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Fashion Business Mindset

Elizabeth Formosa

100 episodes

Fashion Business Mindset is your FROW seat to 'real' stories from Designers, Brands, Entrepreneurs, Makers & Mentors. Our mission? To increase the success rate in the Fashion Industry by creating a dynamic fashion business eco-system. Fashion Business Mindset provides industry insights and insider access to The Future of Fashion. Hosted & created by Elizabeth Formosa, the Founder of Fashion Equipped.

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  1. Why Relevance Is the New Currency in Fashion Marketing with Josh Henry-Hicks

    · 1 h 12 min · S7 E140

    The fashion brands cutting through today are not simply producing more content or investing in more platforms. They are developing a deeper understanding of their customer and using those insights to create marketing…

  2. Danielle Goodwin: Reinventing Luxury Resale Through Live Selling | Hawkeye Vintage

    · 1 h 19 min · S7 E139

    What began with a sold-out Melbourne pop-up has evolved into an international luxury resale business, pioneering a new way for customers to discover and shop pre-loved luxury. In this episode of Fashion Business…

  3. Inside THE ICONIC’s Platform Evolution: Media, Fulfilment and Customer Obsession — Joshua Nunan, Director of Platform Media & Services

    · 1 h 05 min · S7 E138

    Joshua Nunan is the Director of Platform Media & Services at THE ICONIC, where he leads the company’s retail media, partner marketing and fulfilment services. Since joining THE ICONIC in 2018, Josh has progressed…

  4. Building Brands with Creativity, Conviction & Care | Laura Liles, Founder Kinga Csilla & Ciao Ciao Vacation

    · 1 h 31 min · S7 E137

    What does it really take to build two fashion brands while protecting their creative identities, commercial foundations and long-term value? In this episode of Fashion Business Mindset, Elizabeth Formosa speaks with…

  5. Are You Killing the Profit in Your Fashion Business?

    · 45 min · S7 E136

    There are plenty of external pressures impacting fashion businesses right now. Rising costs, cautious consumers, increasing competition and the growing cost of customer acquisition are all very real. But what if some…

  6. Impact Edit | Jack Rivera | Creative Director of Commonry | The Power of Engaging Your Community

    · 15 min · S7 E135

    Enjoy this Impact Edit with Jack Rivera, Creative Director of Commonry. Jack has over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry, across a range of roles and brands that have shaped her leadership and management…

  7. David Jones, Fashion Buying, Leadership & the Future of Retail with Bridget Veals

    · 51 min · S7 E134

    In this episode of Fashion Business Mindset, Elizabeth Formosa sits down with Bridget Veals, General Manager of Womenswear, Footwear and Accessories at David Jones. With more than 25 years of experience across some of…

  8. Claude AI: Optimising Your Fashion Business

    · 28 min · S7 E133

    In this solo episode, Elizabeth Formosa unpacks what it actually looks like to use AI with intention in a fashion business. She talks honestly about the pace of change many founders are feeling right now, why workflow…

  9. Independent, Intentional, Australian Made: The Fleur Collective Story | Fleur Richardson

    · 1 h 33 min · S7 E132

    What does it really mean to build a fashion brand around a woman the industry has spent decades ignoring? In this episode of Fashion Business Mindset, Elizabeth Formosa is joined by Fleur Richardson, founder and…

  10. Building Kivari: From a Market Stall to a Multi-Channel Brand | Kiki Keysers

    · 58 min · S7 E131

    What does it really take to build a fashion brand from the ground up and scale it into a globally recognised, multi-channel business? In this episode of Fashion Business Mindset, I’m joined by Kiki Keysers, Founder of…

  11. Wear Nature, Not Plastic: 20 Years of Building Kowtow | Gosia Piątek

    · 1 h 22 min · S7 E130

    In this episode of Fashion Business Mindset, Elizabeth Formosa sits down with Gosia Piątek, Founder of Kowtow, a pioneer in sustainable and circular fashion. Founded in 2006, Kowtow has built a global reputation for…

  12. The Resilience of Independent Fashion Retail | Adella Greenwood | Grace & Willow

    · 54 min · S7 E129

    What It Takes to Run a Resilient Fashion Boutique Running an independent fashion boutique today demands resilience, commercial discipline, deep customer connection and the ability to adapt as the retail landscape…

  13. The Pathway to Profitability in 2026

    · 23 min · S7 E128

    In this opening episode of Season 7, Elizabeth Formosa unpacks what profitability really requires in 2026 — and why net cash in the bank matters just as much as the P&L. Across the industry, many brands are growing.…

  14. End of Year Reflection | Fashion Business Mindset

    · 9:04 · S6 E127

    As we come to the close of 2025, I wanted to pause and share a personal end-of-year reflection with the Fashion Business Mindset community. This year has been one of growth, challenge, learning and connection. We’ve…

  15. Celebrating 40 Years of Motto — Lessons in Longevity & Reinvention

    · 1 h 01 min · S6 E126

    As we near the end of our 2025 season of Fashion Business Mindset, I’m excited to share a truly meaningful milestone — 40 years of Motto, a long-standing Australian fashion brand that continues to evolve, reinvent and…

  16. Growth, eCommerce and AI in Fashion | Global Sourcing Expo Seminar 2025

    · 1 h 05 min · S6 E125

    This episode is our LIVE recording from the Melbourne Global Sourcing Expo Seminar Series. While the audio is not usual studio quality, the content of this dynamic conversation was too good not to share! This…

  17. Taryn Brumfitt & Dr Zali Yager | How Fashion Can Empower Positive Body Image

    · 1 h 03 min · S6 E124

    In this episode, I’m joined by two amazing women who are redefining the way we see ourselves and the world around us — Taryn Brumfitt and Dr Zali Yager, Co-Directors of The Embrace Collective. Taryn is an Australian…

  18. Del Rainbow’s Bianca Gregg | How Australian Brands Can Succeed in Global Wholesale

    · 1 h 32 min · S6 E123

    Event Alert! I’ll be leading an Industry Panel at the Global Sourcing Expo in Melbourne on 18 November, alongside Kelly Slessor and Christina Exie. Our topic is Growth, eCommerce and AI in Fashion. This conversation…

  19. Leading Stylerunner | Anna Brennan on Growth, Strategy & Style

    · 57 min · S6 E122

    My guest in this episode is Anna Brennan, General Manager, Stylerunner. Anna Brennan is a highly accomplished retail leader with over 20 years of extensive experience across retail, merchandising, marketing, digital,…

  20. Reset & Reignite Your FY26 Growth Plan —The Monthly Edit | July 2025

    · 14 min · S6 E121

    Welcome back to Fashion Business Mindset! In this solo episode, I’m diving into our July edition of The Monthly Edit — your go-to for curated industry insights, strategic prompts, and practical tools to help fashion…

  21. Impact Edit | Mastering the art of buying and planning with Style Arcade

    · 17 min · S6 E120

    Enjoy this Impact Edit with Michaela Wessels, CEO & Co-Founder of Style Arcade, the game-changing platform transforming retail and ecommerce for fashion brands worldwide. Tune in for your dose of business…

  22. Inside Parlour X: Eva Galambos on Retail Vision, Curation and Longevity

    · 1 h 12 min · S6 E119

    My guest in this episode is Eva Galambos, the Founder and Director of Parlour X, Australia’s leading luxury fashion boutique, renowned for its exclusive curation of the world's most sought-after designer collections.…

  23. The Design Gallery: Australia’s Must-Attend Event for Creative Innovation — with Patricia Lynch

    · 52 min · S6 E118

    My guest today is Patricia Lynch, the founder and creative director behind two influential platforms shaping Australia’s design landscape: The Design Gallery and Partridge Agency. With over two decades of experience…

  24. Making Circular Fashion Simple, Actionable & Scalable with Belinda Paul, Founder of RCYCL

    · 59 min · S6 E117

    In this episode, Elizabeth chats with Belinda Paul, the Founder of RCYCL, a powerful plug-and-play platform helping fashion brands tackle textile waste with real, tangible solutions. With over 25 years of experience…

  25. U.S. Tariffs, Meta’s Ad Overhaul & Your Fashion Business Action Plan | The Monthly Edit

    · 31 min · S6 E116

    Today, I’m bringing you something brand new. It’s the first time I’m sharing The Monthly Edit as a solo podcast episode. This edition is packed with real-world updates and strategies drawn directly from the work I’m…

  26. THE ICONIC’s Sustainability Strategy | Rebekka Carey-Smith

    · 45 min · S6 E115

    My guest is Rebekka Carey-Smith, Head of Sustainability at The Iconic. With over 10 years of experience in both the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, Rebekka specialises in transforming fashion supply chains to…

  27. Jack Rivera | Creative Director of Commonry | Transforming Inclusive Fashion

    · 50 min · S6 E114

    My Guest today is Jacklyn Rivera, the Creative Director of Commonry. Jack has over 15 years of experience in the fashion industry, across a range of roles and brands that have shaped her leadership and management…

  28. The Future of Fashion Wholesale & Trade Shows with Jenny Nakkan

    · 54 min · S6 E113

    Welcome to our FIRST episode of SEASON 6! My guest today is Jenny Nakkan, the Founder of Elevate Wholesale Agency and the Founding Partner of Splash Sydney, Australia’s first international fashion trade show. A…

  29. Impact Edit I Denni Francisco I Founder of NGALI

    · 15 min · S6 E112

    As we prepare to launch Season 6 of Fashion Business Mindset in the coming weeeks, enjoy this Impact Edit with Denni Francisco, a visionary fashion entrepreneur and proud Wiradjuri woman with over 25 years of industry…

  30. Impact Edit | Paul Waddy | Ecommerce Advisor

    · 20 min · S6 E111

    As we prepare to launch Season 6 of Fashion Business Mindset in the coming weeeks, enjoy this Impact Edit with Paul Waddy. Over the past five years, I've had the privilege of chatting with some of the most inspiring…

  31. Your 2025 Blueprint: Level Up Your Fashion Business for Growth, Impact, and Resilience

    · 20 min · S5 E110

    In this final episode of Fashion Business Mindset for 2024, we’re diving into a Level Up Session to help you reflect on the past year, learn from its lessons, and create a powerful, actionable blueprint for success in…

  32. Michaela Wessels, CEO of Style Arcade | Unlocking 44% Growth for Fashion Brands & Retailers

    · 40 min · S5 E109

    Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Michaela Wessels, CEO & co-founder of Style Arcade. Style Arcade is revolutionising the retail and e-commerce space with its cutting-edge platform, empowering fashion brands to make…

  33. Building an Iconic Australian Brand | Alexandra Bell, Founder of Alexandra

    · 50 min · S5 E108

    I’m thrilled to welcome Alexandra Bell, the founder and creative director of ALEXANDRA Australia and most recently, the beautiful content creation space, Beau Bell Studio. With a passion for fashion, she launched her…

  34. Jordy Heis | Mastering eCommerce with Shopify’s Trusted Advisor

    · 1 h 02 min · S5 E107

    Today, I'm thrilled to have Jordy Heis joining us. Jordy is Shopify’s Senior Retail Product Consultant for ANZ, where he drives growth and retention for retail merchants across the region. Known for his expertise,…

  35. Jo Robinson | CMO at THE ICONIC| Leading Customer-Centric Growth & Innovation in eCommerce

    · 1 h 05 min · S5 E106

    In this episode I’m thrilled to welcome Joanna Robinson, the Chief Marketing Officer at THE ICONIC Jo’s expertise is around driving customer-centric growth and developing and executing innovative and strategic…

  36. Graham Ross | Co-Founder of BlockTexx | Diverting textile and clothing waste from landfill

    · 1 h 12 min · S5 E105

    Graham is an entrepreneur and environmentalist with a world-leading focus on textile sustainability and innovation. Graham is co-founder of BlockTexx, an Australian clean technology company that has developed…

  37. Impact Edit | Gina Anstee | Director of Retail at Aje

    · 21 min · S5 E104

    Enjoy this Impact Edit with Gina Anstee, Director of Retail at Aje Over the past four years, I've had the privilege of chatting with some of the most inspiring thought leaders and changemakers in the fashion industry.…

  38. Paul Waddy | Leading Ecommerce Advisor shares how to Successfully Scale Ecommerce

    · 1 h 04 min

    Paul is a renowned ecommerce advisor, author and owner, with over 15 years of experience. In 2020 Paul was named number 2 in the Top 50 People in Ecommerce, and in 2022, he was awarded the Industry Recognition Award…

  39. Impact Edit | Marnie Goding | Brand Director and Co-Founder of ELK

    · 24 min · S5 E102

    Enjoy this Impact Edit with Marnie Goding, the Co-Founder of ELK. Over the past four years, I've had the privilege of chatting with some of the most inspiring thought leaders and changemakers in the fashion industry.…

  40. Kristy Barber | Designer & Founder of Kuwaii | 16 Years of Slow Fashion, Made in Melbourne

    · 53 min · S5 E101

    My guest today is Kristy Barber, the Founder and Designer of Kuwaii. Established in 2008 as one of Melbourne’s original slow fashion brands, Kuwaii’s values of kindness, respect, honesty, environmental accountability,…

  41. Christopher Kelly | Editor of Ragtrader | The Premium Destination for Australian Fashion Business Content

    · 58 min · S5 E100

    My guest today is Christopher Kelly the Editor of Ragtrader. Founded in 1972, Ragrader is an ICONIC B2B fashion trade publication for Australia and New Zealand and is the premier destination for Australian fashion…

  42. Sandra Capponi | Co-Founder at Good On You | Empowering Anyone, Anywhere To Buy Better

    · 49 min · S5 E99

    My guest today is Sandra Capponi, the co-founder of Good On You. Good on You is the leading source for sustainability ratings in fashion and beauty. Since 2015, Sandra has led the ‘Good On You’ team to rate over…

  43. Shanya Suppasiritad, Founder of Rntr | Rental, Resale & Repair | Powering the Circular Economy

    · 54 min · S5 E98

    My guest today is Shaya Suppasiritad. Shanya is a change maker and creative thinker set out to disrupt the fashion industry with the circular movement. Shanya is the founder of Rntr, a platform helping brands drive…

  44. Gina Anstee, Director of Retail at AJE & AJE Athletica

    · 53 min · S5 E97

    Meet Gina Anstee, an inspiring leader in our industry who is at the forefront of retail with one of the most successful fashion brands in Australia, AJE & AJE Athletica. Gina is an experienced and highly successful…

  45. UNPACKING INDIA | Join our Next Sourcing Experience Trip 28th Sept - 6th Oct

    · 52 min · S5 E96

    On today’s episode, I welcome back Emma Puttick, the Founder of Naudic. Emma and I have been working together for the last two years on our unique business elevation concept of India Sourcing Experience Trips. During…

  46. Zoltan Csaki, Co-Founder of Citizen Wolf | A mission to UnF#ck The Fashion Industry

    · 1 h 13 min · S5 E95

    Meet Zoltan Csaki, a visionary on a mission to save our planet by revolutionizing the fashion industry. As a certified B Corp, Citizen Wolf combines algorithms with a purpose-built factory in Sydney to create a…

  47. Denni Francisco, Founder of NGALI | The Future of First Nations Fashion

    · 1 h 00 min · S5 E94

    Meet Denni Francisco, a visionary fashion entrepreneur and proud Wiradjuri woman with over 25 years of industry experience. Through her latest venture, Ngali, Denni showcases the remarkable artwork of Indigenous…

  48. Impact Edit: Mary Lou Ryan, Co-Founder of bassike | Building A Successful, Iconic Australian Brand

    · 26 min · S5 E93

    Welcome to Impact Edit, where we bring you the most powerful insights and golden nuggets from our impactful conversations with thought leaders and changemakers in the fashion industry. We are revisiting a remarkable…

  49. Nikki Williams, Founder of Mentwell | Conscious Gift Giving Through Health & Wellness

    · 58 min · S5 E92

    Today’s episode focuses on an everyday accessible solution that provides the GIFT of health and wellness services to support to those who need it. This is something that can be integrated into any Workplace Wellness…

  50. Tory Archbold, Founder of Powerful Steps | Own Your Story

    · 55 min · S5 E91

    Tory Archbold is the Founder and Director of Powerful Steps, a business that empowers leaders to find their ultimate power through a heart-led skill set and the power of strategic storytelling. With over 24 years of…

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