3 Podcasts for Sustainable Fashion & Startup Inspiration
Has anyone else jumped on the podcast train? I can’t seem to get enough of them.
I’ve shared before that podcasts have been apart of my morning routine since 2014. It’s usually the first thing I do when my alarm goes off.
Recently, though, I’ve had the opportunity to get in front of the microphone myself. So today, I wanted to share three different interviews I’ve done (about three different topics) in case you’re like me, and are constantly looking for more content to tune into:
The Creative Giant Show: How to Sew Business Success in the Fashion Industry with Sustainable Apparel Strategist Shannon Whitehead.
I connected with host Charlie Gilkey back in 2010 when I was just starting to explore the world of entrepreneurship. And I was recently invited on his podcast to talk about:
- Why I decided to start a sustainable apparel company, despite the risks involved.
- Which challenges to consider if you’re thinking about starting a clothing company.
- Which business trends are disrupting the fashion industry.
>> Listen here
Conscious Chatter: Made in the USA
I mentioned this new podcast in my blog post from last week — it was started by my friend Kestrel Jenkins who has been in the sustainable fashion industry for years. Our interview focuses on “Made in the USA” and Kestrel and I discuss:
- How outsourcing affected the U.S. economy after NAFTA was signed.
- Why localized manufacturing is important for every country.
- How the movement is growing because of small, independent brands.
>> Listen here
Bootstrapping It: Creating an Online Accelerator Program for Apparel Startups with Shannon Whitehead, Founder of Factory45
Host Vince Carter interviews entrepreneurs who are bootstrapping their companies rather than trying to raise VC funding. So, of course, we had a lot to talk about. In the interview, we cover:
- Why you should be honest with yourself about your business ambitions.
- How to use Kickstarter and pre-sales to fund your business startup.
- How to strategize so that you spend your startup funds on the right resources.
>> Listen here
Enjoy!
