Episode Description:

In today’s show, Andrew meets dyslexic fashion designer Jake Posner. In their conversation, Jake explains how his brand was born out of his neurodiversity, the boys discuss why fast fashion is bad for the planet and consumers, and Jake shares the story of when he arrived unannounced at Selfridges asking for a meeting!

Top Quotes:

“In life, you have to be constantly evolving. Evolve or go extinct.” - Jake Posner

“My dyslexia allows me to tell stories, to be imaginative. It allows me a different way of seeing the world.” - Jake Posner

About the host:

The Invisible Gift is hosted by entrepreneur and dyslexic, Andrew Kitley. With twenty years experience, Andrew Kitley has worked his way up the metaphorical and literal ladder to become Managing Director of Kitall: an engineering firm.

Under Andrew's guidance, Kitall is now one of the most sought after names to complete complex engineering projects in the UK. In each episode of The Invisible Gift, Andrew seeks the advice and inspiration of a fellow trailblazer who has defied the odds to achieve the extraordinary - turning the challenge of dyslexia into a gift.

About the guest:

Jake Posner is a fashion designer and founder of his own brand NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING. NO ONE TRUE ANYTHING was founded in 2021 and has been directly inspired by Jake’s experiences with dyslexia. Jake is also an ambassador for the British Dyslexia Association and his work has been featured in a number of global publications such as Forbes Magazine and The Guardian.

Resources:

http://theinvisiblegift.com/

https://www.kitall.co.uk/

https://www.onefineplay.com/

https://noonetrueanything.com/