POPULARITY
Categories
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwoodScripture Reference Ephesians 2:1-10James 2: 14-26
Building an Art-Led eCommerce Fashion Brand: Kyall & Maku Fenaroli on Maku The LabelIn this episode, Ryan sits down with Kyall and Maku Fenaroli, the husband-and-wife team behind Maku The Label, an art-centric fashion brand that's gone from Maku painting designs on blank t-shirts to landing David Jones as a stockist, all in under 18 months.Maku spent over a decade in finance before turning her lifelong passion for art into a business. Kyall left a career as a plumber and general manager in construction to run the operations side full-time. Together they've built a brand defined by original artwork, rapid organic growth, and a willingness to make big, fast calls, including ripping up their entire fulfilment model mid-flight.This one's a masterclass in scrappy growth, knowing when to change your model, and what it actually takes to go from side hustle to major retail partner.From side hustle to Style Runner in four monthsMaku started printing her art on blank tees with zero branding, just a decision to stop buying t-shirts she didn't love. Four months later they landed Style Runner, their first major stockist, before either of them had heard of an SSCC barcode.Why they walked away from print-on-demandPrint-on-demand gave Maku total creative flexibility (paint today, sell tomorrow), but it was killing customer experience with two-week delivery windows and mispicked orders. After a rough Black Friday period exposed the gap, they moved to a 3PL and in-stock model in a matter of months.The real cost of switching to held stockKyall breaks down what changes when you go from print-on-demand to holding inventory: deposits on stock six months out, a five-to-nine month cash conversion cycle, and having to plan collections over a year in advance. Maku is already painting for August 2027.Contribution margin over vanity revenueKyall's biggest lesson from the last 18 months: understanding gross margin, delivered margin, and contribution profit, not just top-line revenue. He talks candidly about how much of the "guru" advice in eCommerce ignores what it actually costs to get a sale to break-even.Wholesale lessons from Style Runner and David JonesMaku credits Style Runner for patiently teaching them the basics of wholesale (barcodes, dispatch windows, systems) before they stepped up to David Jones, where the same requirements come with far less flexibility.Personalised influencer gifting that actually gets sharedMaku's approach to influencer seeding isn't a mail-merge, it's DM'ing people directly, matching values and aesthetic, and adding a genuinely personal touch (a hand-painted portrait for Alana Hadid, a custom tee tied to Celeste Barber's own brand). The result: organic shares from influencers with audiences in the hundreds of thousands to over a million.Pulling back from paid ads toward organic and IRLAfter ramping up Meta and Google ads over the past year, the pair are consciously shifting back toward the organic-first strategy that built the brand, including real-world events they say outperform equivalent ad spend.New York Fashion Week, twiceMaku The Label is heading back to New York in September for NYFW, running a gifting suite with PR agency Kate & Co. and exploring a possible pop-up retail space alongside other Australian brands.What's next: the Australian designer categoryMaku's goal is to move the brand firmly into ready-to-wear and the Australian designer space, with the US identified as the next major growth market for both DTC and wholesale.Links & MentionsMaku The LabelStyle RunnerDavid JonesKate & Co. PRNew York Fashion Week (September)Yotpo: Amazing Women in eCommerce retreatHumble Brag's retreat
Scripture ReferenceDeuteronomy 28:1-14 Psalm 33:12Proverbs 14:34Psalm 11:3
Scripture Reference2 Corinthians 5:10 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14Revelation 20:11-15 https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwoodScripture ReferenceGenesis 3:1-13Revelation 12:91 John 3:8
Scripture ReferenceRevelation 22:17https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwoodScripture Reference Proverbs 10:9Proverbs 11:3
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwoodScripture Reference 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Scripture ReferencePsalm 139:1-24https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
Scripture ReferenceMatthew 28: 1-10https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
Scripture ReferencePsalm 1:1-6Joshua 1:5-9Deuteronomy 33:25 https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
Four simple words to ground your body and calm your mind when anxiety hits . . .When anxiety hits - it can feel like an out of body experience that takes you away from whatever it is you need to focus on. So today - I'm sharing the four words I've been using (SSCC) that can help you pause the spiral, ground your nervous system, and remind yourself you're okay.We're Covering:✔️ Why anxiety feels so fast—and how to slow it down✔️ The four-step SSCC method to calm your system in under a minute✔️ How to reconnect with your body when your brain won't stop racing✔️ The science behind self-compassion and cortisol✔️ My favourite sensory grounding tricks you can do anywhere✔️ How a little kindness toward yourself can actually change your physiologyIf anxiety's been creeping in, this episode will give you a quick, practical tool to bring yourself back - no toxic positivity required.Got a “feelgood thing” to submit?DM me on Instagram @itskyleb or email info@kylebuchanan.ca to be featured on the show.Thank you for being part of this space!
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
In this guest expert episode, Gina chats with Certified Nutritional Practitioner, public speaker, and host of the feelgoodery podcast, Kyle Buchanan. Together, they explore why summer can leave us feeling mentally scattered—and how that doesn't mean you're off track. Kyle unpacks how future-focused thinking can trigger anxiety, zap your motivation, and even stop you from getting started. You'll hear how younger versions of yourself might be reacting in the moment, and how simple practices like breathwork and the SSCC framework (Stop. Slow down. Connect. Compassion.) can help shift your state. Kyle also shares why those first 10 minutes after waking are gold, and how the tiniest mindset shifts—like one long exhale or one kind word—can lead to massive change over time.Where to find Kyle:Instagram: @itskylebwww.kylebuchanan.cafeelgoodery PodcastThe Exhale with Kyle Buchanan on SiriusXM RadioYou can find the full video hosted at:www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodspring2025To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.livymethod.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
G11 SLCC 15-SSCC 13 by MBC Grand, Inc.
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
G5 FDTC 16-SSCC 4 by MBC Grand, Inc.
SWOT ***Free SWOT and STCC tools available for download here: https://adept-experimenter-3588.kit.com/0cd1576fe5 Teaser:We are half-way through May and hopefully you have begun thinking about next year. A couple weeks ago I took several district leadership teams through a simple process to facilitate conversations around next year. We did two activities – the SWOT analysis and the Stop-Start-Continue-Consider process. These are meant to be high level starters for discussion of priorities. I think the two activities work well together as the SWOT identifies the what and the SSCC focuses on the how. In today's show, I'll walk you through the process we went through and I'll try to be explicit enough that you'll be able to facilitate the activity with your team if you so desire. This also might be a show you want to pause or save for a time when you can think and write, but of course that is up to you and your individual context. Sponsor Spot 1:Before we get to the meat of the show, I'd like to thank Kaleidoscope Adventures for sponsoring today's show. In your leadership role, you're responsible for the thousands of details it takes to make your school function like a well-oiled machine! So when it's time for the school trip, let someone else do the heavy lifting! Kaleidoscope Adventures has been planning exceptional travel experiences for more than 30 years. They handle ALL the details from start to finish so that you don't have to worry about a thing. Online registration and payments, convenient crowdfunding options, impeccable customer care, and an expert team make planning your school's student trip so easy! Get in touch with the pros at Kaleidoscope Adventures at the link down in the show notes and cross one more thing off your never-ending to-do list! Show Intro Celebrations: Pam retired! Key Points Part 1 Way to supercharge this: engage stakeholders! SWOT● Overview of quadrants● What it's good for:o Remembering what's going wello Confronting gapso Thinking about external resourceso Being mindful of what could go wrong● How to:o Do individually and then discusso Discuss through as a team● Three reflection questions● Can also be used as an individual planning tool Sponsor Spot 3:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. Key Points Part 2 SSCC● Overview● Considerations:o Do less (more stops than starts)o Consider ways to improve current things rather than beginning new oneso Strategic abandonmento Pay special attention to processeso Addition by subtractiono Leverage strengthso Mind the threats● Probably do this as a team● Can also be used by individuals ● Can be done for each other (e.g. Will and I) Following up● Stakeholder participation● Facilitated discussion● Strategic action cycles – root cause, incremental change SponsorAdministrators, you walk through classrooms, take notes, and you plan to follow up… but how much of that feedback actually reaches teachers in a meaningful way?With digiCOACH, you don't just observe—you coach in the moment. Provide clear, specific feedback instantly and track progress over time. No more forgotten notes or lost opportunities—just real conversations that drive real change.With digiCOACH, you're not just giving feedback—you're building a system for growth. Track trends, measure progress, and give teachers the real-time feedback they love. Ready to make coaching more impactful? Start today at digiCOACH.com. Summarizing (The big takeaway)● Less is more● Stakeholders (they should drive change)● Process over product● Where do we need more data?● Strategic daily action Sponsor Links:IXL: http://ixl.com/assistantKaleidoscope Adventures: https://www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com/the-assistant-principal-podcast-kaleidoscope-adventures/DigiCOACH: digiCOACH.com Close● Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.● You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/● I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.● If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html● Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.● Remember the secret to good leadership...
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
https://www.facebook.com/SSCCElwood
This week on Vatican Insider, the interview segment is a repeat but it features a compelling storyteller and fascinating guest, Fr. Bill Petrie. At the time of our conversation, Fr. Bill, a priest of the Order of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary (SSCC), was pastor of St. Damien parish on the Hawaiian island of Molokai'i. We've been friends for a number of years and usually met at Kalaupapa on Molokai'i to talk about Sts. Damien, SSCC, and Marianne Cope and their work there with victims of leprosy. We met at the home of some mutual friends in Honolulu on the island of Oahu to talk about his 25 years of work with St. Mother Teresa! 25 years! Tons of insight and remarkable stories about this holy woman, whose feast day we celebrated recently. I cannot find my photo of our Honolulu encounter but there was a rainbow over Fr. Bill's head as we finished our talk! Fr. Bill now lives on Oahu. I have been focussing on St. Teresa recently, as you know from my recent interview segment when my guests were the producer and stars of the film, “Mother Teresa and Me.” The film was released by Fathom Events in select U.S. theaters for one night only on Oct. 5 2023. (Originally aired on 9/30/23)