Tory Archbold, Founder of Powerful Steps | Own Your Story

Tory Archbold is the Founder and Director of Powerful Steps, a business that empowers leaders to find their ultimate power through a heart-led skill set and the power of strategic storytelling. With over 24 years of experience in brand building, public relations, digital media, and events, Tory ha…

Erin Deering, Co-Founder Triangl | Hanging By A Thread To Having it All

For anyone in business, this will be one of the most profound and moving episodes that you will listen to all year. Erin Deering, the accomplished Australian entrepreneur and co-founder of the renowned global swimwear brand, Triangl, has left a permanent mark on the fashion industry. Her innovativ…

Danielle Kent, General Manager Industry Transformation at Seamless | Creating Clothing Circularity by 2030

Danielle Kent is the General Manager Industry Transformation at Seamless- a product stewardship scheme that aims to transform how clothing is made, used, reused and recycled in Australia to create clothing circularity by 2030. Danielle has been lead on the design and development of Seamless for th…

Brooke Summers & Ashley Hollis, Cotton Australia | The Future of Australian Cotton

I’m thrilled  to kick off Season 5 by welcoming Brooke Summers and Ashley Hollis from Cotton Australia. Cotton Australia is the peak representative body for the Australian cotton growing industry.  Brooke currently leads Cotton Australia's work to connect the credentials of the Australian cotton …

How to Elevate in 2024 : Setting Intentions with the Wheel of Life

I’m excited to launch season 5 of the podcast and dive into our first Level Up Episode for 2024! I’ve decided to start a tradition here at Fashion Business Mindset and kick off each New Year with the Wheel of Life Exercise. This is a POWERFUL Tool that focuses on: REFLECTION – Where are you now?…

End of Year Wrap up | With your host, Elizabeth Formosa

This is our last episode for 2023 as we plan to dive into Season 5 of the podcast in the New Year. Thank you for YOUR support throughout the year. Knowing how precious time is, I appreciate you tuning in to our conversations and I hope you are constantly inspired and informed by the incredible gu…

Leila Naja Hibri, CEO at Australian Fashion Council | Leadership & Legacy

In this episode, I speak with  Leila Naja Hibri.  Leila was appointed as the CEO of the Australian Fashion Council in 2020. Leila also sits on the CSIRO Chief Scientist’s Circular Economy Advisory Group, the UTS Vice-Chancellor's Industry Advisory Board, and is a Juror for the International Desig…

Marnie Goding | Brand Director and Co-Founder of ELK | Two Decades of Conscious Fashion

In this episode, I speak with Marnie Goding, the Co-Founder of ELK. With a background in events and marketing, Marnie is a self taught entrepreneur with a passion for sustainable and ethical fashion.  Stemming from a desire to see broad sweeping industry change, she is moving ELK in a unique dire…

Rebecca Thompson | Three Decades of Crafting Fashion with Purpose

In this episode,  I speak with Rebecca Thompson, the Founder, Designer and Director of the iconic Australian Fashion Label Rebecca Thompson.  Since launching in June 2000, Rebecca has become one of Australia's premier luxury fashion labels. The flagship Rebecca Thompson e-boutique offers a gorgeo…

Paul Vasileff, Creative Director & Founder Paolo Sebastian| A Lifetime Commitment to Couture Excellence

In this episode,  I speak with Paul Vasileff, the Creative Director and Founder of Paolo Sebastian, Paul learnt to sew from the age of three. Initially taught by his Grandmother he completed his first evening dress at age eleven, Vasileff was fascinated by the inner workings and underpinnings of g…