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Plus AI Detects Heart Attacks ▶️ Experts warn that AI's evolution toward superintelligence threatens humanity. Once AI surpasses human intelligence, control may be impossible, yet economic and military incentives drive progress. Like this? Get AIDAILY, delivered to your inbox, every weekday. Subscribe to our newsletter at https://aidaily.us Inevitable AI Dystopia: A Warning of Future Catastrophe Rafael Perez argues that AI's rapid evolution towards superintelligence poses a significant threat to humanity. Once AI systems surpass human intelligence, controlling them may become impossible, potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes. Despite these risks, the economic and military incentives driving AI development make halting progress unlikely, echoing humanity's slow response to climate change. AI Revolutionizes Heart Attack Risk Detection An AI model from Caristo Diagnostics predicts heart attack risks up to ten years in advance by identifying heart inflammation invisible to CT scans. Currently piloted in five UK hospitals, the technology has led to preventive measures for 45% of at-risk patients. It is under consideration for NHS integration. The Allure of AI Companions and the Need for Regulatory Innovation AI companions like Replika can be addictive and socially isolating due to their customizable nature. Researchers argue for new regulatory approaches to address these risks, including "regulation by design" to ensure safe AI interactions. Collaboration across disciplines is essential to balance AI's benefits with human well-being. AI Fast-Tracks Dementia Diagnoses by Tapping into ‘Hidden Information' in the Brain Mayo Clinic researchers have developed an AI tool that uses EEGs to identify specific types of dementia faster and earlier than human analysis. Trained on data from over 11,000 patients, the AI detects unique patterns associated with dementia, offering a non-invasive, cost-effective method for early cognitive health assessment. Opinion: AI Arms Race Risks Global Catastrophe In response to Sam Altman's call for an AI arms race, experts warn against accelerating AI development without safety standards, citing the potential for catastrophic outcomes. AI should focus on global cooperation rather than control. Collaborative development aligned with ethical principles is vital to prevent misuse and harness AI's transformative potential. AI Fashion Apps Promote Sustainable Closet Management Fashion apps like Cladwell, Indyx, and Whering leverage AI to help consumers revitalize their wardrobes without buying new clothes. These apps use AI to suggest new outfit combinations from existing wardrobes, aiming to reduce overconsumption. Despite challenges in user engagement and sustainability, they encourage mindful fashion choices and optimize clothing use.

“I have too many clothes but nothing to wear.” It's a common phrase that many of us think as we peer into our closets. But is there a solution? It's my personal belief that decluttering can absolutely solve this problem; however, I think there are even more ways we can address this mentality. Joining me today to help find solutions to closet overwhelm is founder of the Cladwell app, Erin Flynn. As a working mom with limited time, Erin understands the challenges that many of us face when it comes to our wardrobes. She believes in the concept of "less is more," helping people refine their personal style, shop smarter, and get creative with their existing wardrobe. Erin emphasizes the importance of normalizing outfit repeats, living intentionally, shopping from our own closets, and, of course, clearing the clutter. The episode delves into these topics and more!-----------------------Links Discussed in This EpisodeOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicityBeneficial Resource: Rich Roll Podcast | Adam Grant Podcast | Brene Brown PodcastConnect with Erin:InstagramWebsiteApp: Cladwell AppEnjoy this Podcast?Learning how you can get rid of clutter and live an intentional and purposeful life has never been this simple. If you enjoyed today's episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.Have any questions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.——————————————Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Liquid IV | Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LiquidIV.com and use code MINIMALIST at checkout.HelloFresh | Go to Hellofresh.com/minimalist16 and use code MINIMALIST16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping!Avocado Mattress | Visit avocadomattress.com to shop now. For a limited time, get 10% off mattresses with code minimalist10 at checkout.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The show runner of everywhere there are cool folks and and their drag cars, Eliot Erlandson had these folks come talk to us when were at the "EyesOn Design Expo" at the Ford House. Charlie and Denise Caldwell are our guest today as we toalk to them about their 1965 Dodge Coronet A990 Tribute car. Topics covered today include: Thompson Drag Raceway, hearing about Motown on the radio, 426 Race Hemi, Denise wrenching on that motor, 64 Merc, 331 to go, 11 cars restored in 30 years, Denise in High School, how they met, 1st date car, two cops here, love and skeet, restoring cars together, era correct cars, the 30k car, cops and street racing, the 6 point ticket, 60's insurance rates for hot rods, how to talk to cops, traveling to many car shows, the Mustang, no bowties at home and so much more. An absolutely charming couple with a truck load of effervescence that makes them  so enjoyable to listen to. Great guests indeed. We will have the video of this interview up on our You Tube channel shortly.

There is no question that the fashion industry impacts both people and planet on a significant level. This week's episode brings awareness to our own consumer behaviors, especially in the United States, and how we can embrace better sustainable practices and behaviors going forward. Perhaps you consider: Watching The True Cost documentary Explore using the Cladwell app to track and catalog your wardrobe Build a capsule wardrobe, be an outfit repeater, and wear what you have! Check out Classic Six New York (use MFDXCLASSICSIX10 for 10% off) Research local donation sites who can place your goods into immediate use Shop secondhand via ThredUP, Poshmark, TheRealReal, or thrift stores Try a "no buy" month

This one's a little different. It’s just me and the microphone, talking directly to the Cladwell community (that's you!) about the important of the Capsule Wardrobe – especially now as we're all trying to figure out how to make 2021 different and better than what came before it. In this episode, I share why I believe "doing the work" of a capsule wardrobe can help set a positive course not just for 2021, but for the rest of your life. Sounds lofty, right? Take a listen and let us know what you think.

Making sourdough, getting psyched for Zoom parties, and finally cleaning out your closet…the halcyon days of the early pandemic seem almost quaint now. If you’ve lost your luster, become a bit sluggish from staring at the same walls for 10 (!) months now, you’re not alone. Surrounding yourself with the same environment on repeat is tiring, but changing things up in your space can also do wonders for mental health. So if you didn’t sort through your closet last spring, doing so now may just give you the boost you’ve been missing. Erin Flynn, founder and CEO of the closet-clearing, capsule wardrobe kick-starting app, Cladwell, knows all too well how a closet of unworn, unloved clothes can drag you down. It can even impact decision making in other areas of life. Embracing her so-called failures as much as her successes, Erin shows us how making executive decisions in the dark doldrums of the closet can lighten your load and make room for your personal style, proving that in a consumerist culture, less is really more. Thanks for listening! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here, or visit https://anchor.fm/superwomen/messages on your desktop or phone to leave us a voice memo! Follow Superwomen on Instagram. Big Ideas The problem with fast fashion and how to break away from that. Having the mindset of an entrepreneur to be in it for the long haul and not take a business failure as a personal failure. Guest Website Cladwell --- This episode is sponsored by · Indeed: With over 250 million unique visitors every month Indeed strives to put job seekers first. www.indeed.com/podcast Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/superwomen/support

Meet, Erin Flynn, Co-founder and CEO of Cladwell - An app that helps you experience the freedom of a capsule wardrobe. Erin has 10 years of experience in taking ideas or insights and transforming them into products that people use daily. She’s spent the majority of her career starting and creating new businesses both on her own and within a corporation. In 2009, she grew her fashion blog, Reality Chic, into a business and was featured as a Microsoft Champion, appeared on a reality tv show ALL ON THE LINE on with Joe Zee (Creative Director of ELLE Magazine), and secured brand partnerships with T.J. Maxx, Accessorize, Shoe Dazzle, The Huffington Post, and attended Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. In 2017, Erin was selected as a recipient of The Women of Influence Award. In this episode Erin talks to us about: Her journey and how she became an entrepreneur Her advice on raising funds and going through accelerators Dealing with obstacles And a lot more... ---- If you or something you know would like to be featured in an upcoming episode - drop us an email at info@productsbywomen.com. You can learn more about Products by Women and our initiatives here!

Co-Founder and CEO at Cladwell that exited in 2019 and currently the founder of Jumpdocs.com (formerly named Boilerplate.legal) talks about his previous experiences in fundraising and selling his company. We also spoke about the major problems that startup founders are having and how to avoid those problems. Check out Jumpdocs.com (in episode referred to as Boilerplate.legal) - https://www.jumpdocs.com/ Blake's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakeallsmith/ We've got SWAG (merch) now so check it out: https://www.etsy.com/listing/898219952/fundraising-radio-t-shirt?ref=listings_manager_table

Welcome to After The Exit, the show where I interview CEOs after they've sold their startup and have them share the lesson they've learned about business, relationships, and life. Today we have two very special guests: my current co-founders Chris and Nikki Ridenour. Before they were a married couple, they started in 2012 as co-founders of LISNR - an ultrasonic proximity platform. Chris as an engineer and CTO, Nikki as a designer. After working with a ton of major artists and hosting 30K+ user activations, they raised Series A with Progress ventures. Shortly thereafter they left the company in 2014. That lead to Chris founding Casamatic and going through both the Ocean and Brandery accelerators in Cincinnati - and later raising a seed round from Accelerant. After pivoting from b2c to b2b they decided to shut down the company and return the funds to the investors. Chris then joined me as CTO of Cladwell for 2 years, while Nikki went through the Uptech startup accelerator with her startup Farmbee. Chris later joined Nikki on Farmbee after they had their first child. Now - they are current co-founders with me in Boilerplate.legal. If you're short on time and just want to browse the lessons, go to https://www.allsmith.org/aftertheexit/chris-and-nikki-ridenour and you can browse a list of all of the lessons and click on the hyperlink to watch individual lessons. This episode is brought to you by [Visible.vc](http://visible.vc/) - Raise capital, update investors, and engage your team from a single platform. It's also brought to you by [Boilerplate.legal](http://boilerplate.legal) - Did you know that the average startup spends $30,000 in their first 2 years on legal costs? Save 90% of those costs on venture-capital approved legal documents using Boilerplate.legal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aftertheexit/message

Welcome to After the Exit, the show where I interview CEOs after they've sold their startup and have them share the lesson they've learned about business, about relationships, and life. Today I'm really excited to introduce you to my friend Whitney Casey, recently exited CEO of Finery. Before Finery, she oversaw product development and growth at Match.com and also lived a life as a producer and/ or correspondent at CBS, CNN, Fox, ABC, and NBC - winning two Emmy's in the process. She founded Finery - a personal stylist in your back pocket (and a competitor of my previous company, Cladwell). She raised $5mil in seed funding from NEA, partnered with Match.com, and was named CNBC's top 100 startups to watch worldwide. As she was raising Series A at a $30mil valuation privacy laws began to shift so according to public sources she opted to sell to Stitch Fix for an undisclosed amount. Hope you enjoy! If you're short on time and just want to browse the lessons, go to allsmith.org/afterthexit and you can browse all of the lessons and click to a hyperlink to that specific lesson in each youtube video. This episode is brought to you by Visible.vc - Raise capital, update investors and engage your team from a single platform. It's also brought to you by Boilerplate.legal - Affordable, streamlined, venture capital-approved legal documents for your startup. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aftertheexit/message

Hi lovely listeners! I know it's been a while but I'm back with a really cool episode on taking the stress out of getting dress and decluttering your life to feel more like the REAL YOU! In this episode I interview Erin Flynn the CEO of Cladwell. Cladwell is an innovative personal styling tool used across the world with the intent to minimize the ecological footprint of the fashion industry. The idea behind Cladwell is to clear the clutter out of users’ lives and allow them to take the time to enjoy the little things in life rather than the materialistic items that constantly surround us.   Listen to this episode to discover how mentally beneficial a good closet clean-out can be.  Also as mentioned in this episode if you're struggling with anxiety and or just want to become more embodied and live the life you want to live click HERE to join my "Anxiety & Trauma Release" program. 

This week I'm chatting with Cladwell cofounder and CEO Erin Flynn - I have the Cladwell personal styling app and use it all the time! We discuss purging closets (she took hers from 450 items to 75!), shopping intentionally (and how "planned obsolescence" and "perceived obsolescence" keep us shopping), the impact of COVID-19 on business, how to make the most of Cladwell and more! Also in this episode I recommend two controversial books that I enjoyed (and delve into some of the controversy): American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell (this one's the October pick for the This Mom Loves Virtual Book Club - come join us!) Plus I run through my 20 for 2020 goals (with credit to Gretchen Rubin) and give an update on the progress - which is actually better than you'd think during a pandemic! ("Wear lipstick more often" has not, however, been a success.) Thanks to this episode's sponsor, Minimalist Moms. If you live in Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough or Durham and have a child under 6 you really should check out their monthly toy lending subscription kits - save money, reduce clutter, help the environment and keep your child interested in their toys! You can find Erin Flynn on Instagram, and find Cladwell on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can download Cladwell from the App Store on iOS. For more information visit www.cladwell.com. This episode was edited for sound by lukasound.

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get all the show notes and all of the links and resources Erin discussed at littlegreenbow.com/43Download the Cladwell app for free at cladwell.comQUICK Declutter - 5 QUICK steps to declutter your home and get it functioning NOW!Wannabe Minimalist Facebook Group - come join the community filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying.Follow Deanna on PinterestFollow Deanna on InstagramFollow Deanna on Facebook**********************Music:Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc**********************You’ve heard about capsule wardrobes, but have you ever tried one yourself? Maybe you love clothes and think a capsule wardrobe is too restrictive. Or maybe your life is filled with so many different activities you’d make a super hero’s head spin with all the outfit changes and you have no idea where to start.But, the good news is that capsule wardrobes are the opposite of restrictive and in fact give you the freedom to really enjoy everything in your closet. They also help corral the clothing you need for various activities and help you see there are holes in your wardrobe you need to fill.Buying more clothes was probably not the advice you expected from a wannabe minimalist. Am I right?The truth is that there is no magic number of clothing items we need in our closets, but most of us can and should be living with a lot less.My guest on the latest episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show can help you love your closet and love getting dressed everyday. Erin Flynn, co-founder and CEO of cladwell.com give us the personal styling app of our dreams and even coordinates our clothes based on the weather - wherever we are!Erin's led Cladwell's growth over the last 4 years and most recently acquired Cladwell with her husband to turn it into an independently owned company. She has gone through top accelerators like 500 Startups and is currently part of Indie.vc's latest investment. She previously founded an influencer marketing startup called Canopi and has also led the launch of E.W Scripps’ first national digital subscription service.Erin and her husband Colin are living bigger lives with smaller wardrobes in Cincinnati with 1 super Irish sounding kid (Rooney) and a very formal puggle named Mr. Pug.Let’s explore what creating a capsule wardrobe could mean for you and let’s find the joy in your closet.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you discover:- What a capsule wardrobe really is- How to think about creating a capsule wardrobe if you live somewhere with distinct seasons or lots of different lifestyle activities.- Why we feel compelled to shop all the time- How to overcome consumer habits of clothes shopping and what to do instead- The advice about minimalism that changed Erin’s lifeSubscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Minimalist Show podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a review on iTunes too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in and read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

Erin Flynn is the CEO and cofounder of Cladwell. Cladwell is a smart app that helps you learn how to appreciate what you have, do more with less, and clear out the clutter in your life. Get dressed easier, each and every day.In this episode Erin discusses Cladwell, Essentialism, and Defining your style to save money and enjoy all of your clothes.Get started with Cladwell:https://cladwell.com/Link to the Show Notes from this Episode:https://sustainablesavings.org/podcast/

On this weeks episode of Girl on Fire, Tanya Manocha & Rachel Georgian will be diving deeper into the startup world by interviewing Erin Flynn, the co-founder & CEO of the startup Cladwell! Erin led Cladwell's growth over the last 4 years and most recently acquired Cladwell with her husband to turn it into an independently owned company. She has gone through top accelerators like 500 Startups and is currently part of Indie.vc's latest investment. She previously founded an influencer marketing startup called Canopi and has also led the launch of E.W Scripps' first national digital subscription service. Erin and her husband Colin are living bigger lives with smaller wardrobes in Cincinnati with 1 super Irish sounding kid (Rooney) and a very formal puggle named Mr. Pug. We hope you all enjoy this weeks episode!

Today I am welcoming Erin Flynn, co-founder and CEO of Cladwell. We have a conversation on both starting in the blogging world and how we’ve transitioned to business owners from those days, her struggles with being a female entrepreneur, and why she is passionate about the concept of Cladwell. Cladwell:https://cladwell.com/https://www.instagram.com/cladwellapp/https://www.instagram.com/byerinflynn/Find Me!Samantha March Youtube: http://bit.ly/samanthamarchyt Samantha March Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marchbeautyword/ Samantha March Twitter: https://twitter.com/BySamanthaMarch Samantha's Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D0BZCL TikTok: SamanthaMarchXO: https://vm.tiktok.com/bdfrar/Email Me! startinspiredpodcast@gmail.com My Bookshttps://amzn.to/3cqHZF7My Bloghttp://chicklitplus.com/Join my Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsamsquad/

Here are my consolidated lessons learned from 7 years running a venture-backed startup, Cladwell. You can also read the Medium post/jump to the lessons you care about here: https://medium.com/@blakesmith/70-lessons-learned-82751e223c8b --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aftertheexit/message

Ever thought about creating a capsule wardrobe? Ever thought about getting rid of all the cheap clothes sitting in your closet and investing in items from small, sustainable businesses, that will last (and stay on-trend) for the next ten years?Today's chat with Cladwell Founder & CEO, Erin Flynn, addresses how to go about that process, and how she went about it just five years ago from 450 items in her closet. Surprisingly, it's not as complicated as you might think and it's ever-evolving! So you never have to have your capsule wardrobe perfectly down- it's constantly a learning process.Check out Cladwell:Download the App!WebsiteInstagramSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sustainabilityof)

If you've ever wanted to know why your clothes matter, listen to this audiobook. It's everything you need for a complete closet do-over.

If you feel like you have tons of clothes and nothing to wear, this episode is for you! Kelly connects with Erin Flynn, the Founder and CEO of Cladwell; a personal styling app that helps you let go of clutter and maintain a simple wardrobe that you will wear and love.  Learn step-by-step tips on how to clean out your closet and build a capsule wardrobe using the clothes you already own.  Be inspired to make your closet cleanout fun by planning a "Closet Cleanout Session" over FaceTime or Zoom with a friend today! #CladwellCleanout @Cladwellapp Cladwell.com/community Cladwell Podcast

Although this episode with my friend Erin Flynn was recorded weeks ago,  I think it has the potential to be super relevant for some of us right now as we're finding ourselves at home and possibly with more free time on our hands.  Erin is the co-founder and CEO of Cladwell and really has played a huge role in establishing something we've heard about more and more the past few years, which is capsule wardrobes. In this episode, Erin shares her story and background leading to where she is today with Cladwell, which includes her experience with a failed startup and how she has learned to trust God's plan for her life through that.  She walks us through simplifying your closet, the benefits of doing that and all about how the Cladwell app can help you to get the most out of the clothes already in your closet. If you're hoping to use this time to simplify and organize and maybe just reprioritize what you have in your house and more specifically your closet, hit play on this episode.   ERIN'S LOVING, LISTENING TO, OR READING:  Kanye Taylor Swift You Are the Girl For the Job by Jess Connolly (Erin + I both love the audio version!)   Shop Erin's Bar Necklace (hers is stamped with the word trust). Follow Cladwell on Instagram @cladwellapp https://cladwell.com/ For the stats + infographics Erin + I talked about, click HERE.  To listen to Erin's new podcast, "Too Many Clothes and Nothing to Wear," click HERE.   SHOP PS46 JEWELRY HERE. Instagram: @psfortysix

We are so honored to have Erin Flynn, CEO and founder of Cladwell, on this week's episode! Erin brings a breath of fresh air as she provides guidance on how to tackle our closets and declutter our home. She reminds us that it is definitely possible to have a minimal, yet timeless wardrobe, even when the world around us is whispering otherwise. During this time period that is keeping many of us at home under unknown circumstances, this is the perfect opportunity to get organized and bring a little bit of order from chaos.Cladwell is an app that helps consumers jumpstart this process!  Without having to purchase new items, the app helps you sort through the items you already own  and create a wardrobe that is versatile and unique to your style. To visit Cladwell, click HERE. For a seven day free trial, download Cladwell from the app store! To listen to Erin's new podcast, "Too Many Clothes and Nothing to Wear," click HERE.To download Rebekah's latest book, Rhythms of Renewal, click HERE. To take the quiz and learn your healthiest rhythm, click HERE.Thank you to our amazing sponsor, Abide! Abide is the #1 Christian, meditation app that brings peace and rest into your life. Click HERE to receive 25% off of your premium subscription!  

Please tell me I’m not the only one who loves the movie Clueless?! Now, I realize how ridiculous of a movie it is, but in a “I love how ridiculous this movie is” kind of way, right? It is what began my love affair for Jeep Wranglers, and I longed for Cher Horowitz’s infamous closet with the computerized system that dressed her every day. My guest today was not in the movie Clueless, but she did create an App called Cladwell that is basically the 2020 version of Cher’s closet dressing system. Erin Flynn is the CEO of Cladwell, a personal styling app that transforms your closet into one where you love and wear everything you own and makes getting dressed easy every morning with daily outfit recommendations. It does so much more than that, and you’ll hear how when you tune in and listen to how Erin is making a positive impact with her career. Cladwell has been featured on Good Morning America, and even did a partnership with Marie Kondo! Cladwell isn’t Erin’s first startup, and she has so many startup stories to tell. Listen now to hear about my love of the Cladwell App and Erin’s vision for creating personal style with ease. 3:30 – The Erin 101 Erin grew up in Indiana and received a full ride scholarship to play Division II Basketball in Memphis, TN. She played for all four years of college, and very soon after graduating, got married, moved to Pennsylvania, started a new job, and got a dog! This was 2009, the economy was tanking, and Erin could not find a viable job in marketing. She tried for three months to work no-pay internships and as her frustration and grew and her bank account dwindled, Erin decided it was time to take control of her career and her future. Erin started a fashion blog when influencer marketing was just taking off. Erin grew her blog into a small business, working with brands and attending fashion week. Erin noticed a disconnect in communication between brands and bloggers even though it was clear the two markets desired to work together. Erin’s first startup was a business called Canopy. She transitioned her blog into an influencer network and jumped into her first startup experience. She continued to work at it for three years, but it was difficult for consumers to understand this new world of influencer marketing. In 2011, she closed the startup and she and her husband moved back to the Midwest. Erin soon took a job with EW Scripps. EW Scripps owns over 35 television stations over the country. Erin was able to work in an entrepreneurial role there and learned more about starting something new within a company. As Erin felt a desire to get back into the startup world, she also had some angst about it, knowing first-hand the risks, sacrifices, and inevitable failures involved.. She decided to meet with the founder of a company similar to Cladwell, but for men. Erin thought she would try her hand at taking that market to women, and from there Cladwell was born. 8:08 – What Am I Going to Wear Today? When Cladwell first started, it was a platform for men to solve their personal shopping needs, a way to help them figure out what to buy next for their wardrobe. Erin came on board in 2015 when their products were changing and talks about expanding the market to women had just begun. Cladwell became interested in a capsule wardrobe, specifically helping women love and wear every piece of clothing in their closet. Erin’s personal experienced gave more shape to the idea because she’d wake up every morning, open her closet, and have no idea what to wear. Erin didn’t understand how it was possible to “not have anything to wear” when she owned 450 pieces of clothing. She had too many clothes but was still completely unsatisfied with the clothing she already had. She didn’t understand how she’d gotten to that point. Cladwell wanted to approaching personal style with capsule wardrobes to help women become more content with their clothing choices and less overwhelmed with continual shopping and overcrowded closets. The app was developed two and a half years ago to help women with an easy getting ready experience. It helps transform closets over 30, 60, 90 days, etc., to help you narrow down what you actually love and wear most often. The app also helps you declutter, hone-in on your personal style, and shop smarter while inspiring new and creative outfit combinations so that you can continue to wear what you already own in new ways. Cladwell helps you become mindful and thoughtful about what you truly love, which helps reveal your own personal style. Capsule wardrobes also help those who want to shop ethically and reduce waste! 15:16 - Declutter Without Overwhelm You don’t have to add every single piece of clothing you own to the app. You can add your favorite 10 items to start. Cladwell will match that to the 17,000 items they already have in their database. You can also take a photo of your own items and add them to your app. Holding onto things can keep us stuck in the past after we’ve gone through big life experiences and transitions. It can feel like a fresh start to walk into a space that represents how you look and feel in the present as well as how you want to approach the future. A lot of emotional baggage can be held onto in our closets whether because of fear, nostalgia, or a little of both. We are also constantly bombarded with messages to buy more. We shop way too fast and feel pressure to continue acquiring new things. We’re already wearing 20% of what’s in our closets and fall into cycles of thinking we need to start over from scratch when we no longer love our closets. We are tempted to buy more pieces thinking we’ll like something new more that what we already have. 22:33 - Shop Your Own Closet Right before the 1980s, Americans only bought 12 new items per year on average. Today, we are buying 68 items per year. Cladwell offers encouragement to shop what you already have with daily outfit suggestions and recommendations of what to add to your closet to help you create a greater number of outfits with fewer pieces of clothing. Since the app helps you feel like you have a brand-new wardrobe with what you already own, you can be more intentional with your choices when you shop. When you start to narrow down the items you wear most, your personal style starts to appear. It also makes styling and getting ready in the morning a much more simple and enjoyable process. You can also build different capsules for different occasions. This is especially helpful for travel because you can determine 5-7 items to pack that will allow you to combine pieces to create enough looks for 14 days. Sometimes we even shop when we’re bored. Creating capsules and exploring your closet through the Cladwell app can help you stay creative and interested in what you have so it’s literally as if you get to go shopping, but without spending money or adding clutter to your life. Cladwell even has a social media feature to follow other people for ideas, inspiration, and community. You can even cultivate your own style by looking at your friend’s outfits! The app will give you suggestions from your closet based on what your friend is wearing. 34:56 - On the Cladwell Horizon In August, Erin and her husband bought the company. Originally Cladwell was an investor-backed, fast-growth tech startup. They still want to grow, but more importantly, they want to stay loyal to their brand roots and share the mission that people’s clothes and closets matter. The app will be redesigned with a new look and feel this summer. Cladwell is also working on an app for Android phones that they hope to launch soon. 37:24 – Getting to Know Our Guest Tune in as Erin’s answers fun questions like what her hype song would be, what style she thinks people will be nostalgic for in 40 years, and more! Most importantly, hear from Erin about what it means to her to run a business with purpose. Memorable Quotes: 9:42 – “Not being satisfied with my closet kept me on this perpetual cycle of continually shopping, which actually only made the problem worse. “ 11:11 – “It’s a personal styling app that transforms your closet into one you’ll love. We make getting dressed easy every morning with daily outfit recommendations using the clothes in your closet.” 11:51 – “Most people only wear 20% of their closet and hold on to 80% of clutter.” 16:48 – “If you know what you like and you know who you are, you can make so many better decisions. I really believe the closet is representative of your head. If you have a messy closet, you may have a messy head. From there you can really transform the rest of your life.” About Erin Flynn: Erin is the CEO of Cladwell, a personal styling app that transforms your closet into one where you love and wear everything you own and makes getting dressed easy every morning with daily outfit recommendations. Cladwell's been featured on Good Morning America and even done a partnership with Marie Kondo. This is not her first startup and as a self-proclaimed reluctant entrepreneur, she has many startup stories to tell. Erin and her husband Colin reside in Cincinnati with 1 super Irish sounding kid (Rooney) and a very formal puggle named Mr. Pug.

In episode 190, Kestrel welcomes Erin Flynn, the CEO of Cladwell, to the show. A personal styling app, Cladwell allows users to add in their clothes (without taking photos) and it will generate daily outfits personalized for their weather. ”I would go to my closet and say the same thing which is, I have too many clothes and nothing to wear, which was ridiculous because I had over 450 items hanging in my closet — so, there was no reason that I should have nothing to wear.” -Erin Flynn, CEO of Cladwell On this week’s show, Erin shares more on how the financial crisis got her originally into fashion blogging and entrepreneurship. Also, she explains how she first got connected with Cladwell, and eventually decided to purchase it to have more autonomy over the gradual growth of the company. Kestrel and Erin talk a lot about personal style and finding ways to appreciate the clothes we already have. For Erin, she believes that if you don’t understand your personal style, it’s difficult to build a closet that you love. Also, Erin walks us through more on how the Cladwell app works, and the ways it can help you get dressed every day, get in tune with your personal style, and find ways to utilize the pieces in your closet. Kestrel asks Erin to explore the idea of behavior change, and ways in which Cladwell is successfully challenging people to shift their habits to a less is more approach. The below thoughts, ideas + organizations were brought up in this chat: “I was in this endless cycle of shopping, thinking that that would solve my style problem.” “I really believe that everyone has kind of their own unique, personal style, but I also believe that most people don’t know what they like. And so, it’s really hard to build a closet you love when you don’t know what you like.” “We were originally investor-backed … we ultimately ended up buying the company, and the whole goal now is to make it a sustainable and profitable company really driven by our values and our mission.” “It’s really about making the most of your closet, so we’re trying to help you love and wear everything you own.” The app shares this stat: the average person only wears 20% of their closet. The average Cladwell user wears 65% of their closet, and the app can help you track how much of your closet you’re actually wearing. Subscribe to Black Sustainability newsletter by Dominique Drakeford (mentioned in intro)

Blake Smith is founder and CEO of Cladwell, a digital closet manager. Cladwell's goal is to manage the world's closets, by helping people do more with less. Cladwell resides at the intersection between math and art - much like Blake - who used his background in computational mathematics as a hedge fund analyst before joining the founding team of an agency that produced movies for Walmart, P&G, and many other Fortune 500 brands. In addition to Cladwell, Blake and his wife Chandler raise and homeschool 4 kids.

Coming Soon: an 8-episode podcast from Cladwell (www.cladwell.com) with experts in the industry, history, and psychology of clothes. All eight episodes dropping March 12th, 2020.

Author Elizabeth Cline is here answering questions about her new book, The Conscious Closet, and offering advice for sustainable fashion. Also in the show, I'm reviewing shampoo and conditioner bars from Canadian company Unwrapped Life as well as Cladwell, your personal stylist right on your device - my new favourite app! We kick off this jam-packed show with some fun Downton Abbey books. You can find Elizabeth Cline on her website as well as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For more information or to purchase: The Conscious Closet The shampoo and conditioner bars I recommend are from Unwrapped Life. The personal styling app I reviewed is called Cladwell. Books: The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook  (Since recording the girls and I made the Yorkshire Puddings recipe and they were amazing!) The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book The Downton Abbey Coloring Book

Tune in as I talk with Cladwell CEO, Erin Flynn. Cladwell is the world's largest personal styling app designed to help you love your clothes again. Listen as we talk about fast fashion, her story, and how decluttering her closet changed her life!

How can entrepreneurs thrive in the midst of personal or professional upheaval? It's a question that's been on my mind over the last year, and it comes into this week's episode in a major way. On the show, you'll hear how one well-known ethical fashion influencer with a popular lifestyle blog and business podcast not only survived a series of person tragedies last year, but managed to thrive in spite of them, thanks in large part to the solid systems and processes she had set up in her business beforehand. Meet this week's guest, Molly Stillman, Founder of Still Being Molly and the Business with Purpose podcast. Sign up for the PressDope weekly email to get DIY PR tips and The Dope List of media opps, calls for pitches, FEST events and more ways to raise your visibility. What you'll learn Working with influencers can be one of the most effective ways for emerging brands to reach new audiences, but developing meaningful partnerships can be tough on both sides. In this episode, we look at Molly's approach to working with ethical, sustainable and socially-responsible brands -- you'll find out what works best for her brand partners, how to work with her and other bloggers and why long-term collaborations trump one-off sponsorships and ads every time. How you'll be inspired 2018 was one of Molly’s most difficult years. Other than ups and downs in her business, she suffered back-to-back tragedies that deeply affected her ability to work for months on end. However, as Molly shares, 2018 was the most profitable year for her business -- ever. How did that happen? In this episode, Molly shares her tips on keeping your business going, even when you feel like you can’t. What you'll tell your friends I was listening to the Spirit of 608 podcast this week, and I absolutely cannot believe how Molly made it through one of the most difficult seasons of her life while also managing to have her most profitable year in business ever. I have so much respect for this girl and her resilience. Plus, her tips for brands that want to work with ethical fashion and lifestyle bloggers are golden. Resource of the week Cladwell: If you've seen the 90's movie Clueless and always wanted Cher's interactive closet, there is indeed an app for that -- and Molly loves it. Cladwell mixes and matches clothes from your wardrobe based on styles you like. Molly absolutely loves it! Connect with Molly Website: Still Being Molly Podcast: Business with Purpose Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stillbeingmolly Instagram: @stillbeingmolly Twitter: @stillbeingmolly Mentioned in this episode: Finding Your Purpose and Your Person with Molly Stillman of Still Being Molly Rockwood Furniture LiveJournal The Onion Business with Purpose Lara Casey Walmart Google Analytics Elegant Tees Ecocult Squarespace Cladwell Audible Libby Born A Crime by Trevor Noah Podcast Movement   Find more episodes featuring women at the forefront of FEST online at www.Spiritof608.com.

Gretchen CaldwellIn this episode of Wine and Dime, I talk to Gretchen Caldwell.  As an Advisor at EP Wealth Gretchen focuses on helping people navigate financial transitions in their life including retirement, career changes, divorce and the death of a partner or spouse. She has her series 65 license, a certificate in Financial Planning from Santa Clara University and has passed the Certified Financial Planner® exam. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, Gretchen ran her own RIA, Pure Planning LLC, that provided financial planning services to Bay Area families. Gretchen received a BA in Economics from the University of Nebraska, where she was a 4 year starter on the women’s golf team. After college Gretchen spent 15 years in software sales and sales recruiting. She worked at several Bay Area start-ups including Ramp Networks, Interwoven and Savvius. Gretchen lives in Danville with her husband, Harrison, and son, Trey, and their two dogs. In her free time Gretchen enjoys reading, baking and spending time with her extended family. The WineFrank Family Carneros Chardonnay (https://www.frankfamilyvineyards.com/wine/napa-valley/carneros-chardonnay) Carneros Chardonnay is barrel fermented in 34% new, 33% once and 33% twice-filled French oak barrels for 9 months. While ageing on the lees, the wine was hand stirred regularly to promote depth and longevity. This wine appears light straw in the glass with aromas of toasted brioche, baking spices, and candied lemon rind. On the palate, the Carneros Chardonnay is full-bodied and creamy yet balanced by its lively acidity; with nuanced flavors of yellow apple, lemon curd, baked pear, melon, and subtle hints of oak toast. Amy IrvineIrvine Wealth Planning Strategies, LLC10 East Market StreetCorning NY 14830 www.irvineadvise.com (http://www.irvineadvise.com) email:  amy@irvineadvise.com

Today we are talking to Chris Ridenour, the CTO of Cladwell. And we discuss the differences between a lead developer and CTO, his journey and experience on the Startup Bus, and the importance of having the entire company work towards a common goal. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!

Do you have hundreds of clothes in your closet, don't use most of them, and still unable to find a daily outfit? Well, there's good news, Cladwell has a solution to end this problem, with aspirations to make a big dent in our consumerism culture. But first, Founder & CEO Blake Smith walks us through his path leading up to creating this business. From early responsibilities stepping in as a youth leader at his church to then making money with money as a finance professional and finally creating new partnerships with an entertainment company flexing sales and marketing skills, Blake experienced business through multiple perspectives. When the time aligned, he was prepared to enter into the growth of his own venture. Cladwell's mission is to empower men and women to find the right clothes to be ready for anything. To fight fear and help people live confidently. Blake is a man of self-freedom and justice who lives out these values with his family and his work at Cladwell, truly a Disciple of Christ.

Daily outfit recommendations app... Blake Smith, Founder/CEO of Cladwell (a clothing company that doesn't sell clothing, with an app that allows you to get daily outfit recommendations, track your outfits, discover the right items, and buy fewer things, all without taking a single photo) joins Pavan Bahl, Marc Raco and Rob Sanchez in the MouthMedia Network studios powered by Sennheiser. Fashion vs. humanity, too much clothing but not enough to wear, and a clothing fiduciary Smith discusses that most of fashion industry is focused on the moment you purchase. Humanity focuses on when you wear the apparel. Cladwell algorithmically captures your clothing and recommends what to wear for variety, weather, occasion and more. Then make recommendations, with the theme being too much clothing and nothing to wear. Why one can’t shop one’s way out of the problem of having too much clothing and nothing to wear. The monthly subscription, playing a “clothing fiduciary”, how Cladwell curated some 10,000 items that are similar to what people have in their closets, and segmenting people. Strategy, buying patterns, a role as a product leader Cladwell’s capsules, and intriguing capsule names, how they came out of the 500 Startups accelerator and raised $1.5M seed round, accost of acquisition lower than lifetime value, why Smith is not hot on affiliates, and the worst thing to hear when selling. A bet that is hedging the growth of the fashion industry, the trend of white glove services who come to home to go through closets and up cycles clothing and makes suggestions. Cladwell as a product leader not customer service or price leader---but they can all coexist in ecosystem. A mission of growth vs. acquisition, producing content for other brands who share it. Sustainability, Beavis and Butthead, and exploring the world via books The impact on sustainability, and solutions of not buying clothes you wont wear, getting rid of clothes, facilitating clothing swaps. Off the Grid Questions cover the biggest at 7 years old involving “Beavis and Butthead” and a big confession, resulting in a foundational value of being up front, exploring the world through books, home schooling, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, and a “Game of Thrones” final thought.

November 6, 2017 What Is Your WHAT? Steve Olsher, Cladwell Blake Smith and Incipient Bryan Weinert

Blake Smith. He’s the CEO and co-founder of Cladwell, a clothing company that doesn’t sell clothing. His goal is to fight for sustainability and human labor practices by enabling people to buy fewer, but better clothes. Blake was at The Top a year ago where he articulated that they passed 11,500 customers with each customer paying $6/month; so, they were doing about $70K MRR a year ago. They were at about 5% churn, monthly spending and at $17 to acquire new customers. They’re based in Cincinnati and they’ve raised about $1.8M and $100K in revenue. Famous Five: Favorite Book? – Wooden on Leadership What CEO do you follow? – Ben Horowitz Favorite online tool? — Calendly How many hours of sleep do you get?— 2 If you could let your 20-year old self, know one thing, what would it be? – Blake would tell himself the importance of following your curiosity as opposed to having a strategy or a plan   Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:04 – Nathan introduces Blake to the show 01:59 – Cladwell’s current customers is around 17K in number 02:06 – Cladwell is an everyday styling app 02:50 – When you go to the Cladwell’s website, you’ll click “buy” 02:58 – Cladwell is also downloadable in the App store 03:12 – Cladwell is doing pricing tests 03:45 – Cladwell looks at other SaaS products that customers are paying for 04:02 – Cladwell also looks at other workout apps 04:21 – Cladwell is looking into charging $9 04:41 – “We’re going forward unless proven otherwise” 04:47 – Pricing tests never end, especially with SaaS 05:31 – Last month total revenue is around $60K 05:41 – Cladwell used to bill quarterly 05:49 – Cladwell is around 900K ARR 06:17 – 80% of Cladwell’s customers are using the web app on their mobile devices 06:42 – Last year’s revenue in the same month 07:19 – Marketing spend last year 07:32 – Cladwell has recently raised a $1.2M round 08:07 – 2016 total sales is $760K 09:35 – Blake explains how the app works on a daily basis 09:40 – Every morning, the Cladwell app gives a recommendation of what to wear 09:53 – Cladwell recommends 3 outfits basing on what’s in your closet and the daily weather 10:18 – Cladwell will also know what you wore for 3 days 10:55 – The more that you use the app, the better the experience is 11:35 – Majority of Cladwell’s users are working millennial moms 12:18 – People have tried Cladwell’s ideas before and onboarding was the biggest issue 12:33 – Cladwell did something similar to Google venture’s sprint design process 12:56 – Cladwell provides a feed of all the potential items in a person’s wardrobe 13:34 – A female customer will have an average of 60-70 pieces of clothing in her wardrobe 13:58 – The onboarding process is now easier for customers because of the feed 15:30 – Team size is around 15 16:02 – Cladwell’s currently spending is still TBD 16:18 – Churn rate is a bit high 16:50 – From the 17K customers, around 5K has downloaded the app 18:00 – The Famous Five   3 Key Points: Onboarding is one of the biggest challenges for a styling company, customers lose interest using the product. More and more millennial mothers are finding it hard to manage their time; having an app that will save them time daily is heaven sent. Follow your curiosity—it can lead you to something GREAT.   Resources Mentioned: The Top Inbox – The site Nathan uses to schedule emails to be sent later, set reminders in inbox, track opens, and follow-up with email sequences Klipfolio – Track your business performance across all departments for FREE Hotjar – Nathan uses Hotjar to track what you’re doing on this site. He gets a video of each user visit like where they clicked and scrolled to make the site a better experience Acuity Scheduling – Nathan uses Acuity to schedule his podcast interviews and appointments Host Gator– The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for the cheapest price possible Audible– Nathan uses Audible when he’s driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5-hour drive) to listen to audio books Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives

A few months back Byron attended a hunting symposium at the opening of the CIC generally assembly. This week we bring you selected speeches from this event, as well the latest highlights from our previous guest, Diggory Hadoke battling with Peirs Morgan again.    Its wide ranging with high level experts from around the world. Something for everyone. We hear from WWF Director Marco Lambertini on climate change, poaching and the issues with growing human populations. Anders Dimiter, senior biologist for the EU commission gives us an outline for future policy. The great Shane Mahoney talks through the American model and its success with regard to migratory birds. We also hear the opening statements prior to the assembly and get a taster of the round table discussions Byron was a part of.   Competition to win a Cladwell shooting rest at this weekend GWCT game fair continues. Check out our social media for more.   Email the show podcast@paceproductionsuk.con   www.thepacebrothers.com   This podcast is supported by the Scottish Association for Country Sports.

Blake Smith, CEO of Cladwell - a SaaS business that helps you to dress exceptionally well with the smallest possible wardrobe. Blake and his team tried over 20 different revenue models before they perfected their business - and they’re hoping to hit $1 million in revenue this year. Listen in to hear how to stay friendly with ex-co-founders, why you need to test and test your ad channels, and why Blake wishes he’d bootstrapped his company. Famous 5: Favorite Business Book? – Anything in the HBR series What CEO do you follow? —Sheryl Sandberg Favorite online tool? — Google Calendar Do you get 8 hours of sleep?— No If you could let your 20 year old self know one thing, what would it be? —That it was okay to follow my curiosity Time Stamped Show Notes: 01:30 – Nathan’s introduction 01:47 – Cladwell helps you do more with fewer items of clothing 02:11 – They sell a tool that helps you to dress each day and cut down your wardrobe 03:19 – Founded 2 ½ years ago 03:20 – Over 200k people have filled out their initial questionnaire 03:42 – A B2C SaaS business - women’s side pays $15 per quarter and men’s side pays $21 per quarter 03:55 – Launched as a men’s business but women now make up 60% of business 04:15 – 11,500 customers in March 2016 04:46 – Customer Acquisition Cost is about $17 05:05 – Almost profitable - currently spending $30k per month on marketing 05:30 – Monthly Revenue Per User is about $6 05:40 – MRR is about $70k per month 05:57 – Have raised $1.8 million in funding 06:22 – Started with 3 other founders, and ended up with 1 other 07:00 – “My closest co-founder...we both realized that we were made to lead companies. We’re still really good friends” 07:55 – “If I could do it over again, I would have started bootstrapping” 08:54 – First year revenue was $1000 09:12 – Started out trying affiliate marketing and drop-shipping 10:00 – “We tested 22 different permutations of a business model until we came up with one that worked” 11:04 – First year revenue was really about $10k; second year $100k; “We’re planning to hit a million this year” 11:24 – They advertise in places where people are looking for advice 12:00 – Monthly churn is 5% - ‘It’s our worst number at the moment’ 12:43 – Based in Cincinnati, Ohio 13:10 – 6 employees 14:16 – What valuation would Blake want for his first priced round? “Around $10 million” 15:37 – Blake doesn’t want to scale ad spend until he’s seriously tested each channel 16:13 – “We killed it on YouTube last summer by doing revenue shares with all the influencers in men’s fashion” 14:17 – Connect with Blake via email 18:55 – The Famous Five 3 Key Points: Spend smart. Don’t put more money into ad spend until you really understand every channel you’re using. Test and test and test and pivot. It’s okay to follow your curiosity and see where you end up Resources Mentioned: Host Gator – The site Nathan uses to buy his domain names and hosting for cheapest price possible. Freshbooks - The site Nathan uses to manage his invoices and accounts. Leadpages – The drag and drop tool Nathan uses to quickly create his webinar landing pages which convert at 35%+ Audible – Nathan uses Audible when he's driving from Austin to San Antonio (1.5 hour drive) to listen to audio books. Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives