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 experience in brand building, public relations, digital media, and events, Tory has collaborated with some of the world's most influential celebrities, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, delivering extraordinary results for local and international brands. Tory is also the author of Self Belief is Your Superpower, the host of the Powerful Stories Podcast, and the creator of the Business Attr ..read more

For anyone in business, this will be one of the most profound and moving episodes that you will listen to all year. Erin Deering, the accomplished Australian entrepreneur and co-founder of the renowned global swimwear brand, Triangl, has left a permanent mark on the fashion industry. Her innovative use of neoprene cuts and strategic embrace of the influencer effect propelled Triangl to cult status, culminating in a staggering valuation of USD$200 million. Yet, amidst the resounding success, Erin, like many women striving to 'have it all,' discovered the profound personal sacrifices that accomp ..read more

Danielle Kent is the General Manager Industry Transformation at Seamless - a product stewardship scheme that aims to transform how clothing is made, used, reused and recycled in Australia to create clothing circularity by 2030. Danielle has been lead on the design and development of Seamless for the past two years with a Consortium of organisations and the Australian Fashion Council. She has extensive experience in strategy and complex change management as a consultant, and a full range of government experience. Danielle has a postgraduate in Social Impact and helped establish the not for prof ..read more

I’m thrilled  to kick off Season 5 by welcoming Brooke Summers and Ashley Hollis from Cotton Australia. Cotton Australia is the peak representative body for the Australian cotton growing industry.  Brooke currently leads Cotton Australia's work to connect the credentials of the Australian cotton industry with stakeholders throughout the textile supply chain.   Brooke has three decades of experience in strategic communication, marketing, project management, community and stakeholder engagement and is a passionate advocate for sustainability, natural fibres and Australia’s co ..read more

This is our last episode for 2023 as we plan to dive into Season 5 of the podcast in the New Year. Thank you for YOUR support throughout the year. Knowing how precious time is, I appreciate you tuning in to our conversations and I hope you are constantly inspired and informed by the incredible guests that have committed their time to share their journeys with us. This year has been filled with so many incredible stories, and my favourite topic has been how to achieve LONGEVITY and GROWTH in our Industry.   To take this platform next level, we do need your ongoing support and feedback ..read more

In this episode, I speak with  Leila Naja Hibri.  Leila was appointed as the CEO of the Australian Fashion Council in 2020. Leila also sits on the CSIRO Chief Scientist’s Circular Economy Advisory Group, the UTS Vice-Chancellor's Industry Advisory Board, and is a Juror for the International Design Awards (IDA). With a background in Economics and Accounting, Leila has over twenty years of experience in business and industry leadership, particularly in Australia and Asia. Her career has involved working with several global organizations including the United Nations, Prada and Luxottica ..read more

In this episode, I speak with Marnie Goding, the Co-Founder of ELK. With a background in events and marketing, Marnie is a self taught entrepreneur with a passion for sustainable and ethical fashion.  Stemming from a desire to see broad sweeping industry change, she is moving ELK in a unique direction proving there is a better way to run business and make product. Her commitment to social and environmental responsibility has earned her numerous accolades and recognition as a leader in the industry. A pioneer of independent, Australian design, ELK was established in 2004 in Melbourne, foun ..read more

In this episode,  I speak with Rebecca Thompson, the Founder, Designer and Director of the iconic Australian Fashion Label Rebecca Thompson.  Since launching in June 2000, Rebecca has become one of Australia's premier luxury fashion labels. The flagship Rebecca Thompson e-boutique offers a gorgeous mix of signature relaxed separates and unique dresses for every season. Each piece is distinctly Rebecca Thompson; timeless and classic.  With garments that are guaranteed to turn heads, every moment in Rebecca Thompson is a magic moment. RT is constantly experimenting with how to emb ..read more

In this episode,  I speak with Paul Vasileff, the Creative Director and Founder of Paolo Sebastian, Paul learnt to sew from the age of three. Initially taught by his Grandmother he completed his first evening dress at age eleven, Vasileff was fascinated by the inner workings and underpinnings of garments. With dreams of one day becoming a couture designer, he developed his skills by undertaking private lessons in pattern making and sewing from the age of thirteen. After debuting his first collection at age seventeen to raving reviews from the public and press, Vasileff immediately began t ..read more

In this episode, I’m chatting with Mary Lou Ryan who co-founded bassike with Deborah Sams in 2006 to create what they couldn’t find: high quality, design-led, sustainably sourced wardrobe essentials. Lou & Deb chose to work with organic cotton, Australian makers and responsible business practices from the beginning. The pair designed the first collections from a 1950s cottage on Sydney’s Palm Beach, and bassike has the ease and vitality of Australian beach life in its DNA. Their debut collection was a considered edit of luxurious, organic cotton jersey t-shirts and pants that instantly con ..read more