Ethical Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times with Marcia Patmos of M.Patmos (Plus, New Retail Tech Strategies and Making Face Masks)

For inspiration and real talk on how to retail in uncertain times, plus inspiring and uplifting yet totally practical and accessible tips for not only hanging in there, but also upping your marketing and outreach game in the midst of a global pandemic, please look no further than this week's conversation with ethical fashion pioneer and longtime supporter of independent brands Marcia Patmos.  From her first brand Lutz + Patmos (whose cashmere pieces were a serious thing in their day) to her namesake business of today, Marcia has woven slow fashion values, care for workers and ethical sensibilities into her own collection, but also into the relationships she builds -- something that's apparent when you scope the brands sold in her online shop and in her Brooklyn store.  Listen to the episode for the techie things this FEST founder has added into the mix since COVID-19 changed her business, as well as her brand's rapid pivot into making face masks for the general population. Lots of fashion brands are doing it, but here's the real story from a down to earth founder who is doing it right now and working with a US-based manufacturer to make it happen. Meet this week's guest, designer Marcia Patmos.  Sign up for the PressDope weekly email to get DIY PR tips and The Dope List of media opps, calls for pitches, FEST events and more ways to raise your visibility. <3 <3 <3 Oh hey there! Please help the podcast out and leave us a rating and review on iTunes. This stuff is key to the show's success, and I appreciate you helping me play the game. <3 <3 <3 HOW TO LISTEN: Listen online: Just press play above or subscribe via RSS to receive all new episodes. iOS, iPhone, iPad: Subscribe via iTunes or download the Apple Podcast app and subscribe by searching for Spirit of 608 in the app. Android: Download the free Stitcher app and search for Spirit of 608 in the app. Linkage: Marcia Patmos Facebook: @mpatmos Instagram: @mpatmos Pinterest: @marciapatmos Social Distancing Masks by M. Patmos Sundays Dress for Success The Laundress Clientbook Shopify Shopify's Social Impact Business Community Asana Dropbox Find more episodes featuring women at the forefront of FEST online at www.Spiritof608.com. Join PressDope On Task 30-Day DIY PR Accelerator.