In this episode Elizabeth speaks with Naomi Swalwell, the founding Director of Australian ethical and sustainable brand House of Lacuna.
Focusing on traditional textile printing methods and hand embellishments, House of Lacuna ranges are produced in an ethical and sustainable supply chain.
Circularity and closing the gap between design and manufacturing is at the forefront of why this brand exists.
After spending more than ten years in the industry working in various design roles, Naomi has been crafting her business model to reflect her values around sustainable fashion by producing long lasting ethically made garments for women and girls to express themselves in.
In this episode Naomi and Elizabeth discuss everything from setting up a strong business foundation, to the creative process, establishing supply chain, the importance of relationship and mentorship.
Key Takeaways1. A mentor can help keep you on track and accountable and reduce the loneliness and overwhelm that can often be part of starting out.2. Have patience, resilience and the ability to adapt to situations – especially now3. It’s how you respond to challenges that matters, as you can turn them into positives4. Putting in the work to set up a good supply chain and practices is key to your business5. Making sales and receiving heartfelt testimonials from customers, that’s where the true magic is
You can find Naomi at: Instagram- @house_of_lacunaWebsite - www.houseoflacuna.com 
Want to join our ‘Start Your Fashion Business’ Programme & Community?If you would like to learn online, gain the support of mentors and join an engaged community, please head over to:www.fashionequipped.com.au/start-your-fashion-business-programme/
You can find Fashion Equipped over at:Instagram: @fashionequippedPodcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: www.fashionequipped.com.auWork with one of our Mentors at  www.fashionequipped.com.au/yourmentorcollective/Your Mentor Collective
Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!

<div>In this episode Elizabeth speaks with Naomi Swalwell, the founding Director of Australian ethical and sustainable brand House of Lacuna.</div><div><br></div><div>Focusing on traditional textile printing methods and hand embellishments, House of Lacuna ranges are produced in an ethical and sustainable supply chain.</div><div><br></div><div>Circularity and closing the gap between design and manufacturing is at the forefront of why this brand exists.</div><div><br></div><div>After spending more than ten years in the industry working in various design roles, Naomi has been crafting her business model to reflect her values around sustainable fashion by producing long lasting ethically made garments for women and girls to express themselves in.</div><div><br></div><div>In this episode Naomi and Elizabeth discuss everything from setting up a strong business foundation, to the creative process, establishing supply chain, the importance of relationship and mentorship.</div><div><br></div><div>Key Takeaways</div><div>1. A mentor can help keep you on track and accountable and reduce the loneliness and overwhelm that can often be part of starting out.</div><div>2. Have patience, resilience and the ability to adapt to situations – especially now</div><div>3. It’s how you respond to challenges that matters, as you can turn them into positives</div><div>4. Putting in the work to set up a good supply chain and practices is key to your business</div><div>5. Making sales and receiving heartfelt testimonials from customers, that’s where the true magic is</div><div><br></div><div>You can find Naomi at: </div><div>Instagram- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/house_of_lacuna/?hl=en" target="_blank">@house_of_lacuna</a></div><div>Website - <a href="https://houseoflacuna.com/" target="_blank">www.houseoflacuna.com </a></div><div><br></div><div>Want to join our ‘Start Your Fashion Business’ Programme &amp; Community?</div><div>If you would like to learn online, gain the support of mentors and join an engaged community, please head over to:</div><div><a href="https://fashionequipped.com.au/start-your-fashion-business/" target="_blank">www.fashionequipped.com.au/start-your-fashion-business-programme/</a></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></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>Work with one of our Mentors at  <a href="http://www.fashionequipped.com.au/yourmentorcollective/" target="_blank">www.fashionequipped.com.au/yourmentorcollective/</a>Your Mentor Collective</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.

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<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>
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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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