From cheeky wine bags to feminist driven T-shirts Paula Stunden-Smith of NoPaulagies shares her insight into starting a business in her late 50's, living with ADHD, and being a feminist.

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Author and milliner JayCow Millinery explains how networking and meeting people created a web of connections all around the world.

In this Silkie episode Jay and Dee talk about:

- writing a book on building a creative career.

- what baggage to deal with and what to simply let go of.

- how being generous and paying it forward helps everyone in the long run.

- how to make a marriage last.

To support the podcast back us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/deesilkie

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Working with organizations such as World Vision has always been important to Joan. When she learned that over 1 million children in Canada face hunger every day she knew that after the hype of being on the Real Housewives of Toronto, she had to use her fame for good.

This fall, Joan launched her own clothing line in partnership with Walmart Canada. As a part of Joan's philanthropy, Joan has committed to donating to the Breakfast Club of Canada for each item of clothing sold from her collection.

In this Silkie episode, Joan talks about her privilege, giving back, how she got into fashion and what we can all do to help make the world a better place.

Shop Joan's collection here: https://www.walmart.ca/search/joan%20kelley%20walker%20collection/N-115/page-1?sortBy=popular&orderBy=DESC

Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Roger Gingerich is the Regional Director of FGI (fashion group international) and the Executive Director of TOM* and TW_FW (Toronto Men's and Women's fashion week.) Having been dubbed the "network whisperer" Roger connects ghost designers to large labels, makes meaningful connections with creatives, works in the entertainment industry and always has his finger on the pulse. Roger works hard at bringing Toronto fashion to the global market and making sure Canadian talent gets the proper platform(s) they deserve.

Visit Roger on Instagram here: www.instagram.com/rogerhgingerich/

Intro Music: Intro Music: www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep

Cover Art: www.kelseyschroederphoto.com/the-gurl-edit

What does it mean to be a "Canadian brand"? Does your product have to be made in Canada? Can you be a true Canadian brand if you are sourcing your inventory from over seas? In this episode Dee tackles this tough question as well as what it takes to be a "sustainable" brand.

Dee interviews Kingi Carpenter of Peach Berserk on location in Kingi's very eclectic home studio/store. They talk about the Toronto fashion scene, celebrities Kingi has dressed, how to sell handmade fashion garments and more!

Peach Beserk Website: https://peach-berserk.myshopify.com/

Intro Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/dubstep