In this episode, we speak with Nicole Morse, creator of Regional Rummage, a Tatura-based preloved clothing market taking place this February 21.
Listen in as Nicole discusses how studying fashion in university inspired her to start Regional Rummage, how she navigated the challenges of COVID-19 such as having to postpone the market last year, the state of clothing waste in Australia today and how the preloved market can help to reduce it, and her plans for her business going forward.
Key Highlights
● [01:52] An introduction to Nicole Morse and her interest in the business of fashion design
● [05:15] Finding work after graduation
● [09:26] Growing up in Tatura and how it differs from Shepparton
● [11:47] Tatura’s hobbies and passions outside of work
● [13:02] How Regional Rummage came to be
● [16:12] What to look forward to at the market this February 21
● [18:24] How Nicole felt having to postpone Regional Rummage in 2020
● [21:20] Planning for Regional Rummage
● [22:32] Finding a location for the market
● [25:48] How Nicole feels leading up to February 21
● [27:21] Nicole’s plans on the financial end
● [28:45] Why Nicole is more passionate about being a small business owner rather than an employee for a big company
● [29:20] How Nicole plans on doing her part to reduce clothing waste in Australia
● [34:23] The disappearing stigma around shopping at Goodwill and the preloved market in general
● [36:14] Promoting Regional Rummage on social media
● [38:15] Nicole’s goals going forward
● [39:49] A summary of Regional Rummage
● [40:34] Who locally inspires Nicole?
Powerful Quotes by Nicole
● I think anyone that owns a small business deserves to make profit if it’s something that you’re passionate about and want to do full-time.
● We’re buying pretty much double what we were 20 years ago and throwing out twice as much.
● The stigma around preloved is going away, and I’m hoping I can do my part to get rid of it faster.
