Ep 5. Top 8

Sophia is a young woman with dreams of becoming an entrepreneur in the world of fashion. She has little to no experience in the field, but her determination, creativity and persistence help her come up with ways to start her own business and make a name for herself.

In episode 5, titled "Top 8", Sophia is dealing with the aftermath of her first pop-up store, which was a huge success but also brought some unexpected challenges. She sold out all of her inventory, but also realized that she has a lot to learn about managing her finances, dealing with customers, and dealing with competition.

The episode starts with Sophia trying to find a way to pay for her rent, which she is behind on after spending most of her money on her business. She tries to sell some of her clothes online, but quickly realizes that it's not as easy as she thought it would be to make a quick buck.

Sophia also realizes that she needs to come up with new designs for her business, as she doesn't want to just sell the same things over and over again. She starts brainstorming ideas with her friend Annie, who is supportive but also skeptical of Sophia's ability to sustain her business over time.

While Sophia is struggling to figure out how to keep her business afloat, she discovers that another local entrepreneur, Mercer, is copying her designs and selling them for cheaper. Sophia is angry and hurt, and decides to confront Mercer at a local flea market where they both have booths set up.

The confrontation doesn't go well, and Sophia ends up yelling at Mercer in front of his customers, which doesn't make her look good. She also realizes that she needs to be more professional and get her business legally established if she wants to be taken seriously.

The episode ends with Sophia learning some valuable lessons about entrepreneurship, and deciding to focus on creating new designs and building her brand. She also learns to appreciate the help and support of her friends, and to not let her ego get in the way of her success.

Overall, "Top 8" is a great episode that shows Sophia's struggle to find her footing as an entrepreneur, and the challenges she faces along the way. It's a relatable and interesting portrayal of what it takes to build a successful business, and the ups and downs that come with it.