Fashion Business Mindset Elizabeth Formosa

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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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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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!
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Tory Archbold is the Founder and Director of Powerful Steps, a business that empowers leaders to find their ultimate power through a heart-led skill set and the power of strategic storytelling.

With over 24 years of experience in brand building, public relations, digital media, and events, Tory has collaborated with some of the world's most influential celebrities, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, delivering extraordinary results for local and international brands.Tory is also the author of Self Belief is Your Superpower, the host of the Powerful Stories Podcast, and the creator of the Business Attraction Program, a proven framework that helps clients attract their ideal customers, partners, and opportunities.

Tory's mission is to share her story of survival, resilience, and success, and to inspire others to embrace their authenticity and genuine care for others. Tory believes that human connection is the key to creating value and impact in any industry.

During this dynamic conversation, we dive into:


Why self-belief is your superpower
The #1 fear that holds most people back
The power of three coffee dates each week
How to protect your energy 
The importance of Leading with heart 

This episode is a MUST LISTEN and Tory's book is a MUST READ. 

You can connect with Tory and explore her programs at: 

https://powerful-steps.com/

Instagram

@powerfulsteps

Linkedin 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/

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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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For anyone in business, this will be one of the most profound and moving episodes that you will listen to all year.

Erin Deering, the accomplished Australian entrepreneur and co-founder of the renowned global swimwear brand, Triangl, has left a permanent mark on the fashion industry. Her innovative use of neoprene cuts and strategic embrace of the influencer effect propelled Triangl to cult status, culminating in a staggering valuation of USD$200 million. Yet, amidst the resounding success, Erin, like many women striving to 'have it all,' discovered the profound personal sacrifices that accompanied her professional journey.

Feeling "totally broken" after years of relentless brand growth, Erin made a pivotal decision to step away from Triangl at its peak. This marked the beginning of an intensive period of self-discovery, during which she explored various avenues, including meditation, manifestation, and traditional therapy. Through this transformative process, Erin emerged with a rekindled sense of passion and purpose.

In 2023, she launched a podcast titled "The Work," where she generously shared insights on business, personal development, and self-care. Erin, a multifaceted individual, has also embraced roles as a speaker, entrepreneur, mentor, and author. Her memoir, "Hanging By A Thread," recently claimed the #1 spot on Booktopia's charts.

This year, Erin gears up to unveil her eagerly anticipated fashion brand in September. This venture reflects her unwavering commitment to blending style with substance, embodying the lessons learned from her remarkable journey.

During this dynamic conversation, we dive into:


The inspiration behind Erin’s book, Hanging by a Thread
The highs and lows of growing the iconic Australian swimwear brand Triangl
The experience of exiting Triangl and how it was navigated
Erin’s healing journey from hanging by a thread to having it all 
The exciting upcoming launch of Erin's new fashion brand 

You can connect with Erin at:

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/erinkdeering/

https://www.erindeering.com/

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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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Danielle Kent is the General Manager Industry Transformation at Seamless - a product stewardship scheme that aims to transform how clothing is made, used, reused and recycled in Australia to create clothing circularity by 2030.

Danielle has been lead on the design and development of Seamless for the past two years with a Consortium of organisations and the Australian Fashion Council.

She has extensive experience in strategy and complex change management as a consultant, and a full range of government experience.

Danielle has a postgraduate in Social Impact and helped establish the not for profit company, Impact Investing Australia, reporting to the G8 International Social Taskforce on Impact Investing.

She fully appreciates the discipline and challenges of system transformation and is passionate about the Seamless vision.

During this conversation, we dived into:


The seamless scheme framework, including circularity and citizenship
What the seamless product stewardship scheme is setting out to achieve
Why the fashion industry must take action now
How brands and businesses can get involved
What to expect next from Seamless

 

You can find out more about Seamless and register your interest here:

https://ausfashioncouncil.com/program/seamless/

Instagram 

https://www.instagram.com/ausfashioncouncil/

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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.