistry and sustainability, giving fashion a second story.

Beyond that, I continuously open up the conversation to empower creatives to build financial confidence and supplemental income streams. My work blends creative entrepreneurship with financial literacy, helping people align their art with abundance.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

My journey has taught me that growth is about mastering yourself in motion. These three qualities have kept me grounded along the way:

Adaptability: Working in both fashion and film taught me that change is constant, the faster we learn to pivot without losing the plot, the more opportunities open up. My advice is not to resist change, learn to read it. There’s power in being flexible and intentional at the same time.

Self-awareness: Getting brutally honest about what I want, what I can handle, and what I value has been the key to building an authentic career.
I’d advise here not to perform for someone else’s version of success.

Consistency: I’ve learned that progress rarely happens in big leaps, it’s small, repetitive steps that create real results. Consistency compounds, make discipline your best friend and show up for it even when it’s not glamorous.

Looking back over the past 12 months or so, what do you think has been your biggest area of improvement or growth?

Over the past year, my biggest area of growth has been learning to trust my own pace. I used to measure success by output; how much I was doing, how fast I was moving. Having experienced burnout and emotional fatigue, I now focus more on alignment and intuition. Slowing down has actually made me more productive, because I’m making choices that match my values and energy. That shift has changed how I approach both professional work and creativity. It’s helped me stay present and detail-oriented, rather than rushing through the process. It’s reminded me to have faith in the long game.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://bio.site/jessalfascott
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessalfascott/
• Other: https://azproduction.com/listings/production-personnel/wardrobe-assist