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Confessions of a Conscious CEO229: The Future of Recloseted...I share what’s happening with Recloseted in this podcast episode…
Thank you for joining this journey with me 💚
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How Fitting: design a slow fashion business that fitsThe Price Of Making Sustainable Fashion The Norm with Selina Ho of ReclosetedIn episode 96, we ask the question: is it possible for fashion brands to be both sustainable and profitable? My guest, Selina Ho, the founder and CEO of sustainable consultancy Recloseted, paints a picture of what a renewed fashion industry could look like and what it would take to get us there. She shares practical steps that brands can take now to improve their sustainability efforts at each stage of business and how to communicate those efforts in specific and honest ways.
Selina is the Founder & CEO of Recloseted and she's on a mission to transform the harmful f...2024-06-1854 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO211: How to Build a Successful Fashion Brand From ScratchHave the right strategies from the get-go so that you can build a profitable sustainable fashion brand! In this episode, Selina breaks down five secret strategies you need to make your brand as successful as possible.
Links Mentioned:
Build Your Brand Blueprint: https://www.recloseted.com/blueprint — use code “LAUNCH” for $20 off
Launch Your Brand Course: https://www.recloseted.com/lyb
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed t...2024-05-0112 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO210: The Future of Sustainable Fashion — Doomed or Salvageable?Let’s have a candid discussion about the state of the fashion industry — can we turn things around or are we doomed?
Link Mentioned:
Complimentary Consultation: https://www.recloseted.com/consultation
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us spread slow fashion by leaving a positive rating and review. Together, let’s t...2024-04-2419 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO209: Prepare Your Fashion Brand for Upcoming Sustainability RegulationsThe fashion industry has operated like the Wild West for decades and it’s finally getting some much-needed regulation. As a fashion brand owner though, it can be overwhelming and daunting to figure out how you can prepare for the upcoming laws and future-proof your business — so let’s talk about it!
Resources Mentioned:
Request a Complimentary Consultation: https://www.recloseted.com/consultation
EU Strategy for Sustainable Textiles
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
EU Green Claims Directive
Waste Framework Directive - calling for an Extended Producer Responsibility
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
US
California SB 253
New Yor...2024-04-1721 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO208: Do Sustainable Fashion Brands Need Certifications?Do sustainable fashion brands NEED certifications? That’s what we’re breaking down in this episode! Selina talks about what certifications you should have, if it’s a red flag if a mill or manufacturer doesn’t have one, how to tell if a certification is FAKE, and more.
Link Mentioned:
Complimentary Consultation: https://www.recloseted.com/consultation
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a scre...2024-04-1018 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO207: Stop Your Shopping Addiction & Boycott Fast FashionYou don’t NEED to buy more clothes! In this episode, Selina overviews why you should stop buying fast fashion, how to get over a shopping addiction, and how you can be a stylish AND conscious clothing consumer without breaking the bank.
Link Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @R...2024-04-0323 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO206: Creating Sustainable Fashion Content — Interview with Cynthia from InspiroueCreating sustainable fashion content doesn’t have to be hard…
In this interview, Selina interviews Cynthia Dam, a sustainable fashion content creator. They chat about living a conscious lifestyle, fashion sustainability, creating content without burning out, strategies for fashion brands to work with influencers even with limited budgets, and more!
Links Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook — use code “PODCAST” for 10% off
Work With Us: Business Consulting Services
Cynthia’s YouTube Channel
Cynthia’s Instagram: @inspiroue
Cynthia’s Website: https://www.fashionsustainability.co/
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted...2024-03-2759 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO201: Building Recloseted: My Exact Strategy to 5X the BusinessWe’re growing Recloseted by 5X this year… 🚀
Learn more as Selina breaks down the behind-the-scenes journey of achieving this ambitious goal in this special Building Recloseted episode! She overviews her unapologetic growth plans, the exact strategy to accomplish this, mindset shifts, tactical tips, and more.
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us s...2024-02-2125 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO200: Q&A — Building a Sustainable Fashion Consulting Agency & Advice For EntrepreneursAnddd it’s the 200th episode of Recloseted Radio! 🥂
To celebrate, Selina candidly shares her journey of starting Recloseted — a sustainable fashion consulting agency. She overviews her former shopping addiction, corporate career learnings, Recloseted’s early days, must-have advice for entrepreneurs, personal updates, and more!
Links Mentioned:
Video Podcast: Episode 200 on our YouTube Channel
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoy...2024-02-1440 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO199: How to Start a Successful Fashion Brand With $0You can start a fashion brand with $0! In this episode, Selina covers the five steps to bankroll your brand, why you should avoid crowdfunding, how many products to launch with limited capital, and more.
Links Mentioned:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's Quickbooks Discount
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us...2024-02-0716 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO198: How Much It REALLY Costs to Start a Fashion BrandIf you're anxious and stressed about funding your fashion brand, this episode is for you! Selina breaks down the four cost categories you need to know and how to determine how much money you need to launch your line.
Links Mentioned:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's Quickbooks Discount
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social medi...2024-01-3117 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO196: How to Start a Successful Fashion Brand in 2024If you want to launch your dream fashion brand this year, listen up! In this episode, Selina shares 14 secret strategies you need to build a profitable and sustainable fashion brand. You'll learn how to set up your business, product validation, customer acquisition, marketing and sales strategies, soldout launch tactics, and more.
Links Mentioned:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted Radio Episode 193: How to Prepare for 2024
Recloseted Radio Episode 194: CEO Confessions: 23 Lessons I Learned in 2023
Recloseted's Quickbook Discount
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on...2024-01-1736 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO195: How to Set Your Business Up For Success in 2024Let’s talk about how to ensure you, your business, and your team are set up to have a successful 2024! Selina breaks down the five categories that will grow your business, developing a system for yourself and your team, self-sabotage, and more.
Links Mentioned:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted Radio Episode 193: How to Prepare for 2024
Recloseted Radio Episode 194: CEO Confessions: 23 Lessons I Learned in 2023
Try Notion for Free
Try ClickUp for Free
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subs...2024-01-1020 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO194: CEO Confessions: 23 Lessons I learned from 2023In this CEO Confessions episode, Selina rounds up all the lessons she’s learned in this past year so you can prevent them. She candidly shares priceless lessons every entrepreneur should know, strategies successful brands should implement, why failure isn’t a big deal, dealing with haters, and more.
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Ep 193 — How to Prepare for 2024
Recloseted Radio Ep 191 — Finding Motivation to Keep Building Your Business Even When Times Are Tough
Recloseted Radio Ep 176 — CEO Confessions: 50 Lessons & Mistakes After 5 Years in Business — Part 1
Recloseted Radio Ep 177 — CEO Confessions: 50 Lessons & Mistakes After 5 Years in Business — P...2023-12-0656 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO193: How to Prepare for 2024Let's dive into how you can properly prepare for this upcoming year! In this episode, Selina breaks down the three goals you should set, methods to review your finances systematically, how to reflect on past product launches, what keeps you playing small, and more.
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted's Team Strategy Vlog
Recloseted's Quickbook Discount
ClickUp
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it o...2023-11-2924 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO191: Finding Motivation to Keep Building Your Business Even When Times are ToughLet's talk about how you can stay motivated while building your business — even if you aren't seeing the fruits of your labor or are going through a hard time. In this episode, Selina breaks down how to reinvigorate passion for your business, five tangible tips to motivate yourself, and more.
Links Mentioned:
How to Launch a Profitable Sustainable Fashion Brand Masterclass
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
The True Cost Documentary
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subs...2023-11-1518 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO188: Communicate Sustainability Efforts WITHOUT Greenwashing or GreenhushingLet's effectively communicate your brand's sustainability efforts! In this episode, Selina breaks down how to create your sustainability strategy, tips to gather data, setting priorities and metrics, and more.
Link Mentioned:
Recloseted's Sustainability Consulting Services
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us spread slow fashion by leaving a posi...2023-10-2511 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO187: Fashion Legislation in the US, Role of AI in Fashion, Decarbonization — Global Fashion Agenda Boston Summit TakeawaysThe Recloseted Team attended the Global Fashion Agenda’s first summit in the United States! In this episode, the team breaks down updated fashion policies in the US, the role of AI in the fashion industry, decarbonizing the industry, and more.
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Episode 179: Creating a Net Positive Fashion Industry for People and the Planet
Recloseted Radio Episode 158: How Brands Can Leverage AI & Chat GPT
Global Fashion Agenda's Website
Global Fashion Agenda Boston Summit Recordings
Cornell & Schroders report: Higher Ground? Fashion’s Climate Breakdown
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fa...2023-10-1853 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO186: Building Recloseted — The Behind the Scenes of a Consulting Agency for Sustainable Fashion BrandsWelcome to a new series on the podcast — Building Recloseted! In these episodes, Selina will take you behind the scenes of building and growing the first one-stop consulting agency for sustainable fashion brands.
In this first episode, Selina overviews Recloseted’s new community for sustainable fashion founders, a recent team trip to Boston for the GFA Summit, dealing with haters, and more.
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this e...2023-10-1127 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO182: How to Design Products Without a Fashion BackgroundYou can start a fashion brand without a fashion background! In this episode, Selina breaks down the design process from sketch to sample, outlines how to find experts, methods to build an amazing design team, and more.
Links Mentioned:
How to Launch a Profitable Sustainable Fashion Brand Masterclass
Recloseted Radio Episode 181
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social...2023-09-1317 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO177: CEO Confessions: 50 Lessons & Mistakes from 5 Years in Business — Part 2It's Recloseted's 5th Birthday 🥂
Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us transform the harmful fashion industry over the past half-decade! To celebrate, Selina is sharing 50 lessons she's learned over the past five years. This episode is part two and she's covering what to do if you're not making sales, how to sell without being sleazy, why competition is good, how not to be the bottleneck in your business, and more.
Link Mentioned:
How to Launch a Profitable Fashion Brand Masterclass
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Y...2023-08-0927 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO176: CEO Confessions: 50 Lessons & Mistakes from 5 Years in Business — Part 1It's Recloseted's 5th Birthday 🥂
Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us transform the harmful fashion industry over the past half-decade! To celebrate, Selina is sharing 50 lessons she's learned over the past five years. This episode is part one and she's covering how to start a business, finances, mindset, burnout, hiring, managing a team, and more.
Links Mentioned:
How to Launch a Profitable Fashion Brand Masterclass
Quickbooks
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscr...2023-08-0220 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO175: The 9-5 Escape Plan — Start a Side Hustle & Transition It Full-TimeAre you feeling trapped in a mundane 9-5 job that brings you no joy? Perhaps you've been toying with the idea of launching your own side hustle but lack the know-how to turn it into a full-time venture. Well, you're in luck!
Tune in to this episode, where I share my personal journey of starting Recloseted, the valuable lessons I learned during my three-year side hustle journey, and how I finally found the courage to take the leap into full-time entrepreneurship. I created the resource I wish I had, so enjoy!
Links Mentioned:2023-07-2630 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO170: What to Do If You Don’t Meet Your Launch GoalsDidn't achieve your launch goals? All good, let's talk about what your next steps should be to ensure this doesn't happen again. Grab a notepad and pen and let's dive in!
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted’s Services
Recloseted Radio Ep 160
Recloseted Radio Ep 162
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us spread...2023-06-1411 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO158: How Fashion Brands Can Leverage AI & Chat GPTAI is here to stay so let's discuss how fashion entrepreneurs can leverage AI and Chat GPT as useful tools in their business. In this episode, Selina breaks down AI and Chat GPT, leveraging these tools for your business, future AI innovations, and more.
Link Mentioned:
Recloseted's Services
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag u...2023-03-0119 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO157: Recession Ready: Sales Strategies for Sustainable Fashion BrandsLet's discuss how sustainable fashion brands can make sales and survive the recession. Let’s ensure you not just survive but THRIVE during these times. In this episode, Selina covers sales strategy, sales levers, how to build a loyal customer base, pivot ideas, and more.
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted's Services
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag...2023-02-2212 min
Finding OK - Healing After Sexual Assault and AbuseThe Recloseted Lesbian - Processing Trauma Through Art and StorytellingObelis is a Lithuanian Fantasy and LGBTQ+ comic artist. Her work includes War & Tea, Meow Are You?, and The Recloseted Lesbian. Obelis tried to come out as a lesbian but was forced back into the closet by her ultra-religious, homophobic, and abusive mother. In The Recloseted Lesbian she deconstructs and processes memories from her abusive childhood. It has been read by over 21 million people on Webtoon. As she does her own trauma work she is helping survivors feel less alone. Obelis Linktreehttps://linktr.ee/ObelisThe Recloseted Lesbian on Webtoonhttps://www...2023-01-031h 08
Confessions of a Conscious CEO153: How to Prepare for 20232023 is going to be your year! In the last episode of this year, Selina discusses how to get into the right goal-setting mindset, setting up your 2023 goals, tips on how to break them down throughout the year, and so much more!
Link Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide — use code “PODCAST” for 10% off
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it...2022-11-3013 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO152: How to End 2022 StrongLet's wrap up 2022 strong like the resilient entrepreneur that you are! In this episode, Selina discusses how to celebrate your wins this year, tips on how to pinpoint improvements, create a contingency plan for 2023, and so much more.
Link Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide - use code "PODCAST" for 10% off
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on...2022-11-2213 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO151: Buying Pre-Loved and Fashion Activism — Interview with Emily from Pre-Loved Podcast | Start Your Sustainable Fashion Journey SeriesReady to make secondhand your first choice but don't know where to start? In this episode, Selina has a conversation with Emily of the Pre-Loved Podcast — a weekly interview podcast about vintage and secondhand fashion.
Emily talks about the myths surrounding the secondhand clothing industry, tips on thrifting, how to clean and care for pre-loved clothing, fashion activism, and more!
Resources Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide - code "PODCAST" for 10% off
Selina's Pre-Loved Podcast Interview
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Chann...2022-11-1537 min
Where Ideas Launch - Sustainable Innovation PodcastReclosetedSelina is the Founder & CEO of Recloseted, the first one-stop consultancy for sustainable fashion. Recloseted launches + scales sustainable fashion brands and helps existing brands become more conscious through their programs and consulting services. Selina leverages her experience working at startups and Fortune 500s, and now leads an all-star team of consultants, sourcing experts, and material scientists to transform the harmful fashion industry.2022-11-1523 min
Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily StochlRECLOSETED: Selina Ho, sustainable fashion consultant with advice for secondhand fashion founders - on starting (and future-proofing!) your vintage business, and how to scale.S6 Ep39 RECLOSETED: Selina Ho, sustainable fashion consultant with advice for secondhand fashion founders - on starting (and future-proofing!) your vintage business, and how to scale. JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod Listen and subscribe on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | or wherever you get your podcasts! Please rate & review the show so more vintage lovers find this community. Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly interview show about rad vintage style with guests you’ll want to go thrifting with. Find the show at @emilymstochl on Instagram and @PreLovedPod on Twitter. 2022-11-1450 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO150: CEO Confessions: How to Survive a RecessionAre you struggling with sales right now? Is the recession affecting your business?
In this CEO Confessions episode, Selina discusses the importance of knowing your numbers, how to cut costs, tips on rallying up your team members, what it means to be a wartime CEO, and so much more.
Link Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Ep 133: How To Recession-Proof Your Sustainable Fashion Brand
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If yo...2022-11-0915 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO149: Fast Fashion’s Impact on Ghana & Being a Stylish Sustainable Active Citizen — Interview with Amma Aburam | Start Your Sustainable Fashion Journey SeriesYou can be stylish and sustainable at the same time! In this episode, Selina sits down with Amma from Style & Sustain — a guilt-free mindful fashion space for all fashion lovers.
Amma discusses the impact of fast fashion on Ghana, tips on how to stay fashionable while being sustainable, shifting your mindset to being a sustainable active citizen, and so much more.
Resources Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
Style & Sustain's Website
Style & Sustain on Instagram
Selina's Style & Sustain Podcast Interview Episode
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashi...2022-11-0247 min
D Sustainability IssueSelina Ho on Launching and Scaling Sustainable Fashion Brands MindfullyIn this episode of “D Sustainability Issue” Dessie welcomes Selina Ho. Selina is the Founder & CEO of Recloseted, the first one-stop consultancy for sustainable fashion. Recloseted launches + scales sustainable fashion brands and helps existing brands become more conscious through their programs and consulting services. Selina leverages her experience working at startups and Fortune 500s, and now leads an all-star team of consultants, sourcing experts, and material scientists to transform the harmful fashion industry. She is also the self-published author of “The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide”, a 200-page ebook detailing exactly how to become a stylish yet conscious clothing...2022-10-2428 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO147: How to Live a Mindful Life — Interview with Dessie from D Golden Hour | Start Your Sustainable Fashion Journey SeriesIn the second episode of the Start Your Sustainable Fashion Journey series, Selina interviews Dessie of D' Golden Hour — a platform for sustainable and ethical fashion as well as mindful living.
Dessie shares her journey from being a fashion blogger to living sustainably, tips on living a mindful life and avoiding burnout, and so much more!
Links Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook - use code "PODCAST" for an additional 10% off
D' Golden Hour Website
Dessie Georgieva on Instagram
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recl...2022-10-1932 min
Style & SustainStyle & Recloseted with Selina HoSelina Ho is the brilliant founder of Recloseted, a consulting agency for sustainable fashion. In this conversation we go back to her beginnings: from her favourite food growing up to why she felt the pull to start a consultancy focused on fashion brands that want to do better for people and the planet. She also gives us incredible insight into 3 top trends and innovations in the sustainable fashion space right now, which you won’t want to miss! I loved debating with her about whether sustainable growth is possible for brands, as well as exploring some of the trends shaping th...2022-10-1654 min
Fashion Crimes PodcastSustainable Fashion with Selina Ho | EP 108Welcome back to another fabulous fashion episode covering one of our most important topics – and one we hope everyone is becoming more and more aware of every day - Sustainable Fashion! This week we are SO honored to have Selina Ho, the Founder & CEO of Recloseted, gracing us with her AMAZEBALLS presence on the podcast! She is our new *BFFF, and she will be yours, too! *Best Fashion Friend Forever Selina is a BADASS SUSTAINABLE ROCKSTAR who started an consulting company to help brands transform the harmful practices of the fashion industry. She has...2022-09-0941 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO140: CEO Confessions: From Working a 9-5 to Founding My Own CompanyIf you're working a 9-5 and dream about starting a business that's aligned with your passion… tune in to this episode! In this CEO Confessions episode, Selina shares her entrepreneurial journey of how she transitioned from working a 9-5 to starting Recloseted. She discusses side hustling, mindset tips, and so much more.
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag...2022-08-3137 min
Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?Sustainability & Future-Proofing Your Business | Selina Ho, ReclosetedMy guest this week is Selina Ho, founder & CEO of Recloseted, a company that is working to transform the harmful fashion industry. She learned she had to do her part after learning the devastating truths behind garments. Selina gathered a team of all-stars — from sourcing experts to material scientists – and leveraged her own business experience working at startups and Fortune 500s to help amazing slow fashion clients. When she’s not working, Selina loves to hike and snowboard, meditate/do yoga, or cook a new recipe. 3:57 – Selina 101 ...2022-08-3145 min
Truly TwinningHow to Future Proof (or Recession Proof) Your Business via Sustainability Best Practices with Selina Ho from ReclosetedSelina Ho, founder and CEO of Recloseted, joins us this month to chat about all things sustainability. There is so much chatter about this in the business world so we wanted to shed light on how small businesses can tackle it, even in the smallest of ways, and get started. Be sure to check out Recloseted - they launch + scale sustainable fashion brands and helps existing brands become more conscious through their programs and consulting services.2022-08-3027 min
Conscious Style Podcast57) Tips For Starting A Slow Fashion Brand | with Selina Ho of ReclosetedHave you ever thought about starting your own slow fashion brand? But you were concerned that the market is too saturated or you don't have enough funding or design expertise or a formal degree to make it happen? Maybe you just don't even know where to start? Or perhaps you're just curious about what it takes to start a slow fashion brand. Well, then this episode with Selina Ho — the founder and CEO of sustainable fashion consultancy Recloseted — is for you.Hit play to learn all about starting a slow fashion brand. 2022-08-3043 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO139: Running a Conscious Media Empire & Becoming a Conscious Consumer — Interview with Elizabeth from Conscious Life & Style | Start Your Sustainable Fashion Journey SeriesIntroducing Recloseted Radio's new Start Your Sustainable Fashion Journey Series! For the first episode in this series, Selina Ho sits down with Elizabeth of Conscious Life & Style — a mindful digital media platform for thoughtful living.
Elizabeth talks about tips on living a conscious lifestyle, shocking things about the fashion, beauty, and home industry, managing a sustainable living media platform, and so much more!
Links Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook - use code "PODCAST" for an additional 10% off
The Conscious Style Podcast featuring Selina Ho
Article on toxic skincare ingredients to avoid
Conscious Life & Styl...2022-08-2438 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO138: How to Get Investment & Funding For Sustainable Brands — Interview with Macy from Glasswall SyndicateDo you have an amazing idea for a sustainable fashion brand but are at a loss when it comes to funding? In this episode, Recloseted Radio welcomes Macy, the Director of Glasswall Syndicate — the world's largest plant and cell-based investor network.
She talks about the different stages of funding and their meanings, how to prepare a good pitch deck, tips on raising money during a recession, getting the attention of investors, and so much more!
Links Mentioned:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
GlassWall Syndi...2022-08-1754 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO137: CEO Confessions: Lessons & Mistakes from 4 Years in Business — Part 2CHEERS TO 4 YEARS 🍸
It's Recloseted's birthday and we are celebrating! This is the second part of a special CEO Confessions episode and Selina shares additional lessons and mistakes from being in the business for the past 4 years. She discusses difficult team members, dealing with competitors, setting the right mindset, coping with entrepreneurial loneliness, scaling your business, and so much more!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take...2022-08-1021 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO136: CEO Confessions: Lessons & Mistakes from 4 Years in Business — Part 1CHEERS TO 4 YEARS 🍸
It's Recloseted's birthday and we are celebrating! In this special two-part CEO Confessions episode, Selina gives us a glimpse of her entrepreneurial journey and the lessons and mistakes she encountered along the way.
Selina discusses:
Battling perfectionism
Problems she encountered as an entrepreneur
Past failures and how she dealt with them
Dealing with finances
And so much more!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you...2022-08-0320 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO134: CEO Confessions: Not Paying Myself, Realities of Being a Digital Nomad, and Career FulfillmentThe digital nomad lifestyle is constantly being glamourized — the freedom, travelling, and “being your own boss”. In this CEO Confessions episode, Selina candidly shares her experience. Spoiler alert: it isn’t as glamorous as it seems.
Selina discusses:
Her experience as a digital nomad
Survival tips when you’re not paying yourself as a founder
Sentiments on career fulfillment
And so much more!
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Ep 125: CEO Confessions: Growing Pains, Negative Profit, Firing Team Members, and Burnout
Recloseted R...2022-07-2021 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO127: Next-Gen Materials - Interview with Nicole from the Material Innovation InitiativeIn this episode, Selina interviews the co-founder and CEO of the Material Innovation Initiative — Nicole Rawling. She talks about the recently concluded Material Innovation Conference and overviews the opportunities in the next-gen materials space.
Nicole also elaborates on the relevant trends and statistics in the next-gen materials industry. She also discusses the parallels between the food and fashion industries. On top of that, she also gave out tips for startup brands who want to use next-gen materials with limited budget and resources and advice for companies who want to incorporate next-gen materials onto their brands.
...2022-05-3146 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO125: CEO Confessions: Growing Pains, Negative Profit, Firing Team Members, and BurnoutWelcome to our very first CEO Confessions episode! In this new series, Selina will share the real behind-the-scenes of running a company. In this first episode, she shares some exciting Recloseted updates, her latest lessons, growing pains, and more.
Links Mentioned:
Revamped Recloseted Website
Recloseted's Services
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recl...2022-05-1750 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO123: Turning Pollution Into Profit — Interview with Stephanie from Queen of RawIn this episode, Selina interviews the Queen of Raw herself — Stephanie Benedetto. She explains how her company diverts textile waste from landfills, shares tips on how she raised $1.5M in funding, discusses how founders can thrive during the pandemic, and what it's like being a working mom.
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted’s Sustainability Consulting Services
Queen of Raw’s Website
Queen of Raw on Instagram
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloade...2022-05-0450 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO122: Fostering Innovation in the Fashion Industry— Interview with Jordana from FASHINNOVATIONIn this podcast episode, Selina sits down with Jordana Guimarães — the Co-Founder of FASHINNOVATION. Jordana discusses the opportunities and challenges that the fashion industry faces to incorporate sustainability. She also shares tips on how smaller brands can leverage innovative technology, being a working mother, and maintaining a work-life balance as an entrepreneur.
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted’s Sustainability Consulting Services
FASHINNOVATION's Tech Directory
FASHINNOVATION on Instagram
Jordana Guimarães on Instagram
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloset...2022-04-2752 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO121: Sourcing Ethical Factories — Fashion Revolution Week EpisodeIn celebration of #FashionRevolutionWeek, we are reminded that the mainstream fashion industry is built upon the exploitation of labor and natural resources. In this episode, I overview how brands can take steps to ensure they’re working with conscious and ethical factories. I share the exact questions brands should ask manufacturers when trying to find new partners, what to watch out for, things to keep in mind, and more!
Links Mentioned:
Sustainability Consulting Services
Fashion Revolution Week’s Website
Recloseted Radio Episode 35
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Reclos...2022-04-2019 min
Conscious Style Podcast42) How Can Fashion Brands Actually Become More Sustainable? | with Selina Ho of ReclosetedSelina Ho of the slow fashion consultancy Recloseted is addressing some of the biggest questions and most talked about topics in the conscious fashion space today, like:How can small fashion brands with limited resources integrate sustainability into their business?How can existing fashion brands become more sustainable?How can we tell (as individuals) if a brand is authentically interested in being more sustainable?Since no brand can be perfectly 100% sustainable, how can we REALLY tell if a brand is green or just greenwashing?How can genuinely conscious fashion brands navigate communicating their efforts WITHOUT *accidentally* veering into...2022-04-1937 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO120: Building a Digital First Fashion House — Interview with Jessie from altr_What happens when the metaverse converges with fashion? Digital fashion is the new player in the industry. In this episode I interview Jessie Fu, the founder of altr_, a digital-first fashion house. Jessie elaborates on NFTs and how they're revolutionizing sustainability in the fashion industry. She also shares her insights on the technical standpoints of the metaverse and how it benefits both the creators and the consumers.
Resources Mentioned:
Recloseted's Services & Complimentary Consultation: www.recloseted.com/services
@altr_ on Instagram
Episode 119 blog post
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Tr...2022-04-1336 minConfessions of a Conscious CEO114: Does Sustainability Even Exist?In this episode, I discuss the concept of sustainability and if it even exists. As sustainable and conscious business owners — how do you balance making revenue and maintaining profitability, while taking care of the environment? That’s the topic at discussion.
Link Mentioned:
Recloseted's Services & Complimentary Consultation: www.recloseted.com/services
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social m...2022-03-0219 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO100: 10 Mistakes I‘ve Made & What I Learned - CELEBRATE 100 EPISODES!To celebrate ONE HUNDRED Recloseted Radio episodes, I’m getting vulnerable and sharing ten mistakes I made during my entrepreneurial journey. Hopefully, this episode prevents you from making the same mistakes. Big thank you again for being a loyal Recloseted Radio listener. We’re just getting started and cannot wait for the next 100 episodes!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media...2021-10-2729 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO097: Ask Me AnythingI’m doing an Ask Me Anything (AMA) in this episode! I cover if you should release new collections right now, tips for Black Friday and the holiday season, dealing with competitors, pricing your garments, burnout, book recommendations, and more. I also included a few exciting personal updates so tune in!
Resources Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Episode 50 for Black Friday & Holiday Shopping
Recloseted Radio Episode 75 and Recloseted Radio Episode 76 for Burnout Tips
Onward by Howard Schultz
101 Essays that will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest
...2021-10-0629 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO095: Scaling Your Sustainable Fashion Brand — Interview with Jess from FirebirdI interview our client Jess Phenix from Firebird in this episode! We talked about having an upcycling business, pivoting to making her own clothing, managing all the things in her business, her top takeaways from working with me, and so much more. Be sure to listen to this relatable and inspiring episode!
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted’s Business Consulting Services
@shopfirebird
www.shopfirebird.net
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so ne...2021-09-2233 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO094: Mindset to Scale Your Business — Interview with Helen KartikaWe break down the mindset you need to have to successfully grow and scale your business in this episode!
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Episode 65: Mastering Your Mindset — Interview with Helen Kartika
Helen’s IG @_helenkartika_
Helen’s Website www.helenkartika.com
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Reclo...2021-09-1549 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO088: Recloseted Rewind + Lessons Learned | Celebrating Recloseted’s Birthday!We’re celebrating Recloseted’s birthday in this episode! We do a quick rewind and cover a BUNCH of entrepreneurial lessons learned including how to level up, deal with uncertainty, deal with a bad economy, seasons in your business, burnout tips, and more!
This episode is brought to you by our Business Consulting services which increases sales and scales sustainable fashion brands. We take slow fashion brands to the next level by revamping their business, marketing, and sales strategies to achieve their targets and get consistent monthly revenue.
Additional Resources:
Free...2021-08-0421 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO084: Interview of Selina by Team ReclosetedWe did a Q&A episode with our Founder Selina in this episode! We chat about how Recloseted started, working with our amazing clients, business learnings from the pandemic, dealing with burnout as an entrepreneur, what’s next for Recloseted, and so much more!
We chat about how Recloseted started, working with our amazing clients, business learnings from the pandemic, dealing with burnout as an entrepreneur, what’s next for Recloseted, and so much more!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Su...2021-07-0744 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO078: How to Succeed for the Rest of 2021How are we almost halfway through 2021…?! In this episode, we discuss how to analyze how the year has gone, pivot if needed, and re-motivate yourself to finish 2021 strong. You can still be successful this year and Team Recloseted is cheering you on!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us spread the slow fashion move...2021-05-2620 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO077: Recommended Tools & Resources to Help You SucceedWe share all the tools and resources that have helped our clients + Team Recloseted in this episode! We reveal amazing tools we love, free resources that will be helpful to you, and books every Founder should read!
Resources Mentioned:
www.recloseted.com/tools
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us...2021-05-1927 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO076: Maximizing Productivity & Time Management StrategiesWe know you have a lot going on so in this episode, we discuss how to be more productive and efficient! Specifically, we share methods to analyze your current habits, how to work with your workload, strategies to set yourself up for success, and more!
Resources Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Episode 75: Preventing Burnout
Recloseted Radio Episode 65: Mastering Your Mindset
https://clickup.com?fp_ref=selina51
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically dow...2021-05-1216 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO075: Preventing BurnoutIn this episode, I deep dive into burnout — what burnout feels like, how to recover from it, and ways to be proactive and prevent yourself from burning out. These are my tried and true strategies I’ve collected over the years and I hope that it helps you.
Linked Mentioned:
Preventing Burnout Blog Post
Recloseted Radio Episode 65: Mastering Your Mindset
https://clickup.com?fp_ref=selina51
Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscr...2021-05-0530 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO073: Local vs. Overseas ManufacturingWelcome to our second Fashion Revolution podcast episode! In this episode, I am discussing the pros and cons of local/domestic production vs. overseas production.
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Ep 72: H&M the Most Transparent Fashion Brand?!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us spread the slow fashion movement by...2021-04-2112 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO072: H&M is the most transparent fashion brand?!Welcome to our Fashion Revolution week podcast episode! In this episode, I deep dive into Fashion Revolution’s 2020 Transparency Index report. I discuss the fact that H&M is the most transparent fashion brand (?!), how transparency might fix the mistrust between brands and retailers, what you can do to participate in the movement, and more!
Resources Mentioned:
Fashion Revolution’s 2020 Transparency Index Report
Fashion Revolution’s Website
Recloseted Radio Ep 35: Fashion’s Journey to Transparency
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subsc...2021-04-1421 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO064: Market Your Sustainable Fashion Brand Without GreenwashingIn this episode, I address how you can market that you’re a genuinely sustainable fashion brand. Whether you’re an existing brand that’s recently become environmentally friendly or you’ve always been a conscious brand, this will be super helpful for you. Learn how to differentiate your brand in the era of greenwashing.
Link Mentioned:
Consulting Services: www.recloseted.com/services
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoye...2021-02-1727 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO063: How Recloseted Got Its StartI’m diving into my Recloseted entrepreneurial journey in this episode! Learn how I went from a cubicle desk job that I didn’t resonate with to running my dream company. I also breakdown and share all the lessons I’ve learned along the way. This is the perfect episode for new entrepreneurs and also anyone curious about our Recloseted story.
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screen...2021-02-1028 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO062: A Behind the Scenes Look at Recloseted’s Q1 GoalsAdditional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us spread the slow fashion movement by leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcast.
2021-02-0324 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO057: Reflecting on Lessons Learned in 2020In this episode we take a look at the behind the scenes of Recloseted and recap all of the lessons we learned in 2020. Plus we give you a sneak preview into 2021 and how we’re going to take all of those lessons into our future endeavours!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us spre...2020-12-0930 minConfessions of a Conscious CEO055: Self-Funding Your Brand Through Side HustlingI’m really excited because in this episode, I’m sharing MY story about how I built and self-funded Recloseted through side hustling. I also provide tips on how you can do the same with your sustainable brand if you choose to do so. Make sure you tune in if you plan to self-fund your brand!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your s...2020-11-2534 minConfessions of a Conscious CEO054: Increasing Brand Awareness from ScratchIn this episode, I address a community question which is how to raise brand awareness from scratch! I give you six methods to increase your awareness and sales. Be sure to tune in and have your paper + pen ready!
Resources Mentioned:
Services & Consultation: www.recloseted.com/services
Email: hello@recloseted.com
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your soci...2020-11-1830 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO053: Corporate Sustainability / CSR — Interview with Richard DieuIn this episode, Richard and I dive into corporate sustainability and CSR! We discuss what “sustainability” means, how to get buy-in from C-suite leadership to be more eco-friendly, methods to measure sustainability impacts, the UN SDGs, and more!
Links Mentioned:
Connect with Richard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsdieu
Episode 44 of Recloseted Radio
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your...2020-11-1147 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO052: Consciously Participating in Black Friday Sales as a Sustainable BrandI’m outlining reasons why you SHOULDN’T discount your products this Black Friday/Boxing Day and how you can consciously participate in the sales season instead. I discuss creative ideas to go through inventory without discounting, how you can build brand awareness + loyalty during Black Friday/Boxing Day, and much more!
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 46 of Recloseted Radio
Episode 50 of Recloseted Radio
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enj...2020-11-0412 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO051: Marketing Strategies, Growth Processes & Selina’s Learnings — Q4 Behind the ScenesIn this episode, I discuss our Q4 focuses as well as learnings, challenges and realizations I’ve had in the past few months. As a fellow sustainable fashion entrepreneur, I hope that these lessons and tips are helpful to you. I also share a bunch of processes and tools that I think will make your life easier and more productive!
Resources Mentioned:
ClickUp: https://clickup.com?fp_ref=selina51
Quickbooks: https://refer.quickbooks.ca/s/selina
Launch Your Brand Course
Episode 47 of Recloseted Radio
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line...2020-10-2842 minConfessions of a Conscious CEO050: How Fashion Brands Can Have a Successful and Stress-Free Holiday SeasonHaving a successful holiday season does not have to mean you’re constantly overwhelmed, stressed or burning out. In this episode, I overview five strategies and tips on how you can have a stress-free yet wildly successful holiday season!
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 47 of Recloseted Radio for Self-Care Entrepreneurial Tips
ClickUp: https://clickup.com?fp_ref=selina51
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a scree...2020-10-2117 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO047: Mindset, Motivation and Preventing Burnout — Quarantine LessonsIn this episode, I recap the past few whirlwind months at Recloseted and share mindset hacks, motivation tips and burnout prevention methods that I’ve learned firsthand throughout quarantine. If you’ve been struggling in the past few months with your business, listen to this episode!
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us spread...2020-09-3021 minConfessions of a Conscious CEO046: Top Mistake that’s Hurting Your Sales — Stop Doing This!In this episode, I share the BIGGEST mistake I see slow fashion founders make when they try to increase sales and how to prevent your brand from making that detrimental mistake. Again, make sure you have a pen and paper handy and be ready to take notes!
If you want to increase your sales and grow your brand, check out our Business Consulting Services: www.recloseted.com/business-consulting
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new...2020-08-1913 minConfessions of a Conscious CEO045: 3 Strategies to Increase Sales for Your Sustainable Fashion BrandIn this episode, I am giving you three strategies, tips and mini exercises to help increase your brand’s sales and scale to multiple six figures! Make sure you have a pen and paper handy and be ready to take some notes.
If you want to increase your sales and grow your brand, check out our Business Consulting Services: www.recloseted.com/business-consulting
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If yo...2020-08-1220 minConfessions of a Conscious CEO039: How to Launch a Sustainable Brand on a BudgetLearn how to launch a sustainable brand — on a budget! I discuss what to spend your money on, how to bootstrap, funding mechanisms, and more!
Save your spot for our free masterclass and learn the three secrets to launch a successful slow fashion brand www.recloseted.com/masterclass
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Please subscribe to Recloseted Radio if you haven’t already! If you enjoyed this episode and want to encourage others to join our mission to right t...2020-05-1420 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO038: Avoid Crickets When You Release ProductsLearn how to avoid CRICKETS when you launch your brand or a new collection. In this episode, I share the BIGGEST mistake that I see sustainable fashion brands make so that you can learn from it and avoid this mistake with your brand.
Save your spot for our free masterclass and learn the three secrets to launch a successful slow fashion brand www.recloseted.com/masterclass
Today’s episode is brought to you by Launch Your Brand, our program that takes you from idea to $20,000+ launch www.recloseted.com/lyb
2020-05-0720 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO037: Applying 2008 Financial Crisis Learnings to COVID-19 — Interview with Stephanie OslerYou’re in for a treat because Stephanie Osler from Devil May Wear is back on the podcast! We discuss her takeaways from owning her brand during the 2008 financial crisis and how it’s applicable to COVID-19, what the clothing industry will look after the dust settles, when we should go back to “business as usual”, making online shopping sustainable, building customers’ trust in the digital age, and more!
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Episode 30
Recloseted Radio Episode 35
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
2020-04-3052 minConfessions of a Conscious CEO036: How to Source an Ethical Factory/Production PartnerWe’re doing another episode to celebrate Fashion Revolution week! In this episode, I overview how brands can take steps to ensure they’re working with conscious and ethical factories. I share the exact questions brands should ask manufacturers when trying to find new partners, what to watch out for, things to keep in mind, and more!
Link Mentioned:
Recloseted Radio Episode 35
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enj...2020-04-2319 min
Rise Regardless8: Righting the Wrongs of Fast Fashion | Selina HoWould you buy a t-shirt for $10? Would you still buy it if you knew that over 1,000 people were killed in the process? In 2013, Bangladesh's Rana Plaza collapse accentuated the dire working conditions of labourers (read: victims) of the fast fashion industry to the global community.
Knowing this human cost is enough to stop all of us from buying such goods, but the fast fashion industry’s persistent detrimental effects don’t stop here.
It is also notorious for its overwhelming disservice to the environment. One example: Because of excess clothing production and the brevity of its...2020-04-1521 minConfessions of a Conscious CEO032: How Sustainable Brands Can Navigate COVID-19In this episode, I discuss how sustainable brands can navigate the economy and what’s going on in the midst of COVID-19. I give advice on boosting short-term cash flow, what to do because your production partners have shut down, if you should launch products during these times, and provide mental health tips.
Resources Mentioned:
www.recloseted.com/business/covid-19
www.recloseted.com/services
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downl...2020-03-2619 minConfessions of a Conscious CEO031: 5 Tips for Sustainable Businesses to Succeed in 2020In this episode, I share five important tips that sustainable business owners and founders need to know in order to succeed in 2020!
Resources Mentioned:
www.recloseted.com/consulting
Recloseted Radio Episode 27: 2020 Planning for Sustainable Fashion Brands
Recloseted Radio Episode 19: Celebrating One Year of Recloseted
Insight Timer Meditation App
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag...2020-02-1323 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO026: Sustainable Black Friday & Cyber Monday TipsThis episode outlines how you can approach Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales in a more mindful, conscious and sustainable manner. I give you some criteria to consider and questions to ask yourself before purchasing. Remember, you save 100% when you buy nothing!
Links Mentioned:
Recloseted Black Friday & Cyber Monday Blog Post
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
#MaterialMonday: Natural vs. Synthetic Fibres
Recloseted Radio Episode 4: Stomping the Shopping Addiction
Recloseted Radio Episode 10: Thrifting & Secondhand Shopping
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, ta...2019-11-2611 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO024: Build a Conscious and Sustainable ClosetIn this episode, I discuss how to start and continue building a conscious, ethical and sustainable closet that works for you and your lifestyle. I discuss how you can determine what clothes you need for your lifestyle, how to dispose of items you no longer wear, and how to bring intentional and conscious pieces into your life.
Links Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
Recloseted Radio Episode 3: Properly & Ethically Dispose of Your Unwanted Garments
Recloseted Radio Episode 10: Thrifting & Secondhand Shopping
Recloseted Radio Episode 11: How to Wash Your Clothes to Prevent Shrinking, Pilling a...2019-09-1217 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO020: The Dirty Denim IndustryI’m discussing the dirty denim industry in today’s episode. I overview how jeans originated, how denim is produced, the environmental and social impacts, and what you can do to help the situation!
Links Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
Our Denim Blog Post
Recloseted Radio Episode 14: Cotton & Organic Cotton
Our Cotton Blog Post
River Blue Documentary
Greenpeace Study/Article
Jeanologia
Levi’s WaterLess™ Line
Everlane’s Denim Factory
Patagonia’s Denim Line
Nudie Jeans
Neuw Denim
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Reclo...2019-08-1518 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO019: CEO Confessions: Celebrating 1 Yr of Recloseted with Entrepreneur Tips & #RealTalkWE’RE CELEBRATING RECLOSETED’S ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY IN THIS EPISODE!
Instead of a “typical” sustainable fashion conversation or providing business consulting tips, I reflect on the past 365 days. I share lessons I learned and discuss surrounding yourself with the right people, preventing burnout, having the courage to start, and more! Also, THANK YOU for all the love and support you’ve given us throughout the past year. We wouldn’t be able to do this without you and together, we will right the harmful fashion industry.
Link Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustaina...2019-08-0818 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO018: Microplastics — Microplastics EverywhereIn this episode, I overview what microplastics are, why it’s detrimental to our environment + our health, and what you can do to help the situation.
Links Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
Microplastics Blog Post
Guppyfriend Bag
Cora Ball
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us sprea...2019-08-0209 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO016: Zara’s Sustainability Roadmap — BS or Legit?On July 16, 2019, Inditex (Zara’s parent company) announced its sustainability roadmap. In this episode, I overview the company’s sustainability goals + plan and discuss my thoughts. Spoiler Alert: it’s a good start, but it isn’t enough.
Resources Mentioned:
Business of Fashion Article
Vogue Article
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your soc...2019-07-1816 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO014: Cotton vs. Organic CottonIn this episode, I overview cotton & organic cotton. I discuss how the natural fibre is derived, the benefits, drawbacks and whether or not it’s “sustainable”. I also give you some tips for buying cotton!
Resources Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
#MaterialMonday on Cotton
Organic Cotton Sustainability Article
Cotton Boll Images
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on you...2019-07-0411 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO011: How to Wash Your Clothes to Prevent Shrinking, Pilling and SnaggingIn this episode, I teach you how to properly and sustainably wash your clothes to avoid shrinking, pilling, and snagging. Specifically, I give you machine washing tips, explain what those symbols on your clothing tags mean, provide alternatives to dry cleaning (because spoiler alert — dry cleaning is bad for your health), discuss how to wash your delicates, and more!
Resources Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
Microplastics Blog Post
Guppyfriend Washing Bag
Dry Cleaning Blog Post
PERC = perchloroethylene
The Laundress
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recl...2019-06-1320 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO010: Thrifting & Secondhand Shopping TipsIn this episode, I discuss thrifting and secondhand shopping. Specifically, I address what secondhand shopping is, why you should do it, debunk common thrifting myths and give you some tips!
Link Mentioned:
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, share it on your social media, and tag us @Recloseted! Lastly, help us spread the slow fas...2019-06-0610 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO007: Running a Slow Fashion Brand — Interview with Bianca Bellantoni from BELLANTONIIn this episode, I interview a former client — Bianca Bellantoni, Founder & Designer of BELLANTONI, a sustainable fashion brand based in Vancouver. I ask Bianca about her journey, how she maintains an eco-conscious line, advice for other designers, and more!
Links Mentioned:
www.recloseted.com
The Recloseted Handbook: Your Sustainable Fashion Guide
www.bellantoni.ca
@BellantoniDesigns on Instagram
Additional Resources:
Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
Recloseted's YouTube Channel
@Recloseted on Instagram
Subscribe to Recloseted Radio so new episodes are automatically downloaded! If you enjoyed this episode, take a scr...2019-05-1624 min
Confessions of a Conscious CEO001: Starting Your Sustainable Fashion JourneyRecloseted Radio is a platform for ethical and sustainable fashion conversations. Get resources to become a conscious consumer, learn from industry professionals that are killing the fashion game, and become inspired to do your part in righting the harmful fashion industry. We need to do better and be better— and you can start by listening to this episode *fist bump*
In this episode, I transparently walk through my fashion journey. I used to shop at fast fashion retailers and now I run Recloseted, a company dedicated to fashion sustainability. So… how did I get here? Listen to this...2019-04-1120 min
The Kelly Trach ShowKT Q&A with Selina Ho: Daily Rituals, Boundaries & Self-Care“I’m starting a movement to turn things around.”Today, I have my friend Selina Ho, the Founder and CEO of Recloseted, here on the podcast and she’s interviewing me for this episode of “KT Q&A.” This is a new segment where I get listeners to ask me their burning questions and I’m super lucky to have my friend Selina here who is a long-time listener of The Kelly Trach Show. She’s got some all-star questions lined up for me about recovering from burnout, how I set and uphold boundaries, and what my self-car...2018-09-1856 min