Welcome to Season 3 of our podcast.I could not have hoped for a more inspiring, purpose-led GUEST + ORGANISATION to be speaking with.
Anthony Chesler, is the CEO of Thread TogetherAnthony is a respected leader and trusted advisor and joined  in the role of CEO in 2019 after a 20 year career in global management consulting where he held several leadership roles.Thread TogetherAnthony leads the team at Thread Together and heads up the overall strategic, operational and financial responsibility.As CEO, Anthony has been tasked to scale up the organisation to become the highest ethical response to fashion excess.The goal is to keep brand-new excess clothing in circulation at its highest value by clothing communities in need, without judgment.His genuine interest and care for others makes it easy for people to trust him no matter what challenges lie ahead and it is for this reason that Anthony hopes to continue to improve the quality of lives of others through general acts of doing good and continued work in the ‘for purpose’ sector.Thread together has 1100 Brand Partners, and 700 Charity Partners, has saved up to 4 million items from landfill each year, and has clothed over 600,000 people in need to date.
I’m proud to share that Fashion Equipped will be offering our support to Thread Together through introductions to brands, volunteering opportunities, and championing Anthony and his team by helping build awareness across as many touchpoints as we can.I was inspired in so many ways during this dynamic chat with Anthony, and I certainly felt that I was in the presence of a purpose led leader and I’m sure you will be too.
You can find Thread Together at:Instagram: @thread_togetherWebsite: www.threadtogether.org
JOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our website and watch the replay of our last Info Session & QA.
If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our Start and Scale Studio. and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.
If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to Your Mentor Collective– book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!
You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequipped@startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.au
Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

<div>Welcome to Season 3 of our podcast.</div><div>I could not have hoped for a more inspiring, purpose-led GUEST + ORGANISATION to be speaking with.</div><div><br></div><div>Anthony Chesler, is the CEO of Thread Together</div><div>Anthony is a respected leader and trusted advisor and joined  in the role of CEO in 2019 after a 20 year career in global management consulting where he held several leadership roles.Thread Together</div><div>Anthony leads the team at Thread Together and heads up the overall strategic, operational and financial responsibility.</div><div>As CEO, Anthony has been tasked to scale up the organisation to become the highest ethical response to fashion excess.</div><div>The goal is to keep brand-new excess clothing in circulation at its highest value by clothing communities in need, without judgment.</div><div>His genuine interest and care for others makes it easy for people to trust him no matter what challenges lie ahead and it is for this reason that Anthony hopes to continue to improve the quality of lives of others through general acts of doing good and continued work in the ‘for purpose’ sector.</div><div>Thread together has 1100 Brand Partners, and 700 Charity Partners, has saved up to 4 million items from landfill each year, and has clothed over 600,000 people in need to date.</div><div><br></div><div>I’m proud to share that Fashion Equipped will be offering our support to Thread Together through introductions to brands, volunteering opportunities, and championing Anthony and his team by helping build awareness across as many touchpoints as we can.</div><div>I was inspired in so many ways during this dynamic chat with Anthony, and I certainly felt that I was in the presence of a purpose led leader and I’m sure you will be too.</div><div><br></div><div>You can find Thread Together at:</div><div>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thread_together/?hl=en" target="_blank">@thread_together</a></div><div>Website:<a href="https://threadtogether.org/" target="_blank"> www.threadtogether.org</a></div><div><br></div><div>JOIN OUR SYFB PROGRAMME </div><div>If you want to make the Fashion Business your Business in 2022– then head to our <a href="https://fashionequipped.com.au/start-your-fashion-business/" target="_blank">website</a> and watch the replay of our last Info Session &amp; QA.</div><div><br></div><div>If you're up for a Mini-Course, check out our <a href="https://www.startandscalestudio.com.au/" target="_blank">Start and Scale Studio.</a> and explore Start your Sourcing Strategy, Startup Cost Analysis, and Tech Pack Development.</div><div><br></div><div>If you want to work 1:1 with a Mentor and kickstart your biz development, you can head to <a href="https://fashionequipped.com.au/yourmentorcollective/" target="_blank">Your Mentor Collective</a>– book a 1 hour of power session with one of our amazing industry Mentors - that's where the magic happens!</div><div><br></div><div>You can find Fashion Equipped over at:</div><div>Instagram: @<a href="http://www.instagram.com/fashionequipped/" target="_blank">fashionequipped</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/startyourfashionbusiness_au/?hl=en" target="_blank">@startyourfashionbusiness_au</a></div><div>Podcast Insta: @<a href="http://www.instagram.com/fashionbusinessmindset/" target="_blank">fashionbusinessmindset</a></div><div>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/fashionequipped/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/fashionequipped</a></div><div>Website: <a href="http://www.fashionequipped.com.au/" target="_blank">www.fashionequipped.com.au</a></div><div><br></div><div>Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!</div>

Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers & Mentors. Our mission? To increase the success rate in the Fashion Industry by creating a dynamic fashion business eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides industry insights and insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted & created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.

https://fashionequipped.com.au/

<p>Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers &amp; Mentors. Our mission? To increase the success rate in the Fashion Industry by creating a dynamic fashion business eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides industry insights and insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted &amp; created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.</p>
<p><a href="https://fashionequipped.com.au/">https://fashionequipped.com.au/</a> </p>

Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to the ‘real’ stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers & Mentors.

Fashion Business Mindset

Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Brands, Designers, Entrepreneurs, Makers and Mentors. Our mission? For you to tap into a dynamic fashion business elevation eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides access to rare conversations with industry thought leaders and changemakers. You'll gain insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted & created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.

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<p>Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Brands, Designers, Entrepreneurs, Makers and Mentors. Our mission? For you to tap into a dynamic fashion business elevation eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides access to rare conversations with industry thought leaders and changemakers. You'll gain insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted &amp; created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.</p>
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Welcome to Season 3 of our podcast.
I could not have hoped for a more inspiring, purpose-led GUEST + ORGANISATION to be...

Anthony Chesler - CEO of Thread Together - An Ethical, Purpose Led Response to Fashion Excess

Welcome to Impact Edit, where we bring you the most powerful insights and golden nuggets from our impactful conversations with thought leaders and changemakers in the fashion industry.  We are revisiting a remarkable episode that left a lasting impression.

In this snippet from our original podcast episode, I’m chatting with Mary Lou Ryan who co-founded bassike with Deborah Sams in 2006 to create what they couldn’t find: high quality, design-led, sustainably sourced wardrobe essentials.

Lou & Deb chose to work with organic cotton, Australian makers and responsible business practices from the beginning.

The pair designed the first collections from a 1950s cottage on Sydney’s Palm Beach, and bassike has the ease and vitality of Australian beach life in its DNA.

Their debut collection was a considered edit of luxurious, organic cotton jersey t-shirts and pants that instantly connected with wearers in search of contemporary designs with the versatility to work within their existing wardrobes.

Mary Lou holds the title of Director of Sustainability & Supply Chain at bassike, with a commitment to accelerating and amplifying positive change at the brand, within the community and the broader fashion industry.

bassike is proudly B Corp and Climate Active Carbon Neutral certified.

During our dynamic chat, Lou talks us through:
Lou’s early days in the industry
Why and how Lou and Deb launched bassike
Bassike’s Responsible Business Journey
Building Meaningful Partnerships
Local Manufacturing & Sustainable practices
Nurturing their loyal, engaged customer  
Working on Mindset & Wellbeing and so much more.

I loved every minute of my time with Lou and no doubt you will too.

You can find bassike at: 

Website

Instagram 

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If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning. 

Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au

Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped

Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au

Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

<p>Welcome to Impact Edit, where we bring you the most powerful insights and golden nuggets from our impactful conversations with thought leaders and changemakers in the fashion industry.  We are revisiting a remarkable episode that left a lasting impression.</p>
<p>In this snippet from our original podcast episode, I’m chatting with Mary Lou Ryan who co-founded bassike with Deborah Sams in 2006 to create what they couldn’t find: high quality, design-led, sustainably sourced wardrobe essentials.</p>
<p>Lou &amp; Deb chose to work with organic cotton, Australian makers and responsible business practices from the beginning.</p>
<p>The pair designed the first collections from a 1950s cottage on Sydney’s Palm Beach, and bassike has the ease and vitality of Australian beach life in its DNA.</p>
<p>Their debut collection was a considered edit of luxurious, organic cotton jersey t-shirts and pants that instantly connected with wearers in search of contemporary designs with the versatility to work within their existing wardrobes.</p>
<p>Mary Lou holds the title of Director of Sustainability &amp; Supply Chain at bassike, with a commitment to accelerating and amplifying positive change at the brand, within the community and the broader fashion industry.</p>
<p>bassike is proudly B Corp and Climate Active Carbon Neutral certified.</p>
<p>During our dynamic chat, Lou talks us through:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lou’s early days in the industry</li>
<li>Why and how Lou and Deb launched bassike</li>
<li>Bassike’s Responsible Business Journey</li>
<li>Building Meaningful Partnerships</li>
<li>Local Manufacturing &amp; Sustainable practices</li>
<li>Nurturing their loyal, engaged customer  </li>
<li>Working on Mindset &amp; Wellbeing and so much more.</li>
</ul>
<p>I loved every minute of my time with Lou and no doubt you will too.</p>
<p>You can find bassike at: </p>
<p><a href="https://www.bassike.com/">Website</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bassike/">Instagram </a></p>
<p>______</p>
<p><strong>If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning. </strong></p>
<p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashionequipped/"> @fashionequipped</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/startyourfashionbusiness_au/">  @startyourfashionbusiness_au</a></p>
<p>Podcast Insta:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashionbusinessmindset/"> @fashionbusinessmindset</a></p>
<p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/fashionequipped"> www.facebook.com/fashionequipped</a></p>
<p>Website:<a href="http://www.fashionequipped.com.au"> www.fashionequipped.com.au</a></p>
<p>Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!</p>

Impact Edit: Mary Lou Ryan, Co-Founder of bassike | Building A Successful, Iconic Australian Brand

Today’s episode focuses on an everyday accessible solution that provides the GIFT of health and wellness services to support to those who need it.

This is something that can be integrated into any Workplace Wellness Program and shared with our family, friends and communities.

Nikki Williams is a repeat entrepreneur, marketer and health and wellness advocate who has recently launched Mentwell;a digital gift card for health and wellness serviceswhere the receiver gets to choose how they redeem, at any service provider, Australia-wide.

This means GPs, dentists, psychologists, all Allied Health, all alternative and complementary therapies, gyms, yoga and pilates studios, wellness centres, retreats and more.

It's evident that Nikki has a unique ability to use her life experiences as a way of fuelling her passion when it comes to her work life. First, music was a coping mechanism to deal with a challenging family situation; so she became a music manager and PR professional. Then she dove head first into hospitality as a job, but realised she wanted to help hospitality owners and operators, so she started a successful digital marketing agency for this sector. Then wellness became important during a particularly difficult time during Covid, so she created a kids yoga mat company and started building Mentwell.

Now Nikki is on a mission to make wellness the 3.0 of gifting.We've had material gifts like flowers and chocolates, then we moved to experience based gifting like hot air balloon rides, and now gifting wellness allows one another to potentially change the lives of those around us.

Just 22 weeks after launching Mentwell, Nikki and her team have $5.8m in sales revenue secured for 2024 and are raising $1.5m through a Birchal crowdfunding campaign in May, 2024. Nikki dreams of being able to be a philanthropist as a full time job, helping to increase the global health and wellness of our communities, in particular those who are less fortunate or disadvantaged.

Nikki has continuously used her intuition and curiosity to create businesses and she's excited to share her journey with Mentwell so far with our community.

During our dynamic conversation, we dive into:
The significant changes taking place in the health and wellbeing space
The power of gifting Mentwell, Australia’s FIRST Health and Wellness Gift Card
What choosing to align with Mentwell could mean for your business
How embracing discipline rather than motivation can be transformational in each of our lives
And so much more.

You can connect with Nikki and Mentwell at:  

Instagram @mentwellau

Linkedin (25) Mentwell

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If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning. 

Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au

Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped

Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au

Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

<p>Today’s episode focuses on an everyday accessible solution that provides the GIFT of health and wellness services to support to those who need it.</p>
<p>This is something that can be integrated into any Workplace Wellness Program and shared with our family, friends and communities.</p>
<p>Nikki Williams is a repeat entrepreneur, marketer and health and wellness advocate who has recently launched Mentwell;<strong> </strong>a digital gift card for health and wellness services<strong> </strong>where the receiver gets to choose how they redeem, at any service provider, Australia-wide.</p>
<p>This means GPs, dentists, psychologists, all Allied Health, all alternative and complementary therapies, gyms, yoga and pilates studios, wellness centres, retreats and more.</p>
<p>It's evident that Nikki has a unique ability to use her life experiences as a way of fuelling her passion when it comes to her work life. First, music was a coping mechanism to deal with a challenging family situation; so she became a music manager and PR professional. Then she dove head first into hospitality as a job, but realised she wanted to help hospitality owners and operators, so she started a successful digital marketing agency for this sector. Then wellness became important during a particularly difficult time during Covid, so she created a kids yoga mat company and started building Mentwell.</p>
<p>Now Nikki is on a mission to make wellness the 3.0 of gifting.<strong> </strong>We've had material gifts like flowers and chocolates, then we moved to experience based gifting like hot air balloon rides, and now gifting wellness allows one another to potentially change the lives of those around us.</p>
<p>Just 22 weeks after launching Mentwell, Nikki and her team have $5.8m in sales revenue secured for 2024 and are raising $1.5m through a Birchal crowdfunding campaign in May, 2024. Nikki dreams of being able to be a philanthropist as a full time job, helping to increase the global health and wellness of our communities, in particular those who are less fortunate or disadvantaged.</p>
<p>Nikki has continuously used her intuition and curiosity to create businesses and she's excited to share her journey with Mentwell so far with our community.</p>
<p>During our dynamic conversation, we dive into:</p>
<ul>
<li>The significant changes taking place in the health and wellbeing space</li>
<li>The power of gifting Mentwell, Australia’s FIRST Health and Wellness Gift Card</li>
<li>What choosing to align with Mentwell could mean for your business</li>
<li>How embracing discipline rather than motivation can be transformational in each of our lives</li>
<li>And so much more.</li>
</ul>
<p>You can connect with Nikki and Mentwell at:  </p>
<p>Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mentwellau/">@mentwellau</a></p>
<p><strong>Linkedin </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentwell/"><strong>(25) Mentwell</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>_______</strong></p>
<p><strong>If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning. </strong></p>
<p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashionequipped/"> @fashionequipped</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/startyourfashionbusiness_au/">  @startyourfashionbusiness_au</a></p>
<p>Podcast Insta:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashionbusinessmindset/"> @fashionbusinessmindset</a></p>
<p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/fashionequipped"> www.facebook.com/fashionequipped</a></p>
<p>Website:<a href="http://www.fashionequipped.com.au"> www.fashionequipped.com.au</a></p>
<p>Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!</p>

Nikki Williams, Founder of Mentwell | Conscious Gift Giving Through Health & Wellness

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 has collaborated with some of the world's most influential celebrities, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, delivering extraordinary results for local and international brands.

Tory is also the author of Self Belief is Your Superpower, the host of the Powerful Stories Podcast, and the creator of the Business Attraction Program, a proven framework that helps clients attract their ideal customers, partners, and opportunities.

Tory's mission is to share her story of survival, resilience, and success, and to inspire others to embrace their authenticity and genuine care for others. Tory believes that human connection is the key to creating value and impact in any industry.

During this dynamic conversation, we dive into:
Why self-belief is your superpower
The #1 fear that holds most people back
The power of three coffee dates each week
How to protect your energy 
The importance of Leading with heart 

This episode is a MUST LISTEN and Tory's book is a MUST READ. 

You can connect with Tory and explore her programs at: 

https://powerful-steps.com/

Instagram

@powerfulsteps

Linkedin 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/

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If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning. 

Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au

Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped

Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au

Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

<p>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.</p>
<p>With over 24 years of experience in brand building, public relations, digital media, and events, Tory has collaborated with some of the world's most influential celebrities, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, delivering extraordinary results for local and international brands.<br><br>Tory is also the author of Self Belief is Your Superpower, the host of the Powerful Stories Podcast, and the creator of the Business Attraction Program, a proven framework that helps clients attract their ideal customers, partners, and opportunities.</p>
<p>Tory's mission is to share her story of survival, resilience, and success, and to inspire others to embrace their authenticity and genuine care for others. Tory believes that human connection is the key to creating value and impact in any industry.</p>
<p>During this dynamic conversation, we dive into:</p>
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Why self-belief is your superpower</li>
<li aria-level="1">The #1 fear that holds most people back</li>
<li aria-level="1">The power of three coffee dates each week</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to protect your energy </li>
<li aria-level="1">The importance of Leading with heart </li>
</ol>
<p>This episode is a MUST LISTEN and <a href="https://www.booktopia.com.au/self-belief-is-your-superpower-tory-archbold/book/9781684811564.html?source=pla&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw2a6wBhCVARIsABPeH1shz7IFX08PG1KmZfH66lcmM72XdDY5f0ZH3kGHzvWWmPLV5-_pDSgaAnzYEALw_wcB">Tory's book</a> is a MUST READ. </p>
<p>You can connect with Tory and explore her programs at: </p>
<p><a href="https://powerful-steps.com/">https://powerful-steps.com/</a></p>
<p><strong>Instagram</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/powerfulsteps/">@powerfulsteps</a></p>
<p><strong>Linkedin </strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/"><strong>https://www.linkedin.com/in/tory-archbold-b8542715/</strong></a></p>
<p><strong>_______</strong></p>
<p><strong>If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning. </strong></p>
<p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashionequipped/"> @fashionequipped</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/startyourfashionbusiness_au/">  @startyourfashionbusiness_au</a></p>
<p>Podcast Insta:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fashionbusinessmindset/"> @fashionbusinessmindset</a></p>
<p>Facebook:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/fashionequipped"> www.facebook.com/fashionequipped</a></p>
<p>Website:<a href="http://www.fashionequipped.com.au"> www.fashionequipped.com.au</a></p>
<p>Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!</p>

Anthony Chesler - CEO of Thread Together - An Ethical, Purpose Led Response to Fashion Excess

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