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On today's show we chat to Cathryn Wills, founder and creative director of luxury vegan bags and accessories brand SANS BEAST (‘sans' meaning ‘without' - a brand without animal).  After working in very impressive executive roles in Australian fashion retail for nearly 30 years, and for huge companies like JAG, The Country Road Group, Crumpler and MIMCO, Cathryn resigned from her final position in 2016 to take a new path.  The new path? Luxe handbags that are completely free of animal products - which she launched by the name of SANS BEAST in March of 2018.  With over a decade of her 30-year fashion career spent living and breathing the world of leather handbags, Cathryn progressively recognised the huge disconnect between her professional role and her ethical stance on animal welfare and the environment. Cathryn is an absolute force in the fashion industry, and has so much experience both in the workforce and in forging your own path - we already know you guys will get a lot out of this chat, whether you're looking to climb the ranks in your professional career or go out completely on your own.  – Cathryn is currently reading Animal Liberation Now by Peter Singer. She's tapping in and out of Netflix, and is spending some time listening to podcasts like The Business of Fashion, The Tim Ferriss Show, Huberman Lab and of course Smartless for a bit of a laugh.  – Find Cathryn on Instagram and LinkedIn.  Find SANS BEAST on their website sansbeast.com and on Instagram.  –  Wanting more? Find us on TikTok & Instagram as @cleverwomenco  Ps. you can ask us a question or pitch to come on the show by heading to our website: clevermediaco.com  – And please don't forget to support us!  If you liked what you heard, subscribe to our show & leave us a rating and review - we will love you for it

In this episode, Kyle Matthews is joined by Troy Marcus, the founder and CEO of Evergen Equity, which focuses on managing multigenerational private real estate investments for family offices and accredited investors. Troy has operated in varying capacities in the real estate industry over the last 17 years, overseeing over $800 million in acquisitions, developments, and dispositions. Tune in to this episode to hear Kyle and Troy discuss the competitive drive to progress, using fear as an opportunity, and the importance of not pushing snooze on life. Key Topics Discussed How to make calculated decisions in business to progressUnderstanding the return on time How mental fortitude and discipline can set you up for successManaging your expectations and why you should get rich slow (instead of fast)“Now is the time, don't push snooze in life. If you push snooze when you wake up in the morning, you're going to push snooze in life. Set a plan, write it down, and find people around you that'll hold you accountable. But you can never quit. You can never stop.” –Troy Marcus, Founder of Evergen EquityShow Notes[01:25] – Introduction to Troy's background [5:08] – How did you graduate top of the class?[8:09] – Early childhood with productive parents [12:15] – Why competition is an integral part of progress [13:58] – Evaluating success [14:49] – How did you get into real estate investing? [17:47] – Advice for someone just getting started in entrepreneurship[24:27] – Early career motivations [31:21] – Typical day & handling external pressures [35:09] – Setting priorities for fulfillment [44:14] – Morning routine & tweaking daily habits [50:53] – Decision to leave MIMCO and start something new [58:50] – COVID-19 & the work-from-home trend[01:08:22] – Launch of the company & mistakes [1:15:49] – What does a day-in-the-life look like now? [1:19:43] – Advice for those starting a business today [1:24:56] – How to develop mental toughness [1:28:25] – Most common characteristic of those that are not where they want to be [1:32:45] – The state of the economy & headwinds in the macroeconomic environment [1:44:40] – One adjective you want people to describe you & your mentality How to Reach Troy Marcus https://evergenequity.com/Follow Troy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/troymarcus/ Additional ResourcesThe Matthews Mentality Podcast - thematthewsmentalitypodcast.comMatthews Real Estate Investment Services - matthews.comFollow Matthews on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/matthewsreis/Follow Kyle on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/kyle-matthews-ceo/Follow Kyle on Twitter – @kyleMatthewsCREFollow Kyle on Instagram – @KyleMatthewsCEOFollow the Podcast on Instagram – @MatthewsMentalityPodcastThank you for listening. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please contact podcast@matthews.com.

Expressing who you are is a bold act, finding outlets for your identity to shine requires courage. It's been a consistent theme and drive for today's guest. Amanda Briskin-Rettig is an Australian-born designer, author of one of the country's most successful fashion stories and the formidable creative impetus behind label A-ESQUE. In 1996, Amanda founded accessories giant Mimco, and built the brand into a fashion powerhouse over twelve years prior to its sale in 2007. We chat about this journey and where Amanda's drive for hard-work comes from. In 2012, inspired afresh, Amanda launched A-ESQUE. The label celebrates a rational approach to design that champions traditional artisan skills, high-quality materials, sustainable production methods, and a functional aesthetic. Creativity, expression, beauty and a healthy dollop of I've got this drip from this conversation with Amanda. Beyond the labels and success stories is a beautiful conversation about heart, family, and wisdom. Soak up the insights from the generously driven Amanda Briskin-Rettig

Started from the bottom now we're here! This week on The Shake Up Podcast we have someone who has literally started from the bottom as an intern and worked her way to the top! Teagan Mcleod explains how she worked her way through the fashion industry to now being the head of fashion design at the highly recognised fashion label VRG GRL! The role of head fashion designer is multi-faceted and widely looked at as a dream role for many of the younger generation. Having the ability to design, create and construct a wide range of fashion pieces also comes with a tremendous responsibility and amount of work. Teagan has pulled herself to the top by remaining persistent through her challenges and wearing a hard shell as superiors critique her work. But without question, it is a role that she deserves and has pushed herself towards through working as an intern at Mimco, assisting on runway shoots to truly embody the fashion designer she is now! Hard work truly does pay off and Teagan has the story to prove it! EPISODE BREAKDOWN: Power moves within the fashion industry Studying design at RMIT How it all began at an intern at Mimco Working as a fashion designer in London Creating the in-house label at Princess Polly from the ground up Moving into head designer for VRG GRL Teagan's opinion on fashion trends Never Have I Ever Card Game CREDITS: Host: Jarrad Bell Guest: Teagan Mcleod: Head Designer of VRG GRL Producers: Tom Norton Kersten Marchant NEVER HAVE I EVER The Shake Up Never Have I Ever Card Game SHAKE UP SOME COCKTAILS Order online at http://shitthatsfresh.com.au/TheShakeUp or find your local using the 'stockists' tab. GET IN TOUCH Stay up to date with the good times on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Join The Shake Up Cocktail Gang Facebook Community here. Get in touch with the Mr. Consistent team here.

I first came across Maria on an instagram live a few months back. I was immediately drawn to her kind and calm energy. The way she spoke about leading her team and the kind of salon owner she was, I knew I needed to hear more.Although there are so many incredible accolades in Marias career this episode is heavily focused on the business and relationship side of her journey. Maria Unali is a hairdresser whose proficiency behind the chair is evenly matched by admirable business leadership.  Simultaneously awarded the position of AHFA NSW Hairdresser of the Year and winner of the Hair Expo Salon Design Award in 2017, the Western Sydney born mother of two has established herself as a diversely talented star, amongst clientele and industry peers alike. Despite early concerns that a life outside the metro might dilute her opportunity to create an image-led career path, Unali was determined to shape a future that was based on a wide-eyed vision, a canvas confined only by her infinite imagination.  From inception, her approach was full of gusto and grace spending 5 years as a volunteer session assistant learning from highly skilled and respected international stylists including Sarah Laidlaw, Richard Kavanagh and Alan White. Her name appeared frequently on call sheets for popular fashion brands such as Bec and Bridge, Tony Maticevski and Romance was Born as well as large Advertising projects with Marie Claire, Supre and Mimco. In 2013, whilst working with 3 dimensional hair designs continued to appeal, the then 27 year old turned her focus to photographic work. With countless test shoots scheduled and shot and an inaugural collection under her belt, Unali created Neon Pop, a strong and athletic compilation that caught the eye of British Hairdressing royalty who awarded her AHFA NSW Hairdresser of the Year for 2014.   In 2015 Unali's innate eye for creating beautiful editorial hair and precision cuts was recognised by a cohort of Australia's top Hairdressers and Media players who selected her to be part of the esteemed Australian FAME Team.  During a 12-month tenure under the Creative Direction of Brett McKinnon (The Murphy Gozzard Hair Community) the young stylist traversed the globe sharing her skill and affection for hairdressing at Hair Expo Australia (Aus), Industry Extracted (NZ) and Salon International (UK).  Whilst regularly praised for her work in hair fashion, perhaps the greatest testament to the stylist's exquisite taste was the 2016 launch of award winning Salon Kiin.   In a venture that took courage, uprooting a deep family anchor in a local shopping centre, the birth of what has been deemed a true lifestyle salon space, demonstrates the intelligent business vein of a once self-confessed insatiable creative. Attributing the success of her new residence to an exhaustive research phase that identified an evolution in her target market and employee DNA, alongside a solid reputation and heritage, initiated by Papa back in 1981, Salon Kiin is a noteworthy symbol of an unwavering vision in the mind of a brilliant artist.  2021 saw Marias second salon, a stunning Salon Kaia. Located in Wollongong and designed with decadence in mind, Salon Kaia delivers a feel good hairdressing experience that nurtures your whole self—from the inside out.Youtube;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs4RSP_rStxASa4xTs4OEYgInstagram;@maria_unali@salonkiin@salonkaia@un_foiled@colourbycrysMARIA'S RECCOMENDATIONS Books for Salon Owners: Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Leaders Eat Last & The Infinite Game by Simon SinekNo Rules Rule by Reed Hastings & Erin MeyerPodcasts for Salon Owners:EntreleadershipA bit of Optimism by Simon SinekWork life by Adam GrantDare to lead with Brene Brown (Spotify)Books for stylists:Braving the wilderness by Brene BrownLimitless Mind by Jo BoalerAtomic Habits by James ClearPodcasts for Stylists:My Millennial CareerKwik BrainSmart People PodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-successful-stylist-un-foiled/donations

In this episode of ‘The Review' we are proud to bring you Part 2 of our extra special content in partnership with Mimco and Our Watch in celebration of International Women's Day. This week we bring you short, sharp discussions on gender equality with Our Watch ambassadors Tiffany Cherry, Ben Brown and Tarang Chawla with a particular focus on the role sport can play in being part of the change. This episode is sponsored by Mimco. We are so grateful to Mimco for their commitment to gender equality and 6 year support of Our Watch. To find out more visit: Mimco: www.mimco.com.au Our Watch: www.ourwatch.org.au Be a voice for change, challenge gender bias and connect with likeminded communities using #BePartOfTheChange and #ChooseToChallenge on social media. You can follow Ben on Instagram - @bdbrown50, Tarang - @tarangchawla and Tiffany - @tiffanycherry2. And don't forget to follow @ourwatch and @_mimco too! And please come visit us at www.thesignificantotherspodcast.com or join us for a chat on Instagram: @thesignificantotherspodcast

With some twenty years experience in retail and finance, David Briskin is hailed for kick-starting mid-luxe accessories brand Mimco as Managing Director and shareholder in 1999, and for his work with Sass & Bide as CEO from 2008, turning the brand around before it was sold off to Myer in a multi - million dollar deal in 2014.In February 2014, Briskin became the director of menswear retailer M.J. Bale and is the founder of Briskin Investments and Advisory, a consulting firm for many domestic and international brands.David reflecting says, “Really, I just want the Australian fashion industry to grow, to thrive and be successful. And hopefully, through the Melb Fashion festival, I can contribute to that," With Melbourne's retailers and fashion hubs being ravaged by the Covid crisis Victoria has been one of the hardest-hit states.The challenge of holding a global fashion festival curating, cultivating, and showcasing talent from across the world but also across the fashion spectrum is going to be huge, but David has demonstrated both business acumen and a savvy approach to challenging times, always with a keen eye for opportunity. Working closely with his board to foster and facilitate this popular Melbourne event we discuss the future of fashion, the Melb Fashion Festival, and David's view on an evolving new realm of showcasing fashion online and is hopeful about the next phase for the bricks and mortar store's survival.

Welcome to the very first episode of ‘The Review' for season 2 of The Significant Others. We are kicking things off with a bang this season! We are honoured to be able to share with you, over the next two Thursdays, some extra special content in partnership with Mimco and Our Watch in celebration of International Women's Day. In this first ‘Review' we welcome Our Watch Chair Natasha Stott Despoja and Our Watch ambassador Khadija Gbla to help us break down gender stereotypes, with a focus on the effect of the global pandemic on women and insuring our approach to gender equality is rooted in intersectionality. This episode is sponsored by Mimco. Shop at MIMCO, online and in-store, on International Women's Day (8 March 2021) to donate to Our Watch. Be a voice for change, challenge gender bias and connect with likeminded communities using #BePartOfTheChange and #ChooseToChallenge on social media. You can follow Natasha on Instagram - @natashastottdespoja and Khadija - @khadija_gbla. And don't forget to follow @ourwatch and @_mimco too! And please come visit us at www.thesignificantotherspodcast.com or join us for a chat on Instagram: @thesignificantotherspodcast

Alice Potts is a material researcher, who ‘explores the poetry of the human fluids’. She caused quite a storm when she graduated from the fashion department of the Royal College of Art in 2018 with a collection of crystals grown on various garments – including an extraordinary pair of ballet shoes dyed in red cabbage juice. These crystals were a little different though as they were created from the user’s own sweat. Unsurprisingly perhaps, the collection was entitled PERSPIRE and Alice was quickly picked up by some of the fashion world’s big beasts, including Nick Knight and Sarah Mower.In 2019, she was part of the Evening Standard’s Progress 1000 – London’s most influential people and her pieces have been shown everywhere from the Onassis Foundation in Athens to the Philadelphia Museum in the US via the V&A in London. A collection of 20 facemasks fashioned from biodegradable plastic – made from food waste sourced from local food markets, butchers and households – as well as a limited edition jewellery collection made in collaboration with MIMCO is currently on show at the NGV Triennial at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.In this episode we talk about: why she should currently be in Australia; making PPE from food waste; the importance of colour; her forgiving housemates; creating jewellery from seaweed; washing less; dealing with extreme personal trauma; accepting being different; and, last but by no means least, her obsession with sweat. Suffice to say Alice is thoughtful, intelligent and incredibly honest. In other words she’s the perfect podcast guest. You can find out more about Alice hereAnd you can sign up for my newsletter hereSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/materialmatters?fan_landing=true)

Welcome back to The Significant Others Podcast. In this teaser episode Mardi and Hester chat about what's changed since season 1 wrapped up, how AFLW is fairing in 2021 and their intentions for an exciting second season that will kick off with some extra special content in partnership with Mimco and Our Watch. Mardi and Hester also recommend the new podcast from Darcy Vescio - Cutting Oranges that you can find via the AFL website here. You can find out more about the Mimco and Our Watch partnership here and read more about the work Our Watch does at www.ourwatch.org.au. And please come visit us at www.thesignificantotherspodcast.com or join us for a chat on Instagram: @thesignificantotherspodcast

Cathryn Wills established Sans Beast in June 2017, after a career spanning close to30 years in the Australian fashion industry. The late 80’s saw time in retail at Benetton, followed by various roles at Palmer Corporation, before gaining a BA Fashion at Melbourne’s RMIT. A substantial chapter at Country Road then followed, where Wills worked in knitwear, eventually becoming Knitwear Design Manager across the men’s and women’s divisions.Post leaving Country Road, Wills pursued a freelance design career for a number ofyears, before finding her niche at Mimco, joining founder and former owner AmandaBriskin (-Rettig) in 2004. Wills went on to the role of Creative Director post the saleof the business, and in 2010, expanded her creative remit to encompass thecommercial leadership of the brand, as Managing + Creative Director.After living and breathing the world of leather handbags + accessories for over adecade, Wills adopted a vegetarian diet in mid 2015 - going vegan 18 months later -and progressively recognized a disconnect between her professional role and herethical stance on animal welfare and the environment. Through further education,Wills saw the need to change her consumptive and creative path, eventuallyresigning from MIMCO in early 2016.In establishing Sans Beast, Wills has dedicated herself to building a design led,quality brand, with compelling visual + written storytelling. The brand sourcesresponsibly manufactured, non-leather materials for the collection + manufactures inan ethically run, family owned factory in Southern China. Sans Beast is PETAaccredited vegan + donates to animal sanctuary, Edgars Mission with everypurchase made on the website.Insta: @sansbeastWebsite: sansbeast.com

Fashion's discount culture, sped-up sales cycles and overproduction are out of control - and COVID19 is adding extra pressure. Will the industry take this chance to rethink, or hurtle along even faster in the race to the bottom? How might we consciously slow down and consider all stakeholders to rebuild value in fashion made to love and last? In this Episode, your hosts Clare Press and Simone Cipriani talk to Sarah Rovis, CEO of the Australian accessories brand Mimco; Robin MacAndrew who heads up the social enterprise Artisan Fashion in Kenya; and Dexter Peart, who with his twin brother Byron Peart, runs the consciously sourced fashion and homewares platform Goodee. Follow us on Instagram @ethicalfashion www.ethicalfashioninitiative.org Our music is from the original production From Kabul to Bamako, music directed by Saïd Assadi. This podcast was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of ITC Ethical Fashion Initiative and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just a warning - this episode deals with the topic of domestic violence - if you need help please call 1800RESPECT now and if you are ever in any danger please call the Police on 000.For more than three decades Natasha Stott Despoja has been a kick-ass part of public life in Australia – firstly as our nation’s youngest ever Senator - sitting in Canberra’s Parliament House at the tender age of 26. Then in numerous government and representative roles, Natasha has consistently had a passion for the wellbeing of Australian women. Whether it was in her capacity as the former Australian Ambassador for Women and Girls or as the longstanding Chair of Our Watch – our peak body tasked with preventing violence against women and children - Natasha has simply always had our backs. And now at this time of social isolation - where domestic violence victims are more exposed than ever before – she has much to say about how we can all help each other to ensure women at risk are looked after. Natasha’s words of wisdom are what we need right now – so listen up. Thanks for our partners at Mimco for making this episode of Finding Fearless possible. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Creative entrepreneur Cathryn Wills - founder of luxury vegan accessories brand Sans Beast and former managing director of Mimco - reinforced for me what distinguishes Culture Makers: they are always looking for smarter ways of doing things, for ideas and inspiration. They never assume they are the smartest person in the room (even when they probably are). They empower those around them to take the initiative, share the successes with the team but know that, ultimately, the buck stops with them. Cathryn is now going through the journey of growing a start-up, expanding a small and dedicated team, backing herself to be successful. She reflects on what she has learned throughout a career that included steering a beloved Australian brand through acquisition and aggressive growth and then ultimately forging her own path in a highly competitive market. Cathryn is an inspiring and extremely self-aware leader who is growing a business built on vision and values. Find out more about Sans Beast here: www.sansbeast.com and follow the brand on Instagram @sans.beast ----------------- Want to create a great place to work? Join the free Culture Fix Community to learn and share with like-minded peers Find out more about Culture Fix here: https://www.culturefix.xyz/ Please like, rate, subscribe and share Culture Makers Podcast! Incidental show music courtesy of https://www.purple-planet.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/culturemakers/message

In this episode, we sat with Cathryn Wills, the brain behind the environmentally friendly brand Sans Beast. Cathryn experience in the retail world exceeds 30 years, with over a decade of that chapter as Creative Director of the brand Mimco. Cathryn talked to us about what are the true definitions of being a designer and different facets of carrying the title. She talked about her career journey and the challenges she faced, as well as some truly inspirational views on what changes can make a big difference in Australia's fashion industry.

Carle Rutledge, also known as Madam Hat won the Myer National Fashions on the Field competition in 2018.  The final to the competition is held on Kennedy Oaks Day during Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington Racecourse.   As the state finalist from Queensland Carle won the state final at Doomben Racecourse wearing a Roksanda dress, MNG shoes, self-made millinery, Mimco jewellery and a handbag from Bag Queen.  She went on to represent the state in the Cup Week Final winning the national prize. Growing up in regional Queensland Carle was an avid racegoer and was inspired by the style of the ladies entering Fashions on the Field. She began entering the competition herself and uses the opportunity as an outlet to create hats for herself.   Carle's approach to the competition is about creating an outfit she enjoys wearing and exploring different styles.  She sources pieces from many sources and brings them together to create her look.  We hope you enjoy hearing about her process in this episode. Thank you to our current supporters of Millinery.Info - Katherine Cherry Millinery, The Essential Hat, Louise Macdonald Milliner, The Hat Academy, Miss Haidee Millinery and The Millinery Association of Australia. We hope you have enjoyed listening to this podcast today. We have a full series of them to keep you company in the workroom. View the rest of the series on our Soundcloud channel. There a few ways in which you can support us to continue to bring milliners making content for milliners. The future of Millinery.Info looks to continue to provide quality industry relevant information and discussions. Your support helps bring more content of this quality.We are working towards growing a larger international coverage through images of millinery events and podcast interviews with leaders within the industry.Visit our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/millineryinfo to become a supporter or share this page with a friend via email or on social media.

This week, I am thrilled to welcome artist, Ange Miller, to the podcast! Ange hosts in-person workshops, runs two Instagram accounts, provides one-on-one coaching and has recently launched an online training portal called the Art Flow Sessions. She is also mother to four kids under the age of 13! You might be asking, how does she do it? I know I was and without giving too much away, I can tell you that it involves both grit and grace. This is a story about hard work and being brave enough to listen to the cry of your heart even when you are not sure where it might take you. Ange's work truly is the culmination of decades of digging in deep and this week I am delighted to be able to share her journey with you. In this episode, Ange talks about: Juggling the many hats that come with being an artist and mum of four. Letting go of the pressure associated with a traditional art school education. Focusing on creative confidence and teaching this approach to B.A. degree students for 10 years. Falling in love with alcohol inks and pushing their boundaries through extensive play. Collaborating with fashion label, Mimco. Doing her best work yet - empowering artists through her Chrysalis Coaching and Art Flow Online Training Sessions. To find out more about Ange's work and her beautiful offerings, head to: Ange's Instagram Art Flow Sessions Instagram Website Chrysalis Coaching Program Art Flow Online Training - Intuitive Art Approach: Abstract Acrylic

Cathryn Wills is the founder of vegan handbag label, Sans Beast, and the former Creative and Managing Director of Australian accessories brand, Mimco. In this episode, Jess and Stef sit down and have an insightful chat with one of their real life mentors. Cath is a total powerhouse with an absolute wealth of knowledge under her belt. Tune in as she dishes out invaluable advice on growing a brand, as the three discuss what it takes to be a boss, aligning your values with your career, and how working 24/7 isn’t necessarily the road to success. You can find Cath on Instagram at @_cathrynwills and her luxe bags at @sans.beast.You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at @howtwolive. Subscribe now, new episodes coming every Monday.To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.CREDITSAudio by: Giddy HeineProduced by: Simone PolanenMusic by: KausyCoordinated by: Bianca Wittner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can fashion aristanship empower women? What does a fair work accessories factory look like, and how do the workers see value in the setup? How about in community hubs, where skilled artisans can work as collectives? This is the second installment of a 2-part series about the UN’s Ethical Fashion Initiative, a flagship programme of the International Trade Centre. The EFI connects skilled artisans in places like Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso, Haiti and Afghanistan, to the international value chain of fashion, working with the likes of Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Adidas and the Australian accessories house MIMCO. In this Episode - recorded on the ground in Nairobi, Kenya - we get to hear from the artisans themselves, and discover why Artisan Fashion now runs the organisation here as a social enterprise. And we learn how fair work can empower women - from the women themselves. This show is brought to you by MIMCO Follow them on Instagram   Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter @mrspress Love the podcast? We have a Patreon page - every little helps! We are always grateful for ratings and reviews on iTunes. You can find us on Spotify now too.

Hello, all! Welcome to Episode 10 of Good Will Hunters! Can you believe we’re at 10 episodes?! I can’t think of a more perfect guest to mark this milestone with than the wonderful, bubbly, intelligent, hilarious Clare Press. Clare is the Sustainability Editor At Large of Australian Vogue and an absolute powerhouse in the world of ethical fashion. Our conversation is funny, timely and inspiring, for anyone who wears clothes (AKA most of us, right?!) and wants to be a more responsible consumer, and help change the world in the process. Check out the Oxfam ‘What She Makes’ Campaign here - https://whatshemakes.oxfam.org.au Asian Floor Wage Alliance - https://asia.floorwage.org Ethical Fashion Initiative - http://ethicalfashioninitiative.org To learn more about Mimco’s work with EFi, check this out - https://www.mimco.com.au/mimco-gives-back/ethical-fashion-initiative And lastly, to pre-order Clare’s fantastic new novel, go here - https://www.mup.com.au/books/rise-resist-paperback-softback Royalty free music by Bensound.

Meet Simone Cipriani, founder of the UN’s Ethical Fashion Initiative, a flagship programme of the International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the UN and World Trade Organization. The EFI connects skilled artisans in places like Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso, Haiti and now Afghanistan, to the international value chain of fashion, working with the likes of Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Adidas and the Australian accessories house MIMCO. Simone sees luxury fashion as a vehicle for development. He talks about ethics and aesthetics and says Sweatshops and workers trapped in an endless cycle of creating cheap fast-fashion is not true fashion. Simone believes responsibly produced fashion can help change the world  for the better. Actually, he knows it can, because he started this endeavour in 2009, and nearly a decade later it's thriving and has seen thousands of people find fair and ongoing work opportunities. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Next week, we’ll be bringing you the podcast Clare recorded in Nairobi, Kenya with the Ethical Fashion Initiative artisans. This show is brought to you by MIMCO Follow them on Instagram   Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter @mrspress Love the podcast? We have a Patreon page - every little helps! We are always grateful for ratings and reviews on iTunes. You can find us on Spotify now too.

Over the last fortnight, we have been hosting weekly conversations at the Mercedes me Store Melbourne. For our first event, Lucy spoke with the inspiring founder of Australian accessories labels A-esque and Mimco, Amanda Briskin-Rettig. Today we share a follow-up chat between the pair, where Amanda reflects on starting and building both her businesses, the shift to manufacturing locally in small runs, and why she's doing social media her way. This podcast episode is live NOW! Download Overcast for bonus pictures and links, or find them at https://thedesignfiles.net/podcast/.