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enJune 14, 2022

Karen Williams, Executive & Leadership Coach - Why mindset rules results and the path to becoming an embodied leader.

In this episode, I chat with Karen Williams - Executive and Leadership Coach, Trainer, Writer and Speaker.

Karen and her team work with leaders across the industry to build environments of high engagement and transformational results.

They do this through Karen’s proven Leadership Excellence framework which includes work on mindset and managing triggers, communication, collaboration, accountability conversations, trust, coach-like leadership and much more.

As an Executive and Leadership coach and trainer, Karen’s work sits at the intersection of four human behavioural methodologies and 20 years’ of transformational coaching experience.

Clients include Brandwatch Country Road Group, Roche Products, Fulton Hogan, Deakin University, Daimler, Burkes Lawyers, Knox City Council, CottonOn Group, Pitcher Partners, Southern Cross Austereo, CitiPower, Stilcon Scaffolding and many more.

A life-affirming four years working in the field of Restorative Justice, facilitating conferences between offenders and victims, cemented for Karen that when people are guided to courageous self-responsibility, supported through trusted and emotionally safe spaces, and skilled to have difficult conversations, truly unexpected and transformational results are possible.

During this conversation, Karen shares insights into her own personal journey back from burnout, why investing in leadership and executive coaching can be life-changing to ourselves and those around us and why and how mindset rules results.

Karen's teachings truly offer us all an opportunity to become embodied leaders and to become the best versions of ourselves.

Links mentioned by Karen during our chat: Trigger Train Article and Wellbeing Wheel activity – please contact us via DM @fashionbusinessmindset on Instagram or info@fashionequipped.com.au for these resources and we'll email them to you directly.

Watch the video on burnout - 5 things Karen would not do again here: https://youtu.be/CHZDxWHAsjw

You can find Karen at Instagram: @iamkarenwilliams @karenwilliamsandco

Website: www.karenwilliams.com

READY TO SCALE UP?

Ready to level up to a new phase of growth and expansion?

Elizabeth founded fashion consultancy Fashion Equipped in 2012 to expand the reach and potential of the Australian industry. Backed by decades of experience in all aspects of the business, and passionate about entrepreneurship, growth and the power of community, Elizabeth delivers fashion consulting, mentorship and online learning to hundreds of businesses and counting. From buying, product development, sales and sourcing, to strategic planning, marketing and team management, our expert line-up of industry insiders are committed to sharing their knowledge, networks and passion - to empower you to build a thriving fashion business.

Elizabeth's next availability for consulting is May 2023. Feel free to reach out to her directly at elizabeth@fashionequipped.com.au.

Consulting is suited to brands that are already trading and ready to work on their strategic growth plans.

READY TO START UP?

Ready to bring your vision to life and start your fashion business?

ONLINE LEARNING

We’ve crafted our decades of experience into an online fashion business syllabus informed by and tailored to the real world. Start Your Fashion Business is an industry-first online learning platform and a dynamic and engaged community.

If you are a startup who wants to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA. Our 'Start Your Fashion Business' programme is open online, so if you would like to join our community jump straight in!

MENTORSHIP

It takes finely tuned business skills to make it in fashion, but mindset also plays a huge role. This is why mentorship is an essential ingredient to success – few can guide you on this path better than those who’ve already walked it and our deeply experienced mentors are here to help you navigate the business while building a strong mindset.

If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective – book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!

MINI COURSES

If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio on our Fashion Equipped website and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.

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enJune 04, 2022

Jeremy Meltzer, Founder of i=Change - The power of a committed brand with purpose, and retailing for good.

In this episode, I chat with Jeremy Meltzer, the Founder of i=Change. Jeremy is a social entrepreneur and inspiring voice for women’s rights globally. He created i=Change to help accelerate the impact of extraordinary development projects, focused on empowering women and girls. As a young man, Jeremy was moved to action while living in Cuba. He was shocked at how violence against women seemed accepted and was even considered 'normal' across Latin America. This left him with a burning question... Why is such abuse so common in some communities while abhorrent in others?

Over the last ten years in an attempt to understand this issue, Jeremy's met with NGO's and communities in many countries around the world. Jeremy believes the solution lies in engaging men, challenging the dominant versions of masculinity, modeling respectful relationships to children, and funding best-practice NGOs. Jeremy is passionate about the enormous potential, that often won't be realised, in women and girls around the world. What would they build if they could? How could i=Change be part of the solution?

In partnership with over 350 retailers like P.E Nation, Camila, Pillow Talk and Clarins, including collaborations with Afterpay and ARA.

i=Change has raised $1at a time - over $5.8M and counting (as of 28/5/22), impacting the lives of up to 1.3M people in Australia and globally.

i=Change is leading a purposeful retail movement and changing retail for good so that it's no longer enough to sell a product.

You can find i=Change at:

Instagram: @iequalchange

Website: www.iequalchange

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If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.

Our waitlist is now open for our 'Start Your Fashion Business' programme, so if you would like to join our community jump on the list now!

If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.

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enMay 28, 2022

Donna and Marcello Abbate, Founders of Fit for Life - How to create a thriving workplace, embody a wellness culture and lead impactful change!

Enjoy tuning into this enriching episode focused on Wellness and Mindfulness.

Workplace Wellness statistics:

Burnout, stress, physical health and anxiety are significant issues in the workplace...throw the pandemic's mental health impact into the mix – and business leaders now need to meet dramatically heightened needs for health and wellness support.

The CSIRO conducted a study with 4,000 participants emerging from COVID-19 lockdowns feeling their exercise (66%), emotional wellbeing (41%) and diet (36%) had worsened to some degree, with two in five indicating they have gained weight during the outbreak, and 60% reporting a negative shift in their overall satisfaction with life.

The Medical Journal of Australia has concluded that mental health problems were at least twice as prevalent as in non-pandemic circumstances, and one person in every five is now experiencing clinically-relevant depression symptoms.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has also reported 21% of Australians also said they had started drinking more alcohol - this is more than double the global average (10%).

Needless to say, we’re in dire need of solutions, support, healing and step by step Wellness & Mindfulness frameworks that are accessible and REALISTIC to implement into our daily lives.

So setting the scene, this is why I’m so excited to introduce you to my guests, Donna and Marcello Abbate because they have a Solution and it’s absolute GOLD.

Who wouldn’t want to bring WELLNESS into our individual lives by working on ourselves which should always be the priority, but to also create a Mindful, Vibrant, Productive, Creative and Connected Workplace.

Donna and Marcello Abbate are the founders of FIT FOR LIFE, mind, body and soul.

is one of Australia's most well known wellness leaders. She has facilitated changes in thousands of lives whilst working with Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat for more than a decade. Her fusion of fitness modalities, as well as nutritional and naturopathic medicine, educational seminars and group fitness sessions, provided her guests a transformative, holistic experience on retreat, which now continues online via FIT FOR LIFE’s programs.Donna

is a pioneer in the fitness industry with over 25-years experience of embracing a love of body biomechanics, rehabilitation and martial arts. He is a Tai Chi, mindfulness mentor that initiates real changes in the workplace, with families and individuals’ lives as he enables long lasting change, psychologically and physically.Marcello

During this conversation, Donna and Marcello share insights into their journey and WHY they do what they do, and they share how WE can access and embody the teachings they offer and create the best versions of ourselves and Workplaces where we can THRIVE.

Want to find out more about Donna + Marcello's powerful programs?

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JOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME

If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.

Our waitlist is now open for our 'Start Your Fashion Business' programme, so if you would like to join our community alongside inspiring people like Emily, jump on the list now!

If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.

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enMay 11, 2022

Emily Riggs - Founder & Creative Director of Iris and Wool - A Farm to Fashion label and a journey of pain to purpose!

In this episode, I chat with Emily Riggs, the Founder & Creative Director of Iris and Wool.

After cancer struck, twice, Emily designed a life with purpose

When she was just 10 years old, Emily was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Shortly after her diagnosis, her mother lost her own cancer battle, passing away from breast cancer, aged 43.

In her most difficult days, Emily found herself turning to fashion for comfort and to express her creative flair.

Years later, Emily found love with Tom, a fifth-generation merino sheep farmer. Together, their family runs 15,000 merino sheep across their 100,000 acre property in Burra, South Australia.

In 2019, after welcoming two children, Emily founded Iris & Wool and finally realised her dream to design, merging her love of fashion with merino wool.

‘Iris’ is in honour of her mother’s favourite flower and five percent of every sale is donated to the McGrath Foundation to provide ongoing support to people experiencing breast cancer.

It’s always a special moment in time for me to witness one of our community members pursue their passion and purpose, launch their fashion business but grow and thrive!

What stood out for me during this interview was that Emily shared how rewarding her business was, that it has given her a confidence that she has never felt before and shared that her business is good for her Mental Health.

I was inspired by Emily’s story, her gorgeous brand Iris and Wool and her goal to go GLOBAL and share Australia’s precious merino wool worldwide and I’m sure you will be too!

You can find Emily at:

Instagram: @irisandwool

Website: www.irisandwool.com

Brand Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB2ntxS23H4

JOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME

If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.

Our waitlist is now open for our 'Start Your Fashion Business' programme, so if you would like to join our community alongside inspiring people like Emily, jump on the list now!

If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.

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enApril 20, 2022

Anthony Chesler - CEO of Thread Together - An Ethical, Purpose Led Response to Fashion Excess

Welcome to Season 3 of our podcast.

I could not have hoped for a more inspiring, purpose-led GUEST + ORGANISATION to be speaking with.

Anthony Chesler, is the CEO of Thread Together

Anthony is a respected leader and trusted advisor and joined in the role of CEO in 2019 after a 20 year career in global management consulting where he held several leadership roles.Thread Together

Anthony leads the team at Thread Together and heads up the overall strategic, operational and financial responsibility.

As CEO, Anthony has been tasked to scale up the organisation to become the highest ethical response to fashion excess.

The goal is to keep brand-new excess clothing in circulation at its highest value by clothing communities in need, without judgment.

His genuine interest and care for others makes it easy for people to trust him no matter what challenges lie ahead and it is for this reason that Anthony hopes to continue to improve the quality of lives of others through general acts of doing good and continued work in the ‘for purpose’ sector.

Thread together has 1100 Brand Partners, and 700 Charity Partners, has saved up to 4 million items from landfill each year, and has clothed over 600,000 people in need to date.

I’m proud to share that Fashion Equipped will be offering our support to Thread Together through introductions to brands, volunteering opportunities, and championing Anthony and his team by helping build awareness across as many touchpoints as we can.

I was inspired in so many ways during this dynamic chat with Anthony, and I certainly felt that I was in the presence of a purpose led leader and I’m sure you will be too.

You can find Thread Together at:

Instagram: @thread_together

Website: www.threadtogether.org

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If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.

If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.

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enApril 06, 2022

Achieving more balance in 2022 - Masterclass with your host, Elizabeth Formosa

I’m so excited to launch season 3 of the podcast and dive into our first episode for 2022!

So many of us have stepped into this year looking at our life through a completely different lens.

So many of my clients, colleagues, friends, and family have experienced some profound SHIFTS.

Whether that is around:

- Values and the way we live our lives

- Career Path

- Business Direction

- Passion and Purpose

- Ambition and Aspirations

So in this episode, I wanted to chat about whether starting that THING – whether it’s a new job, a new business or a new adventure is for YOU!

Here is a framework that has been transformational for ME and my 1:1 clients time and time again.

It’s called the .Wheel of Life

This is well known powerful development tool because it gives you a vivid visual representation of the way , compared with the way .your life is currentlyyou'd ideally like it to be

It is called the "Wheel of Life" because each area of your life is mapped on a circle, like the spoke of a wheel.

Essentially, it's:

1. Snapshot of where you are now when it comes to key areas of your life

2. Your level of satisfaction with where you are now - 1 being lowest – 10 at highest

3. And it provides a framework to assess not only where you are now, but most importantly where you WANT TO BE and can be the catalyst for creating an action plan that is laser focused on your IDEAL life goals.

You can customise the spokes on YOUR wheel, but typically they would include key areas of your life such as:

- Health

- Family

- Friends

- Career

- Finances

- Purpose

- Love

- Self Development

- Contributions

The steps to work through this powerful process start with:

1. A Brainstorm of your Life Areas

2. Think About Your Ideal Level for Life Balance

3. Take Action!

You can find your wheel of life template here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PMfNkPiKxL2MeNdzPp7DbMKee1QwlRNV?usp=sharing

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If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website. Enrolments open on the 15th of February.

You still have time to jump into our online Info Session and Q&A and can register here https://syfbinformationsession.fashionequipped.com.au/your-fashion-startup-solution/

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enFebruary 14, 2022

That's a Wrap 2021!

An end of year wrap up of 'The Year that was' with your host Elizabeth Formosa.

It’s been a year filled with REFLECTION, RESETS AND RESILIENCE.

And we know now more than ever how important COMMUNITY AND CONNECTION IS and we are privileged to be able to continue this journey with all of you and support you to make your a Reality.Fashion Business Vision

So CHEERS to YOU!

We’ve loved every minute of making memories with you all!

I’ll be back in the new year with another inspiring lineup of Guests.

Lots of love from myself and the Fashion Equipped Team.

View our Melbourne Fashion Festival Roundtable here:

https://vimeo.com/523318980

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If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and jump on our waitlist. We open enrolments in February.

If you're up for a check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.Mini Course,

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enDecember 16, 2021

Beverley Johnson - Founder of Consequence of Change - Art that you can take anywhere!

In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Beverley Johnson, the Founder of Consequence of Change.

Beverley has been involved in the retail fashion industry for many years working for lifestyle brands in senior Marketing Director positions.

Her passion is building strong brands that engage consumers, providing an experience beyond just a product.

This passion has led her to develop and launch her own brand Consequence of Change - limited edition bags in collaboration with artists. Beverley curates all of the artwork by connecting with artists from all around the globe, offering something unique to carry on your shoulder. It's art you can take anywhere!

Consequence of Change is committed to enriching people’s lives by making art accessible, changing artists’ lives by creating this platform and contributing to changing people’s lives for the better by partnering with Sewing The Seeds Charity.

Tune in to hear how Beverley has grown her inspiring brand and how she has recently run a successful Kickstarter Campaign.

You can find Consequence of Change at:

Instagram: @consequenceofchange

Website: www.consequenceofchange.com

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If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.

If you're up for a check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.Mini Course,

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enNovember 19, 2021

Molly & Emma - Co Founders of JAM the label - "Fashion that's Functional - a clothing brand created for young people with disability in mind"

In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Molly Rogers and Emma Clegg, the Co-Founders of JAM the label.

Molly and Emma met while studying occupational therapy at university and bonded over a shared passion for their work. They were both casual disability support workers for teenagers, Jack and Maddie, at the time, and would often discuss how difficult the teens found dressing, as they both used wheelchairs. “Not only was it difficult for them, but anything that was easier for them to get dressed in was not cool and wasn’t something that we would have wanted to wear when we were teenagers. Why should they have to compromise on fashion just for functionality?” Emma says.

Soon realising this is a common experience for the one in five Australians with disabilities, Molly and Emma launched JAM the label in 2019 (named after Jack and Maddie), a clothing brand born out of the need for inclusive clothing for young people with disabilities. Design features include shirts that close with magnets instead of buttons, jackets that zip up on the sides, and pants that have extra room for comfort when seated and a subtle drop crotch for discretion when using continence aids.

Since launching small with just one product, JAM is now stocked with three external retailers, including EveryHuman, Averee and THE ICONIC. “Our dream for JAM is to be the number one inclusive fashion brand in Australia. We want everyone in Australia to have the opportunity to wear clothes that make them feel cool, that they’re very proud to be wearing, and we don’t think that should be any different for people with disability,” says Molly.

Elizabeth was inspired by this chat with Molly and Emma and was so impressed with the achievements these dynamic Co-Founders have achieved in a short period of time. They are clearly on a mission!

You can find JAM at:

Instagram: @jamthelabel

Website: www.jamthelabel.com

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If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.

If you're up for a check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.Mini Course,

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enNovember 11, 2021

Ross Phelan - Managing Director of cherrichella - What it took to launch a Melbourne Designed Footwear Brand online during a pandemic

In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Ross Phelan, the Managing Director of cherrichella.

Ross launched cherrichella, a Melbourne designed, limited edition footwear brand in 2020 which is sold via cherrichella.com.au and other leading online marketplaces including The Iconic & Surfstich.

Ross has worked in the fashion industry for 20 years and started within the industry as a footwear Product & Sales Manager working for Therapy Shoes.

Ross has developed and sold footwear to most of the best national retailers in the country.

In 2012, he joined The Iconic to launch their private label footwear business and grew the #1 brand on site for 3 years and became category manager of the entire footwear department leading both the buying & product development teams.

In 2015 Ross joined Wanted Shoes as General Manager which became a division of the Munro Footwear Group at the time, alongside brands such as Midas, Styletread, Mountfords, Williams & Mathers.

Ross and his team love making great shoes and are excited every time a new style drops on their site.

Giving $1 from every sale to an Aussie project in need, they allow you to decide where the funds are directed across 3 Australian projects, thanks to their partnership with i=Change.

All styles are produced in limited size runs to avoid an over supply and to ensure that when you purchase a

pair of their shoes you have something unique.

Elizabeth loved this chat with Ross and taking a deep dive into what it takes to launch a Footwear brand.

We're sure you will too!

You can find cherrichella at:

Instagram: @cherrichella

Website: www.cherrichella.com.au

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If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.

We have opened our doors for the month of October, so email us at info@fashionequipped.com.au if you would like to jump in this month.

If you're up for a check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.Mini Course,

You can find Fashion Equipped over at:

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enOctober 13, 2021

Bridget Bell - Founder of Style Ambition - "Styling over 150 Celebrity Shoots, TV Shows, Red Carpets and a love of Personal Styling & Branding"

In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Bridget Bell, the Founder of Style Ambition.

Bridget is an industry expert who has styled over 150 celebrity shoots, television shows, red carpets and events, creating thousands of looks for men and women.

She has worked with Ten, Seven, Nine and Foxtel during her career as a stylist of 15 years. Having worked in the fashion industry as an assistant designer before becoming a stylist she can easily spot a great brand or style on the rack for her celebrities and clients.

Her main focus and shift from celebrity styling has led her to become 'Your Personal Style Expert', styling executives, mothers, entrepreneurs, small business owners not only for their everyday style but for their personal branding. She has found herself moving back into the studio for a different reason collaborating with a personal branding photographer.

Combining her two talents she understands the importance of finding the right brand for her clients and knows the value of getting it right and the impact it can make on a brand with the right exposure in the media.

Elizabeth loved this delightful chat with Bridget, and exploring all things Styling!

We're sure you will too!

You can find Bridget at:

Instagram @bridgetbellstylist

Website: www.styleambition.com.au

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Our waitlist is now open, please join us here.

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enSeptember 10, 2021

Erica Bartle - Director of Research & Strategy for Outland Denim - "Social Justice, Sustainability and making a Real Difference"

In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Erica Bartle, the Director of Research & Strategy for Outland Denim.

Outland Denim is the Australian jeans company changing the lives of young women in Cambodia through its profit-for-purpose business model.

As a founding partner in the company along with her husband, James,

@bartle.james, Erica’s primary role involves researching and advising on communications and strategy in line with current theory and practice in the worlds of international development, human rights, sustainability, media and fashion.

Erica is a journalist, an award-winning blogger, and has performed senior editorial roles in the Australian media.

She is a mother of three and resides with her family on Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast hinterland.

Elizabeth thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Erica, her purpose, her passion and having this enriching conversation. We're sure you will too!

BONUS!!

Outland Denim is generously offering all listeners of this episode a 10% discount!

Head to this link.

And use the code - FashionBusinessMindset10.

Enjoy!

You can find Erica at:

Instagram @ericabartle

Website: www.outlanddenim

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enAugust 27, 2021

Everyday Lingerie Co. - Founder Danielle Sady shares how to manufacture in Australia and build an empowered, engaged community.

In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Danielle Sady, the Founder & Managing Director of Everyday Lingerie Co.

Danielle has a career of more than 20 years working for several of Australia’s largest wholesale, retail, and franchisee businesses across a large variety of industries behind her. She’s gained valuable experience in sales, operations, product management, strategic planning and team building which allowed her to go on and create Everyday Lingerie Co, her own underwear label.

Everyday Lingerie Co. launched in 2019 and focuses on bamboo underwear styles that offer women comfortable, supportive and breathable underwear they could wear day or night.

ELC manufactures ethically in Melbourne Australia, using the highest-quality sustainable bamboo in sizes 8 -22.

ELC exists to empower women to feel comfortable and confident keeps everyday women and their needs at the forefront of the business. This is a brand with purpose!

Danielle has been such an integral member of our SYFB community, and it was so much fun spending time with her and diving into her Journey.

No doubt you’ll be as inspired as I was.

You can find Everyday Lingerie Co. at:

Website: www.everydaylingerieco.com

Instagram: @everydaylingerieco

If you want to take your Fashion Business Vision to the next level and join an Industry Mentor Led Community, we'd love you to join our 'Start Your Fashion Business' Programme.

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If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2021/22 – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.

Our waitlist is now open, please join us here.

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enAugust 19, 2021

Lanamara - Sisters, Marika & Ilana share their journey creating their namesake label, working with artisans and empowering women.

In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with sisters Marika and Ilana who started their namesake label Lanamara when they couldn't find handbags that sparked a sense of modernity and uniqueness but also practicality.

After previously making clothes for themselves which reflected their open-spirited style and sensibility the pair thought it was an opportunity to bring this same influence to the Australian handbag and accessories market.

Marika and her mother, Maureen a talented artisan herself, started making bags from their home studio for family and friends and after receiving encouraging feedback the sisters undertook considerable research before deciding to head to India to find artisans to create their designs.

Their range of bags, baskets & accessories strike a balance of being both aspirational and accessible.

After launching their first collection in December 2020 they have just released a limited edition Australian-made capsule collection.

You can find Lanamara at:

Website: www.lanamara.com Instagram: @lanamara_australia

If you want to take your Fashion Business Development to the next level and join an Industry Mentor Led Community, we'd love you to join our 'Start Your Fashion Business' Programme.

JOIN OUR PROGRAMME - ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN UNTIL JUNE 30th

If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2021/22 – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.

Enrolments are now open and can be completed online.

You can find Fashion Equipped over at:

Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au

Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset

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enJune 27, 2021

Natalie Angel - Founder of Let Me Try Before You Buy - "Empowering women of all sizes to be confident and celebrate style, while helping fashion brands grow."

In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Natalie Angel.

Natalie created to give average-sized women the chance to see real reviews on flattering, functional and beautifully fashionable clothes for real bodies that are sized 14, 16 or above.Let Me Try Before You Buy

Launching in the middle of a global pandemic, Natalie closes the gap for women who want to shop online but are too scared the clothes will arrive in skimpily small sizes that will only have them queuing up at the post office to return everything.

Her platform is 100% focused on video content, with Natalie reviewing clothes from a range of brands to help others see the fit, style and look of a garment.

Natalie’s daily videos have received 3.5 million IGTV post impressions a month since going live in June 2020, highlighting the need for fashion brands to cater for the average Australian size of women over 40.

Natalie focuses on empowering women of all sizes to be confident and to celebrate style and strives to ensure diversity, helping small brands grow while larger and more established brands start to realise the value of the over-40s market.

You can find Natalie at:

Website: www.letmetrybeforeyoubuy.com

Instagram: @letmetrybeforeyouby

If you want to take your Fashion Business Development to the next level and join an Industry Mentor Led Community, we'd love you to join our 'Start Your Fashion Business' Programme.

JOIN OUR PROGRAMME - ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN UNTIL JUNE 30th

If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2021/22 – then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.

Enrolments are now open and can be completed online.

You can find Fashion Equipped over at:

Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au

Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset

Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

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enJune 18, 2021

Typical startup traps to avoid to increase your chance of success - Masterclass with Elizabeth Formosa

Welcome back to our episode where you get the chance to get up close with your host Elizabeth Formosa.Masterclass

In this Masterclass, Elizabeth talks about the typical startup traps to AVOID to ensure you increase your chance of success.

Tune into this episode to gain access to a sound framework that will ensure you avoid those typical expensive startup mistakes and maximise your opportunities.

TYPICAL STARTUP TRAPS TO AVOID

1. Lack of support systems

2. Limited industry specific knowledge

3. Not having a strong brand ethos and strategy

4. Not having a financial plan or budget

5. Developing products people just don’t’ want!

6. Not developing a sound sales and marketing plan

7. Lack of legal knowledge and sound legal advice

8. Trying to do all this ALONE!

If you want to take your Fashion Business Development next level and join an Industry Mentor Led Community, we'd love you to join our 'Start Your Fashion Business' Programme.

JOIN OUR PROGRAMME - ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN UNTIL JUNE 30TH

If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business head over to our website and check out our SYFB Programme and Community.

here. You can watch the replay of our latest Info Session & Q&A

You can find Fashion Equipped over at:

Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au

Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset

Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

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enJune 02, 2021

Margie Woods - Founder of Viktoria & Woods - "The power of transcending trends and building an iconic Australian brand"

In this episode, Elizabeth speaks with Margie Woods, the Founder and Creative Director of Viktoria & Woods.

Viktoria & Woods was established in 2004, with a simple approach to create effortless wardrobe staples with a pared back modern feel.

At the heart of the label is the signature merino wool that launched the brand and since has expanded into complete ready-to-wear collections that include premium denim, footwear, lounge and occasion wear that are showcased in its ten exquisite retail boutiques.

Proudly, the greater part of the designs are made in Australia and accredited with Ethical Clothing Australia.

Viktoria & Woods value sustainable textiles and manufacturing methods that leave a lighter footprint on the planet, a philosophy they are committed to.

This was an inspiring conversation with Margie where she shared her journey of building an iconic Australian brand and omnichannel business over the last 17 years.

You can find Viktoria & Woods and The Lofft Agency at:

Website: www.viktoriaandwoods.com and www.thelofftagency

Instagram: @viktoriaandwoods and @lofftagency

If you want to take your Fashion Business Development to the next level and join an Industry Mentor Led Community, we'd love you to join our 'Start Your Fashion Business' Programme.

JOIN OUR PROGRAMME - ENROLMENTS OPEN JUNE 1st

If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2021/22 – then please join us for our upcoming via Zoom at 7 pm AEST on June 1st. – we’ll be opening enrolments to our SYFB Programme and Community that evening.Info Session & LIVE Q&A

HERE - if you can't make it live, you will receive a replay.Register to join us

In the meantime, if you want to kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective– book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing Mentors - that's where the magic happens!

You can find Fashion Equipped over at:

Instagram: @fashionequipped @startyourfashionbusiness_au

Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset

Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

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