Her swimsuit company, called \u2018onewith<\/a>,\u2019 reflects both her experience working in fashion, and her lifelong goal to be an entrepreneur, which began with her own YouTube channel at age 12.<\/p>\n \u201cI always knew, from the time I was a little girl, that I would start a company,\u2019\u2019 she has said. \u201cI didn\u2019t know what it would be, but I felt I was on a path to build something of my own.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n She describes her startup as a \u201cvery UConn-fueled company,\u2019\u2019 as her mentors at the University have helped with everything from marketing and presentation to creating accessories and securing trademarks.<\/p>\n \u201cThe digital age presents opportunities in an expansive landscape where female entrepreneurs can be seen and heard as never before,\u2019\u2019 she says. \u201cUConn helped me find my strength as an entrepreneur.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n Swimwear Pays Tribute to New England<\/strong><\/p>\n Segar, a New London native, chose to pay tribute to some of her favorite places in New England as a means of distinguishing her line.<\/p>\n Her swimwear styles include Compo and Guthrie, named after beaches in Westport and New London; Hyannis, reflecting its Cape Cod namesake; and Breakers and Westerly, tributes to spots in\u00a0 Rhode Island. One of her color choices is Ivy, because it reminds her of Yale.<\/p>\n \u201cThe point is to resonate with people and show them my New England roots and how I see the Northeast in general,\u2019\u2019 she says. \u201cWhat if we celebrate our<\/em> area right here and glamorize this part of the country?\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n The \u2018onewith\u2019 line offers eight styles, including two one-piece suits. The other pieces mix and match for fit, with sizes from XS to XXXL. All pieces sell for less than $100 each. The line also includes accessories, such as postcard bracelets, towels, and barrettes. All purchases are made through the site at www.onewithswim.com<\/a>, although Segar is already getting wholesale inquiries.<\/p>\n \u201cOur theme is celebrating where we are now, whether planning big trips or attending a party or event where there may be a hot tub this winter,\u2019\u2019 she says. The November release will allow her to capture both the holiday market and the resort-wear shoppers.<\/p>\n![\"Segar](\"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/000085290004-1-300x199.jpg\")