The Sample Cupboard

Kay & Jonny

Welcome to The Sample Cupboard! We’re Kay & Jonny, fashion professionals turned podcast hosts, and we invite you to join us as we navigate life - sampling all the ups and downs that come with it! In The Sample Cupboard nothing is off limits, so be prepared for unfiltered conversation; we’re here to discuss whatever’s on your mind, dish out advice and candidly tackle some big issues… all whilst trying to stay on topic! So grab a drink, get comfy and close the door behind you! Disclaimer: contains the “F” word & lots of oversharing!! Follow us on Instagram: @thesamplecupboard. Music: Alex @rundrmusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 11/17/2021

    S2 EP5: VOGUE, SUSTAINABILITY AND SHAKING UP THE FASHION INDUSTRY ft. Patrick McDowell

    After a little break we are BACK with another incredible guest episode: the queer, sustainable fashion designer Patrick McDowell!!!! Patrick McDowell grew up in Liverpool and first understood the importance of fashion at school after upcycling a new school bag. Patrick went on to study Fashion at the world renowned Central Saint Martin’s in London where his career skyrocketed, and since his name has been on the lips of fashion royalty, Anna Wintour, as well as creating collaborations with icons such as Katharine Hamnett and the one and only GC, Gemma Collins. Patrick McDowell is also a Global Ambassador for Graduate Fashion Week and the Sustainability Director for the Italian fashion house Pinko (there really isn’t a lot they don’t/can’t do). In this weeks episode we go around the houses and really do discuss anything and everything from the importance of fashion and a creative education, how sustainability impacts us all, what it’s like to be nominated for a Vogue Award and creating a collection during lockdown. We are SO grateful that Patrick took the time to talk to us this week so openly and so candidly. We had the best time ever and we know you will too!!! This is categorically not an episode to miss, hun. Seriously! Get listening!!!!!!! xoxo Patrick's Instagram - @patrick_mcdowell WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!! Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review! Follow us on socials!! @thesamplecupboard Music - Alex @rundrmusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min
  2. S2 EP4: I LEFT FASHION BUYING TO START MY OWN BUSINESS ft. Charlotte Courtney

    10/06/2021

    S2 EP4: I LEFT FASHION BUYING TO START MY OWN BUSINESS ft. Charlotte Courtney

    If you’re looking to grow your online following, are questioning a new business strategy or even if you’re hoping to start up a business yourself, Charlotte is the woman to get to know! Charlotte is the co-founder of Develop Digital, a female-founded online digital marketing agency specialising in paid social media advertising. After starting her career in fashion buying in London and Stockholm, Charlotte realised that she had more to offer in the fields of e-commerce and marketing, which led her to start up her own agency. Since its launch, Develop Digital has grown tenfold, boasting a portfolio of international business clients and numbers projected to hit 6 figures by the end of the year. Oh, and did we mention that Charlotte and her business partner only set up in January 2021??? If that doesn’t impress you enough, Charlotte will charm you with her infectious personality and positive yet real outlook on life. In our chat, Char gives us an insight into all things digital marketing and paid ads, how to start a business in the middle of a global p*ndemic and the perks of working from home. Even if you don’t know anything about marketing we guarantee you will learn something from listening to our conversation (and you’ll have a laugh too)! So get listening… and thank us later xoxo Charlotte's Instagram - @charlottedevelopdigital WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!! Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review! Follow us on socials!! @thesamplecupboard Music - Alex @rundrmusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min
  3. S2 EP3: FRESHER'S SURVIVAL GUIDE

    09/22/2021

    S2 EP3: FRESHER'S SURVIVAL GUIDE

    Whether you’re starting uni for the first time or a returning student, this week’s episode is definitely for you! As a new academic year kicks off we wanted to impart some advice on how to survive that all important first term - and believe us when we say we learned the hard way so that you don’t have to. Join us as we go through some of our “Do’s” and “Don’t’s” on what to do during your first few weeks of term, tried and tested by yours truly! In this fun episode we discuss how to stay (relatively) healthy whilst burning the candle at both ends, top tips on cleaning, making friends and turning up on time… or not, as the case may be! Be sure to share this with anyone you know who might be starting a new adventure in the next few weeks and, as always, let us know what you think in the comments and on our socials - @thesamplecupboard! (Five star reviews are also greatly appreciated) xoxo WARNING - contains the F word & lots of oversharing!! Mental health support: SAMARITANS (24 hr helpline) Call 116 123 SHOUT (24 hr text line) Text 85258 CALM (everyday, 5pm-midnight) Call 0800 58 58 58 MIND (weekdays 9am-6pm) Call 0300 123 3393 THE MIX (everyday, 3pm-midnight) Call 0808 808 4994 & Our DM's are ALWAYS open x Mindfulness apps we love: Headspace (free with premium Spotify student membership) & Calm Don't forget to subscribe, share and leave a review! Follow us on socials!! @thesamplecupboard Music - Alex @rundrmusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min

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Welcome to The Sample Cupboard! We’re Kay & Jonny, fashion professionals turned podcast hosts, and we invite you to join us as we navigate life - sampling all the ups and downs that come with it! In The Sample Cupboard nothing is off limits, so be prepared for unfiltered conversation; we’re here to discuss whatever’s on your mind, dish out advice and candidly tackle some big issues… all whilst trying to stay on topic! So grab a drink, get comfy and close the door behind you! Disclaimer: contains the “F” word & lots of oversharing!! Follow us on Instagram: @thesamplecupboard. Music: Alex @rundrmusic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.