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28. Alison Foyle - Doing what you love with what you have.

The podcast is back! In Today's episode, I am speaking to Alison Foyle, my long-time friend! It was so wonderful to have her on the podcast and find out what she's been up to. Alison is a journalism student but her background is in filmmaking she uses journalism in a nontraditional sense to give everyday people a platform to tell their story. We discuss how she got into Journalism, why she loves telling real stories, and how you should do what your passionate about with the tools you have around you. I also find out about her new film Covid blips an experimental 6 minute documentary of archived footage collected on an iPhone over the first UK national lockdown in the covid- 19 pandemic. I really enjoyed recording this episode and I hope you all enjoy it!! :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support [https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support]

27. Marre Muijs - Founder of ESSĒN, the label

After studying International Fashion Management, Dutch Designer, Marre Muijs, embarked on a career as Brand Manager at a footwear wholesaler in Australia, learning the ins and out of product development and what it takes to make a beautiful shoe. From that moment, ESSĒN, the label, was born. ESSĒN believes that footwear is the foundation of a well-curated wardrobe and the basis of a great outfit. Shoes carry us, add height, alter posture, and affect our confidence. Marre believes you can learn a lot about a person's character and identity from their choice of shoes, their image, and how the wearer wants to be broadcast to the world. Her brand ethics are embedded in women’s day-to-day realities, striving to create an effortless style that balances design, interesting details, and comfort. We discuss the importance of ethical footwear, and how Marre embarked on her business journey.  I hope you all enjoy it! :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support [https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support]

26. Anne Claesse - Talking all things podcasts.

Anne Claessen helps podcasters to increase their impact, reach their ideal clients, and monetize their podcast. She does that by offering masterminds, online courses, and DFY podcast production with her team at The Podcast Babes. We discuss how she got started as a podcast strategist, why she loves podcasts, and some tips and tricks to start your own. The links mentioned are: https://thepodcastbabes.com/ [https://thepodcastbabes.com/] https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastbabes/ [https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastbabes/] Anne's podcast on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3qFauEBHm5Q2WLTIQTVt5i?si=cBOypRCUSEGMc2gMC1Tdtg [https://open.spotify.com/show/3qFauEBHm5Q2WLTIQTVt5i?si=cBOypRCUSEGMc2gMC1Tdtg]Anne's podcast on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/the-podcast-babes/id1533997050 [https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/the-podcast-babes/id1533997050][http://goog_1366369106/]Anne's podcast on Google Podcasts:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzY4NzMzLnJzcw== [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzY4NzMzLnJzcw==] I hope you enjoy it! :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support [https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support]

25. Kalkidan Legesse - Founder of Sancho's Shop

In today's episode, I am speaking to Kalkidan founder of Sancho's the Home of Sustainable Fashion, located in Exeter, UK. They found their inspiration for Sancho’s Shop through traveling to developing countries such as Ethiopia where they saw, first-hand, the effects of the fast fashion industry. The low wages, mass dumping, social disruption, and environmental destruction affected them to their core. Sancho's believes that fashion should be built to last, in fair trade conditions with organic, recycled, and regenerative materials.  They are passionate about Independent and Black-owned brands who are creating beautiful fashion & accessories whilst making a difference. Through activism and spreading awareness, they are working towards a kinder world.  We discuss the importance of ethical fashion, black lives matter, and the small steps we can make to change the world.  I hope you all enjoy it! :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support [https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support]

24. Nicola Charlotte - Mindset & Performance Coach

In today's episode, I am speaking to Nicola Charlotte Nicola is a Mindset & Performance Coach She helps individuals build self-awareness and self-confidence to make positive changes in their life and ultimately feel happier. Nicola helps people identify thought patterns that aren't supporting you, habits that aren't conducive to success, and outlines what action you need to take to make sure you really start feeling at your best. We discuss how she got started, the power of having a life coach, the comparison trap, and changing our mindset. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support [https://anchor.fm/doyourthingpodcast/support]