The Fashion Brand Clinic Podcast

I'm so excited to share this episode with you because Megan has been on a big journey over the past couple of months! Her business absolutely exploded over lockdown due to some serious hard work, determination and an incredible piece of press in Elle magazine! This is Megan's first podcast interview so it's always extra exciting to get an exclusive look into the BTS of someone's business! In this...

Hilary & Kirsten reached out to me on instagram to come on the podcast & wanted to discuss building a new brand with your best friend which really caught my attention! Fleuri was born in the heart of Los Angeles by Hilary & Kirsten who worked together at the same fashion company. One had a knack for business while the other was skilled in design, but their shared passion was collecting timeless je...

Katie and I went to uni together to study fashion retail buying but our careers have gone in different directions! I thought it would be fun to speak to Katie and share her story about how she left buying and transferred to a completely different role! Katie is actually living in Germany at the moment as she works for a large retailer out there (we can't name it otherwise she has to fill in loads...

Vanessa and I met online, she's a content creator for Instagram, YouTube & TikTok! YouTube is her priority day to day but in this episode we really focus in on TikTok because it's growing SO quickly! Grab your phone whilst listening to this episode because we run through all the features on the app to show you how to use it. We cover everything from important hashtags to creating viral videos!   I...

This solo episode is me reading my article that was featured in The Delicate Rebellion magazine! I was incredibly excited when Hannah asked me to write this in my natural tone of voice and keeping it light hearted! The Delicate Rebellion is a beautiful print publication to challenge the mainstream media's portrayal of women and to bring your peepers back from screen to print.  Last year, Hannah la...

This episode of the podcast is slightly different to the rest of them - it's the first one I've ever recorded with the addition of alcohol for one! But also Emma is one of my closest friends and we speak every hour of the day about food, cats, instagram & money! Emma is the creator of Beau Tie, a luxury men's accessories brand that started back in 2012, born from a love of fabrics, and men's style...

During the BLM movement, I came across Kayleigh's page via Katie Ramsingh's instagram & couldn't be happier about it! Kayleigh's positive energy & vibrant motivation on her crowdfunding page was contagious so I got in touch about her being on the podcast. She was frustrated when shopping for headwear & the fact there wasn't anything for her hair type on the market so she created her own. Bind Lond...

I'm sure lots of you already know, follow & love Olivia Rose The Label; her brand has grown so quickly & has a serious cult following online. Olivia hand makes everything from her studio in Scotland after being inspired to sew by her grandma Beryl. Fast forward a few years and she has to close her shop on a regular basis due to it being so popular! Olivia was approached by a buyer in Selfridges &...

Sophie & I recorded this episode over Zoom to share our personal experiences on how we overcame negative thought patterns to achieve what we wanted in life It was after we did an IGTV that hit 3,000 views so we know there's lots of you who are getting in your own way because of these mean voices in your head! Whether its leaving your job, taking your more business seriously or making more sales -...

It took me circa 4 seconds to know who I wanted to discuss the topic of social injustice with on the podcast - Rhea Cartwright Rhea & I met last year for a 1-1 session making a plan on how she was going to leave her 9-5 … fast forward a year and she's writing for publications such as Refinery29 & Dazed - how inspiring! Rhea was so kind to make herself available at short notice to discuss the topic...

As alot of my previous guests, Katie and I met on instagram and hit it off straight away in the DM's! She is a copywriter helping fashion and beauty brands to succeed by getting their content spot on. Katie began her career in fashion journalism and whilst it was fun attending press days and eating tiny fashion week canapés, she was itching to get out and explore the world, so packed in the 9-5 an...

Fran & I have followed each other on insta for months and share alot of the same clients so we thought it would be a good idea to have a chat on the podcast about all things pattern cutting!   This is an essential part of the sampling process which enables a sketch to transform into a 3D garment   Fran's experience in the industry is very impressive having worked for brands such as JW Anderson, Sh...

Kristabel is a style-obsessed, food-loving Londoner. She started the blog 'I Want You To Know' during her Fashion Knitwear degree in 2008.   Fast-forward over ten years and it's evolved into a hub of eclectic fashion, travel and lifestyle content.   Her background is in knitwear design & she interned in New York,  showed at Graduate Fashion Week  and gained experience in a High Street design posit...

Kira is a creative mindset and money coach, podcaster and speaker. After working as a freelance stylist for Dazed, Paul Smith, Asos & ES Magazine, she specialises in helping fashion stylists crippled with self-doubt and fear grow their business and connect with clients that excite them! Her community goes nuts for her high vibe, albeit slightly woo woo, energy and her commitment to empowering crea...

Eva and Bory are the co-founders of online marketplace Kool & Konscious & I first met them at The Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference KK aims to eliminate the environmental and moral footprint of the fashion industry by providing access to the world's largest selection of sustainable and ethically sourced products gathered in a well-curated, operationally excellent and technologically advanced...

Stephanie is the first person I connected with once I took the leap into consulting and asked to be a guest on her podcast Fashion Originators & I was genuinely shocked when she said yes because her guests have been INSANE! (The founder of Lulu Lemon & the founder of AntiBad to name a few!)   It's taken me just over a year and a half to return the favour to Stephanie because I wanted to speak with...

This podcast was based on a blog post which I wrote a while ago Self doubt has got to be one of the biggest things that hold us back as creatives. It can block all your creative flow as these thoughts have the ability to take over and override any positive ones Your brain is wired to look out for danger and keep you safe, so to try something new or pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone fee...

In this episode we discuss : Carly's unusual blend of skills which make her a social advertising pro! How to get to know your audience on a deeper level Understanding your goals when it comes to ads Is your website / landing page up to scratch? What on earth is a Facebook Pixel & why you need one How much budget you should think about spending Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-...

In this episode we discuss : Sheen's unusual route to starting a brand Her struggles in finding a manufacturer & picking the right one for you How she got them to take her seriously Where she started & her advice on how you can do the same The journey to go from blogging to selling The importance of starting somewhere & taking action to gain clarity Are you ready to discover what it takes to becom...

In this episode we discuss : How Amy launched her own sampling studio in the UK Why testing proof of concept is underrated Tips on working with investors Why selling out isn't such a bad thing! The importance of small batch production How her processes work in production 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...

The BOX is a multifaceted sample sale space located in the heart of Hackney & is designed to accommodate and support a range of retail events; from its' signature sample sales to pop-ups and product launches. The Founder and Director is Natalie Yaffe, who came up with the concept having been an avid sample sale shopper herself. The idea was born out of a frustration that sample sales weren't enjoy...

Sara Brown is a plus size designer, podcaster and influencer (even though she's not keen on that term!) She's worked in the industry for about 6 years designing for Marina Rinaldi & Asos Curve. Her heart lay in the Asos Curve product development & even managed their insta account for a while Sara is launching her own brand Dolly Rocket as she always wanted more from the fashion industry & believes...

Happy Belated International Women's Day 2020!   To celebrate, Catherine and I are talking numbers   Catherine and I are really passionate about women being financially independent for our personal reasons which we share in this episode   Why its so important for women to pay attention to the numbers within their business   What numbers are the ones you should be paying attention to   How to make a...

Kirsty & I found each other on Instagram (how else do people meet these days?!) We both followed Sarah Akwisombe from No Bull Business School and got chatting on DM's I love chatting to people on the podcast no matter what stage of their journey they're at & Kirsty is only just starting out! I thought who better to talk about social with than someone who's way younger than me & has her finger on t...

Hannah and Rosie popped up on my insta feed via a post that Heart Zeena shared about DIY sewing & I loved that New Craft House was making sewing cool & accessible to everyone! Friends since school, they've always been obsessed with crafting (girls after my own heart & I had to go to Hobbycraft straight after we met as I felt so inspired!) After having a successful blog & also struggling to find fr...