Ashley Graham launched her wine brand and realized raising money was 'very hard and humbling'
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Speaking at Business Insider's The Long Play, Ashley Graham shared how she has built an impactful, lasting brand beyond modeling.
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Ashley Graham at Business Insider's The Long Play.Carl Timpone/BFASupermodel turned businesswoman Ashley Graham spoke at Business Insider's The Long Play on Thursday.Graham has invested in startups and launched her own ventures, including Lucci sparkling wine.She said that raising money for the alcohol brand was "very, very hard and humbling."Ten years after making history as the first plus-size model on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Ashley Graham has built a business portfolio spanning skincare and clothing to baby care and alcohol.The 38-year-old supermodel turned businesswoman spoke at Business Insider's The Long Play event in New York City on Thursday to discuss her breaking barriers in fashion and navigating the difficult world of investment and entrepreneurship."I realized quickly that my body is my business," she told Business Insider's Leena Rao. "So how can I scale this?" Follow along with our coverage of Business Insider's The Long Play That crossover…