In episode seven of Dinner For Two, host Alyce Tran sits down with Katia Santilli and Vera Yan, co-founders of quietly successful brand Nimble Activewear.

The high school best friends launched Nimble Activewear in 2013 with a vision to make quality activewear that feels great. Together, they’ve followed their passion and instinct to build a successful brand, with a focus on using recycled materials and practicing its craft consciously. We wanted to talk to Katia and Vera about building a brand with your best friend, and advice they can share on managing their relationships.

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 
How to find the right people to work with 
The relationship between co-founders 
Managing different business relationships 

Alyce also shares her experience growing a business with co-founders.

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This podcast is presented by POPSUGAR.com.au.

POPSUGAR Australia and Alyce Tran acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Producer: Emilee Turcato, SCA 

In episode seven of Dinner For Two, host Alyce Tran sits down with Katia Santilli and Vera Yan, co-founders of quietly successful brand Nimble Activewear.
The high school best friends launched Nimble Activewear in 2013 with a vision to make quality activewear that feels great. Together, they&rsquo;ve followed their passion and instinct to build a successful brand, with a focus on using recycled materials and practicing its craft consciously. We wanted to talk to Katia and Vera about building a brand with your best friend, and advice they can share on managing their relationships.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear about:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How to find the right people to work with&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The relationship between co-founders&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Managing different business relationships&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Alyce also shares her experience growing a business with co-founders.
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/popsugarau">POPSUGAR Australia</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyce_tran/">Alyce Tran</a>.
This podcast is presented by <a href="https://www.popsugar.com.au/">POPSUGAR.com.au</a>.
POPSUGAR Australia and Alyce Tran acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Producer: Emilee Turcato, SCA

Dinner For Two is hosted by entrepreneur Alyce Tran.

Join Alyce as she shares the story of The Daily Edited (the brand she co-founded), alongside a different guest in each episode, where they each share their knowledge, insights, and experience, answering the most common questions that come up when you’re either launching or own a small business.

From how to start a brand, market your product and launch into physical retail, right through to taking on investment, this podcast is for entrepreneurs, small business owners, or anyone who has an idea and needs the motivation to kick into gear.

Dinner For Two is hosted by entrepreneur Alyce Tran.
Join Alyce as she shares the story of The Daily Edited (the brand she co-founded), alongside a different guest in each episode, where they each share their knowledge, insights, and experience, answering the most common questions that come up when you&rsquo;re either launching or own a small business.
From how to start a brand, market your product and launch into physical retail, right through to taking on investment, this podcast is for entrepreneurs, small business owners, or anyone who has an idea and needs the motivation to kick into gear.

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Dinner For Two, With Katia Santilli and Vera Yan

In episode eight of Dinner For Two, host Alyce Tran sits down with Molly Bernard, best known for playing Lauren Heller on the hit show Younger, and Australian fashion designer Michael Lo Sordo.

The two share their different perspectives on the topic of celebrity endorsements. Molly explains how she feels about using her platform to support brands and causes, as well as how she chooses which to promote. Michael, on the other side, outlines how he’s dressed the likes of Margot Robbie, Gigi Hadid and Kim Kardashian, and what those celebrity endorsements have done to help build his brand.

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 
The key to nailing celebrity endorsements and partnerships
What those endorsements and partnerships can offer a brand
How a celebrity chooses which brands to promote

Molly also spills on her career plans post-Younger and the one hurdle she’s now facing.

Follow POPSUGAR Australia and Alyce Tran.

This podcast is presented by POPSUGAR.com.au.

POPSUGAR Australia and Alyce Tran acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Producer: Emilee Turcato, SCA

In episode eight of Dinner For Two, host Alyce Tran sits down with Molly Bernard, best known for playing Lauren Heller on the hit show Younger, and Australian fashion designer Michael Lo Sordo.
The two share their different perspectives on the topic of celebrity endorsements. Molly explains how she feels about using her platform to support brands and causes, as well as how she chooses which to promote. Michael, on the other side, outlines how he’s dressed the likes of Margot Robbie, Gigi Hadid and Kim Kardashian, and what those celebrity endorsements have done to help build his brand.
In this episode, you’ll hear about: 
<ul>
<li>The key to nailing celebrity endorsements and partnerships</li>
<li>What those endorsements and partnerships can offer a brand</li>
<li>How a celebrity chooses which brands to promote</li>
</ul>
Molly also spills on her career plans post-Younger and the one hurdle she’s now facing.
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/popsugarau">POPSUGAR Australia</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyce_tran/">Alyce Tran</a>.
This podcast is presented by <a href="https://www.popsugar.com.au/">POPSUGAR.com.au</a>.
POPSUGAR Australia and Alyce Tran acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Producer: Emilee Turcato, SCA

Dinner For Two, With Molly Bernard and Michael Lo Sordo

In episode six of Dinner For Two, host Alyce Tran sits down with The Honorable Julie Bishop, Chancellor of the Australian National University, 38th Australian Foriegn Minister and former Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party.

A former politician, Julie Bishop has almost three decades of experience in leadership roles. The theme of this episode is all about leadership, and what makes a great leader. Sometimes the hardest part about running a business or a team is managing the people and helping deliver on their career goals and expectations. 

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 
Finding your passion as a leader 
Dealing with criticism 
The greatest strengths as a leader

Alyce also shares her experience leading teams, making unpopular decisions, and how she thinks about leadership.

Follow POPSUGAR Australia and Alyce Tran.

This podcast is presented by POPSUGAR.com.au.

POPSUGAR Australia and Alyce Tran acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Producer: Emilee Turcato, SCA 

In episode six of Dinner For Two, host Alyce Tran sits down with The Honorable Julie Bishop, Chancellor of the Australian National University, 38th Australian Foriegn Minister and former Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party.
A former politician, Julie Bishop has almost three decades of experience in leadership roles. The theme of this episode is all about leadership, and what makes a great leader. Sometimes the hardest part about running a business or a team is managing the people and helping deliver on their career goals and expectations.&nbsp;
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear about:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Finding your passion as a leader&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Dealing with criticism&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">The greatest strengths as a leader</li>
</ul>
Alyce also shares her experience leading teams, making unpopular decisions, and how she thinks about leadership.
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/popsugarau">POPSUGAR Australia</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyce_tran/">Alyce Tran</a>.
This podcast is presented by <a href="https://www.popsugar.com.au/">POPSUGAR.com.au</a>.
POPSUGAR Australia and Alyce Tran acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Producer: Emilee Turcato, SCA

Dinner For Two, With Julie Bishop

In episode five of Dinner For Two, host Alyce Tran sits down with Elle Ferguson, founder of Elle Effect and one of Australia’s top content creators.

After over a decade of working in the fashion industry and creating content on Instagram, Elle Ferguson knows a thing or two about maintaining momentum and keeping an upwards trajectory. The theme of this episode is how to maintain momentum, and how to continue creating inspiring content when working in the consumer goods space.

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 
How to work with content creators
How to keep your content fresh and your audience engaged
How to grow your brand internationally and safeguard your business

Alyce also shares her experience building brands on social media and keeping content fresh, interesting and engaging.

Follow POPSUGAR Australia and Alyce Tran.

This podcast is presented by POPSUGAR.com.au.

POPSUGAR Australia and Alyce Tran acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Producer: Emilee Turcato, SCA 

In episode five of Dinner For Two, host Alyce Tran sits down with Elle Ferguson, founder of Elle Effect and one of Australia&rsquo;s top content creators.
After over a decade of working in the fashion industry and creating content on Instagram, Elle Ferguson knows a thing or two about maintaining momentum and keeping an upwards trajectory. The theme of this episode is how to maintain momentum, and how to continue creating inspiring content when working in the consumer goods space.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll hear about:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">How to work with content creators</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to keep your content fresh and your audience engaged</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to grow your brand internationally and safeguard your business</li>
</ul>
Alyce also shares her experience building brands on social media and keeping content fresh, interesting and engaging.
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/popsugarau">POPSUGAR Australia</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyce_tran/">Alyce Tran</a>.
This podcast is presented by <a href="https://www.popsugar.com.au/">POPSUGAR.com.au</a>.
POPSUGAR Australia and Alyce Tran acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Producer: Emilee Turcato, SCA

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