After studying International Fashion Management, Dutch Designer, Marre Muijs, embarked on a career as Brand Manager at a footwear wholesaler in Australia, learning the ins and out of product development and what it takes to make a beautiful shoe. From that moment, ESSĒN, the label, was born. ESSĒN believes that footwear is the foundation of a well-curated wardrobe and the basis of a great outfit. Shoes carry us, add height, alter posture, and affect our confidence. Marre believes you can learn a lot about a person's character and identity from their choice of shoes, their image, and how the wearer wants to be broadcast to the world. Her brand ethics are embedded in women’s day-to-day realities, striving to create an effortless style that balances design, interesting details, and comfort. We discuss the importance of ethical footwear, and how Marre embarked on her business journey.  I hope you all enjoy it! :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support

Anne Claessen helps podcasters to increase their impact, reach their ideal clients, and monetize their podcast. She does that by offering masterminds, online courses, and DFY podcast production with her team at The Podcast Babes. We discuss how she got started as a podcast strategist, why she loves podcasts, and some tips and tricks to start your own.  The links mentioned are: https://thepodcastbabes.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastbabes/ Anne's podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3qFauEBHm5Q2WLTIQTVt5i?si=cBOypRCUSEGMc2gMC1TdtgAnne's podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/the-podcast-babes/id1533997050 Anne's podcast on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzY4NzMzLnJzcw== I hope you enjoy it! :)  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support

In today's episode, I am speaking to Kalkidan founder of Sancho's the Home of Sustainable Fashion, located in Exeter, UK. They found their inspiration for Sancho’s Shop through traveling to developing countries such as Ethiopia where they saw, first-hand, the effects of the fast fashion industry. The low wages, mass dumping, social disruption, and environmental destruction affected them to their core. Sancho's believes that fashion should be built to last, in fair trade conditions with organic, recycled, and regenerative materials.  They are passionate about Independent and Black-owned brands who are creating beautiful fashion & accessories whilst making a difference. Through activism and spreading awareness, they are working towards a kinder world.  We discuss the importance of ethical fashion, black lives matter, and the small steps we can make to change the world.  I hope you all enjoy it! :)  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support

In today's episode, I am speaking to Nicola Charlotte Nicola is a Mindset & Performance Coach She helps individuals build self-awareness and self-confidence to make positive changes in their life and ultimately feel happier.  Nicola helps people identify thought patterns that aren't supporting you, habits that aren't conducive to success, and outlines what action you need to take to make sure you really start feeling at your best. We discuss how she got started, the power of having a life coach, the comparison trap, and changing our mindset. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support

As CEO for Suzy Amis Cameron’s Red Carpet Green Dress campaign, Samata Pattinson is committed to creating positive change within all fields she operates in and influences. Red Carpet Green DressTM (RCGD) is a women-led global change-making organization working from ‘moment’ to movement, bringing sustainability to the forefront of conversation and action within the fashion and apparel industry. The RCGD goal is to draw attention to the importance of more sustainable practices in fashion and be part of bringing those solutions to the global market. Since its inception, the campaign has grown to include brand collaborations, internships, knowledge-share platforms, and educational experiences for students, and its remit continues to grow. We discuss the importance of learning about where our clothes come from, sustainable fashion, and the idea behind "Red Carpet Green Dress"! I hope you all enjoy this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support

In today's episode, I am speaking to Jemima founder of ELAN.  ELAN believes that every woman should have a choice in her underwear. When founder, Jemima, watched her mum struggle to find beautiful, fashionable lingerie after a mastectomy in 2016 she wanted to change the stigma that surrounds post-surgery lingerie. ELAN's mission is to get your confidence back, one bra at a time! we discuss what inspired her to start her business, why we should all feel comfortable in our lingerie and underwear, and the stigma of post-surgery bras. I hope you all enjoy it!!  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support

In this episode, I am speaking to Jacky & Nicole founders of ALLI.  Alli was born out of a desire to see women’s needs more highly reflected in public spaces. After years of having little to no access to period products when and where they needed them most (in the restroom), Co-Founders Jacky and Nicole decided to channel their frustration into a solution with Alli. Alli is a social enterprise that offers female-focused solutions designed to improve the spaces women frequent and address the modern-day woman’s wants and needs surrounding feminine care. Through Alli's smart, touchless feminine product dispenser and touchless disposal unit, Jacky and Nicole aim to increase accessibility to feminine care for all women - by providing solutions when she needs it, where she needs it. We discuss one of my FAV topics the stigma of periods, how and why they started their business,  and the importance of women being able to access period products wherever they are. I hope you all enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support

Welcome back!!! On today's episode I am speaking to Lauren founder of YANA.YANA is an acronym for 'You Are Not Alone' - they convey this message through their empowering, statement designs. Lauren founded YANA, a mental health awareness brand, in 2019 following her own experiences of living with anxiety and depression. She is passionate about supporting others facing similar issues and has a background in fashion buying, design, and photography so it only felt natural for her to bring all of these skills together to create a brand with purpose. YANA has also partnered with Mind charity who provide support to anyone facing mental health problems. 10% from each sale is donated to help Mind continue with their life-changing work.' We discuss the importance of looking after your mental health, reaching out to friends and family and how the buiesnes began! I hope you all enjoy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support

Palmier Goods is an Eco Online Shop selling Shampoo Bars specific for your hair type. Palmier started with Shampoo Bars, a great plastic-free alternative, and has now branched out into different products with equal use and as little waste as possible. Harriet is inspired by hair health and looking after our planet. We discuss how we can all take care of the planet, the importance of Eco beauty products,  false claims in the beauty industry, "Greenwashing" and why Harriet started Palmier goods. I hope you all enjoy it!  https://palmiergoods.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support

In this episode I am speaking to Gemma, Founder of The Ladies Who Trade Coworking Space, a female-only co-working space and That’s Her Business. she has also been “doing her thing” as a freelance graphic designer for 2 ½ years and loves it. Gemma is also part of a collective of female entrepreneurs helping women in business feel confident in their online presence through branding and web design. We discuss how Gemma got started in her business, her inspiration and the importance of working spaces for women.  Image provided by Cassandra Lane Photography.  https://thatsherbusiness.co.uk/ https://gemmathirsk.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support