Founders of Fashion

Jennifer E.S. Millspaugh, PhD•shows.acast.com

This show introduces you to the individuals, brands and topics that are impacting the global fashion industry now. Get an inside look at how entrepreneurs are leveraging their unique resources and capabilities to design companies for a new era of fashion. This is the only show that weaves together threads of personal empowerment through entrepreneurship; business development and growth within the global fashion industry; and impactful, socially conscious, and enduring design principles.

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Rank & Style

This week Jennifer is sitting down with the executive team from Rank & Style. Founded in 2013, Rank & Style is the premiere upscale shopping platform that uses technology to provide trusted recommendations on fashion, beauty and lifestyle products to make shopping simple again. While todays guests didn't found the company they are using a brand redesign to take Rank & Style to the next level. Learn more about Rank & Style : https://www.rankandstyle.com Learn more about Jennifer a...

Jul 29, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Maggie Louise Confections

This week Jennifer is sitting down with Maggie Louise Callahan. Maggie is building a true lifestyle brand in Austin, TX with her company, Maggie Louise Confections. Maggie's company says, "Our chocolate is more than a candy, it's a gifting experience." Callahan started her career as a corporate finance lawyer in New York City after attending Harvard Law School. Although she had success in her career, she yearned for something that allowed her to express her creative side. After moving to Austin,...

Jun 17, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Amberleaf

This week Jennifer is sitting down with Lisa Sikora and Liz Sikora Seither of Amberleaf. Amberleaf is a mother-daughter company that designs and produces Classic Clothing for the Modern Woman. Amberleaf believes that every woman is beautiful and that every woman deserves classic clothing that can be styled in a way to reflect her personal aesthetic. Non-generational, foundational, hand-made, beautiful clothing that will outlast trends and they believe will always be in style. Learn more about Am...

May 29, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5

League of Rebels

This week Jennifer is sitting down with Musa Ato of League of Rebels. League of Rebels is an Austin-based menswear brand established in 2009 from a strong passion for fine tailoring. For a decade League of Rebels has stood for style with both purpose and functionality, tailoring for ladies and gentlemen alike, for whom true style is not only about the confidence to be themselves, but also the integrity of the cloth from which their garment is produced. Learn more about League of Rebels: https://...

May 06, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4

HELM Boots

Founders of Fashion this week is guest hosted by Ross Bennett, Ryan Francis, and Dan Dillard. The three of them are sitting down with founder of HELM Boots, Joshua Bingaman. They talk about his origin story, what inspires the brand, and how making connections along the way is the key to success. Host: Jennifer E.S. Millspaugh, PhD Guest: Joshua Bingaman Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio Engineer: Jake Wallace Music by Nordgroove A Founding Media Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Apr 15, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3

SUAVS Shoes

Jennifer is sitting down this week with designer and founder of SUAVS, Monxi Garza. Monxi was working in Spain when she realized that her shoes were not cutting it when it came to her walking commute. She saw that most of her problems stemmed from the outdated construction of footwear. This led her to design a better shoe with a modern approach. SUAVS launched in Austin, TX with the goal of creating the most comfortable and versatile shoes for busy people on the go. Host: Jennifer E.S. Millspaug...

Mar 11, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Penny Luck Shoes

Jennifer is sitting down this week with founder and CEO of Penny Luck shoes, Brian Munoz. Penny Luck is an Austin, TX based men's shoe line that all started when Brian was a bit down on his luck. With a robust online presence and two retails locations in Austin and Houston, Brian has his eye set on smart expansion. Host: Jennifer E.S. Millspaugh, PhD Guest: Brian Munoz Producer: Myrriah Gossett Audio Engineer: Jake Wallace Music by Nordgroove Masters and Founders Facebook Group A Founding Media ...

Mar 11, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Welcome to Founders of Fashion

The podcast that takes you inside start-up brands and the fashion industry to meet the innovators who are making an impact now. A Founding Media Production. Music by Nordgroove Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 04, 2019•1 min

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