[5] Yellowtail was born in the small rural town of Wyola, located in the southeast corner of Montana near the Wyoming border.

[7] Yellowtail attended Tongue River schools in Ranchester, Wyoming, 23 miles from her family's ranch in Wyola, Montana.

[9] Yellowtail began working in fashion with the BCBG Max Azria Group, then became a pattern maker for private labels.

[12] PBS Indie Lens Storycast featured B.Yellowtail as part of a series of short films called alter-NATIVE by Billy Luther.

She feels grateful to have this creative outlet as a Native Youth but recalls the judgment she faced from others when she expressed wanting to turn this hobby into a career.

[1] Along with Bethany Yellowtail's two fashion labels, the designer has also touched into the gallery world, such as having an artist spotlight at the Portland Art Museum.

The Field Museum in Chicago also hosted Yellowtail in an exhibit called “Apsáalooke Women and Warriors” where her designs are featured.