the beginnings
of a wonderful
adventure
2017
Jenna moves to Winston-Salem to become the first ever apprentice of the UNCSA Dance Costume Shop
2018
Jenna is accepted into UNCSA's School of Design & Production to study Costume Design & Technology
(2018) Carolyn Fay, Kathy Grillo, Jenna Anderson, Lisa Weller,
and Marissa McCullough Peck on Jenna's first day of school at UNCSA
the evolution
of a creative entrepreneur
2019
While taking on the occasional tutu commision, Jenna starts producing custom button-down shirts during her freshman and sophomore years of university
Jenna gets her first publication in Winston-Salem Monthly's "5 Women to Watch", featuring her custom shirt business,
JSQ Designs
2021
the launch
of Jenna Sais Quoi
Jenna wins 1st prize at Winston-Salem Fashion Week's "Art of Fashion" exhibit with her Kitri costume, giving her the confidence to move forward with establishing Jenna Sais Quoi
2022
Jenna graduaters from UNC School of the Arts with her BFA in Costume Design and Technology and minor in Arts Entrepreneurship
After a five-month recovery from chronic burnout, Jenna begins to brainstorm a business plan for a new kind of atelier that focuses on wellness, awareness, acceptance, and innovation after the COVID-19 pandemic
Jenna Sais Quoi's name, branding, and mission are finalized.
2023
Jenna Sais Quoi officially launches after years of trial, error, a global pandemic, and support from the Winston-Salem community.
