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The Fashion Ambition Podcast Natalie Robin
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So, you know you want to work in fashion, but you just don't know where to start? Or maybe you're a new or aspiring fashion entrepreneur, and you're looking for the tools and strategies to help you launch.
My goal in this podcast is to give you clear, to-the-point lessons and tools that will help you succeed in your career in fashion, whether you're a new fashion graduate, or you just know that a career in fashion is your calling. Because let's face it, if you're a busy start-up founder, or a new grad spending hours on job applications, you probably don't have time to go digging through Google to find the tried and true strategies you're looking for.
Each week, The Fashion Ambition podcast will bring you interviews with industry experts who have been there, and done that. From marketing to mindset, to PR and communications, to blogging tips, we're covering everything you need to know as a new (or established) business professional.
Grab a coffee and a notebook, and mark your calendars for every Monday and Thursday, when new episodes are published!
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Episode 13: How To Become A Brand Manager & Career Tips For Fashion Creatives | with Tiffany Kwong, Brand Marketer, Content Creator & Founder of The Picky Princess
In this episode of The Fashion Ambition podcast, I was lucky enough to get Tiffany Kwong to dish her best advice for aspiring brand managers, as well as career tips for fashion creatives.
On top of being a brand marketer, Tiffany is a content creator and the founder of the blog @thepickyprincess where she shares fashion and beauty reviews. So when it comes to advice, you *know* she doesn’t pull any punches.
We cover everything from what makes a good brand manager, to how to grow your brand, to creating branded content.
We even jump into navigating employment contracts and negotiations as a newbie. If you’re considering a career as a brand manager, if you want to grow your own brand, or if you’re new to the job search, you’re going to want to tune in!
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube ✨
Connect with Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepickyprincess/
Follow the Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefashionambition/
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8B8uVnJCTq_dlDUVDmosA
Follow Nomade & Mode on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadeandmode/
Visit the Blog: https://nomadeandmode.net/
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Episode 11: Advice For Aspiring Models & Creating Opportunities For Yourself In The Fashion Industry with Kristina Derrick & Regi Sankey of STRAY Model Management
Hi everyone, and welcome back to the podcast!
In this episode, I'm chatting with Kristina Derrick and Regi Sankey from STRAY Model Management, a Saskatoon-based boutique modeling agency. Kristina is the Founder and Agency Director, and Regi is the Director of Development and lead makeup artist at STRAY.
We talk about each of their career trajectories, how they got into the fashion industry, as well as advice for aspiring young models, and what they look for in their models. We also touch on what it's been like opening a boutique modeling agency for Kristina, and advice they would give their younger selves while just starting their careers.
Connect with STRAY: https://www.straymgmt.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/straymgmt/
Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thefashionambition/
Follow Nomade & Mode: https://www.instagram.com/nomadeandmode/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadeandmode/
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Episode 10: 6 Things I Wish I Knew When I First Started A Fashion Blog
Hi everyone! In this episode of The Fashion Ambition, I'm reflecting on what I wish I knew when I first started a fashion blog back in 2016. There are so many things that I've learned since first launching the blog, from building a lean startup model, to writing for SEO, to web design, and digital marketing. If I could go back to 2016 when I was first starting my blog, these are the pieces of advice I would give myself.
In this episode, I get into the differences between running an informational fashion blog vs. being a fashion influencer and how both can be beneficial to your business, depending on your goals.
Thank you so much for tuning in!
**Disclaimer: These are my personal insights, and are not meant to substitute for business advice. Every business model is different, and you should always consider your own goals and situation when making decisions.
To get in touch:
Follow The Fashion Ambition on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thefashionambition/
Follow Nomade & Mode on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nomadeandmode/
Visit the blog:
https://nomadeandmode.net/
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Episode 9: 5 Things I Learned From Starting A Podcast
In this episode, I'm reflecting on the process of launching The Fashion Ambition podcast. If you're interested in starting a podcast, whether it be for marketing purposes for an existing brand or as a brand new content channel, this episode is for you!
I talk about why I started a podcast helping aspiring fashion entrepreneurs, how I chose the visual branding of the podcast, as well as the framework I had for choosing the guests.
If you'd like to jump ahead and just hear what I learned from starting this podcast, I'm also sharing my 5 biggest takeaways at 13:20.
Follow The Fashion Ambition on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thefashionambition/
Follow Nomade & Mode on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nomadeandmode/
Visit the blog:
https://nomadeandmode.net/
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Episode 8: How To Make The Jump From Visual Artist & Designer To Business Owner | with Joi T. Arcand
Are you an artist or creative who wants to turn their work into a business?
Spoiler alert, there's no secret formula. But if you want to learn what you should focus on as you turn your work into your income, this episode is for you!
Joi T. Arcand is the visual artist and designer behind the jewelry line Mad Aunty. Her brand transforms the Cree language into a collection of colourful laser cut & 3D printed cursive & syllabic words in the form of jewelry.
In this episode, we talk about how Joi's work as a multidisciplinary visual artist and designer influenced her jewelry designs, and what she has learned so far as an artist turned business owner.
Shop Mad Aunty
https://mad-aunty.com/
Instagram @mad_aunty_
https://www.instagram.com/mad_aunty_/
Follow The Fashion Ambition Podcast on Instagram: @thefashionambitionhttps://www.instagram.com/thefashionambition/
Follow the Nomade & Mode blog on Instagram: @nomadeandmode
https://www.instagram.com/nomadeandmode/
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Episode 7: How To Incorporate Inclusivity Into Your Brand As A Fashion Retailer | with Abbie Ginther & Deena Simair
How can you be more inclusive as a fashion brand?
In this episode, I’m talking with Abbie Ginther and Deena Simair, two teachers turned fashion retail business owners. After pivoting from careers as teachers, they opened Belong Lifestyle, a clothing boutique in Martensville Saskatchewan that promotes body positivity and inclusivity.
Size inclusivity continues to be an issue in the fashion industry, so I was really looking forward to hearing what they’ve learned on their journeys so far. We talk about what inspired them to open the store, some of the challenges that they’ve faced as an inclusive retailer, and why they feel inclusivity is so important.
Shop Belong Lifestyle
https://www.thebelonglifestyle.com/
Follow Belong on Instagram @belonglifestyle
https://www.instagram.com/belonglifestyle/
Connect with Abbie & Deena
@grumblinggrace
https://www.instagram.com/grumblinggrace/
@shoestoshiraz
https://www.instagram.com/shoestoshiraz/
Follow The Fashion Ambition Podcast on Instagram: @thefashionambitionhttps://www.instagram.com/thefashionambition/
Follow the Nomade & Mode blog on Instagram: @nomadeandmode
https://www.instagram.com/nomadeandmode/
Nomade & Mode
https://nomadeandmode.net/
Customer Reviews
Awesome podcast!
Natalie, host of The Fashion Ambition podcast, highlights all aspects of fashion, growth in the industry and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!