The Debra Shepherd Podcast
Slow Fashion, Purpose and the Power of Community
Podcast interview with Ali Lennard
Listen to the podcast here or here
Slow fashion. Purpose. Community.
These aren’t buzzwords for me, they’re how Philosophy Australia was built.
I recently had the pleasure of joining Debra Shepherd on her podcast I was recently invited to join Debra Shepherd on her podcast for a conversation about slow fashion, purpose-led business, and the power of community, and I thought of you the entire time.
We talked about what it really takes to create a meaningful business in today’s world. We spoke honestly about choosing a slower, more intentional path, designing for women with busy lives, and the power of community, when you let your values lead.
We spoke about why designing for women and busy lives matters, what it means to build a business with integrity in a fast-paced world, and how choosing ease and longevity can be a radical, and rewarding, choice.
If you’ve ever felt drawn to buying better, supporting local, or building a life and wardrobe with intention, I think you’ll really enjoy this episode.
Thank you, as always, for being part of our Philosophy community. Your support makes these conversations, and this business possible.
Thank you Debra for holding space, to allow for discussions and stories such as mine to have an opportunity to be heard.
🎧 Listen to Episode 202: Slow Fashion, Purpose and the Power of Community
HIGHLIGHTS
- Ali's path to fashion started at the age of five when she told her kindergarten teacher, she wanted to be in the fashion industry when she grew up.
- The growth of Philosophy Australia as a slow fashion brand that is 100% Australian.
- The importance of slow fashion, local manufacture and being able to follow garments from start to finish, which Ali says not many companies can do today.
- It takes a village and a community to build a business. Ali talks about the power of connection, community and the Philosophy Australia family.
- Navigating challenging times in business, the importance of being flexible, and how everything is pivotable.
- Staying true to your values and what it takes to build a strong brand with staying power.
- Ali talks about meaningful living and what it looks like for her.
