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Cult ProductsWhy thinking like a designer is key to solving founder challengesIn this episode Phill talks to Finn, the founder of Both &, and discusses the journey of creating a fashion brand specifically designed for trans and non-binary individuals. The discussion covers various themes including the importance of community engagement, the challenges of designing an entirely new approach to clothing ecommerce, becoming a figurehead in the community, and the future of the brand. Finn shares insights on navigating visibility in the fashion industry, the iterative design process, and the importance of building a diverse network. The conversation concludes with his personal reflections for aspiring founders.TakeawaysHow Finn...2024-11-051h 16
The Michaela! of It AllFinnegan Shepard: Finding Your Gender Joy in a Both& WorldFinn Shepard was sick of waiting on somebody else to make clothing he felt comfortable in and decided to take matters into his own hands. He created Both&, a clothing brand that focuses on giving transmasc, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals the fit and sizing they have been searching for. Michaela and Finn talk about the Both& company, its impact on the world, Finn’s own journey and what it is like to be “different” in a black and white world.2024-08-0833 min
The Michaela! of It AllFinnegan Shepard: Finding Your Gender Joy in a Both& WorldFinn Shepard was sick of waiting on somebody else to make clothing he felt comfortable in and decided to take matters into his own hands. He created Both&, a clothing brand that focuses on giving transmasc, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals the fit and sizing they have been searching for. Michaela and Finn talk about the Both& company, its impact on the world, Finn’s own journey and what it is like to be “different” in a black and white world.2024-08-0833 min
Transition of StyleFinnegan Shepard of Both& Apparel - Fashion & Gender JoyIn this week’s episode, we have an insightful conversation with Finnegan Shepard, the founder of Both& Apparel, diving deep into the fashion challenges faced by underrepresented communities, particularly the transgender, gender-fluid, and gender-free audience. Shepard sheds light on the hardships of fundraising as an underrepresented founder, particularly in early-stage fundraising. We discuss the hurdles of the fundraising process, noting that while it can be hard for everyone, it’s especially challenging for marginalized groups and those in sectors like fashion. Shepard also opens up about the importance of community in his journey, underscoring that no founder truly...2023-09-2627 min
Unbiased LabelFinnegan Shepard: Boys, Boys, BoysThis episode is a conversation with Finnegan Shepard who is founder of Both& Apparel—a company that closed on one-million seed round and is pioneering non-binary fashion, starting with apparel for trans men. The company is powered by the belief that trans masculine, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people deserve gender joy through fashion.
On March 31, 2023, Both&, launched their first global advertising campaign photographed by non-binary photographer Lydia Garrett of creative agency WongDoody. This campaign launch coincided with Trans Day Visibility and promoted the labels new denim line.
The campaign is called “Boys, Boys, Boys” perhaps as a p...2023-05-2944 min
Sweetspot PodcastCelebrate your customers for who they are: Fashion entrepreneur & writer Finnegan ShepardThe founder story of the clothing brand Both& for transmasculine and nonbinary people
For this Sweetspot Podcast episode, Marc Suess meets Finnegan Shepard, CEO, and founder of Both&, and the creator of Limns.
After his transition, Finn founded “Both&”, a clothing brand for transmasculine, nonbinary, and AFAB people. Without any previous experience in fashion, he drew from his own experiences and stayed in close touch with his customers to design clothes for their needs. Other than that, the success of this young brand also draws from Finn’s unconventional and creative approach to doing business.
Marc t...2022-03-091h 03
Queer VoicezEpisode 21 Finn Shepard speaks about Not Having His Trust Underminded Growing UpFinn and I had a great conversation about trans-masculine clothing and catching the online entrepreneurial bug, as well as how blessed they feel to have grown up in their family of love and acceptance.
Finnegan is a trans author, classicist, and entrepreneur with 1/3 of a PhD in philosophy from the University of Cambridge and 3/4s of an MFA in fiction from the University of New Mexico. He caught the bug for the start-up world and left academia for the final time in mid-2018 to (attempt to) cofound an online philosophy platform. He has since worked on numerous...2021-07-0821 min
Unbiased LabelTransmasculine Fashion Design: Finnegan ShepardThis episode is a conversation with Finnegan Shepard who is a writer and founder of Both&--a start-up clothing brand which answers the needs of the transmasculine or gnc-identified community. The ethos of Both& is evidence-based fashion design stemming from personal conversations that creates a space for a diverse and underserved population. Each capsule drop is made in small batches and garments are sustainably and ethically produced.
Finnegan, who grew up in both America and England, shares his journey of becoming an entrepreneur through being a renaissance man. Finnegan shares wisdom learned on his journey starting with a love of aca...2021-06-3037 min
The Brewmance Podcast – The BrewmanceHealth, Wellness, Day Drinking, & Sleeping Naked. A Conversation with Two Amazing Chiropractors.This is one of our favorite conversations yet. Meet Dr. Keiko Finnegan & Dr. Sera Shepard, owners of Kinfolk Optimal Living in Scottsdale. Chiropractors by trade. But, not the way you may think. Dr. Keiko & Dr. Sera don’t crack or pop. They specialize in meditative adjustments. Mike & Rob talk to them about what […]2021-04-0600 min
The Fit Moines PodcastKyler Case // Metro Movement Chiropractic and RehabilitationKyler Case is the owner of Metro Movement Chiropractic and Rehabilitation in Johnston, IA.
He graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA after graduating from Grand View University with a degree in Kinesiology.
He has a passion for human movement, sports, and for treating athletes and their families. In his practice he works with a broad patient base ranging from powerlifters and strength athletes, to endurance athletes, weekend warriors, and everything in between.
Outside of work, Dr. Case enjoys spending time with his family, his wife Malyn, and 4 year old German Shepard/Siberian...2021-03-2138 min
Jul UncensoredEpisode 8: Gender & Fashion with Both&In this Episode, Finnegan Shepard gives us his definition of gender, how to think outside the fashion [box] and tells us the inside scope for his up and coming Clothes and Apparel store for gender non-conforming/trans people--Both&
More info on the podcast:
https://www.vaginajul.com/post/ep-8-gender-and-fashion-with-both
Contact info for Finnegan/Both&:
https://www.instagram.com/bothandapparel/
http://www.bothandapparel.com/
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