The Fashion Brand Clinic Podcast

The Fashion Brand Clinic Podcast

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The Fashion Brand Clinic Podcast episodes

  • 096 - Juggles, Struggles & Joy with Alice @ Creative Babes Club

    Creative Babes Club is a creative community (online and irl) for creatives, small business owners, independents and those who love to shop & support small"!

    Alice began the community back in September 2019 as she wanted to bring creatives together and feel less alone in the less glossy, more crappy parts of being a creative, being your own boss and running your own business!

    In this episode we discuss :

    • the journey alice took to arrive at creating this business

    • some times in our careers when not everything has gone to plan

    • our own personal juggles, struggles & joys at the moment

    Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-figure fashion brand? Or maybe you're already there & looking for ways to improve!

    I have a really fun quiz for you to try out today! It's just 21 questions that will determine a score from 0-100 and you'll automatically receive a personalised audit of how your business is doing.

    As a fashion brand owner, it can be challenging (to say the least!) to stand out in a crowded market and drive consistent sales.

    However, with the right marketing, product development, sales channels and pricing strategy, you can take your fashion brand to the next level!

    In under 2 minutes, ask yourself these carefully selected set of questions to determine if your fashion brand is on the path to success.

    For example …

    *Do you regularly update your website and analyse your competitors' pricing?

    *Do you frequently update your website's content and product offerings to keep customers engaged?

    *Does your fashion brand have a content marketing strategy?

    Take the quiz to unlock the secrets of a 6 figure fashion brand and see how you compare.

    Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail with a fully personalised audit on how you can scale with success - it's honestly so cool, you have to try it to see for yourself…

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

    https://www.instagram.com/creativebabesclub

    LISTEN

    You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here

    Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

    CONTACT ME

    If you'd like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

    49 min
  • 095 - Leather vs Vegan Leather with Michelle @ MW Makes

    I feel actually feel bit nervous about introducing this episode as it's a topic Michelle and I have wanted to speak about for a while but I also know it can be a complicated one with lots of opinions!

    So first of all let me tell you a little bit about Michelle & her brand! MW Makes is a leather goods brand set up by Michelle Wong in 2017. Developed through a passion for design and craftsmanship, MW Makes creates handcrafted leather goods for the everyday. Influenced by a background in architecture, each item is carefully designed with an emphasis on simple geometries, clean lines and functionality.

    In this episode we discuss :

    • why vegan leather is not a sustainable alternative to plastic

    • michelle's process using the traditional artisan method of vegetable tan leather

    • her nomination for The Holly Tucker Independent Awards! You can vote HERE!

    Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-figure fashion brand? Or maybe you're already there & looking for ways to improve!

    I have a really fun quiz for you to try out today! It's just 21 questions that will determine a score from 0-100 and you'll automatically receive a personalised audit of how your business is doing.

    As a fashion brand owner, it can be challenging (to say the least!) to stand out in a crowded market and drive consistent sales.

    However, with the right marketing, product development, sales channels and pricing strategy, you can take your fashion brand to the next level!

    In under 2 minutes, ask yourself these carefully selected set of questions to determine if your fashion brand is on the path to success.

    For example …

    *Do you regularly update your website and analyse your competitors' pricing?

    *Do you frequently update your website's content and product offerings to keep customers engaged?

    *Does your fashion brand have a content marketing strategy?

    Take the quiz to unlock the secrets of a 6 figure fashion brand and see how you compare.

    Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail with a fully personalised audit on how you can scale with success - it's honestly so cool, you have to try it to see for yourself…

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

    https://www.mwmakes.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/mwmakes

    LISTEN

    You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here

    Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

    CONTACT ME

    If you'd like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

    40 min
  • 094 - Embracing your Culture in Design with Seyi @ Kamso Kids

    I'm so excited to introduce another childrenswear brand to the podcast as it's been a while! This week I'm speaking to Seyi, the British African Founder of Kamso

    After having her first child during her last year of university, Seyi also decided to start a business of her own which represented the natural beauty & craftmanship within her African heritage in a neutral colour palette.

    In this episode we discuss :

    • how Seyi began her journey as an entrepreneur whilst being a full time mum

    • her struggles with juggling everything from social media to marketing & motherhood

    • how collaborating with Nigerian artisans makes it all worthwhile for her

    Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-figure fashion brand? Or maybe you're already there & looking for ways to improve!

    I have a really fun quiz for you to try out today! It's just 21 questions that will determine a score from 0-100 and you'll automatically receive a personalised audit of how your business is doing.

    As a fashion brand owner, it can be challenging (to say the least!) to stand out in a crowded market and drive consistent sales.

    However, with the right marketing, product development, sales channels and pricing strategy, you can take your fashion brand to the next level!

    In under 2 minutes, ask yourself these carefully selected set of questions to determine if your fashion brand is on the path to success.

    For example …

    *Do you regularly update your website and analyse your competitors' pricing?

    *Do you frequently update your website's content and product offerings to keep customers engaged?

    *Does your fashion brand have a content marketing strategy?

    Take the quiz to unlock the secrets of a 6 figure fashion brand and see how you compare.

    Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail with a fully personalised audit on how you can scale with success - it's honestly so cool, you have to try it to see for yourself…

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

    https://www.kamso.co.uk

    https://www.instagram.com/kamsokids

    LISTEN

    You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here

    Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

    CONTACT ME

    If you'd like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

    41 min
  • 093 - Building a Long Term Business with Lauren Aston Designs

    Lauren was one of the OG small businesses of the insta world & one of the first people I followed as inspiration!

    Lauren was taught to knit at the age of 11 by her grandmother, and she has a degree in Knitwear - pretty good credentials for running a knitting business! She hand-knits super chunky goodies in beautiful merino wool and has created an incredible community of crafters online!

    Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-figure fashion brand? Or maybe you're already there & looking for ways to improve!

    I have a really fun quiz for you to try out today! It's just 21 questions that will determine a score from 0-100 and you'll automatically receive a personalised audit of how your business is doing.

    As a fashion brand owner, it can be challenging (to say the least!) to stand out in a crowded market and drive consistent sales.

    However, with the right marketing, product development, sales channels and pricing strategy, you can take your fashion brand to the next level!

    In under 2 minutes, ask yourself these carefully selected set of questions to determine if your fashion brand is on the path to success.

    For example …

    *Do you regularly update your website and analyse your competitors' pricing?

    *Do you frequently update your website's content and product offerings to keep customers engaged?

    *Does your fashion brand have a content marketing strategy?

    Take the quiz to unlock the secrets of a 6 figure fashion brand and see how you compare.

    Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail with a fully personalised audit on how you can scale with success - it's honestly so cool, you have to try it to see for yourself…

    In this episode we discuss :

    • how lauren grew her business based on 1 comment from a coworker!

    • the pros & cons of receiving an incredible amount of press

    • tips on hiring people into your business as you grow

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

    https://www.laurenastondesigns.com

    https://www.instagram.com/laurenastondesigns

    LISTEN

    You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here

    Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

    CONTACT ME

    If you'd like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

    49 min
  • 092 - Using Spirituality to Help Decision Making with Sophie Biggerstaff

    Sophie is my guest this week & reached out to me recently to discuss how spirituality had an impact on the big decisions she's made within her career! Obviously being a woo woo loving businesswoman myself I was all over it & couldn't wait to record this episode!

    Also it's really interesting that all the spritiual episodes around magic & mindset do so well which shows me you're going to love this one too!

    Sophie was worked for 11 years in the retail industry working for brands such as Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Kate Spade and Burberry & took the leap to explore entrepreneurship and BYRCOLLECTIVE was born!

    Through BYRCOLLECTIVE Sophie uses her industry expertise to help brands create great product& capitalize on opportunities to drive sales and maximize profit!

    In this episode we discuss :

    • how we both used spirituality to move into self employment

    • the power of manifestation & the connection to self care

    • some great book recommendations to dive in deeper!

    Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-figure fashion brand? Or maybe you're already there & looking for ways to improve!

    I have a really fun quiz for you to try out today! It's just 21 questions that will determine a score from 0-100 and you'll automatically receive a personalised audit of how your business is doing.

    As a fashion brand owner, it can be challenging (to say the least!) to stand out in a crowded market and drive consistent sales.

    However, with the right marketing, product development, sales channels and pricing strategy, you can take your fashion brand to the next level!

    In under 2 minutes, ask yourself these carefully selected set of questions to determine if your fashion brand is on the path to success.

    For example …

    *Do you regularly update your website and analyse your competitors' pricing?

    *Do you frequently update your website's content and product offerings to keep customers engaged?

    *Does your fashion brand have a content marketing strategy?

    Take the quiz to unlock the secrets of a 6 figure fashion brand and see how you compare.

    Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail with a fully personalised audit on how you can scale with success - it's honestly so cool, you have to try it to see for yourself…

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

    Sophie's book recommendation

    Everyday Tarot

    LISTEN

    You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here

    Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

    CONTACT ME

    If you'd like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

    55 min
  • 091 - The John Lewis Trend Report For 2021/22

    Welcome to another episode of The Fashion Feed! I did have a guest planned for this week but we had to rearrange so it's another solo episode today!

    I recently shared some snippets of the John Lewis trend report on my Instagram Stories & you all loved it so I thought I'd share the full article here for you!

    In this episode I discuss :

    • what sold really well this year & what took abit of a hit!

    • how the TV made an impact on the sales at John Lewis

    • what's in store for 2022 in our consumer buying habits

    Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-figure fashion brand? Or maybe you're already there & looking for ways to improve!

    I have a really fun quiz for you to try out today! It's just 21 questions that will determine a score from 0-100 and you'll automatically receive a personalised audit of how your business is doing.

    As a fashion brand owner, it can be challenging (to say the least!) to stand out in a crowded market and drive consistent sales.

    However, with the right marketing, product development, sales channels and pricing strategy, you can take your fashion brand to the next level!

    In under 2 minutes, ask yourself these carefully selected set of questions to determine if your fashion brand is on the path to success.

    For example …

    *Do you regularly update your website and analyse your competitors' pricing?

    *Do you frequently update your website's content and product offerings to keep customers engaged?

    *Does your fashion brand have a content marketing strategy?

    Take the quiz to unlock the secrets of a 6 figure fashion brand and see how you compare.

    Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail with a fully personalised audit on how you can scale with success - it's honestly so cool, you have to try it to see for yourself…

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

    You can read the full article / report here!

    YOU CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ME VIA THE LINKS BELOW:

    https://www.elizabethstiles.co.uk/

    https://www.instagram.com/elizabethstilesuk/

    LISTEN

    You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here

    Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

    CONTACT ME

    If you'd like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

    13 min
  • 090 - How To Get Yourself Out Of A Slump

    Welcome to another episode of The Fashion Feed with meeeeeeee, Elizabeth Stiles!

    I can feel a collective slump in energy this week with the darker mornings so I'm sharing some journalling prompts to help pull you out of a creative funk!

    In this episode I discuss :

    • the power of gratitude & manifestation

    • how to lift your energy with some health goals

    • reflecting on how far you've come already

    Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-figure fashion brand? Or maybe you're already there & looking for ways to improve!

    I have a really fun quiz for you to try out today! It's just 21 questions that will determine a score from 0-100 and you'll automatically receive a personalised audit of how your business is doing.

    As a fashion brand owner, it can be challenging (to say the least!) to stand out in a crowded market and drive consistent sales.

    However, with the right marketing, product development, sales channels and pricing strategy, you can take your fashion brand to the next level!

    In under 2 minutes, ask yourself these carefully selected set of questions to determine if your fashion brand is on the path to success.

    For example …

    *Do you regularly update your website and analyse your competitors' pricing?

    *Do you frequently update your website's content and product offerings to keep customers engaged?

    *Does your fashion brand have a content marketing strategy?

    Take the quiz to unlock the secrets of a 6 figure fashion brand and see how you compare.

    Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail with a fully personalised audit on how you can scale with success - it's honestly so cool, you have to try it to see for yourself…

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE YOU CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ME VIA THE LINKS BELOW:

    https://www.elizabethstiles.co.uk/

    https://www.instagram.com/elizabethstilesuk/

    LISTEN

    You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here

    Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

    CONTACT ME

    If you'd like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

    9 min
  • 089 - 10 Design Pillars for Circular Fashion with Sandra Nicole Freiman

    Sandra is a Swedish designer with a long experience in the fashion industry, in recent years focusing on sustainability. She started out working for some of Sweden's biggest fashion chains and then decided to move to Paris to learn more about handcraft, do her masters and freelance for mid to luxury brands. There she got the inspiration for her slow fashion brand called Scandienne, a wordplay of Scandinavia + Parisienne that marries the two aesthetics. Now she has more than 10 years of experience and wants to spread the word about circular design and strategies.

    In this episode we discuss :

    • the 10 key areas to consider within circular design

    Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-figure fashion brand? Or maybe you're already there & looking for ways to improve!

    I have a really fun quiz for you to try out today! It's just 21 questions that will determine a score from 0-100 and you'll automatically receive a personalised audit of how your business is doing.

    As a fashion brand owner, it can be challenging (to say the least!) to stand out in a crowded market and drive consistent sales.

    However, with the right marketing, product development, sales channels and pricing strategy, you can take your fashion brand to the next level!

    In under 2 minutes, ask yourself these carefully selected set of questions to determine if your fashion brand is on the path to success.

    For example …

    *Do you regularly update your website and analyse your competitors' pricing?

    *Do you frequently update your website's content and product offerings to keep customers engaged?

    *Does your fashion brand have a content marketing strategy?

    Take the quiz to unlock the secrets of a 6 figure fashion brand and see how you compare.

    Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail with a fully personalised audit on how you can scale with success - it's honestly so cool, you have to try it to see for yourself…

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE

    Nike's design guide:

    https://www.nikecirculardesign.com/guides/CircularityGuide.pdf

    Ikea's design guide:

    https://about.ikea.com/en/about-us/our-view-on/designing-for-circularity-and-our-future

    Ellen McArthur's design guide:

    circulardesignguide.com

    Redress design award's winner runner up:

    https://www.redressdesignaward.com/2021/jin-pei-wen

    YOU CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH SANDRA VIA THE LINKS BELOW:

    https://www.instagram.com/sandranicolestudio

    http://sandranicole.se

    LISTEN

    You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here

    Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

    CONTACT ME

    If you'd like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

    59 min
  • 088 - The Power of PR & Storytelling with Tabara @ La Basketry

    Tabara N'Diaye is the founder of La Basketry, a lifestyle brand which began its life offering handwoven homeware and accessories made in collaboration with female artisans in her native Senegal.

    She has since gone on to release her debut book, 'Baskets', a stylish guide to basket-making, now available in 6 languages.

    On a mission to make basketry 'fun and accessible', Tabara has crafted a community of like-minded basket lovers via workshops and the launch of DIY kits.

    In this episode we discuss :

    • doubling your audience in a day through the impact of the black lives matter movement

    • the power of pr to tell your story to a new audience

    • the process of writing a book looks like behind the scenes

    • what people don't always tell you about leaving your job

    Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-figure fashion brand? Or maybe you're already there & looking for ways to improve!

    I have a really fun quiz for you to try out today! It's just 21 questions that will determine a score from 0-100 and you'll automatically receive a personalised audit of how your business is doing.

    As a fashion brand owner, it can be challenging (to say the least!) to stand out in a crowded market and drive consistent sales.

    However, with the right marketing, product development, sales channels and pricing strategy, you can take your fashion brand to the next level!

    In under 2 minutes, ask yourself these carefully selected set of questions to determine if your fashion brand is on the path to success.

    For example …

    *Do you regularly update your website and analyse your competitors' pricing?

    *Do you frequently update your website's content and product offerings to keep customers engaged?

    *Does your fashion brand have a content marketing strategy?

    Take the quiz to unlock the secrets of a 6 figure fashion brand and see how you compare.

    Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail with a fully personalised audit on how you can scale with success - it's honestly so cool, you have to try it to see for yourself…

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE YOU CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH TABARA VIA THE LINKS BELOW:

    https://labasketry.com

    https://www.instagram.com/labasketry

    LISTEN

    You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here

    Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

    CONTACT ME

    If you'd like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

    59 min
  • 087 - 1 Page Business Plan for your Fashion Brand with Elizabeth Stiles

    Welcome to another episode of The Fashion Feed with meeeeeeee, Elizabeth Stiles!

    I've wanted to do this episode for ages & excited to finally share it with you & that's how to create a 1 page business plan for your fashion business regardless of what stage you're at!

    In this episode 1 discuss :

    • the checklist to include within your 1 page business plan

    • how to complete your market research

    • a mix of practical and mindset tools for you to implement within your business!

    PS - all of the areas I cover in the episode are also included within my online course 'how to grow a fashion brand online' which is open for enrolment until Monday 27/9/21 @ midnight!

    Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-figure fashion brand? Or maybe you're already there & looking for ways to improve!

    I have a really fun quiz for you to try out today! It's just 21 questions that will determine a score from 0-100 and you'll automatically receive a personalised audit of how your business is doing.

    As a fashion brand owner, it can be challenging (to say the least!) to stand out in a crowded market and drive consistent sales.

    However, with the right marketing, product development, sales channels and pricing strategy, you can take your fashion brand to the next level!

    In under 2 minutes, ask yourself these carefully selected set of questions to determine if your fashion brand is on the path to success.

    For example …

    *Do you regularly update your website and analyse your competitors' pricing?

    *Do you frequently update your website's content and product offerings to keep customers engaged?

    *Does your fashion brand have a content marketing strategy?

    Take the quiz to unlock the secrets of a 6 figure fashion brand and see how you compare.

    Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail with a fully personalised audit on how you can scale with success - it's honestly so cool, you have to try it to see for yourself…

    LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE YOU CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH ME VIA THE LINKS BELOW:

    https://www.elizabethstiles.co.uk/

    https://www.instagram.com/elizabethstilesuk/

    LISTEN

    You can listen by clicking through to Apple Podcast here

    Remember to hit the subscribe button so you don't miss an episode!

    CONTACT ME

    If you'd like to find out more about working together on your brand, click here

    19 min

About The Fashion Brand Clinic Podcast

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The Fashion Brand Clinic is a podcast for fashion founders who are ready to scale beyond six figures and build brands that actually last.