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Fashion and the FreeEpisode 20: Endless Hours and Stolen Work, Is It Time To Put An End To Fashion Interview Projects? - With Hannah BlurtonIn this week's episode I will be talking to Womenswear Designer Hannah Blurton to discuss whether Fashion Interview Projects are necessary to the interview process or just an excuse for fashion brands to receive free designs. As well as hearing her personal story on the topic...
Hannah is a highly successful Brazilian-American designer based in Los Angeles and has been in the fashion industry for over a decade working for many well known retailers. She sat down with me to tell her story which has negatively impacted the way she feels about the industry. She believes her...
2023-08-2427 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 19: The Secret To Selling Your Fashion Products - With Fashion Expert Elizabeth StilesBritish fashion consultant and expert Elizabeth Stiles joins me to reveal the secrets to selling your fashion product- along with some incredibly useful tips for showing up on social media. Elizabeth has worked in the fashion retail industry for over 15 years across buying and selling departments for some of the biggest names and suppliers in the industry. Several years ago, she decided to leave the corporate world to start her own business working with small independent brands, passing on her industry insider knowledge to help them scale with success. With the vast increase of independent fashion brands in the...
2023-08-0949 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 18: How To Become a Successful Fashion Freelancer Part 2 - With Anna DouglasIf you listened to last weeks episode you’ll be aware that this is Part 2 of the 'How To Become a Successful Freelancer' discussion. In this episode we conclude with Anna Douglas to find out how she walked away from the corporate fashion world to start her own freelance design business and how she is teaching others to do the same. Anna owns Aydo fashion studio and provides education and coaching for fashion freelancers and designers. She has been in the fashion industry for almost a decade now and strives to help other freelancers, teaching them the things she wi...
2023-08-0336 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 17: How To Become a Successful Fashion Freelancer Part 1 - With Charlotte Jade JohnsonThe Fashion and the Free Podcast returns! After a 3 month break, I'm back with an amazing line up of fashionista guests! In this episode I am going to be talking to two Fashion Freelancers and consultants, Charlotte Jade Johnson and Anna Douglas to find out how to become a successful freelancer. This episode is split into two parts- this week in part one we begin with Charlotte! Charlotte is a sustainable fashion business consultant and creator of fashion founder- a program with monthly coaching and mentoring. She helps entrepreneurs to launch and scale their fashion businesses with sustainability at...
2023-07-2758 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 16: Fashion Revolution Week Special!In this episode I am joined by Ashleyn Przedwiecki and Madison PM Cline from Fashion Revolution US to discuss how we can all be a positive force for change in fashion and to find out more about their upcoming annual event, Fashion Revolution Week.
Fashion Revolution is a non profit organization which strives for an equitable and just fashion system that benefits people and the planet. They have grown to become the world’s largest fashion activism movement and are approaching their 10 year anniversary.
With their annual Fashion Revolution Week fast approaching, what better time to...
2023-04-1338 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 15: How To Get A Job At A Fashion Magazine- With Editor For Hearst UK, Sarah IlstonIn this episode I am joined by Sarah Ilston, Branded Content Editor for Hearst UK, to find out how to get a job at a fashion magazine...
Sarah has an incredible background in fashion. She actually began her career as a fashion designer for some of the biggest retailers in the UK, but later switched roles entirely to pursue her love of writing as well as her interest in working for fashion magazines. Fast forward to today and Sarah is now the Branded Content Editor for Hearst UK, one of the largest media companies in the world.
2023-04-081h 01Fashion and the FreeEpisode 14: What Makes A Fashion Brand Sustainable? With CEO & Co-Founder Stephanie SarkaWith an overwhelming amount of confusing terminology out there it's hard to know what really makes a fashion brand truly sustainable... In this episode I am going to be taking a deep dive into the world of sustainable fashion with CEO and Co-founder of 1 Atelier Stephanie Sarka. Join us as we find out what it takes to make a brand sustainable- from on demand production to transparency and regenerative agriculture. We also clarify what many of these terms actually mean!
Stephanie has an extremely impressive background and extensive knowledge when it comes to this topic, not only is...
2023-03-0948 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 13: 6 Important Job Roles In Fashion And The Skills You NeedIf you're interested in a career in fashion there are many roles you can choose from. In this bite-sized solo episode, I highlight 6 important jobs in fashion necessary to create a fashion collection and the skills each one requires.
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2023-02-1013 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 12: How To Get Into Fashion WITHOUT a Fashion Degree - With Robyn DombeyHave you ever asked the question 'How can I work in fashion without a degree?' It's safe to say you wouldn't be the only one to ask that!
In this episode I am going to be talking to fashion expert Robyn Dombey to discuss the options available to anyone wanting to get into the fashion industry without a degree.
Robyn is in the unique position to have had full insight into the many options available to enter the fashion industry. Not only has she been a designer for some of the biggest names in...
2023-01-261h 08Fashion and the FreeEpisode 11: Working In Fashion Abroad- Everything You Need To KnowHave you ever thought about pursuing a career in fashion abroad? Perhaps you're in need of your next adventure but don't know where to start or how to go about it...
In this episode I am going to be talking to Senior Designers Laura Flanagan and Mel Gilfoyle about their experiences and advice for working in fashion overseas.
Both Laura and Mel have been designers in the fashion industry for over a decade. Originally from the UK, they both left their careers in London in 2015 to start new adventures overseas. Laura has since worked in H...
2023-01-131h 16Fashion and the FreeEpisode 10: Fashion Career Advice With Style Careers Founder Chris KiddHave you ever wondered why you didn't get that job offer you thought you were perfect for? Or how to craft the perfect resume?
I caught up with the Founder of Fashion job site Style Careers to find out what fashion recruiters & brands are currently looking for, how the job market has changed in the past few years and what steps you can take to ace your applications and interviews.
Style careers has been one of the biggest fashion specific job sites for the past 2 decades, if you're interested in creating a profile and signing...
2022-12-0857 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 9: The Challenges and Rewards Of Entrepreneur Life in Fashion With Janice LeeDoes the Freelance or Entrepreneur life appeal to you? Perhaps you're thinking of making a career move or starting your own brand...
In this episode, Founder of Beyond The Ceremony and Freelance Designer Janice Lee joins Emma to talk about the challenges and rewards that come with being an entrepreneur in fashion. From launching your own label to being your own boss as a freelance designer.
Based in Los Angeles, Janice has been working in the fashion industry for over a decade for brands that may seem familiar to you- Victoria's Secret, Monique Lhuillier, Madewell...
2022-12-0352 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 8: From Sketch To Shop Floor- How Your Clothes Are Made And The Role Of A Technical Designer, With Damaris BarajasHave you ever stopped to think about the lengthy process your clothing goes through and all the people involved before you see it on a shop floor? Or who is responsible for perfecting the fit of your favorite wardrobe items?
In this episode, Emma talks to Senior Technical Designer Damaris Barajas on her role in fashion as well as the process from a designer's first sketch to the finished product.
Damaris has had quite a career to date, most recently working for Reformation, one of the biggest brands to come out of LA in recent y...
2022-11-1752 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 7: The History of Fashion Week And SS23 Trend Round UpWelcome to another episode of the Fashion and the Free podcast. In today's episode I am going to be talking about the History of Fashion week as well as providing you with a Spring Summer 2023 round up so you know what will be trending next year!
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2022-11-1314 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 6: Yannik Zamboni On Life Since Winning Making The Cut Season 3, Sustainability and His Journey In Fashion.Welcome to another episode of the Fashion and the Free podcast. In this episode I am joined by the winner of Making the Cut Season 3, Yannik Zamboni, to talk about sustainable fashion, how his life has changed since winning the show and his journey in fashion.
Yannik stood out for his non-binary, sustainable designs in white hues which remained a firm favorite with the judges throughout the show. Not only was Yannik a fan favorite for his designs, his sense of humor and sensitivity shone throughout the show which made him even more endearing. Since winning the s...
2022-10-2137 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 5: Building An Ethical Slow Fashion Brand With Founder Elena Brook-Hart Rodriguez.Welcome to another episode of the Fashion and the Free podcast. In today's episode I am going to be interviewing Elena Brook-Hart Rodriguez, Founder of Handmade Stories, an ethical slow fashion brand.
Elena has achieved so much with no former fashion education or training, but her passion to work with Peruvian communities and tell their stories through her collections has transformed lives as well as setting an incredible example to others wanting to follow her lead.
This interview was part of a series of webinars I did in 2021, we will be speaking to Elena again...
2022-09-2243 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 4: New York Fashion Week and The QueenWelcome to another episode of the Fashion and the Free podcast. In today's episode I am going to be talking about what we’ve seen so far from the New York Fashion week shows as well as touching upon the sad recent events of the Queens passing and celebrating her style through the decades.
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2022-09-1510 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 3: Staying True To Yourself In The Fashion Industry With Designer Sean CabezasWelcome to another episode of the Fashion and the Free Podcast. In today's episode I interview my very first guest- Sean Cabezas, a designer from California who has been in the fashion industry for 11 years, working in LA and New York for the likes of Gap, BCBG and Lisa Perry.
We discuss how to stay true to yourself within the fashion industry and knowing when to stick to your gut. We'll be sharing some of our industry insights, advice and stories, so sit back and enjoy!
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2022-09-0148 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 2: Working in Fashion - The Things They Don't Teach You At University & CollegeWelcome to another episode of the Fashion and the Free Podcast. In today's episode I am going to be lifting the lid on what it’s like working in fashion and the things they don’t teach you at university or college. I'll be sharing some of my industry insights, top tips and stories as well as going through some key fashion meetings that are important to clue up on when working in the industry.
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2022-08-2512 minFashion and the FreeEpisode 1 IntroductionLet's get to know each other! Before we launch into our longer episodes, find out more about your host for the show- me, Emma Golley and why I feel this weekly dose of fashion chatter is essential for the industry.
2022-08-1803 minFashion and the FreeFashion and the Free TrailerWelcome to the Fashion and the Free podcast, the podcast for all things fashion!
Join Fashion Designer Emma Golley each week for fashion industry insights, stories and expertise from the real people in fashion.
Learn bite-sized tips and enjoy honest stories and conversations- going where no fashion expert has gone before.
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Agency Dealmasters podcastEmma Thompson & Paul Sheldon | Enter the metaverseEmma Thompson is the Head of Agency Consumer Brands for Golley Slater. She has over 20 years of marketing agency experience across brand, pharmaceutical, shopper and retail. Paul Sheldon is SNR creative at consumer brands and has creatively led accounts such as Nestle and Coca-Cola for the past 8 years. Golley Slater is a 65-year-old integrated national agency. They have over 170 sector specialists and discipline experts and have an average client tenure of 10 years with some of the best in the business including P&G, Coca-Cola, Mitsubishi, The Welsh Government and Royal Mint.We talk ab...
2022-04-0730 minAgency Dealmasters podcastEmma Thompson on agency positioning & work-life balanceEmma Thompson is the Head of Agency Consumer Brands for Golley Slater. She has over 20 years of marketing agency experience across brand, pharmaceutical, shopper and retail. Golley Slater is a 60-year-old integrated national agency. They have over 170 sector specialists and discipline experts and have an average client tenure of 10 years with some of the best in the business including P&G, Coca-Cola, Mitsubishi, The Welsh Government, Npower. If you are interested in:🔸 Agency positioning🔸 Structuring your business🔸 Talent and recruitment🔸 Balancing work and familyYou will find this...
2021-05-051h 04Agency Dealmasters podcastEmma Thompson (trailer)Emma Thompson is the Head of Agency Consumer Brands for Golley Slater. She has over 20 years of marketing agency experience across brand, pharmaceutical, shopper and retail. Golley Slater is a 60-year-old integrated national agency. They have over 170 sector specialists and discipline experts and have an average client tenure of 10 years with some of the best in the business including P&G, Coca-Cola, Mitsubishi, The Welsh Government, Npower.
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