Fashion . Business . Mindset

My guest today is  Sandra Capponi, the co-founder of Good On You. Good on You is the leading source for sustainability ratings in fashion and beauty. Since 2015, Sandra has led the ‘Good On You' team to rate over 6,000 brands for their impact and partner with global retailers – like Westfield and FARFETCH – to empower millions of consumers to buy better.With years of experience in corporate social responsibility, Sandra has been long concerned about supply chain issues in big business. Sandra founded Good On You because she sees HUGE potential in using consumer power to drive industry change.I learned so much during this dynamic conversation with Sandra as we discussed one of the most important topics as the forefront of a sustainable Future in Fashion, and no doubt you will too. So let's dive in. ______________ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Shaya Suppasiritad. Shanya is a change maker and creative thinker set out to disrupt the fashion industry with the circular movement.  Shanya is the founder of Rntr, a platform helping brands drive growth through RE-commerce which includes Rental, Resale and Repair. Season after season brands are struggling to maximise their ROI for each collection as trends move rapidly. Items are often being discounted and many are left unsold.   At the same time, more and more consumers are participating in re-commerce (rental + resale), shifting towards responsible consumption.   But for brands to tap into the benefits of rental, resale and repair (New customer acquisition, loyalty, data, increased ROI efficiency and more)…, it can be costly and complex if done inhouse. That's why Shanya founded Rntr. Shanya and her team want every brand to have the opportunity to step into and profit from the circular economy while owning the re-commerce experience for their brand. I took so much away from this dynamic conversation with Shanya and no doubt you will too. _____________________________________________   If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Gina Anstee, an inspiring leader in our industry who is at the forefront of retail with one of the most successful fashion brands in Australia, AJE & AJE Athletica. Gina is an experienced and highly successful leader in high end retail with a rich mix of expertise in business development retail operation, business insights and strategic planning.  Her impressive track record in building and leading iconic luxury brands to unprecedented growth in Australia and Asia is a testament to her leadership, her operational skills and customer focus.  During our engaging conversation Gina shared in valuable insights on  How to stay relevant and thrive in an ever changing retails landscape The power of positive culture and creating a community of celebration  How to create unforgettable customer experiences  Mastering leadership, overcoming barriers and inspiring trust  and so much more. Prepare to be inspired by Gina and her rich mix of experience in Business Development. _______________ REGISTER FOR OUR INDIA SOURCING TRIP INFORMATION SESSIONMONDAY 17th JUNE - 6.30 pm AEST  VIA ZOOM Elizabeth and Emma invite you to a live Zoom information session where you can find out more details and ask questions about the India sourcing experience.   https://fashionequipped.com.au/india-sourcing-experience _____________ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au   Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, I welcome back Emma Puttick, the Founder of Naudic. Emma and I have been working together for the last two years on our unique business elevation concept of India Sourcing Experience Trips. During this episode, we UNPACK our recent March Trip sharing the experience and highlights with you. This is a conversational episode where we both share our Recap of the March Trip  The Power Building Relationships Cultural and Operational Insights that are unique to India Sustainable Sourcing Unique Value of the Trip Preparing for the Trip - 28th Sept - 6th Oct  _______ REGISTER FOR OUR INDIA SOURCING TRIP INFORMATION SESSIONMONDAY 17th JUNE - 6.30 pm AEST  VIA ZOOM Elizabeth and Emma invite you to a live Zoom information session where you can find out more details and ask questions about the India sourcing experience.   https://fashionequipped.com.au/india-sourcing-experience _____________ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Zoltan Csaki, a visionary on a mission to save our planet by revolutionizing the fashion industry. As a certified B Corp, Citizen Wolf combines algorithms with a purpose-built factory in Sydney to create a circular, on-demand, and custom-fit future.  Citizen Wolf's Magic Fit® technology and commitment to sustainability have earned them numerous awards, including Finder's Green Fashion Brand of the Year (2021).  Zoltan, ranked among the top influencers in fashion and e-commerce, regularly shares insights on the intersection of fashion, technology, and local manufacturing. In our latest episode, we discuss: Citizen Wolf's mission to Un F*** The Fashion Industry The technology and team behind MagicFit The shift towards Conscious Consumerism Citizen Wolf's Zero Waste, fully Circular Business Model Their latest crowdfunding campaign, closing on May 30th This REAL + RAW conversation is truly inspiring! Now just a little warning before going any further…there is some swearing, predominantly the F word which you're just about to hear which is in context with Citizen Wolf Mission, so if this language offends you, I just wanted to give you the heads up! You can connect with Citizen Wolf at:  Website: https://www.citizenwolf.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citizen_wolf/?hl=en _______ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Denni Francisco, a visionary fashion entrepreneur and proud Wiradjuri woman with over 25 years of industry experience.  Through her latest venture, Ngali, Denni showcases the remarkable artwork of Indigenous Australians, collaborating with First Nations artists to share their stories and culture with the world.  Guided by Blak Ethics, Ngali operates with cultural integrity and accountability, striving to bridge understanding between First Nations communities and others.  Denni's commitment to Indigenous representation and cultural preservation has earned her numerous accolades, including the National Indigenous Designer award in 2021 and 2022, the Australian Indigenous Fashion Award in 2023, and recognition as one of Ragtrader's top 30 fashion leaders for 2023.  She also serves as an Executive Board Member of the Kinaway Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and mentors Creative Indigenous Start Ups.  Join us in celebrating Denni's inspiring journey of empowerment and cultural revitalization!    You can connect with NGALI at:  Website  Instagram _______ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Impact Edit, where we bring you the most powerful insights and golden nuggets from our impactful conversations with thought leaders and changemakers in the fashion industry.  We are revisiting a remarkable episode that left a lasting impression. In this snippet from our original podcast episode, I'm chatting with Mary Lou Ryan who co-founded bassike with Deborah Sams in 2006 to create what they couldn't find: high quality, design-led, sustainably sourced wardrobe essentials. Lou & Deb chose to work with organic cotton, Australian makers and responsible business practices from the beginning. The pair designed the first collections from a 1950s cottage on Sydney's Palm Beach, and bassike has the ease and vitality of Australian beach life in its DNA. Their debut collection was a considered edit of luxurious, organic cotton jersey t-shirts and pants that instantly connected with wearers in search of contemporary designs with the versatility to work within their existing wardrobes. Mary Lou holds the title of Director of Sustainability & Supply Chain at bassike, with a commitment to accelerating and amplifying positive change at the brand, within the community and the broader fashion industry. bassike is proudly B Corp and Climate Active Carbon Neutral certified. During our dynamic chat, Lou talks us through: Lou's early days in the industry Why and how Lou and Deb launched bassike Bassike's Responsible Business Journey Building Meaningful Partnerships Local Manufacturing & Sustainable practices Nurturing their loyal, engaged customer   Working on Mindset & Wellbeing and so much more. I loved every minute of my time with Lou and no doubt you will too. You can find bassike at:  Website Instagram  ______ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode focuses on an everyday accessible solution that provides the GIFT of health and wellness services to support to those who need it. This is something that can be integrated into any Workplace Wellness Program and shared with our family, friends and communities. Nikki Williams is a repeat entrepreneur, marketer and health and wellness advocate who has recently launched Mentwell; a digital gift card for health and wellness services where the receiver gets to choose how they redeem, at any service provider, Australia-wide. This means GPs, dentists, psychologists, all Allied Health, all alternative and complementary therapies, gyms, yoga and pilates studios, wellness centres, retreats and more. It's evident that Nikki has a unique ability to use her life experiences as a way of fuelling her passion when it comes to her work life. First, music was a coping mechanism to deal with a challenging family situation; so she became a music manager and PR professional. Then she dove head first into hospitality as a job, but realised she wanted to help hospitality owners and operators, so she started a successful digital marketing agency for this sector. Then wellness became important during a particularly difficult time during Covid, so she created a kids yoga mat company and started building Mentwell. Now Nikki is on a mission to make wellness the 3.0 of gifting. We've had material gifts like flowers and chocolates, then we moved to experience based gifting like hot air balloon rides, and now gifting wellness allows one another to potentially change the lives of those around us. Just 22 weeks after launching Mentwell, Nikki and her team have $5.8m in sales revenue secured for 2024 and are raising $1.5m through a Birchal crowdfunding campaign in May, 2024. Nikki dreams of being able to be a philanthropist as a full time job, helping to increase the global health and wellness of our communities, in particular those who are less fortunate or disadvantaged. Nikki has continuously used her intuition and curiosity to create businesses and she's excited to share her journey with Mentwell so far with our community. During our dynamic conversation, we dive into: The significant changes taking place in the health and wellbeing space The power of gifting Mentwell, Australia's FIRST Health and Wellness Gift Card What choosing to align with Mentwell could mean for your business How embracing discipline rather than motivation can be transformational in each of our lives And so much more. You can connect with Nikki and Mentwell at:   Instagram @mentwellau Linkedin (25) Mentwell _______ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tory Archbold is the Founder and Director of Powerful Steps, a business that empowers leaders to find their ultimate power through a heart-led skill set and the power of strategic storytelling. With over 24 years of experience in brand building, public relations, digital media, and events, Tory has collaborated with some of the world's most influential celebrities, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, delivering extraordinary results for local and international brands.Tory is also the author of Self Belief is Your Superpower, the host of the Powerful Stories Podcast, and the creator of the Business Attraction Program, a proven framework that helps clients attract their ideal customers, partners, and opportunities. Tory's mission is to share her story of survival, resilience, and success, and to inspire others to embrace their authenticity and genuine care for others. Tory believes that human connection is the key to creating value and impact in any industry. During this dynamic conversation, we dive into: Why self-belief is your superpower The #1 fear that holds most people back The power of three coffee dates each week How to protect your energy  The importance of Leading with heart  This episode is a MUST LISTEN and Tory's book is a MUST READ.  You can connect with Tory and explore her programs at:  https://powerful-steps.com/ Instagram @powerfulsteps Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/ _______ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For anyone in business, this will be one of the most profound and moving episodes that you will listen to all year. Erin Deering, the accomplished Australian entrepreneur and co-founder of the renowned global swimwear brand, Triangl, has left a permanent mark on the fashion industry. Her innovative use of neoprene cuts and strategic embrace of the influencer effect propelled Triangl to cult status, culminating in a staggering valuation of USD$200 million. Yet, amidst the resounding success, Erin, like many women striving to 'have it all,' discovered the profound personal sacrifices that accompanied her professional journey. Feeling "totally broken" after years of relentless brand growth, Erin made a pivotal decision to step away from Triangl at its peak. This marked the beginning of an intensive period of self-discovery, during which she explored various avenues, including meditation, manifestation, and traditional therapy. Through this transformative process, Erin emerged with a rekindled sense of passion and purpose. In 2023, she launched a podcast titled "The Work," where she generously shared insights on business, personal development, and self-care. Erin, a multifaceted individual, has also embraced roles as a speaker, entrepreneur, mentor, and author. Her memoir, "Hanging By A Thread," recently claimed the #1 spot on Booktopia's charts. This year, Erin gears up to unveil her eagerly anticipated fashion brand in September. This venture reflects her unwavering commitment to blending style with substance, embodying the lessons learned from her remarkable journey. During this dynamic conversation, we dive into: The inspiration behind Erin's book, Hanging by a Thread The highs and lows of growing the iconic Australian swimwear brand Triangl The experience of exiting Triangl and how it was navigated Erin's healing journey from hanging by a thread to having it all  The exciting upcoming launch of Erin's new fashion brand  You can connect with Erin at: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/erinkdeering/ https://www.erindeering.com/ _______ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danielle Kent is the General Manager Industry Transformation at Seamless - a product stewardship scheme that aims to transform how clothing is made, used, reused and recycled in Australia to create clothing circularity by 2030. Danielle has been lead on the design and development of Seamless for the past two years with a Consortium of organisations and the Australian Fashion Council. She has extensive experience in strategy and complex change management as a consultant, and a full range of government experience. Danielle has a postgraduate in Social Impact and helped establish the not for profit company, Impact Investing Australia, reporting to the G8 International Social Taskforce on Impact Investing. She fully appreciates the discipline and challenges of system transformation and is passionate about the Seamless vision. During this conversation, we dived into: The seamless scheme framework, including circularity and citizenship What the seamless product stewardship scheme is setting out to achieve Why the fashion industry must take action now How brands and businesses can get involved What to expect next from Seamless   You can find out more about Seamless and register your interest here: https://ausfashioncouncil.com/program/seamless/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/ausfashioncouncil/ _______ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm thrilled  to kick off Season 5 by welcoming Brooke Summers and Ashley Hollis from Cotton Australia. Cotton Australia is the peak representative body for the Australian cotton growing industry.  Brooke currently leads Cotton Australia's work to connect the credentials of the Australian cotton industry with stakeholders throughout the textile supply chain.   Brooke has three decades of experience in strategic communication, marketing, project management, community and stakeholder engagement and is a passionate advocate for sustainability, natural fibres and Australia's cotton farmers. Ashley is the Brand Relationship Manager at Cotton Australia. With 20 years' experience in retail, fashion, education, and stakeholder engagement Ashley facilitates brand and industry business development and supply chain interaction to drive demand for Australian cotton. Ashley's in-depth knowledge and network within the Australian cotton and wool industry including sustainability and supply chain development has enabled her to pioneer several successful collaborations, projects, programs, and educational content across the supply chain, from farm to fashion. This was a dynamic discussion that shone a light on:   The Australian Cotton To Market Strategy    Supply Chain Solutions   Sustainability, Circularity & Traceability   WHY brands should consider including Australian Cotton in their ranges.   The benefits of the Australian Cotton Mark & Global Sustainability Programs   Education and Resources available to you   The Australian Cotton Forum & Cotton Camp coming up in April.   And an exciting roadmap of Powerful Strategies that Cotton Australia is undertaking. We encourage you to connect with the team at Cotton Australia to explore how you can work together to inject Australian Cotton into your collections. You can connect with Cotton Australia at: https://cottonaustralia.com.au/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/auscotton/ Reach out to Elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au if you would like an introduction to Brooke & Ashley.  ____ On behalf of Cotton Australia, you're invited to the upcoming Australian Cotton Forum, in Sydney on 30 April, 2024.You'll hear from sustainability experts, researchers, cotton industry leaders and farmers about the science, data, innovation, rural communities and practices behind Australia's premium, sustainable cotton.A fast-paced agenda will keep you engaged and learning, with the opportunity to network with those out in the field every day.This forum will be ideal for: Fashion, retail, and textiles staff Sustainability, ethical sourcing, fabric technicians and quality control teams Fashion and textiles consultants Brand communication and marketing teams Tickets are free (including refreshments), and seats are strictly limited so please have a look at the agenda and secure your ticket by registering ASAP. Event details:What: Australian Cotton ForumWhen: 30 April, 2024Time: 8.30am to 4pmLocation: Commonwealth Bank Head Quarters Auditorium, 11 Harbour Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000GET YOUR TICKETS HERETicket registrations close 10 April, 2024. _______ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm excited to launch season 5 of the podcast and dive into our first Level Up Episode for 2024! I've decided to start a tradition here at Fashion Business Mindset and kick off each New Year with the Wheel of Life Exercise. This is a POWERFUL Tool that focuses on: REFLECTION – Where are you now? RESET– Where do you want to be? ACTION – Create a clear action plan to achieve your desired goals. So many of us are stepping into 2024 looking at our life, both personal and professional through a completely different lens.   Whether that is around: -   Values -   Lifestyle -   Business Direction -   Career Path -   Passion and Purpose -   Contribution -   Ambition and Aspirations   The Wheel of Life is well well-known powerful development tool because it gives you a vivid visual representation of the way your life is currently, compared with the way you'd ideally like it to be. This is well well-known powerful development tool because it gives you a vivid visual representation of the way your life is currently, compared with the way you'd ideally like it to be. I absolutely LOVE working through the wheel of life and make it a habit to check in on this every 3 months, to gauge my progress and dive into the entire exercise every 12 months. If you are a VISUAL person, this is the ideal way to start your Goal Setting and truly identify where you need to shift your focus, time and energy to that will support your IDEAL outcomes.   I recommend listening to this episode with our Wheel of Life Template at hand. You can download the template we created for you  here. Let's Elevate together in 2024!  Follow Fashion Business Mindset on YouTube. Join our email list at Fashion Equipped _______ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is our last episode for 2023 as we plan to dive into Season 5 of the podcast in the New Year. Thank you for YOUR support throughout the year. Knowing how precious time is, I appreciate you tuning in to our conversations and I hope you are constantly inspired and informed by the incredible guests that have committed their time to share their journeys with us. This year has been filled with so many incredible stories, and my favourite topic has been how to achieve LONGEVITY and GROWTH in our Industry.   To take this platform next level, we do need your ongoing support and feedback. How can you get involved? If there is a guest you would like to suggest, please DM me on Instagram – I love hearing from you. If you are enjoying the podcast, please leave us a review on your favourite platform – Apple, Spotify or any other Make sure you're following the show on your favourite platform and our YouTube Channel – that way you'll never miss an episode If you're listening to the pod, please take a snap, post it on social and tag us in. Make sure you are on our Fashion Equipped email list so that you receive our ‘Episode Now Live' alerts and our Monthly Edit where we share Industry News, Reports, Events and Community offers. Finally, we will also be open to Sponsorships next year, so if you would like a shoutout on our platform, please email me and I'd love to discuss working together As I embark on my fourth year as a Podcast Host, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible guests who joined me this year.  Your generosity of time and knowledge is contributing to shaping THE FUTURE OF FASHON. Thank you again for tuning in. Thank you to all of our wonderful clients, our team and our community. Wishing you a fabulous, fashionable festive season. See you in 2024! Follow Fashion Business Mindset on YouTube. Join our email list at Fashion Equipped xox _______ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with  Leila Naja Hibri.  Leila was appointed as the CEO of the Australian Fashion Council in 2020. Leila also sits on the CSIRO Chief Scientist's Circular Economy Advisory Group, the UTS Vice-Chancellor's Industry Advisory Board, and is a Juror for the International Design Awards (IDA). With a background in Economics and Accounting, Leila has over twenty years of experience in business and industry leadership, particularly in Australia and Asia. Her career has involved working with several global organizations including the United Nations, Prada and Luxottica. Leila envisages a future business world committed to prioritising people and planet, together with profit. This vision has driven the AFC's mission to guide the just transformation of Australia's fashion and textile industry towards net zero by 2050. Leila is also an active advocate for the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion within society, industry and government. During our discussion, Leila has some BIG news to share as we discuss: The Future Leadership at the AFC Key Industry Initiatives driving change Embarking on and embracing the future of fashion And so much more! I have the utmost admiration for Leila as a thought leader and changemaker in our Industry and we have been very fortunate to have her at the helm of the AFC over the past four years. You can connect with the AFC and become a Member here.   Connect on Instagram at @ausfashioncouncil  _______ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Marnie Goding, the Co-Founder of ELK. With a background in events and marketing, Marnie is a self taught entrepreneur with a passion for sustainable and ethical fashion.  Stemming from a desire to see broad sweeping industry change, she is moving ELK in a unique direction proving there is a better way to run business and make product. Her commitment to social and environmental responsibility has earned her numerous accolades and recognition as a leader in the industry. A pioneer of independent, Australian design, ELK was established in 2004 in Melbourne, founded by Marnie and her husband Adam.  Leading with a philosophy of conscious fashion, the business was founded on a belief in creativity, innovation and authentic design, contemporary fashion and independent, ethically made products.  These values have created a brand of enduring value. The ELK Mission is to responsibly create product with enduring value through a thoughtful, intelligent design philosophy, crafted with an artisanal aesthetic. To lead a conscious business supporting traditional trades and a circular economy that operates ethically and transparently, in safe, fair and inclusive workplaces. and to minimise our environmental footprint and create a positive impact on our local and global communities. Recently, Marnie participated in Fashion Re-Dressed, a Global Film Series produced by BBC Story Works and presented by the Global Fashion Agenda. ELK's inclusion in this prestigious series is a testament to their ongoing commitment to conscious fashion and provides a unique opportunity to share their sustainability initiatives and values with a global audience.  We've included the link below so that you can tune in. ELK has also released it's 2023 Transparency report and you'll find the link below.  This is a dynamic interview that provides a deep insight into a much loved Iconic Australian Brand and the a front row seat to what it takes to achieve longevity in our Industry. I loved every minute of my time with Marnie, and no doubt you will too, so let's dive in.  You can connect at: https://elkthelabel.com/ You can download the 2023 ELK Transparency Report here.  https://elkthelabel.com/pages/transparency-report You can tune into the BBC Storyworks piece here. _______ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE. __________ We're extending an Invitation for you to express your interest in a 3-Month Group Elevation Program - Starting April 2024 Join us for a transformative experience, where we delve into strategies to help you ELEVATE across three vital pillars: The Future of You The Future of Fashion The Future of Collaboration Register your Expression of Interest here OR head to the link in our Instagram bio.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode,  I speak with Rebecca Thompson, the Founder, Designer and Director of the iconic Australian Fashion Label Rebecca Thompson.  Since launching in June 2000, Rebecca has become one of Australia's premier luxury fashion labels. The flagship Rebecca Thompson e-boutique offers a gorgeous mix of signature relaxed separates and unique dresses for every season. Each piece is distinctly Rebecca Thompson; timeless and classic.  With garments that are guaranteed to turn heads, every moment in Rebecca Thompson is a magic moment. RT is constantly experimenting with how to embellish fabrics. One season it may be heavy on prints, the next heavy with embroideries layered over prints. Dramatic colours, astonishing beading and embroidery work are all part of the textural process. The silhouettes are simple, flattering and easy to wear. The difference is the personal touch. Rebecca works with her own team of artisans in house to create fabrics that are either hand beaded, embroidered, or block printed.  Every piece is unique and individual. With over 30 years in the fashion industry Rebecca was determined to create a lovely boutique and mindful and caring work room. The India studio was set up from the get go, and still employs the same 6 staff.  All styles are textured and produced within the space. The Melbourne based  Bay St store in Melbourne was built out of necessity.  After 13 years of successful wholesaling, It was Rebecca's dream to create a colourful, fun shopping space. During our dynamic conversations, Rebecca shares: The drive and passion behind creating a legacy brand The unique RT in-store experience   Connection, community and customer loyalty  Embracing the future of fashion  And so much more!  You can connect at: https://rebeccathompson.com.au/ @instagram _______ We're extending an Invitation for you to express your interest in a 3-Month Group Elevation Program - Starting April 2024 Join us for a transformative experience, where we delve into strategies to help you ELEVATE across three vital pillars: The Future of You The Future of Fashion The Future of Collaboration Register your Expression of Interest here OR head to the link in our Instagram bio.  Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode,  I speak with Paul Vasileff, the Creative Director and Founder of Paolo Sebastian, Paul learnt to sew from the age of three. Initially taught by his Grandmother he completed his first evening dress at age eleven, Vasileff was fascinated by the inner workings and underpinnings of garments. With dreams of one day becoming a couture designer, he developed his skills by undertaking private lessons in pattern making and sewing from the age of thirteen. After debuting his first collection at age seventeen to raving reviews from the public and press, Vasileff immediately began taking orders for private clients. Wanting to further his skills and knowledge he sought out an apprenticeship with an Italian tailor practising in traditional sartorial methods, where he would develop his knowledge and technique. Shortly after, he was granted a scholarship to the prestigious Europeo Instituto di Design in Milan, Italy, where he graduated with honours.  After returning to Australia, Vasileff expanded the business to employ and train staff who were equally passionate about honouring the traditions of fine sewing. In 2017, Vasileff was awarded ‘Young Australian of the Year' for his work in founding Paolo Sebastian and its contribution to the Australian fashion industry. He was later awarded ‘Designer of The Year' in the Prix de Marie Claire Awards. Vasileff continues to follow his dream, further developing the brand and business with an international clientele, annual showings in Paris, and adhering to the highest standards of craftsmanship. During our dynamic conversations, Paul talks us through: His lifetime commitment to couture excellence The creative process and the talented team behind Paolo Sebastian The joy of delivering a magical client experience  Embracing AI, innovation and technology   And so much more!  You can connect at: Paolo Sebastian Instagram Paolo Sebastian Website  Paul Vasileff Instagram _______ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE.  _________ We're extending an Invitation for you to express your interest in a 3-Month Group Elevation Program - Starting April 2024 Join us for a transformative experience, where we delve into strategies to help you ELEVATE across three vital pillars: The Future of You The Future of Fashion The Future of Collaboration   Register your Expression of Interest here OR head to the link in our Instagram bio.  Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're taking Fashion Business Mindset NEXT LEVEL! In this episode,  I had the pleasure of interviewing James Bartle as my FIRST 'in-person' guest since launching our podcast in 2020. All prior 80 interviews have been conducted online, so I'm very excited to have the opportunity to invite some of our future guests into a gorgeous studio space. So if you like to WATCH your podcasts, head to our YouTube Channel.  In this episode, I'm chatting with James Bartle the founding CEO of Outland Denim, the Australian denim brand known for their revolutionary approach to social and environmental sustainability. Driven to create social change, James laid the foundations for Outland Denim in 2011 as an avenue of opportunity for women from backgrounds of modern slavery and those vulnerable to exploitation. Outland Denim's unique business model has since been proven to provide a ‘freedom dividend', benefiting not only the brand's team, but their family and community, too. In 2019 and 2020 Bartle was named one of Rivet Magazine's 50 Most Influential People in Denim. In 2020, James received the Thomson Reuters Stop Slavery Enterprise Award for Small & Medium Sized Companies (2020). Since launching to market in 2016, Outland Denim has secured a presence in retail powerhouses like Nordstrom, and David Jones and Moda Operandi, and has been worn by the likes of Meghan Markle and Leonardo DiCaprio. Outland Denim is Australia's first B Corp Certified denim brand. As he has grown Outland Denim, James also founded adjacent businesses, including a manufacturing company (Maeka) and co-founded a nascent textile waste company (HuskLand). He most recently has acquired the Australian founded brand Nobody Denim, which resides under the Outland Denim Group (Maeka Group). During our dynamic chat, James talks us through: The exciting acquisition of Nobody Denim  The powerful mission at the core of this purpose-driven business  Impact investing and how you can get involved immediately The purpose and power of an Advisory Group  The retail landscape, innovation and automation  And so much more!  You can connect at: Outland Denim  Nobody Denim  Find out more about Investing in Outland Denim & Nobody Denim(The Maeka Group) at Birchal here.  _______ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE.  _____ We're extending an Invitation for you to express your interest in a 3-Month Group Elevation Program - Starting April 2024 Join us for a transformative experience, where we delve into strategies to help you ELEVATE across three vital pillars: The Future of You The Future of Fashion The Future of Collaboration Register your Expression of Interest here OR head to the link in our Instagram bio.   Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Mary Lou Ryan who co-founded bassike with Deborah Sams in 2006 to create what they couldn't find: high quality, design-led, sustainably sourced wardrobe essentials. Lou & Deb chose to work with organic cotton, Australian makers and responsible business practices from the beginning. The pair designed the first collections from a 1950s cottage on Sydney's Palm Beach, and bassike has the ease and vitality of Australian beach life in its DNA. Their debut collection was a considered edit of luxurious, organic cotton jersey t-shirts and pants that instantly connected with wearers in search of contemporary designs with the versatility to work within their existing wardrobes. Mary Lou holds the title of Director of Sustainability & Supply Chain at bassike, with a commitment to accelerating and amplifying positive change at the brand, within the community and the broader fashion industry. bassike is proudly B Corp and Climate Active Carbon Neutral certified. During our dynamic chat, Lou talks us through: Lou's early days in the industry Why and how Lou and Deb launched bassike Bassike's Responsible Business Journey Building Meaningful Partnerships Local Manufacturing & Sustainable practices Nurturing their loyal, engaged customer   Working on Mindset & Wellbeing and so much more. I loved every minute of my time with Lou and no doubt you will too. You can find bassike at:  Website Instagram  ______ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE.  __________ We're extending an Invitation for you to express your interest in a 3-Month Group Elevation Program - Starting April 2024 Join us for a transformative experience, where we delve into strategies to help you ELEVATE across three vital pillars: The Future of You The Future of Fashion The Future of Collaboration Register your Expression of Interest here OR head to the link in our Instagram bio.   Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Nick Pearce, the Co-Founder & CEO of HoMie. HoMie is a streetwear clothing social enterprise that supports young people affected by homelessness or hardship with the skills, confidence & experiences to become more work-ready & better prepared for their future.  HoMie's Brunswick St store in Melbourne is a base for HoMie's two social impact programs - our VIP Days and a training location for our HoMie Pathway Alliance Program, as well as where we showcase our latest releases across all seasons. From one monogram tee to year-round releases, and two solid social impact programs that have supported over 1,500 young people to date - it's fair to say the HoMie team is proud to see how the brand has evolved over the years in making and creating impact in our community. When you shop with HoMie, you're helping to support young people affected by homelessness or hardship. HoMie is a Label For The Streets with 100% of Profits going to this important cause.  During this dynamic chat, Nick and I discuss:  The why behind the launch of HoMie The Lifechanging Programs that HoMie and their community partners offer  HoMie's iconic VIP days that support young peopleHoMie's REBORN program  News about HoMie's partnership with ABMT to create Australia's FIRST upcycling factory  And so much more!  I enjoyed every minute of this dynamic, inspiring chat with Nick and no doubt you will too! You can find HoMie at:  Website Instagram  Nick Linked in _________ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE.  _____ READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is October 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Vanessa Bell, a successful entrepreneur and advocate for sustainability, known for her expertise in the fashion and agricultural industries. Vanessa started her career as a model, gracing the pages of high-end fashion publications and walking the runway for top-tier designers. However, her true passion lies in farming and sustainable fashion. Vanessa owns close to 118,000 acres of pristine land in Australia and is one of the few women in the world with a landholding more than twice the size of Paris. Vanessa has invested in the future by expanding her collection of hand-knitted Australian Merino wool baby knitwear to include luxury women's knitwear produced in Italy, all made from traceable and ethically farmed Australian Merino yarn. The Vanessa Bell brand promotes sustainability by using naturally occurring, renewable, and biodegradable Australian Merino wool and is committed to reducing microplastic pollution in the environment and inspiring future generations to make environmentally conscious decisions. Vanessa works closely with The Woolmark Company (AWI) and is a member of the Australian Fashion Council. In 2022, she was appointed as an Advisor to the Board of Ag Tech company Zondii, where she focuses on provenance and authentication for wool. Beyond fashion, Vanessa is committed to a large-scale mixed farming enterprise (including organic wheat) with active strategies to become a certified biodiversity and carbon farmer. Vanessa is a true visionary, demonstrating intuition, resilience, courage, and integrity. I enjoyed every minute of this dynamic, inspiring chat with Vanessa and no doubt you will too. You can find Vanessa Bell at:  Website Instagram  _________ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE.  _______ READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is October 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a start-up who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Start-up Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest today is Kay Lang, The founder of Vixen and Fox. Today's conversation goes deeper than sharing a start-up story, today Kay also openly shares her personal story of trauma and abuse with the intention of helping others.  In this episode we discuss some very sensitive and confronting experiences, please practice self care as you listen. If you feel triggered by this episode please seek support or call 1800 RESPECT.  Based on Australia's Gold Coast, Kay Lang is the founder and Creative Director of Vixen & Fox, the purpose-driven, fearlessly feminine lingerie label. Vixen & Fox emerged from the golden shores of Australia, fuelled by Kay's vision to offer consciously crafted luxurious lingerie, truly tailored for today's tenacious woman who knows her worth. Vixen and Fox is a space for those who wear, purchase, and live with intention - meaningfully curating a wardrobe that authenticity aligns with their values. Each Vixen & Fox piece is a symbol of something greater. A community devoted to uplifting their fellow woman - a space to share our stories and support each other through advocacy and authentic moments of connection. Vixen & Fox commit to using their platform to amplify the voices of those who have been silenced, to illuminate injustice and advocate for all of womankind by partnering with organisations including the Freedom Hub, Full Stop Australia, i = Change, Australian Childhood Foundation and Thread Together.  A passionate advocate for freedom in all its forms, Kay has built Vixen & Fox to be more than just a lingerie brand, it's a platform for positive change and authentic female empowerment. Kay has an insatiable desire for truth, for freedom, for substance and for more. This is a raw, real, vulnerable and inspiring episode. You can find Kay & Vixen and Fox at:  Website Instagram  Kay's Instagram  __________ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE.  _________ READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is October 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a start-up who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Start-up Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy this Impact Edit with Donna & Marcello Abbate, the Founders of Fit For Life Over the past three years, I've had the privilege of chatting with some of the most inspiring thought leaders and changemakers in the fashion industry. From highly successful entrepreneurs and founders to those on their exciting start-up journey, my guests have shared their stories, insights, and strategies for making an impact while shaping the future of fashion. Thanks to you, our audience is growing rapidly, with new listeners joining us every week. To help you gain the most out of our conversations, we're excited to introduce our Impact Edit, which showcases the most powerful insights from our previous longer-form episodes. These are the golden nuggets – the ideas, strategies, and perspectives that can help you learn something new, spark a new idea, or solve a challenge you're facing in real-time in your business. And best of all, we've purposefully kept these episodes short – minimum time for maximum impact!  So whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out on your journey, our aim is that you end each Impact Edit, with new information that will help you make a lasting impact in your business, with your team and your community.   You can find Donna and Marcello at:  Website Instagram  __________ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE.  _____ Download The Conscious Fashion Blueprint here: https://fashionequipped.com.au/fashion-business-mini-courses/p/the-conscious-fashion-blueprint READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is October 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Alice Fitch, the Founder of Whola.  Alice Fitch is a dynamic entrepreneur with a successful history running fashion wholesale businesses. Her company Whola is transforming the way business is done in this legacy industry, leveraging the latest technologies and automation. The Whola platform is a one-stop-wholesale shop that has been embraced by 5000 retailers around Australia and internationally who use it to do their fashion buying. Alice's mission is to make life better for retailers by making their stores instantly relevant to their target markets without the risk of traditional fashion buying. Alice has worked in the fashion wholesale space for over a decade, launching and growing many well known Australian brands prior to launching Whola. Alice's skill set focuses on innovation, wholesale strategy and communications. During this chat we dive into how you can optimise your Wholesale Sales Strategy and what is happening at the forefront of Australian Retail.    You can find the Whola at: Website Instagram  ______ INDIA SOURCING EXPERIENCE TRIP - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST | MARCH 11th - 15th 2024 Don't miss this opportunity to experience a transformational business experience into the sophisticated world of production, sourcing and supply; meet with garment and fabric manufacturers; travel with like-minded business owners and mentors and connect with world-class artisans and manufacturers expressing the very best of India's vibrant fashion culture. EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST HERE.  _____ Download The Consious Fashion Blueprint here: https://fashionequipped.com.au/fashion-business-mini-courses/p/the-conscious-fashion-blueprint READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is October 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a start-up who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Paul Zahra, the CEO of the Australian Retailers Association. Paul is a leading figure of Australian retail having worked in the industry for 40 years including in senior executive and non-executive roles and as a company advisor. Paul has previously held senior leadership positions at Target, Officeworks and at David Jones where he was the CEO and Managing Director. Paul leads the team at the Australian Retailers Association – Australia's oldest, largest and most diverse retail body, representing a $400 billion sector that employs one in ten Australians. During our dynamic chat, Paul Shared: His assessment of the health of Australian Retail Strategies we can embrace to embark on the future of retail Noteworthy shifts and trends, such as sustainability, Ai, Innovation and technology Marketplace Intelligence Insights The enormous benefits of becoming an ARA member You can find the ARA at: ARA  Homepage | Australian Retailers Association ARA  Instagram READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is September 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Justin Seskin and Camilla Frost from The DOM.   The DOM is Australia's leading premium online outlet with the inside scoop on the latest trends and best deals.  With over 250 brands on the platform, The DOM brings customers the best deals, all in one place.  The DOM is on a mission to disrupt the cycle of fashion. While speaking with Justin Seskin the Co-Founder of The DOM and Camilla Frost, the Senior Marketing Manager, we discover The DOM was Founded by retail industry leaders motivated by the lack of integrity in clearance shopping and who are determined to improve the experience for customers and brands alike. The DOM is reimagining outlet shopping, giving customers a whole new way to shop on sale and providing an elevated channel for brands to clear their stock.  Justin was born into a Retail Family and Camilla is a brand marketer with over 11 years experience working with leading global brands. This is a dynamic conversation with two long-term innovative industry professionals and will no doubt challenge your mindset when it comes to the online outlet experience and how to integrate your Brand Marketing with an Elevated Clearance Strategy delivering customers a compelling offer. Visit The DOM - www./thedom.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedom_au  READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is September 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au. Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community.If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset. If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Marie Kinsella, the CEO of the International Exhibition & Conference Group. As former Managing Director and Founder of Australian Exhibitions & Conferences Marie commenced in the events industry in 1989. Today as the CEO of the International Exhibition & Conference Group, Marie and her team conduct approximately 8 major trade shows annually. One of those is the Global Sourcing Expo coming up in Sydney in July and Melbourne in November. During our chat Marie and I dive into: The benefits of attending the Global Sourcing expo, such as: Accessing over 350 Suppliers from small to large scale manufacturers, right here on our doorstep in Australia Exploring new and Innovative Supply Chain Solutions  Develop & Source new products and categories Expand your Network & Connect with Industry We also discuss who should attend, how to navigate the expo, opportunities to exhibit, shifts in the sourcing landscape, the expo's global seminar series offering access to a dynamic line-up of industry thought leaders and changemakers, free workshops and so much more. For those who are committed to delivering optimal business results, the Global Sourcing Expo is a MUST on the annual calendar. By attending and becoming informed, you will not only become equipped on a Global Sourcing Level, but you will also continue to increase your knowledge bank on a responsible business journey, and together we can collectively continue to drive positive change in the fashion industry. Download our FREE Navigating The Global Sourcing Expo Checklist https://fashionequipped.com.au/navigating-the-global-sourcing-expo Register to Visit and book your Seminar Tickets at: https://globalsourcingexpo.com.au/ READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is September 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business! #FashionBusinessMindsetPodcast #FashionEquipped #StartYourFashionBusiness #podcastersofinstagram  #melbournebusiness #sydneybusiness #brisbanebusiness  #fashionbusiness #Australianbusiness #businessadvice #podcaster #australianfashion #fasionbusinessconsultant #consulting #consultancy #businessstratey #businessstrategist  #businesstips #goodbusiness #businesspodcast #AustralianFashionBrand #goodbusinessjourney  #wholesalefashion #sourcing, #indiasourcing #clothingsourcing #fashionsourcing #indiamanufacture #cinamanufacture #chinasourcing #globalsourcingexpo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Emma Puttick, the creator of Naudic. Together we dive into India Unlocked and how you can gain Immediate Access to a dynamic Supply Chain Ecosystem. Emma has built her business from the ground up, doing business in India for the past 18 years. What started as one style, made of 100% cotton, in seven colours, has now grown to an international brand that is shipped around the world.  Emma has travelled to India over 35 times and built long term relationships with credible supply chain partners.  Emma will be your host on the ground in India during this money can't buy experience and I will support you with business consulting to ensure optimal results. This 5-day trip is scheduled from the 18th Sept 2023. If you're ready to embark on a life-changing journey that will elevate your business, be sure to complete your expression of interest form here: https://fashionequipped.com.au/india-sourcing-experience READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is September 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business! #FashionBusinessMindsetPodcast, #FashionEquipped, #podcastersofinstagram, #collectivehub, #socialmediatips, #melbournebusiness, #sydneybusiness, #businesschicks, #brisbanebusiness, #lmbdw, #fashionbusines,s #Australianbusiness, #businessadvice, #socialmediaau, #hustlinwomen, #inspiremyinstagram,   #podcaster, #fashioncareer, #australianfashion,  #wholesalefashion, #sourcing, #indiasourcing, #clothingsourcing #fashionsourcing #indiamanufacture #indiaartisans  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I speak with Judy Deuchar. Judy is Chief Executive Officer of TVSN, Australia's leading experiential retailer. TVSN films 13 hours of live TV, 7 days a week broadcast across Australia and New Zealand.  TVSN offers a wide range of quality products from fashion, accessories, jewellery and skincare to homewares, electrical and gardening, guaranteeing that each customer shopping experience is seamless, convenient and enjoyable. Prior to her ongoing achievements at TVSN, Judy founded The Clifton Studio in 2012, a global retail strategy consulting firm, working with retailers and brands globally. Judy also served as VP of Merchandise, Planning and Merchandise Operations at QVC UK for 14 years. With broad experience in both traditional high street retail and home shopping, Judy has an extensive understanding of maximizing product sales in each of these markets. Judy has been acclaimed for her pioneering and profitable growth initiatives.  Strong links with multichannel global networks, retailers and manufacturers are the foundation of her career.  Judy travels and works extensively within the UK, Asia, Europe and the US, giving her unrivalled access to the current product market and retail business trends. Judy has worked with brands including Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown, Sony and ELLE. Judy is also a regular contributor to trade magazines, advisory boards and a regular speaker at retail and multi-channel events.  Judy holds a degree in Social Sciences from University of Cape Town (UCT) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and Conflict Management from UCT Business School. At the heart of this dynamic, agile business, Judy shared that a fundamental level “The team at TVSN know how to sell product using video – the emotion and the opportunity to demonstrate the products on the platform really is their ‘secret sauce'.  Judy is a true innovator and respected Leader in the retail space, I, loved every minute of our dynamic chat and I'm sure you will too. You can find Judy and TVSN at:  Instagram - @tvsn Website - https://www.itvsn.com.au/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-deuchar-55a9087/ READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is September 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our ‘Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Impact Edit, where we bring you the most powerful insights and golden nuggets from our impactful conversations with thought leaders and changemakers in the fashion industry.  We are revisiting a remarkable episode that left a lasting impression. In this snippet from our original podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Molly Rogers and Emma Clegg, the inspiring co-founders of JAM the label. Their journey began with a shared passion for occupational therapy and a deep empathy for young people with disabilities. Molly and Emma recognized the challenges faced by individuals in wheelchairs when it came to finding fashionable and functional clothing. They refused to accept compromise and embarked on a mission to create inclusive fashion for young people with disabilities. Thus, JAM the label was born in 2019, named after two remarkable teenagers, Jack and Maddie. With design features like magnetic closures, side-zip jackets, and pants tailored for seated comfort, JAM has redefined inclusivity in fashion. Starting with just one product, they have now expanded to partner with external retailers, including EveryHuman, Averee, and THE ICONIC. Their dream? To become the number one inclusive fashion brand in Australia, ensuring that everyone, regardless of ability, can feel cool, proud, and stylish in their clothing. Molly and Emma's story is a testament to the transformative power of passion, empathy, and unwavering dedication. As we revisit this episode, we encourage you to listen closely to the insights, strategies, and perspectives shared by these remarkable founders. Their wisdom is a true golden nugget that can spark new ideas, inspire change, and help you make a lasting impact in your business, with your team, and within your community. So, whether you're an established business owner or just beginning your entrepreneurial journey, get ready to be equipped with valuable information and inspiration. Impact Edit is here to provide maximum impact in minimum time.Thank you for joining us, and let's dive into this empowering episode of Impact Edit. READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is June 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au. Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans. READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our  'Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset. If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're kicking off our LEVEL UP SESSIONS, a series of episodes designed to help you take your business to the next level.  These sessions together will be focussed on inspiration and education – a mini strategy session for you to take away some actionable steps and apply them to your own business and keep moving forward. These sessions might even inspire you to consider exploring consulting and spark a renewed focus on your own professional and business development.  In today's episode, we'll be discussing "A Pathway to Profitability," and exploring what fashion brands and eCommerce business owners can do to improve the profitability of their business. From my experience, “Working extremely hard for little or no return is the biggest passion killer in business.” Profitability is at the core of any successful business.  It's what allows you to sustain long-term success, reinvest in your business,  grow, scale and gain fulfilment from what you do and why you do it."  Let's face it, if we have a great week, a great month or a quarter, that's when the motivation, inspiration and celebrations occur…and we ALL want more of that in business. Now if you are in the early days of business, do put this in perspective based on your start-up stage, it does take time to turn a profit. The important point to note is you must PLAN to be profitable from the beginning and know what you need to deliver to the business to ensure this happens.   But, if you've been in business for some time now, whether that's A YEAR OR TWO or a DECADE or TWO… it really is time to pave the Pathway to Profitability and ensure you're on track to ultimately achieve YOUR version of success in your business.  During this Level Up Session, we cover: Understanding the importance of profitability Identifying profit-optimising opportunities, across: Pricing strategy Cost of goods Discounts Expenses Marketing     3.Taking action and measuring results By identifying your profit-optimisation opportunities, overcoming common challenges, and taking action, you'll be well on your way to making significant improvements.  If you enjoy this LEVEL UP session, please be sure to subscribe so you don't miss any upcoming episodes.  We love hearing from you, so feel free to DM us and share any feedback on whether this episode was helpful and share any future topics you would like me to dive into in our LEVEL UP sessions. READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is June 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a start-up who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our  'Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past three years, I've had the privilege of chatting with some of the most inspiring thought leaders and changemakers in the fashion industry.  From highly successful entrepreneurs and founders to those on their exciting start-up journey, my guests have shared their stories, insights, and strategies for making an impact while shaping the future of fashion. Thanks to you, our audience is growing rapidly, with new listeners joining us every week. To help you gain the most out of our conversations, we're excited to introduce our Impact Edit, which showcases the most powerful insights from our previous longer-form episodes. These are the golden nuggets – the ideas, strategies, and perspectives that can help you learn something new, spark a new idea, or solve a challenge you're facing in real-time in your business.  And best of all, we've purposefully kept these episodes short – minimum time for maximum impact. So whether you're a seasoned business owner or starting out on your journey, our aim is that you end each Impact Edit equipped with new information that will help you make a lasting impact in your business, with your team and your community. READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is June 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our  'Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I speak with Natalie Dabscheck.  A leader in the industry, becoming the founder and creative director of Australian fashion brand MOS the Label wasn't so much a choice as Natalie's destiny with over 20 years' experience in the fashion industry. A female owned and led business, MOS the Label was created in Sydney, near the beaches of Bondi by founder & mother, Natalie Dabscheck. Natalie envisioned a brand for women like her - crafting feminine pieces with a relaxed approach for real women to celebrate life. Evolving out of local label, Bebe Sydney, to now offer their own unique take on modern bohemian luxe whilst remaining true to their commitment to a future of natural fabrications, thoughtful design transcending seasons, and being a part of each stage of a woman's life. With Natalie at the helm, as creative director for two decades, Natalie has led a team of artists and designers, managed the vision of the brand, and developed innovative strategies to drive growth. Contributing to the Australian fashion landscape and supporting the incredible women that make up the brand to what it is today.  MOS the Label have made a commitment; to research, share and inspire through their core values. Working with people and planet in mind at all times, to ensure a positive impact on our environment and our community. Built on the foundations of a journey to inspire change in the world and a continued effort to reduce environmental impact, build considered connections and responsibly evolve as a brand.     You can find Natalie and Mos The Label at:  Instagram - @mosthelabel  Website - https://mosthelabel.com/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-dabscheck-9871793a/ READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is June 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our  'Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.   You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is the start of my new SOLO SESSIONS.  These will be our Level Up Sessions, where I focus on topics that have come directly out of an IN REAL TIME consulting session with a client. Hot off the press so to speak!  These sessions will be focussed on inspiration and education – a mini strategy session for you to take away some actionable steps and apply them to your own business and keep moving forward. These sessions might even inspire you to consider exploring consulting and spark a renewed focus on your own professional and business development.  Our Level Up sessions could be focussed on: Growth strategies Brand strategy Product development and design Manufacturing   Sales strategies across eCommerce & Wholesale Financial analysis and forecasting  Digital Marketing   Sustainability, Circularity and conscious business practices   Leadership, Team, and Culture And so much more Before we do kick off our Level Up Sessions in the coming weeks,  In this episode I wanted to share what a fashion business consultant and strategist is, and how they can help you maximise your Potential and help you succeed in business. I'll dive into: The consulting journey The key benefits of working with a consultant  How to know if you're ready to work it a consultant  How to get started Overall, as a Fashion Business Consultant and Strategist, I become a trusted partner for any fashion business looking to succeed and grow in what we know is a highly competitive industry. My ideal clients are purpose-driven and passionate, they love the business of fashion and want to build a business that thrives and even leaves a legacy. What I love to bring to my client's world is specialised knowledge, expertise, and strategic thinking to help them stay ahead of the game and overcome any challenges or blocks in the business and ultimately drive the business forward and achieve THEIR version of success. Most importantly, I ON the business rather than IN the business which is where truly the magic and growth happen. Reach out to Elizabeth directly: Email - elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au DM on Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is May 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our  'Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I chat with Nat Welfare. Nat Welfare is a social media strategist and founder of SZN Social, a Melbourne-based marketing agency working with fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands. With a degree in Psychology and a background working in tech startups, rather than agencies, Nat is fast becoming known for her non-traditional style of marketing. Her mission is to help brands build cult-like online communities by developing unique campaigns and strategies that blend elements of entertainment media, PR, influencer marketing, public activations and native video content creation. When everyone else zigs, SZN helps brands zag. Recently, SZN Social has been working with small brands looking to break into saturated markets like fashion and skincare, and develop highly differentiated social media strategies and brand awareness campaigns.  With social media fast becoming the primary source of shopping traffic, Nat hopes to continue working in the fashion space to help brands become more entertaining and likeable online, in order to differentiate themselves from the masses and attract, engage and convert their target audiences. You can find Nat on Instagram @sznsocial Visit SZN Social -  www.sznsocial.com READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is May 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.  READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our  'Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I chat with Jay Wright, the founder of the Ecommerce Equation. Jay is a leading voice in the world of ecommerce. He and his team work tirelessly to provide established business owners with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to scale their operations and achieve success. With over 500 trusted clients, including some of Australia's top ecommerce brands, Jay has proven himself to be a skilled leader and expert in the field.Jay's passion for ecommerce stems from his impressive track record of success. He has launched four successful businesses of his own, which have generated over 8 figures in revenue. This is a testament to Jay's ability to develop and implement effective growth strategies. With a deep commitment to helping ecommerce business owners reach their goals, Jay is a valuable resource for anyone looking to grow and succeed in this exciting industry. Jay and I had a whole lot of fun recording this episode and no doubt you'll take some gold away! You can find Jay on Instagram @jaywrightofficial Visit Ecommerce Equation - www.ecommerceequation.com.au   READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is May 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.    READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our  'Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experience mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Season 4 of Fashion. Business. Mindset! We are kicking off our new season with an inspiring, purpose-driven guest who together with the team at DECJUBA is making a positive social impact.  In this episode, I chat with Gill Whelan the General Manager of DECJUBA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading fashion retailer, DECJUBA.  Working closely with DECJUBA Owner & CEO, Tania Austin, Gill is establishing and steering partnerships with local and international charity organisations with the aim of positively impacting 25 million lives by 2025.   Gill's previous role was as Senior Partnerships & Public Relations Manager at not-for-profit organisation, St Kilda Mums.  She brings insights from her experiences in fundraising to her approach to philanthropy, with a focus on funding to build capacity and longer term partnerships. You can find Gill on Instagram @gilldecjubafoundation Visit DECJUBA at www.decjuba.com.au   READY TO SCALE UP? Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion? Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business. Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is May 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.    READY TO START UP? Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business? ONLINE LEARNING We've crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community. If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our  'Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP   It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who've already walked it and our deeply experience mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.  If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our final episode for 2022, I welcome Elle Roseby, the Managing Director of Country Road, an iconic Australian lifestyle brand with a rich heritage.  Elle has forged a remarkable career through fostering positive, results-driven cultures with a focus on innovation and collaboration. Over 30 years, she has risen through the ranks of some of Australia's most respected retailers, including Myer, Sportsgirl and Supré, her tenures at the latter two cementing her reputation as someone who can orchestrate a rapid brand turnaround. Known for her ability to redefine and reposition retail brands, Elle is regularly called upon to share her expertise and insight with audiences across Australia including Inside Retail events, WGSN, Melbourne Fashion Week, women's leadership panels and private mentoring sessions. At Country Road, Elle has been influential in repositioning the brand as a leader in sustainable design, both in fashion and retail environments. Her guidance in this area has led to brand partnerships with Oritain and Landcare Australia in recent years, as well as the launch of Our World, a dedicated platform for Country Road to share its sustainability journey with the wider community. Under Elle's leadership, the brand's Chadstone flagship became the first fashion retailer in Australia to achieve a 5 Star Green Star Design Review rating with the Green Building Council of Australia. The mother of two is passionate about community enterprises and has spearheaded initiatives through The Butterfly Foundation and collaborated with charities like Redkite, Headspace, Dignity Dreams and the Graeme Dingle Foundation. An advocate for local talent, Elle has been involved in the RMIT TRI Project and remains a committee member of the RMIT School of Fashion Industry Advisory Group. Her support for community-based projects has led to an ongoing partnership between Country Road and the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation. Alongside these projects, Elle has inspired a culture of leading with heart at Country Road, while guiding the brand's mission of inspiring modern Australian living every day. I absolutely loved this dynamic, inspiring chat with Elle and I'm sure you will too! You can find Country Road @countryroad CONSULTING Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is March 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.  Consulting is most suited to brands that are already trading.  YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our  'Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in! MENTORSHIP + MINI COURSES If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development. If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our 60th episode, Elizabeth unpacks her recent Sourcing Experience Trip to Incredible India. As much as it was almost impossible to put this personal and professional transformational experience into words, Elizabeth shares the profound experiences she and the inspiring group of businesswomen on the trip all had. The trip was so professionally and personally transformational, that it's happening all again on the 14-22nd Feb 23! This trip is hosted on the ground in India by Embark Journeys.  The group size will be no more than 10.  Applications are now open and close on 30th Nov. Email Elizabeth directly for a Trip Brochure and Applications form. elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au  What you'll gain:  Door opening experiences - sourcing and connections Immediate introduction to six manufacturers Two industry professionals accompanying you - myself as a consultant and business strategies with 20 years of industry experience and the host of this trip Emma who has been trading with India for 17 years and has built a successful global fashion brand. Learn on the ground travel skills for business Money can't buy experiences - culture and camaraderie Tap into the inspiration and creativity that comes with travelling On the ground mind-expanding growth opportunities Travel with a like-minded group and build lasting relationships A unique and guided way to experience India - especially if it's your first time A launchpad to commence trade in India and future-proof your supply chain So, if you are craving adventure while growing your business and yourself, please reach out and let's embark on this journey together and create something special between the magnificent sourcing partners in India and the Australian Fashion Industry! Feel free to email me directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au or send me a DM on Insta @fashionequipped and I will send you the trip brochure and application form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I chat with Beth Glancey the General Manager and Global Head of Partnerships for AirRobe. AirRobe is Australia's re-commerce tech darling revolutionising fashion for the conscious consumer. AirRobe is a world-first technology that connects brands and customers to the circular economy in one click.  Beth is a retail guru with 15 years of experience at some of the world's most known and loved brands.  Beth comes from luxury pedigree, having spent the last 8 years at global luxury conglomerate LVMH where she held executive positions as GM of Sephora ANZ and GM of Benefit Cosmetics. Prior to that Beth headed up the online and eCommerce business for David Jones. AirRobe partners with brands and retailers to power the circular fashion economy.Their technology connects your customers to the re-sale, rental and recycling markets at the point of purchase. AiRobe also empowers brands to seamlessly join the circular economy with no upfront investment, effort or heavy lifting. Their Circular Wardrobe™ widget natively integrates with your eCommerce platform, inviting your customers to add items to a digital wardrobe when they shop with you so they can easily repurpose at a later date. I absolutely loved this dynamic, inspiring chat with Beth and I'm sure you will too! You can find Airrobe on Instagram: @airrobe Website: shop.airrobe.com YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.Our  'Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in!  If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens! You can find Fashion Equipped over at: Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au   Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I chat with Christina Exie, the founder and creative director of Australian athleisure brand EXIE.When Christina won reality TV show Project Runway in 2012, judges Megan Gale and Peter Morrissey deemed her pieces worthy of any Milan or Paris runway - they said she was ready for global design success!.Ten years later, Christina says it turns out she is!Christina's mission is to give women technical activewear combined with a street-style aesthetic and inspire them to unleash their inner badass and to feel powerful in all facets of their lives.EXIE's athleisure wear was created in 2019 when Christina couldn't find minimal, bold activewear that made her feel strong and sexy.EXIE is kind to the planet operating as an ethical and sustainable business.More than 60 percent of the collections are produced from recycled fabrics.In less than a year after Christina began building her e-commerce business from her Melbourne spare bedroom, the brand's vision was recognised via a partnership with the renowned Accent Group.Now Exie has five retail stores across Australia!Exie's values and aspirational lifestyle have attracted high profile collaborating partners.That success proves while Christina got her start as a designer on reality TV after a fashion degree, at heart she is an entrepreneur.Christina has helped multiple six figure brands scale from concept through to operations, providing advice from her 15 years of global roles and personal experience founding and growing two e-commerce, wholesale and now retail businesses.During roles as a designer, merchandiser and marketer for billion-dollar brands across the globe, my technical design and tailoring capabilities helped establish key fitting and design standards for boutique and chain retailers.Described in national media as “the person to watch”, Christina is a fashion industry leader and forward thinker.It was exciting to hear how Christina has grown her brand over the last three years, and her entrepreneurial, kind approach to business was inspiring!You can find Christina and Exie at:Instagram: @christinaexie @exiestudioWebsite: www.exiestudio.comJOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.Our waitlist is now open for our 'Start Your Fashion Business' programme, so if you would like to join our community jump on the list now!If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

In this episode, I chat with Karen Williams - Executive and Leadership Coach, Trainer, Writer and Speaker.Karen and her team work with leaders across industry to build environments of high engagement and transformational results. They do this through Karen's proven Leadership Excellence framework which includes work on mindset and managing triggers, communication, collaboration, accountability conversations, trust, coach-like leadership and much more.As an Executive and Leadership coach and trainer, Karen's work sits at the intersection of four human behavioural methodologies and 20 years' transformational coaching experience.Clients include Brandwatch Country Road Group, Roche Products, Fulton Hogan, Deakin University, Daimler, Burkes Lawyers, Knox City Council, CottonOn Group, Pitcher Partners, Southern Cross Austereo, CitiPower, Stilcon Scaffolding and many more.A life-affirming four years working in the field of Restorative Justice, facilitating conferences between offenders and victims, cemented for Karen that when people are guided to courageous self-responsibility, supported through trusted and emotionally safe spaces, and skilled to have difficult conversations, truly unexpected and transformational results are possible.During this conversation, Karen share insights into her own personal journey back from burnout, why investing in leadership and executive coaching can be life-changing to ourselves and those around us and why and how mindset rules results.Karen's teachings truly offer us all an opportunity to become embodied leaders and to become the best versions of ourselves.Links mentioned by Karen during our chat:Trigger Train Article and Wellbeing Wheel activity – please contact us via DM @fashionbusinessmindset on Instagram or info@fashionequipped.com.au for these resources and we'll email them to you directly. Watch the video on burnout - 5 things Karen would not do again here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxjVtOk4W_g&list=PLUdFggZ9I5o8-yi0iF1WacIsHPK0NgtiA&index=8&t=You can find Karen at:Instagram: @karenwilliamsandcoWebsite: www.karenwilliams.com JOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.Our waitlist is now open for our 'Start Your Fashion Business' programme, so if you would like to join our community alongside inspiring people like Emily, jump on the list now!If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

In this episode, I chat with Jeremy Meltzer, the Founder of i=Change. Jeremy is a social entrepreneur and inspiring voice for women's rights globally. He created i=Change to help accelerate the impact of extraordinary development projects, focused on empowering women and girls. As a young man, Jeremy was moved to action while living in Cuba. He was shocked at how violence against women seemed accepted and was even considered 'normal' across Latin America. This left him with a burning question... Why is such abuse so common in some communities while abhorrent in others?Over the last ten years in an attempt to understand this issue, Jeremy's met with NGO's and communities in many countries around the world. Jeremy believes the solution lies in engaging men, challenging the dominant versions of masculinity, modeling respectful relationships to children, and funding best-practice NGOs. Jeremy is passionate about the enormous potential, that often won't be realised, in women and girls around the world. What would they build if they could? How could i=Change be part of the solution?In partnership with over 350 retailers like P.E Nation, Camila, Pillow Talk and Clarins, including collaborations with Afterpay and ARA.i=Change has raised $1at a time - over $5.8M and counting (as of 28/5/22), impacting the lives of up to 1.3M people in Australia and globally.i=Change is leading a purposeful retail movement and changing retail for good so that it's no longer enough to sell a product.You can find i=Change at:Instagram: @iequalchangeWebsite: www.iequalchangeJOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.Our waitlist is now open for our 'Start Your Fashion Business' programme, so if you would like to join our community jump on the list now!If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

Enjoy tuning into this enriching episode focused on Wellness and Mindfulness.Workplace Wellness statistics: Burnout, stress, physical health and anxiety are significant issues in the workplace...throw the pandemic's mental health impact into the mix – and business leaders now need to meet dramatically heightened needs for health and wellness support.The CSIRO conducted a study with 4,000 participants emerging from COVID-19 lockdowns feeling their exercise (66%), emotional wellbeing (41%) and diet (36%) had worsened to some degree, with two in five indicating they have gained weight during the outbreak, and 60% reporting a negative shift in their overall satisfaction with life.The Medical Journal of Australia has concluded that mental health problems were at least twice as prevalent as in non-pandemic circumstances, and one person in every five is now experiencing clinically-relevant depression symptoms.The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has also reported 21% of Australians also said they had started drinking more alcohol - this is more than double the global average (10%).Needless to say, we're in dire need of solutions, support, healing and step by step Wellness & Mindfulness frameworks that are accessible and REALISTIC to implement into our daily lives.So setting the scene, this is why I'm so excited to introduce you to my guests, Donna and Marcello Abbate because they have a Solution and it's absolute GOLD.Who wouldn't want to bring WELLNESS into our individual lives by working on ourselves which should always be the priority, but to also create a Mindful, Vibrant, Productive, Creative and Connected Workplace.Donna and Marcello Abbate are the founders of FIT FOR LIFE, mind, body and soul.Donna is one of Australia's most well known wellness leaders. She has facilitated changes in thousands of lives whilst working with Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat for more than a decade. Her fusion of fitness modalities, as well as nutritional and naturopathic medicine, educational seminars and group fitness sessions, provided her guests a transformative, holistic experience on retreat, which now continues online via FIT FOR LIFE's programs.Marcello is a pioneer in the fitness industry with over 25-years experience of embracing a love of body biomechanics, rehabilitation and martial arts. He is a Tai Chi, mindfulness mentor that initiates real changes in the workplace, with families and individuals' lives as he enables long lasting change, psychologically and physically.During this conversation, Donna and Marcello share insights into their journey and WHY they do what they do, and they share how WE can access and embody the teachings they offer and create the best versions of ourselves and Workplaces where we can THRIVE.Want to find out more about Donna + Marcello's powerful programs? Contact Elizabeth directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au or DM her on Insta @fashionequippedJOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.Our waitlist is now open for our 'Start Your Fashion Business' programme, so if you would like to join our community alongside inspiring people like Emily, jump on the list now!If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

In this episode, I chat with Emily Riggs, the Founder & Creative Director of Iris and Wool.After cancer struck, twice, Emily designed a life with purposeWhen she was just 10 years old, Emily was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.Shortly after her diagnosis, her mother lost her own cancer battle, passing away from breast cancer, aged 43.In her most difficult days, Emily found herself turning to fashion for comfort and to express her creative flair.Years later, Emily found love with Tom, a fifth-generation merino sheep farmer. Together, their family runs 15,000 merino sheep across their 100,000 acre property in Burra, South Australia.In 2019, after welcoming two children, Emily founded Iris & Wool and finally realised her dream to design, merging her love of fashion with merino wool.‘Iris' is in honour of her mother's favourite flower and five percent of every sale is donated to the McGrath Foundation to provide ongoing support to people experiencing breast cancer.It's always a special moment in time for me to witness one of our community members pursue their passion and purpose, launch their fashion business but grow and thrive!What stood out for me during this interview was that Emily shared how rewarding her business was, that it has given her a confidence that she has never felt before and shared that her business is good for her Mental Health.I was inspired by Emily's story, her gorgeous brand Iris and Wool and her goal to go GLOBAL and share Australia's precious merino wool worldwide and I'm sure you will be too!You can find Emily at:Instagram: @irisandwoolWebsite: www.irisandwool.comBrand Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB2ntxS23H4JOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.Our waitlist is now open for our 'Start Your Fashion Business' programme, so if you would like to join our community alongside inspiring people like Emily, jump on the list now!If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

Welcome to Season 3 of our podcast.I could not have hoped for a more inspiring, purpose-led GUEST + ORGANISATION to be speaking with.Anthony Chesler, is the CEO of Thread TogetherAnthony is a respected leader and trusted advisor and joined Thread Together in the role of CEO in 2019 after a 20 year career in global management consulting where he held several leadership roles.Anthony leads the team at Thread Together and heads up the overall strategic, operational and financial responsibility.As CEO, Anthony has been tasked to scale up the organisation to become the highest ethical response to fashion excess.The goal is to keep brand-new excess clothing in circulation at its highest value by clothing communities in need, without judgment.His genuine interest and care for others makes it easy for people to trust him no matter what challenges lie ahead and it is for this reason that Anthony hopes to continue to improve the quality of lives of others through general acts of doing good and continued work in the ‘for purpose' sector.Thread together has 1100 Brand Partners, and 700 Charity Partners, has saved up to 4 million items from landfill each year, and has clothed over 600,000 people in need to date.I'm proud to share that Fashion Equipped will be offering our support to Thread Together through introductions to brands, volunteering opportunities, and championing Anthony and his team by helping build awareness across as many touchpoints as we can.I was inspired in so many ways during this dynamic chat with Anthony, and I certainly felt that I was in the presence of a purpose led leader and I'm sure you will be too.You can find Thread Together at:Instagram: @thread_togetherWebsite: www.threadtogether.orgJOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

I'm so excited to launch season 3 of the podcast and dive into our first episode for 2022!So many of us have stepped into this year looking at our life through a completely different lens.So many of my clients, colleagues, friends, and family have experienced some profound SHIFTS.Whether that is around:- Values and the way we live our lives- Career Path- Business Direction- Passion and Purpose- Ambition and AspirationsSo in this episode, I wanted to chat about whether starting that THING – whether it's a new job, a new business or a new adventure is for YOU! Here is a framework that has been transformational for ME and my 1:1 clients time and time again.It's called the Wheel of Life.This is well known powerful development tool because it gives you a vivid visual representation of the way your life is currently, compared with the way you'd ideally like it to be.It is called the "Wheel of Life" because each area of your life is mapped on a circle, like the spoke of a wheel.Essentially, it's:1. Snapshot of where you are now when it comes to key areas of your life2. Your level of satisfaction with where you are now - 1 being lowest – 10 at highest3. And it provides a framework to assess not only where you are now, but most importantly where you WANT TO BE and can be the catalyst for creating an action plan that is laser focused on your IDEAL life goals.You can customise the spokes on YOUR wheel, but typically they would include key areas of your life such as:- Health- Family- Friends- Career- Finances- Purpose- Love- Self Development- ContributionsThe steps to work through this powerful process start with:1. A Brainstorm of your Life Areas2. Think About Your Ideal Level for Life Balance3. Take Action!You can find your wheel of life template here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PMfNkPiKxL2MeNdzPp7DbMKee1QwlRNV?usp=sharingJOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website. Enrolments open on the 15th of February.You still have time to jump into our online Info Session and Q&A and can register here https://syfbinformationsession.fashionequipped.com.au/your-fashion-startup-solution/If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

An end of year wrap up of 'The Year that was' with your host Elizabeth Formosa.It's been a year filled with REFLECTION, RESETS AND RESILIENCE.And we know now more than ever how important COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION IS and we are privileged to be able to continue this journey with all of you and support you to make your Fashion Business Vision a Reality.So CHEERS to YOU!We've loved every minute of making memories with you all!I'll be back in the new year with another inspiring lineup of Guests.Lots of love from myself and the Fashion Equipped Team.View our Melbourne Fashion Festival Roundtable here:https://vimeo.com/523318980JOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME WAITLIST. If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and jump on our waitlist. We open enrolments in February.If you're up for a Mini Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Beverley Johnson, the Founder of Consequence of Change.Beverley has been involved in the retail fashion industry for many years working for lifestyle brands in senior Marketing Director positions.Her passion is building strong brands that engage consumers, providing an experience beyond just a product.This passion has led her to develop and launch her own brand Consequence of Change - limited edition bags in collaboration with artists. Beverley curates all of the artwork by connecting with artists from all around the globe, offering something unique to carry on your shoulder. It's art you can take anywhere!Consequence of Change is committed to enriching people's lives by making art accessible, changing artists' lives by creating this platform and contributing to changing people's lives for the better by partnering with Sewing The Seeds Charity.Tune in to hear how Beverley has grown her inspiring brand and how she has recently run a successful Kickstarter Campaign. You can find Consequence of Change at:Instagram: @consequenceofchangeWebsite: www.consequenceofchange.comJOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME WAITLIST. If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.If you're up for a Mini Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Molly Rogers and Emma Clegg, the Co-Founders of JAM the label.Molly and Emma met while studying occupational therapy at university and bonded over a shared passion for their work. They were both casual disability support workers for teenagers, Jack and Maddie, at the time, and would often discuss how difficult the teens found dressing, as they both used wheelchairs. “Not only was it difficult for them, but anything that was easier for them to get dressed in was not cool and wasn't something that we would have wanted to wear when we were teenagers. Why should they have to compromise on fashion just for functionality?” Emma says.Soon realising this is a common experience for the one in five Australians with disabilities, Molly and Emma launched JAM the label in 2019 (named after Jack and Maddie), a clothing brand born out of the need for inclusive clothing for young people with disabilities. Design features include shirts that close with magnets instead of buttons, jackets that zip up on the sides, and pants that have extra room for comfort when seated and a subtle drop crotch for discretion when using continence aids.Since launching small with just one product, JAM is now stocked with three external retailers, including EveryHuman, Averee and THE ICONIC. “Our dream for JAM is to be the number one inclusive fashion brand in Australia. We want everyone in Australia to have the opportunity to wear clothes that make them feel cool, that they're very proud to be wearing, and we don't think that should be any different for people with disability,” says Molly.Elizabeth was inspired by this chat with Molly and Emma and was so impressed with the achievements these dynamic Co-Founders have achieved in a short period of time. They are clearly on a mission!You can find JAM at:Instagram: @jamthelabelWebsite: www.jamthelabel.comJOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME WAITLIST. If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.If you're up for a Mini Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auLet's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!