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September is the perfect reset for fashion entrepreneurs.

In this episode, I explore why this month feels like a fresh start in the fashion industry and how first-time founders can harness the momentum.

From overcoming self-doubt to setting clear, realistic goals, I’ll walk you through a framework to plan the next four months and keep your fashion brand launch on track.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why September is the “new year” of fashion entrepreneurship
• How to align your fashion brand with the industry’s natural rhythm
• The mindset shifts to overcome barriers and get started
• Practical tips for goal setting and planning your next steps
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00:00 Embracing the September Reset

03:40 Aligning with the Fashion Industry's Rhythm

07:50 Reflecting and Planning for Success

12:35 Dreaming Big: Setting Future Goals

15:26 Taking Action Now

Whether you’re in the early stages of your fashion startup or looking for a motivational boost, this episode will help you reignite your spark and move forward with confidence.

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In this episode of the fashion startup I’m joined by empowerment lifecoach Raquel Braganza to talk all things mindset and what's holding you back as a fashion founder.

We cover so much inspiring content such as the inner critical voice, saying yes to your dreams, waiting for that "right" time to start and overcoming fear to embrace something new.

Raquel also has a special gift for you so make sure to liten to the end.

You can find out more about Raquel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠I⁠NSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

If you'd like to contact Raquel to take advantage of her free gift for the first 3 listeners, or any other enquiries you can email her joy@raquelbraganzalifecoach.com

If you're considering launching a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's the blueprint I use with my clients and it covers all the stages involved from idea to launch.

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode of the fashion startup I’m joined by branding experts Scott and Shona Watson from creative agency The Ideas Club. A Glasgow based agency helping bring creative ideas to life. The duo share some gold on choosing a brand name, how a brand identity is more than just. logo and some of the startup mistakes to avoid.

You can find out more about The Ideas Club here: ⁠⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠I⁠NSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠⁠ ⁠⁠

If you're considering launching a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's the blueprint I use with my clients and it covers all the stages involved from idea to launch.

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

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In this episode of the fashion startup I’m joined by retail and whoesale expert Therese Oertenblad of Small Business Collaborative who works with purpose-led, product-based business owners who want to grow their wholesale and create consistent income. Therese shares her wisdom and advice for fashion startups who want to explore the world of wholesale and we chat about how to get started and what important things to consider.

You can find out more about Small Business Collaborative here: ⁠⁠WEBSITE⁠ ⁠ ⁠I⁠NSTAGRAM⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LINKEDIN⁠ ⁠FACEBOOK⁠

If you're considering launching a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's the blueprint I use with my clients and it covers all the stages involved from idea to launch.

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode of the fashion startup I’m joined by founders of Sorsa menswear Sarah Jane and John who share what it’s been like for them creating their debut collection.

Having just recently launched, the duo share their struggles in the beginning, the key to unlocking those, navigating the design and manufacture process and their top tips for first time founders.

You can find out more about Sorsa Menswear here: ⁠WEBSITE ⁠ ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ ⁠TIKTOK FACEBOOK

If you're considering launching a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's the blueprint I use with my clients and it covers all the stages involved from idea to launch.

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode of The Fashion Startup I’m joined by founder Loredana Buta who has recently launched the luxury resortwear collection Lore Buta.

Loredana shares her unique approach to her brand and business model, overcoming imposter syndrome as a new founder, being transparent with your collection and tips to minimising the overwhelm of starting a clothing line.

You can find out more about Lore Buta here: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM PINTEREST

If you're considering launching a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's the blueprint I use with my clients and it covers all the stages involved from idea to launch.

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

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In this episode of The Fashion Startup I’m chatting with Ethical Production Consultant Sara Collins.

We chat about what sustainability and ethical production look like to a fashion founder, some of the challenges including these practices presents to a startup and Sara shares some great tips for those just starting to launch a clothing brand.

We delve into how to have difficult conversations, what we should be looking for when sourcing ethically and why a sourcing trip, like Sara's upcoming trip to India could be your best investment.

With 10 years of experience developing and manufacturing products ethically, Sara is now on a mission to help independent brands feel confident in their own ethical and sustainable manufacturing practices.

You can find out more about Sara below

Website

Instagram ⁠

LinkedIn

India Trip

If you're considering launching a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download my ⁠⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠⁠ It's the blueprint I use with my clients and it covers all the stages involved from idea to launch.

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠⁠

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In this episode of The Fashion Startup I’m chatting with client Suzanne Gill of women’s luxury brand Vine & Moor. Suzanne is a renowned Miller who set out to create a brand of exquisitely tailored clothing that has been manufactured to the highest quality in the United Kingdom.

An elegant collection that embraces each woman’s individuality and passion.

Suzanne shares her start up journey and we focus on key pieces of advice such as why it’s ok to take a break and finding your confidence when first starting out.

You can find out more about Vine & Moor below

Links to:
• website vineandmoor.co.uk
• Facebook Vine & Moor. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553521640827
• Instagram @vine&moor

If you're considering starting a clothing line and you're not sure where to start you can download a ⁠⁠⁠free launch plan for fashion startups here⁠⁠⁠

Or you can book a free and friendly chat with me to see how I can help you launch your brand by ⁠⁠⁠clicking here⁠⁠⁠

Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast to be notified of new episodes and give it a 5-star rating and review.

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Michelle Ramsay - The Fashion Expert®

⁠⁠⁠www.thefashionexpert.com⁠⁠⁠