As we come to the close of 2025, I wanted to pause and share a personal end-of-year reflection with the Fashion Business Mindset community.

This year has been one of growth, challenge, learning and connection. We’ve shared over 127 episodes, welcomed many new listeners, and continued to have honest conversations about what it really takes to build, lead and sustain a fashion business in a changing market.

In this solo episode, I reflect on the year that was, share a little more about my own journey, and offer grounded advice as we head into 2026.

In this episode, I cover:

• Gratitude for our guests, listeners, team and incredible clients

• My journey in fashion, consulting and education

• Lessons from a recent trek in Nepal and what it taught me about resilience

• Acknowledging the challenges many brands are facing right now

• Why protecting margins and strengthening foundations matters more than ever

• Practical guidance for approaching 2026 with clarity and confidence

• How to seek support if you’re ready for your next phase of growth

This episode is for founders, leaders and teams who want to reset, refocus and move forward with intention.

Thank you for being part of Fashion Business Mindset. I’m so grateful for this community and excited for what’s ahead.

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