6 episodes
Dose of Dee Podcast Dee Silkie
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5.0 • 40 Ratings
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My name is Dee Silkie and I am the creator of The Dose of Dee Podcast. I started my own fashion line four years ago. I found that one of my biggest frustrations as a designer was an abundance of un-answered questions that I needed answered in order to propel my creative business further. These questions ranged from "what does it actually mean to be a 'Canadian made' brand? Is owning an online shop really the future like everyone says it is? Or is a brick and mortar store really the way to go? How do I get money (other than sales) to fund my business, and what comes first, figuring out my aesthetic or my target market?"
I felt like non of these questions were being answered no matter how hard I tried to find them. When I turned to books or other resources they were either strictly fashion based, or strictly business based. I needed something in the middle to merge my fascination with the creative side of my business and the entrepreneurship side. I started the Dose of Dee Podcast to get to the bottom of these questions by exploring these topics through conversations with industry leaders.
After a full year of interviews, the podcast has become known for its candidness and authenticity. We are passionate about showcasing other professionals talents, struggles and triumphs while exploring concepts such as "what lead you to this career?", "what makes you get up and follow your passions each day?", "what are some of the biggest mental/emotional hurdles that you face as a creative?", "how do you handle the stress of being a creative?", "what were some of your ah-ha moments in your career so far?"...
Join us as we dive into the world of creativity as we try and figure out some of the most problematic obstacles in entrepreneurship, fashion and creativity.
To Shop Dee Silkie's previous collections visit her online boutique here: https://dee-silkie.myshopify.com/
Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep
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ART AND GOD - Is making and selling art wrong?
Is being an artist wrong? Is selling your art bad?
In this episode of the Dose of Dee Podcast, fashion designer and artist Dee Silkie talks to Ordained Reverend Jamie Cambers about art and the bible. -
WUXLY COATS - PPE supplies, manufacturing and supply chain
Former Canadian pro-football player, James Yurichuk, has always been well versed with the cold. In 2012 James and Brazillian girlfriend, Daniela moved from the west coast to Toronto. Lover of wildlife, technology and all things Canadian James took it upon himself to find Daniela her first parka.
With no luck in sourcing a Canadian outerwear company that embraced the values of quality materials, high performance, animal friendly and Canadian made, he approached his longtime friend and master-tailor, Anthony DeBartolo, to design a warm winter parka.
James shares with the Silkies what Wuxly is doing to help supply PPE's for frontline healthcare workers. -
DOD Quarantine Addition - THE MONEY COAT, Pilates, Instant Coffee
While in quarantine, fashion designer Dee Silkie shares whats going on inside the Silkie household, and how THE MONEY COAT crowd-fundraiser is going.
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Shae Invidiata, why giving back is important and how that corresponds with the luxury market
Shae Invidiata wears many hats including; real estate sales associate, philanthropist, and non-profit founder. Recently Shae was a guest at the Economic Club of Canada conference with headliner Barack Obama. Shae explains to the Silkie listeners why giving back is more important than ever and why businesses need to give back in an authentic and genuine way.
As if this episode wasn't juicy enough, Shae shares her story on starting the Free Them organization who's goal is to end human trafficking.
During the last 15 minutes of the episode, Shae provides valuable insight into how to be successful when selling to the luxury market.
Free Them: https://www.freethem.ca/government
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Source my garment author Adila Cokar - responsible offshore manufacturing
Author of Source My Garment Adila Cokar shares her thoughts on offshore manufacturing and when designers should and shouldn't manufacture overseas.
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Co-founder and Stylist Jaclyn Patterson on starting a sustainability brand before it was cool
Co-founder of Unco and Stylist Jaclyn Patterson explains why her first startup failed and what she learned.
Dee Silkie - deesilkie.com
Official Sponsor CES - conceptualeventsociety.com/
Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep
Customer Reviews
The best podcast
She’s funny and asks the questions we all want answers to
DEE IS AMAZING!
Super informative & entertaining. So real & engaging!
I literally cannot handle Dee
Hilarious.... every single episode! I love how real the conversations are. After every one, I am no good! 😂