In this episode of Fast Track Your Fashion Brand , Nicole sits down with Monica Ghiglia, founder of Isamar Collection. Monica is a full-time immigration lawyer turned fashion founder who built her brand through mastermind support, AI tools, and one standout style. Learn how she: Went from idea to product Sold $9,000 with a soft launch Used ChatGPT to build packaging, hang tags, and messaging Overcame factory delays to pivot fast Is preparing for a full Kickstarter campaign Follow Monica at @isam...
Jun 23, 2025•44 min•Ep. 88
In Episode 85, Nicole Di Rocco introduces fashion founders to ChatGPT — the powerful AI tool that’s transforming the way we launch fashion brands. Nicole walks you through how to get started, how she uses ChatGPT daily inside her mastermind, and how YOU can start creating brand stories, content, and product descriptions in minutes. Whether you're just dreaming of a brand or are deep in launch mode, this episode will give you actionable steps to use AI the right way. Start your Fashion Brand Laun...
May 30, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Are you a fashion brand looking to showcase your new collection at a tradeshow? Learn insider tips on how to attend a trade show successfully, attract more buyers to your booth, and boost your wholesale orders with Senior Marketing Manager, Alli Jackson. Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/fashion-launch-blueprint Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com Let's Connect: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/...
May 16, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 84
In this enlightening episode of FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast, Nicole Di Rocco and Melanie Moore explore the depths of overcoming confidence blocks through EFT tapping. From unraveling the impact of childhood experiences to celebrating triumphs, this episode is filled with relatable stories and hands-on techniques. Tune in to participate in a live tapping session, embrace self-love, and unlock the secrets to fast-tracking your success in the fashion world! Start your Fashion Brand Launch ...
May 10, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Are you struggling to create engaging videos for your fashion brand? In this episode, I speak with Marlowe Stone, Co-Owner and Co-Founder of 336 Productions, an award-winning video agency specializing in corporate video production and branded media content. Marlowe shares the three core videos that every fashion brand needs to have, tips on developing a video strategy, creating quick and engaging weekly videos, launch updates, and important elements to include. We also discuss how to produce hig...
May 02, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Are you struggling to break into the plus size fashion industry for your clothing brand? On this episode, I talk to Shafonne Myers, CEO of Aisle Society and co-owner of a plus size bridal gown company, about her journey from plus size bride influencer to fashion business owner. She shares valuable insights on how to pitch to influencers and the importance of size inclusive marketing. If you're looking to make a name for yourself in the plus size market, this episode is a must-listen. Start your ...
Apr 25, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 81
In this episode of the FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast, I invited back QuickBooks expert Candus Kampfer to share her expertise on leveraging Quickbooks reports for your fashion business. Candus breaks down the basics of QuickBooks and shares her tips for creating healthy financial habits, identifying the right time to get started with QuickBooks, and using QuickBooks reports to improve profitability in YOUR business. You will gain valuable insights on how to manage YOUR fashion business fin...
Apr 21, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Join Nicole Di Rocco in the new episode of the Fasttrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast as she unveils the intricacies and challenges small brands face with traditional manufacturing requirements. Discover the innovative solutions KnitUp offers, from 3D rendering to low minimums, and learn how to craft a savvy long-term pricing strategy to ensure your brand's sustainable growth. Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/fashion-launch-blueprint Sponsorsh...
Oct 19, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 79
In this Fashion Biz Breakthrough Q & A episode, Nicole shares her advice on how to focus on one key ingredient that you are probably missing to finally make your launch your fashion brand. This episode is packed with logical advice you'll be able to take the necessary steps towards launching your clothing line and avoid feeling like you have to keep pushing back your launch date. Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/fashion-launch-blueprint ...
Sep 27, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Join Nicole Di Rocco in this eye-opening episode as she and Harry Moser unravel the truths behind overseas manufacturing costs and the untapped potential of bringing production back to the USA. Learn about the decline of domestic manufacturing, explore the mission of the Reshoring Initiative, and discover the myriad benefits of reshoring that go beyond labor costs! Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/fashion-launch-blueprint Sponsorship Opportu...
Sep 20, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Join Nicole Di Rocco as she uncovers the key to retail triumph with Alvaro, CEO of the groundbreaking PIVOT platform! Explore challenges, unravel strategies, and learn how to position your brand in boutique wholesale. Packed with actionable insights and industry secrets, this episode is a goldmine for fashion enthusiasts ready to elevate their brand’s presence in physical stores. Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/fashion-launch-blueprint Spon...
Sep 17, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Join Nicole Di Rocco on the FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast as she explores the art of crafting compelling product descriptions with copywriting expert, Lauren Tassi. In this episode, uncover the secrets to avoiding technical jargon, forging emotional connections, and telling your unique brand story to convert browsers into buyers. Whether you’re launching a new fashion brand or looking to elevate your existing business, gain actionable insights and strategies to enhance your e-commerce pre...
Aug 30, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 75
In Episode 74 of the FastTrack Your Fashion Brand Podcast, Nicole Di Rocco is joined by the inspiring Phoebe Jacqueline to explore the journey of launching a unique fashion brand. Tune in to uncover Phoebe's creative process, learn how she overcame perfectionism, leveraged audience insights, and utilized innovative strategies like 3D design! Discover the essential steps for refining brand identity and gearing up for a successful collection launch! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/blog/fashionpod...
Aug 23, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Struggling to leverage LinkedIn for your fashion brand? Join host Nicole Di Rocco and LinkedIn maestro, Mindi Rosser, for a masterclass in building a powerful LinkedIn presence! Whether you’re an established brand or a budding entrepreneur, discover tailored strategies, profile optimization tips, and the keys to impactful social selling. Dive into this episode of Fasttrack Your Fashion Brand for expert insights, actionable advice, and the roadmap to elevating your brand on LinkedIn! Start your F...
Jun 07, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 73
If you want to launch a clothing and you are stuck asking yourself "How do I find fabrics?" , "How do I find a factory?" and "How much do I think it will cost?" You need to listen to this episode. I break down the 8 Questions To Jumpstart Your Clothing Line Launch Before You Start. These are the questions I would recommend for anyone in that Dreaming phase who might not be fully ready to commit to "officially" launching... but wants to figure out what could owning a fashion brand look like. Star...
May 24, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Are you an Undiscovered Fashion brand looking to reach more customers and increase sales with ADS? Today on the podcast, I interviewed Brecker Brees, a cofounder of Preflect. Perflect offers services to help Shopify merchants run better Facebook and Instagram ads. Brecker and I discussed the three biggest mistakes E-commerce brands are making when it comes to running Facebook Ads and when is the right time to start utilizing a service like PreflectAds.com. If you don't want to be the best kept s...
May 10, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Do you want to grow your fashion brand? Licensing your brand is a great way to grow your fashion business and expand your product line. If you’re interested in learning more about how licensing works, make sure to listen to this podcast episode with my guest, Amanda Ciolette from License Global and Informa Markets! She explains everything you need to know about how licensing can help grow your fashion business. In addition, she will tell us what brands should look out for before saying yes to a ...
May 03, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are changing the future of the fashion industry. My guest on today's episode is Ashley Crowder. She is the co-Founder and CEO of VNTANA, a platform that makes it fast and easy to create 3D and AR for eCommerce sites. Ashley discusses how VR can be used to start and grow your fashion brand, the potential impacts of AR and VR on the fashion industry, and how AR will create a more sustainable production cycle for brands in this episode. If you're interested in ...
Mar 15, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 69
In this podcast episode, my guest Frank Kosarek from OpenStore breaks down the opportunities that e-commerce fashion brand entrepreneurs have when they are ready to sell their business. OpenStore has made the process of selling your e-commerce fashion business seamless and easy. In the episode you will learn: -How To Sell Your Shopify E-Commerce Fashion Business -3 Key Metrics to Value Your Shopify Store -How do you prepare to sell your Shopify store? -Steps to Get an Offer from OpenStore in 24h...
Mar 11, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Are you feeling overwhelmed with Instagram and are looking for a scheduler that is right for your fashion business? In this podcast episode, I break down the top 5 social media scheduling apps for Instagram and share which one I decided to use to streamline our content creation process. Taking into account key areas such as visual planner, team member functions, and price, I detail the pros and cons of each app so that you can make an informed decision about which one is best for your business. ...
Mar 03, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 67
One of the key ingredients to running a successful fashion business is creativity! That's where this whole idea started from in the first place. It was this creative idea that you had and you took action on it! But what happens when you are not feeling so creative? When you're not feeling those creative juices flowing, how do you show up on your email blasts, social media posts, & designing your next collection. What do you do? Inside of this episode, I share with you a recent personal story...
Dec 14, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Ask yourself... What is one revenue-generating task that you should delegate? If you are a fashion brand owner or designer that is so overwhelmed with all the things you need to do this is for you! If you’re ready to either hire your first VA, personal assistant, or add more help to your team make sure to listen to this episode! In this episode, I answer one of our Fasttrack members' Fashion Biz Breakthrough questions. It's all about how you can hire a VA. I give you 4 steps to take before you m...
Dec 07, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 65
SHOPIFY LINK: SHOPIFY BLOG https://www.shopify.com/blog/digital-products Is launching a digital product inside of your fashion business right for you? Join me inside of the digital fashion CEO series where I answer this question and so much more! We go through 4 key areas of how to Identify First, is this right for your fashion business? Where would your fashion brand fall if you were to offer your physical products along with digital products? I give you a ton of examples of digital products th...
Nov 30, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Thinking of having a digital version of your fashion brand? What is a digital product and how could that work with your physical product-based business? All these questions and more in this episode! Don't miss this series! Listen now! Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/fashion-launch-blueprint Digital Fashion CEO Series - https://bit.ly/NicoleDiRocco Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmen...
Aug 17, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Are you looking for a way to expand your brand and business? I am starting a new series called The Digital Fashion CEO, where I share my story behind Nicolita and the Sold Out Launch. Don’t miss out on this series. Listen now! Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/fashion-launch-blueprint Digital Fashion CEO Series - https://bit.ly/NicoleDiRocco Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com ...
Jun 04, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 62
How it would look like to you if you can have total control on your fashion designs and sketches? In this episode, Sew Heidi breaks down whether you should learn Adobe Illustrator while launching your fashion brand or just focus on production and just outsource your design sketches. Listen now! Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/fashion-launch-blueprint Digital Fashion CEO Series - https://bit.ly/NicoleDiRocco Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FA...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Can a Fashion Business launch a digital product? That's the question we answer and so much more on this week's episode. My guest is James Wedmore . He's helps online entrepreneurs GROW an SCALE their businesses into 6 and 7-figure empires. Listen now to how brands are growing their revenues and creating unique customer experiences with digital products. Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/fashion-launch-blueprint Instagram: instagram.com/nicole...
May 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 60
Are you still shipping products from your kitchen table? This new episode is all about the pros and cons of working with a fulfillment center! Don’t miss this special listener-generated episode, listen now! Start your Fashion Brand Launch journey with me today! https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/fashion-launch-blueprint Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKL...
May 21, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Struggling to level up your IG engagement? Guess what, Reels is now here! Joining us is IG mentor Tracy Harris sharing how this new & free feature can help you not only to create short & entertaining videos but also connect with your audience, showcase your brand & market your offer! Listen now! Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly...
May 15, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 58
How will this newest iOS 14 update affect my Fashion Biz??? Apple has announced changes with iOS 14 that will impact how we receive and process conversion events from tools like the Facebook pixel. Scott Seward of Right Hook digital breaks down exactly how we can adapt to these new changes. Listen now! Instagram: instagram.com/nicole_di_rocco/ Free Fashion Resources: bit.ly/FASHIONRESOURCES Sponsorship Opportunities: hello@fashionbizmentor.com UNLAUNCHED FASHION DESIGNER'S CHECKLIST: bit.ly/FASH...
Apr 29, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 57
