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Join our movement to transform the harmful fashion industry! Recloseted Radio is a top-rated podcast sharing how to launch and scale a sustainable fashion brand, industry news, and lessons from experts. Get everything you need to build a successful conscious fashion brand.
076: Maximizing Productivity & Time Management Strategies
We know you have a lot going on so in this episode, we discuss how to be more productive and efficient! Specifically, we share methods to analyze your current habits, how to work with your workload, strategies to set yourself up for success, and more!
Resources Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Episode 75: Preventing Burnout
Recloseted Radio Episode 65: Mastering Your Mindset
https://clickup.com?fp_ref=selina51
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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16:5112/05/2021
075: Preventing Burnout
In this episode, I deep dive into burnout — what burnout feels like, how to recover from it, and ways to be proactive and prevent yourself from burning out. These are my tried and true strategies I’ve collected over the years and I hope that it helps you.
Linked Mentioned:
Preventing Burnout Blog Post
Recloseted Radio Episode 65: Mastering Your Mindset
https://clickup.com?fp_ref=selina51
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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30:1605/05/2021
074: Juggling Content Creation, Running a Sustainable Coffee Business & Mom Life — Interview with Simply Liv
I’m joined by Olivia @liv__young on this podcast episode! We talk about her lessons running a sustainable coffee business throughout the pandemic, the benefits of longer-term relationships between brands and influencers, what brands can do to set up their influencer campaigns for success, having a conscious lifestyle even with three kids, and more.
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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48:5128/04/2021
073: Local vs. Overseas Manufacturing
Welcome to our second Fashion Revolution podcast episode! In this episode, I am discussing the pros and cons of local/domestic production vs. overseas production.
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Ep 72: H&M the Most Transparent Fashion Brand?!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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12:3221/04/2021
072: H&M is the most transparent fashion brand?!
Welcome to our Fashion Revolution week podcast episode! In this episode, I deep dive into Fashion Revolution’s 2020 Transparency Index report. I discuss the fact that H&M is the most transparent fashion brand (?!), how transparency might fix the mistrust between brands and retailers, what you can do to participate in the movement, and more!
Resources Mentioned:
Fashion Revolution’s 2020 Transparency Index Report
Fashion Revolution’s Website
Recloseted Radio Ep 35: Fashion’s Journey to Transparency
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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21:4114/04/2021
071: Affiliate Marketing
We’re covering affiliate marketing in this episode! I deep dive into what affiliate marketing is, why you should or shouldn’t do it, and how to execute it successfully. Make sure you tune in and take notes!
This episode is brought to you by our Business Consulting services which increases sales and scales sustainable fashion brands. We take slow fashion brands to the next level by revamping their business, marketing, and sales strategies to achieve their targets and get consistent monthly revenue.
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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15:4407/04/2021
070: March 2021 Ask Me Anything
We have another Ask Me Anything episode this week! I discuss running a business during a pandemic, how to find sustainable fabrics, selecting fabrics to create products with, creating sustainability reports, getting out of creative ruts for new products, stopping Asian hate, and more!
Today’s episode is brought to you by our Business Consulting services that increases sales and scales sustainable fashion brands. We take slow fashion brands to the next level by revamping their business, marketing, and sales strategies to achieve their targets and get consistent monthly revenue.
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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34:3631/03/2021
069: Why Email Marketing Is So Important
We’re talking about email marketing in this episode! Learn why email marketing is important, how to get your audience’s emails, content strategies, and more. If you want to increase your sales and grow your brand, make sure you listen!
This episode is brought to you by our Business Consulting services which increases sales and scales sustainable fashion brands. We take slow fashion brands to the next level by revamping their business, marketing, and sales strategies to achieve their targets and get consistent monthly revenue.
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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18:5524/03/2021
068: Sustainable Influencer Marketing — Interview with Alisa Koz
In this episode, I’m joined by sustainability lifestyle advocate Alisa Koz! We chat about how brands can be successful with influencer marketing, paid vs. unpaid collaborations, ROI on influencers, and more!
Connect with Alisa:
@alisa.koz
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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44:2317/03/2021
067: Sustainable Packaging for Premium Slow Fashion Brands
We’re covering sustainable packaging in this episode! Learn how to create a luxurious and unique unboxing experience for your customers while being mindful of the environment.
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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14:3210/03/2021
066: February 2021 Ask Me Anything
Today’s episode was an Instagram Live we did covering how to increase your sales, advertising advice, sustainable packaging, careers in sustainability, and more!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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16:3403/03/2021
065: Mastering Your Mindset — Interview with Helen Kartika
I interviewed my amazing mindset coach Helen Kartika in today’s episode! We dive into imposter syndrome, dealing with your inner critic, methods to manage limiting beliefs, creating boundaries, workload + burnout, money mindset, and more! This episode is a must-listen for every entrepreneur.
Connect with Helen:
@_helenkartika_
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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01:01:5824/02/2021
064: Market Your Sustainable Fashion Brand Without Greenwashing
In this episode, I address how you can market that you’re a genuinely sustainable fashion brand. Whether you’re an existing brand that’s recently become environmentally friendly or you’ve always been a conscious brand, this will be super helpful for you. Learn how to differentiate your brand in the era of greenwashing.
Link Mentioned:
Consulting Services: www.recloseted.com/services
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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27:3717/02/2021
063: How Recloseted Got Its Start
I’m diving into my Recloseted entrepreneurial journey in this episode! Learn how I went from a cubicle desk job that I didn’t resonate with to running my dream company. I also breakdown and share all the lessons I’ve learned along the way. This is the perfect episode for new entrepreneurs and also anyone curious about our Recloseted story.
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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28:2710/02/2021
062: A Behind the Scenes Look at Recloseted’s Q1 Goals
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
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@Recloseted on Instagram
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24:4703/02/2021
061: Learn About Past Participants’ Experiences With LYB
In this episode, we’re chatting with former clients Annie & Savneet from Boss Lady Collective and Chelsea from Sheetcycle. Hear their advice for new sustainable fashion brands, challenges they faced along their journey, things they wish they knew when they first started, their experiences, and more!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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42:2427/01/2021
060: FAQs About Launching A Sustainable Fashion Brand
After helping numerous slow fashion founders successfully launch their brands, I’m doing a Q&A in this episode to answer some FAQs! I cover how to start a successful sustainable fashion brand without a fashion/business background, how to stand out in the saturated fashion industry, how much funding you need, production tips, growing brand awareness from scratch, and more!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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19:4820/01/2021
059: How To Avoid Rookie Mistakes When Launching Your Brand
In this episode I overview FIVE rookie mistakes I commonly see slow fashion founders make. Be sure to tune in and take notes so you can avoid these situations and not make the same errors!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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20:4213/01/2021
058: Fashion Industry 2021 Outlook
Happy New Year! We kickoff the first episode of 2021 with an outlook of the fashion industry. I recap how COVID-19 disrupted the fashion industry last year and what sales + fashion supply chain opportunities you should jump on to be successful this year!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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16:4106/01/2021
057: Reflecting on Lessons Learned in 2020
In this episode we take a look at the behind the scenes of Recloseted and recap all of the lessons we learned in 2020. Plus we give you a sneak preview into 2021 and how we’re going to take all of those lessons into our future endeavours!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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30:5309/12/2020
056: How To Plan For A Successful 2021
Let’s talk about how you can plan for a successful 2021 in this episode! Make sure you have a pen and paper handy because we’re talking about how you can reflect and get the most learnings out of 2020 and achieve your goals for 2021.
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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23:3602/12/2020
055: Self-Funding Your Brand Through Side Hustling
I’m really excited because in this episode, I’m sharing MY story about how I built and self-funded Recloseted through side hustling. I also provide tips on how you can do the same with your sustainable brand if you choose to do so. Make sure you tune in if you plan to self-fund your brand!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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34:3725/11/2020
054: Increasing Brand Awareness from Scratch
In this episode, I address a community question which is how to raise brand awareness from scratch! I give you six methods to increase your awareness and sales. Be sure to tune in and have your paper + pen ready!
Resources Mentioned:
Services & Consultation: www.recloseted.com/services
Email: [email protected]
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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30:2018/11/2020
053: Corporate Sustainability / CSR — Interview with Richard Dieu
In this episode, Richard and I dive into corporate sustainability and CSR! We discuss what “sustainability” means, how to get buy-in from C-suite leadership to be more eco-friendly, methods to measure sustainability impacts, the UN SDGs, and more!
Links Mentioned:
Connect with Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsdieu
Episode 44 of Recloseted Radio
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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47:1211/11/2020
052: Consciously Participating in Black Friday Sales as a Sustainable Brand
I’m outlining reasons why you SHOULDN’T discount your products this Black Friday/Boxing Day and how you can consciously participate in the sales season instead. I discuss creative ideas to go through inventory without discounting, how you can build brand awareness + loyalty during Black Friday/Boxing Day, and much more!
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 46 of Recloseted Radio
Episode 50 of Recloseted Radio
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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12:2304/11/2020
051: Marketing Strategies, Growth Processes & Selina’s Learnings — Q4 Behind the Scenes
In this episode, I discuss our Q4 focuses as well as learnings, challenges and realizations I’ve had in the past few months. As a fellow sustainable fashion entrepreneur, I hope that these lessons and tips are helpful to you. I also share a bunch of processes and tools that I think will make your life easier and more productive!
Resources Mentioned:
ClickUp: https://clickup.com?fp_ref=selina51
Quickbooks: https://refer.quickbooks.ca/s/selina
Launch Your Brand Course
Episode 47 of Recloseted Radio
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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42:5628/10/2020
050: How Fashion Brands Can Have a Successful and Stress-Free Holiday Season
Having a successful holiday season does not have to mean you’re constantly overwhelmed, stressed or burning out. In this episode, I overview five strategies and tips on how you can have a stress-free yet wildly successful holiday season!
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 47 of Recloseted Radio for Self-Care Entrepreneurial Tips
ClickUp: https://clickup.com?fp_ref=selina51
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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17:2721/10/2020
049: Launching a Pre-Sales Slow Fashion Brand — Interview with Emma Reynolds from Adeera
In this episode, Emma the Co-Founder of Adeera takes you behind the scenes of their recent brand launch! Adeera is a Vancouver-based slow fashion brand that creates seasonless, limited edition collections that are pre-order only and sustainably made. In this episode, we discuss the pre-sales model, how to successfully work with a Co-Founder, methods to start your brand as a side hustle, and more!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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29:2814/10/2020
048: Starting a Successful Sustainable Fashion Brand from Scratch — Interview with Berkley Gamble from Past Life the Collective
Listen up because I’m interviewing one of my all-star clients, Berkley Gamble from Past Life the Collective! We’re taking you behind-the-scenes of launching a sustainable fashion from scratch with no fashion or business background. We discuss launching during COVID-19, pivoting during uncertain times, Berkley’s tips as a slow fashion founder, entrepreneurial self-care routines, and more! It’s been an absolute pleasure working with Berkley as her business consultant and witnessing her growth over the past 1.5 years — I could not be more proud!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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41:0307/10/2020
047: Mindset, Motivation and Preventing Burnout — Quarantine Lessons
In this episode, I recap the past few whirlwind months at Recloseted and share mindset hacks, motivation tips and burnout prevention methods that I’ve learned firsthand throughout quarantine. If you’ve been struggling in the past few months with your business, listen to this episode!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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21:4930/09/2020
046: Top Mistake that’s Hurting Your Sales — Stop Doing This!
In this episode, I share the BIGGEST mistake I see slow fashion founders make when they try to increase sales and how to prevent your brand from making that detrimental mistake. Again, make sure you have a pen and paper handy and be ready to take notes!
If you want to increase your sales and grow your brand, check out our Business Consulting Services: www.recloseted.com/business-consulting
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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13:5919/08/2020
045: 3 Strategies to Increase Sales for Your Sustainable Fashion Brand
In this episode, I am giving you three strategies, tips and mini exercises to help increase your brand’s sales and scale to multiple six figures! Make sure you have a pen and paper handy and be ready to take some notes.
If you want to increase your sales and grow your brand, check out our Business Consulting Services: www.recloseted.com/business-consulting
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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20:4212/08/2020
044: Applying the UN Sustainable Development Goals — Interview with Kerry Bannigan from Conscious Fashion Campaign
I’m joined by Kerry Bannigan, Founder of the Conscious Fashion Campaign. Kerry is an event creator, producer and entrepreneur curating global activations and initiatives that advocate sustainable development. We chatted about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, how brands can incorporate the UN SDGs (even if they are just starting out and have limited budgets), how companies can measure their impact, and more!
Connect with Kerry:
www.consciousfashioncampaign.com
@consciousfashioncampaign
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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45:3502/07/2020
043: Luxury Fashion Resale + Designer Consignment — Interview with Courtney Watkins from Mine & Yours
In this episode, I’m joined by Courtney Watkins, owner of Mine & Yours. Mine & Yours has been buying, selling, trading & consigning pre-loved luxury and designer goods in downtown Vancouver since 2013. We chat about her 7+ years as an entrepreneur, bootstrapping and building her first store with less than $5k, how she built a network of buyers and sellers, adapting her business model during COVID-19, and more!
Connect with Courtney:
www.mineandyours.com
@mineandyoursco
@itscourtwatkins
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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40:1125/06/2020
042: BLACK LIVES MATTER — Interview with Cicely Blain from Bakau Consulting
In this important episode, I interview activist, consultant and diversity expert Cicely Blain about how we can be true allies to the Black community, thoughts on tokenism, ways consumers can sniff out performative activism, the use of Black vernacular in marketing, what companies should do to support diverse workplaces, and so much more!
Connect with Cicely Blain:
https://www.bakauconsulting.com
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46:4118/06/2020
041: Sustainable Fashion is Expensive and for Hippies?!
To everyone that ever said sustainable fashion is expensive or for hippies... listen up! In this episode, I address these common misconceptions I hear and give you tips on how you can make sustainable fashion more accessible to you and your style.
Today’s episode was brought to you by “The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide”, a complete guide on how to become a stylish conscious clothing consumer. To get your copy, visit: www.recloseted.com/handbook
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13:1811/06/2020
040: Running a Sustainable Brand Amidst Greenwashing — Interview with Brianna Kilcullen from ANACT
I’m joined by Brianna Kilcullen from ANACT, a sustainable towel brand in this episode! We discuss how to launch a successful Kickstarter campaign, direct to consumer vs. wholesale (which is better?), combatting greenwashing, using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and more!
Connect with ANACT
www.anact.com
@anactglobal
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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45:0628/05/2020
039: How to Launch a Sustainable Brand on a Budget
Learn how to launch a sustainable brand — on a budget! I discuss what to spend your money on, how to bootstrap, funding mechanisms, and more!
Save your spot for our free masterclass and learn the three secrets to launch a successful slow fashion brand www.recloseted.com/masterclass
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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20:0814/05/2020
038: Avoid Crickets When You Release Products
Learn how to avoid CRICKETS when you launch your brand or a new collection. In this episode, I share the BIGGEST mistake that I see sustainable fashion brands make so that you can learn from it and avoid this mistake with your brand.
Save your spot for our free masterclass and learn the three secrets to launch a successful slow fashion brand www.recloseted.com/masterclass
Today’s episode is brought to you by Launch Your Brand, our program that takes you from idea to $20,000+ launch www.recloseted.com/lyb
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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20:5407/05/2020
037: Applying 2008 Financial Crisis Learnings to COVID-19 — Interview with Stephanie Osler
You’re in for a treat because Stephanie Osler from Devil May Wear is back on the podcast! We discuss her takeaways from owning her brand during the 2008 financial crisis and how it’s applicable to COVID-19, what the clothing industry will look after the dust settles, when we should go back to “business as usual”, making online shopping sustainable, building customers’ trust in the digital age, and more!
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Episode 30
Recloseted Radio Episode 35
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
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52:5830/04/2020
036: How to Source an Ethical Factory/Production Partner
We’re doing another episode to celebrate Fashion Revolution week! In this episode, I overview how brands can take steps to ensure they’re working with conscious and ethical factories. I share the exact questions brands should ask manufacturers when trying to find new partners, what to watch out for, things to keep in mind, and more!
Link Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Episode 35
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
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19:0323/04/2020
035: Fashion’s Journey to Transparency — Fashion Revolution Discussion
I’m back one year later with Iris Chau, our #MaterialMondays Contributing Writer for Fashion Revolution week! We discuss shifts in the garment world since last year, breakdown Everlane’s transparency efforts, examine how COVID-19 is affecting factories + mills + garment workers, what we think fashion production will look like post-Corona, and what you can do to help. This episode is jam-packed with information so we hope you have a lot of takeaways!
Links Mentioned:
https://www.fashionrevolution.org
https://issuu.com/fashionrevolution/docs/fashion_transparency_index_2019?e=25766662/69342298
https://www.businessoffashion.com/professional/resources/case-study/lessons-from-fashions-journey-to-radical-transparency
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-people-who-make-our-clothes
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46:0116/04/2020
034: Launching Your Brand or Products During COVID-19
In this episode, we cover what to consider if you are launching a slow fashion brand, your Spring/Summer collection, or 1-2 new products during these unprecedented times. This is a question we got asked a lot from our community so we hope it’s valuable for you!
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09:3309/04/2020
033: Launching a Brand During COVID-19 — Interview with Deanna Cook from LIYA Collective
In this episode, I interview Deanna Cook, the Founder of LIYA Collective. We discuss launching her pre-sale campaign + brand during these unprecedented times, how to choose production partners, working with overseas factories and mills, advice for slow fashion brand owners, and more!
Resources Mentioned:
@LIYACollective
https://liyacollective.com
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Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
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44:1202/04/2020
032: How Sustainable Brands Can Navigate COVID-19
In this episode, I discuss how sustainable brands can navigate the economy and what’s going on in the midst of COVID-19. I give advice on boosting short-term cash flow, what to do because your production partners have shut down, if you should launch products during these times, and provide mental health tips.
Resources Mentioned:
www.recloseted.com/business/covid-19
www.recloseted.com/services
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19:1026/03/2020
031: 5 Tips for Sustainable Businesses to Succeed in 2020
In this episode, I share five important tips that sustainable business owners and founders need to know in order to succeed in 2020!
Resources Mentioned:
www.recloseted.com/consulting
Recloseted Radio Episode 27: 2020 Planning for Sustainable Fashion Brands
Recloseted Radio Episode 19: Celebrating One Year of Recloseted
Insight Timer Meditation App
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23:1213/02/2020
030: Running a Slow Fashion Brand — Interview with Stephanie Ostler from Devil May Wear
In this week’s episode, I interview Stephanie Ostler, the owner and designer of Vancouver-based slow fashion brand Devil May Wear! Stephanie is SO knowledgeable and this episode is jam packed with nuggets. We chat about various topics that are relevant for consumers such as having allergies to synthetic fabrics, bio toxicity levels and what to wear to the gym — as well as topics for sustainable fashion brand owners such as having a brick & mortar store vs. e-commerce, when to listen to customer feedback, dealing with excess inventory, and more!
Links Mentioned:
@devilmaywear
www.devilmaywear.ca
[email protected]
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01:00:4230/01/2020
029: Financial Tips + Guidance for Sustainable Fashion Brands
Happy New Year and Happy New Decade! In this episode, I am talking about various financial terms, and concepts to help sustainable fashion brands analyze how they did in 2019 and plan out their 2020 financial goals.
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18:5509/01/2020
028: Saving Vulnerable Wildlife — Interview with Kelly Saltzman from Awoke N’ Aware
In this episode, I interview Kelly Saltzman, Co-Founder of Awoke N’ Aware! Awoke N' Aware is an ecofriendly, ethical apparel brand on a mission to save vulnerable wildlife. Located in Toronto, Canada, co-founders Cory & Kelly donate 15% of their profits to different wildlife conservations around the world helping rhinos, elephants, polar bears and sea turtles.
We discuss how to run an eco-friendly, ethical and conscious apparel brand, methods to spot fake factory certifications, balancing an apparel brand while working a full-time job, and more!
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35:4119/12/2019
027: 2020 Planning for Sustainable Fashion Brands
This is another episode dedicated to sustainable fashion brands! I discuss 2020 planning, how to set goals you’ll actually accomplish, and resources to help you kickstart the new decade on the right foot.
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14:2305/12/2019