Fashion Business Mindset Elizabeth Formosa
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Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers & Mentors. Our mission? To increase the success rate in the Fashion Industry by creating a dynamic fashion business eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides industry insights and insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted & created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.
https://fashionequipped.com.au/
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Gina Anstee, Director of Retail at AJE & AJE Athletica
Meet Gina Anstee, an inspiring leader in our industry who is at the forefront of retail with one of the most successful fashion brands in Australia, AJE & AJE Athletica.
Gina is an experienced and highly successful leader in high end retail with a rich mix of expertise in business development retail operation, business insights and strategic planning.
Her impressive track record in building and leading iconic luxury brands to unprecedented growth in Australia and Asia is a testament to her leadership, her operational skills and customer focus.
During our engaging conversation Gina shared in valuable insights on
How to stay relevant and thrive in an ever changing retails landscape
The power of positive culture and creating a community of celebration
How to create unforgettable customer experiences
Mastering leadership, overcoming barriers and inspiring trust
and so much more.
Prepare to be inspired by Gina and her rich mix of experience in Business Development.
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REGISTER FOR OUR INDIA SOURCING TRIP INFORMATION SESSIONMONDAY 17th JUNE - 6.30 pm AEST
VIA ZOOM
Elizabeth and Emma invite you to a live Zoom information session where you can find out more details and ask questions about the India sourcing experience.
https://fashionequipped.com.au/india-sourcing-experience
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If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.
Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au
Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped
Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au
Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!
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UNPACKING INDIA | Join our Next Sourcing Experience Trip 28th Sept - 6th Oct
On today’s episode, I welcome back Emma Puttick, the Founder of Naudic.
Emma and I have been working together for the last two years on our unique business elevation concept of India Sourcing Experience Trips.
During this episode, we UNPACK our recent March Trip sharing the experience and highlights with you.
This is a conversational episode where we both share our
Recap of the March Trip
The Power Building Relationships
Cultural and Operational Insights that are unique to India
Sustainable Sourcing
Unique Value of the Trip
Preparing for the Trip - 28th Sept - 6th Oct
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REGISTER FOR OUR INDIA SOURCING TRIP INFORMATION SESSIONMONDAY 17th JUNE - 6.30 pm AEST
VIA ZOOM
Elizabeth and Emma invite you to a live Zoom information session where you can find out more details and ask questions about the India sourcing experience.
https://fashionequipped.com.au/india-sourcing-experience
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If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.
Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au
Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped
Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au
Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!
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Zoltan Csaki, Co-Founder of Citizen Wolf | A mission to UnF#ck The Fashion Industry
Meet Zoltan Csaki, a visionary on a mission to save our planet by revolutionizing the fashion industry. As a certified B Corp, Citizen Wolf combines algorithms with a purpose-built factory in Sydney to create a circular, on-demand, and custom-fit future.
Citizen Wolf's Magic Fit® technology and commitment to sustainability have earned them numerous awards, including Finder’s Green Fashion Brand of the Year (2021).
Zoltan, ranked among the top influencers in fashion and e-commerce, regularly shares insights on the intersection of fashion, technology, and local manufacturing.
In our latest episode, we discuss:
Citizen Wolf's mission to Un F*** The Fashion Industry
The technology and team behind MagicFit
The shift towards Conscious Consumerism
Citizen Wolf’s Zero Waste, fully Circular Business Model
Their latest crowdfunding campaign, closing on May 30th
This REAL + RAW conversation is truly inspiring!
Now just a little warning before going any further…there is some swearing, predominantly the F word which you’re just about to hear which is in context with Citizen Wolf Mission, so if this language offends you, I just wanted to give you the heads up!
You can connect with Citizen Wolf at:
Website:
https://www.citizenwolf.com/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/citizen_wolf/?hl=en
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If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.
Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au
Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped
Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au
Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!
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Denni Francisco, Founder of NGALI | The Future of First Nations Fashion
Meet Denni Francisco, a visionary fashion entrepreneur and proud Wiradjuri woman with over 25 years of industry experience.
Through her latest venture, Ngali, Denni showcases the remarkable artwork of Indigenous Australians, collaborating with First Nations artists to share their stories and culture with the world.
Guided by Blak Ethics, Ngali operates with cultural integrity and accountability, striving to bridge understanding between First Nations communities and others.
Denni's commitment to Indigenous representation and cultural preservation has earned her numerous accolades, including the National Indigenous Designer award in 2021 and 2022, the Australian Indigenous Fashion Award in 2023, and recognition as one of Ragtrader's top 30 fashion leaders for 2023.
She also serves as an Executive Board Member of the Kinaway Indigenous Chamber of Commerce and mentors Creative Indigenous Start Ups.
Join us in celebrating Denni's inspiring journey of empowerment and cultural revitalization!
You can connect with NGALI at:
Website
Instagram
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If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.
Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au
Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped
Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au
Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!
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Impact Edit: Mary Lou Ryan, Co-Founder of bassike | Building A Successful, Iconic Australian Brand
Welcome to Impact Edit, where we bring you the most powerful insights and golden nuggets from our impactful conversations with thought leaders and changemakers in the fashion industry. We are revisiting a remarkable episode that left a lasting impression.
In this snippet from our original podcast episode, I’m chatting with Mary Lou Ryan who co-founded bassike with Deborah Sams in 2006 to create what they couldn’t find: high quality, design-led, sustainably sourced wardrobe essentials.
Lou & Deb chose to work with organic cotton, Australian makers and responsible business practices from the beginning.
The pair designed the first collections from a 1950s cottage on Sydney’s Palm Beach, and bassike has the ease and vitality of Australian beach life in its DNA.
Their debut collection was a considered edit of luxurious, organic cotton jersey t-shirts and pants that instantly connected with wearers in search of contemporary designs with the versatility to work within their existing wardrobes.
Mary Lou holds the title of Director of Sustainability & Supply Chain at bassike, with a commitment to accelerating and amplifying positive change at the brand, within the community and the broader fashion industry.
bassike is proudly B Corp and Climate Active Carbon Neutral certified.
During our dynamic chat, Lou talks us through:
Lou’s early days in the industry
Why and how Lou and Deb launched bassike
Bassike’s Responsible Business Journey
Building Meaningful Partnerships
Local Manufacturing & Sustainable practices
Nurturing their loyal, engaged customer
Working on Mindset & Wellbeing and so much more.
I loved every minute of my time with Lou and no doubt you will too.
You can find bassike at:
Website
Instagram
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If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.
Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au
Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped
Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au
Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!
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Nikki Williams, Founder of Mentwell | Conscious Gift Giving Through Health & Wellness
Today’s episode focuses on an everyday accessible solution that provides the GIFT of health and wellness services to support to those who need it.
This is something that can be integrated into any Workplace Wellness Program and shared with our family, friends and communities.
Nikki Williams is a repeat entrepreneur, marketer and health and wellness advocate who has recently launched Mentwell; a digital gift card for health and wellness services where the receiver gets to choose how they redeem, at any service provider, Australia-wide.
This means GPs, dentists, psychologists, all Allied Health, all alternative and complementary therapies, gyms, yoga and pilates studios, wellness centres, retreats and more.
It's evident that Nikki has a unique ability to use her life experiences as a way of fuelling her passion when it comes to her work life. First, music was a coping mechanism to deal with a challenging family situation; so she became a music manager and PR professional. Then she dove head first into hospitality as a job, but realised she wanted to help hospitality owners and operators, so she started a successful digital marketing agency for this sector. Then wellness became important during a particularly difficult time during Covid, so she created a kids yoga mat company and started building Mentwell.
Now Nikki is on a mission to make wellness the 3.0 of gifting. We've had material gifts like flowers and chocolates, then we moved to experience based gifting like hot air balloon rides, and now gifting wellness allows one another to potentially change the lives of those around us.
Just 22 weeks after launching Mentwell, Nikki and her team have $5.8m in sales revenue secured for 2024 and are raising $1.5m through a Birchal crowdfunding campaign in May, 2024. Nikki dreams of being able to be a philanthropist as a full time job, helping to increase the global health and wellness of our communities, in particular those who are less fortunate or disadvantaged.
Nikki has continuously used her intuition and curiosity to create businesses and she's excited to share her journey with Mentwell so far with our community.
During our dynamic conversation, we dive into:
The significant changes taking place in the health and wellbeing space
The power of gifting Mentwell, Australia’s FIRST Health and Wellness Gift Card
What choosing to align with Mentwell could mean for your business
How embracing discipline rather than motivation can be transformational in each of our lives
And so much more.
You can connect with Nikki and Mentwell at:
Instagram @mentwellau
Linkedin (25) Mentwell
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If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.
Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au
Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped
Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au
Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.