<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1061227/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast! We’re excited to bring you the final episode of Season 4 featuring Rebecca Klodinsky, the dynamic entrepreneur behind two great brands: The Prestwick Place, a luxury jewellery brand specialising in lab-grown diamonds and Moissanite, and IIXIIST, a globally renowned sustainable swimwear brand. Here’s what you can look forward to in this inspiring episode:<ul><li>Rebecca’s Journey: Learn how Rebecca identified gaps in the market and transformed IIXIIST from a backyard startup into a global brand beloved by celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber.</li><li>From Swimwear to Jewellery: Rebecca shares how her passion for transparency and sustainability led her to co-found The Prestwick Place, offering ethical and eco-friendly alternatives to mined diamonds.</li><li>The Truth About Diamonds: Discover Rebecca’s take on the “dirty secrets” of the diamond industry and why she believes lab-grown diamonds are the future.</li><li>Balancing Act: Hear how Rebecca balances motherhood and entrepreneurship, ensuring her children remain her top priority, even amidst the demands of running two successful businesses.</li><li>Social Media Strategy: Rebecca reflects on the evolving power of social media and how it has shaped her multi-million-dollar brands.</li><li>Consumer Savviness: Explore her thoughts on why consumers are becoming more discerning about celebrity endorsements and the value of authenticity in brand partnerships.</li></ul>This episode is packed with insights into building purpose-driven brands, embracing innovation, and challenging industry norms—all while staying true to a vision of sustainability and ethics. Thank you, Rebecca, for joining us! We’re sure you’ll love the lessons, inspiration, and thought-provoking ideas from this conversation. <a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/podcast/retail-the-prestwick-place'>LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE</a> To explore Rebecca’s brands or connect with her, check out these links:<ul><li><a href='https://theprestwickplace.com/'>The Prestwick Place&apos;s Website</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/theprestwickplace/'>The Prestwick Place on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-klodinsky-37279b121/'>Rebecca Klodinsky on LinkedIn</a></li></ul>Learn more about RetailOasis <a href='https://www.retailoasis.com'>here</a> or connect with our hosts:<ul><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-kulmar/'>Maddy Kulmar</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-easton-a0895165/'>Emma Easton</a></li></ul>Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when we return with Season 5 in March 2025! If you’d like to be a guest on the podcast next year or know a brand or retailer you’d love for us to chat with, we’d love to hear from you. Send us an email at <a href='mailto:retailwrapup@retailoasis.com?subject=Season%205%20Guest%20Suggestion'>retailwrapup@retailoasis.com</a> or visit our <a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/contact'>website</a> to share your suggestions.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1061227/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We’re excited to bring you the final episode of Season 4 featuring &lt;b&gt;Rebecca Klodinsky&lt;/b&gt;, the dynamic entrepreneur behind two great brands: &lt;b&gt;The Prestwick Place&lt;/b&gt;, a luxury jewellery brand specialising in lab-grown diamonds and Moissanite, and &lt;b&gt;IIXIIST&lt;/b&gt;, a globally renowned sustainable swimwear brand.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Here’s what you can look forward to in this inspiring episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Rebecca’s Journey:&lt;/b&gt; Learn how Rebecca identified gaps in the market and transformed IIXIIST from a backyard startup into a global brand beloved by celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;From Swimwear to Jewellery:&lt;/b&gt; Rebecca shares how her passion for transparency and sustainability led her to co-found The Prestwick Place, offering ethical and eco-friendly alternatives to mined diamonds.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Truth About Diamonds:&lt;/b&gt; Discover Rebecca’s take on the “dirty secrets” of the diamond industry and why she believes lab-grown diamonds are the future.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Balancing Act:&lt;/b&gt; Hear how Rebecca balances motherhood and entrepreneurship, ensuring her children remain her top priority, even amidst the demands of running two successful businesses.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Social Media Strategy:&lt;/b&gt; Rebecca reflects on the evolving power of social media and how it has shaped her multi-million-dollar brands.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Consumer Savviness:&lt;/b&gt; Explore her thoughts on why consumers are becoming more discerning about celebrity endorsements and the value of authenticity in brand partnerships.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is packed with insights into building purpose-driven brands, embracing innovation, and challenging industry norms—all while staying true to a vision of sustainability and ethics.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thank you, Rebecca, for joining us! We’re sure you’ll love the lessons, inspiration, and thought-provoking ideas from this conversation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/podcast/retail-the-prestwick-place'&gt;&lt;span style='background-color: highlight;'&gt;LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;To explore Rebecca’s brands or connect with her, check out these links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://theprestwickplace.com/'&gt;The Prestwick Place&amp;apos;s Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/theprestwickplace/'&gt;The Prestwick Place on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-klodinsky-37279b121/'&gt;Rebecca Klodinsky on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about RetailOasis &lt;a href='https://www.retailoasis.com'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; or connect with our hosts:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-kulmar/'&gt;Maddy Kulmar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-easton-a0895165/'&gt;Emma Easton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to be notified when we return with &lt;b&gt;Season 5 in March 2025&lt;/b&gt;!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you’d like to be a guest on the podcast next year or know a brand or retailer you’d love for us to chat with, we’d love to hear from you. Send us an email at &lt;a href='mailto:retailwrapup@retailoasis.com?subject=Season%205%20Guest%20Suggestion'&gt;retailwrapup@retailoasis.com&lt;/a&gt; or visit our &lt;a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/contact'&gt;website&lt;/a&gt; to share your suggestions.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!  We’re excited to bring you the final episode of Season 4 featuring Rebecca Klodinsky, the dynamic entrepreneur behind two great brands: The Prestwick Place, a luxury jewellery brand specialising in lab-grown diamonds and Moissanite, and IIXIIST, a globally renowned sustainable swimwear brand.  Here’s what you can look forward to in this inspiring episode: Rebecca’s Journey: Learn how Rebecca identified ...

Ep. 97 - Rebecca Klodinsky, Founder of The Prestwick Place &  IIXIIST 

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1061227/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast! We’re excited to share our latest episode featuring Vince Lebon, Founder and CEO of Rollie Nation. Rollie has set new standards in footwear, merging comfort and style in a way that resonates globally. Inspired by Vince’s desire to create a stylish, travel-friendly shoe for his wife, Rollie has grown from a humble market stall to an internationally recognised brand.Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:<ul><li>Vince’s Story: Learn about Vince’s journey, from Melbourne’s western suburbs to becoming one of the most respected names in footwear, collaborating with Adidas and designing for stars like NBA legend James Harden.</li><li>Building Rollie Nation: Discover Rollie’s origins and how Vince’s commitment to lightweight, stylish shoes transformed his market stall into a global brand sold in 11 countries.</li><li>Comfort-First Innovation: Vince shares his design philosophy, merging sneaker-like comfort with dress-shoe sophistication, creating what the media calls a &quot;comfortable Samba alternative.&quot;</li><li>Ethical Production &amp; Customer Connection: Hear how Rollie’s dedication to ethical manufacturing, sustainable materials, and close supplier relationships has become a cornerstone of the brand, helping Vince and his team connect with their community.</li><li>The Future of Rollie Nation: Vince reflects on the brand’s growth through challenges like the pandemic, the expanding product line, and what lies ahead as Rollie Nation continues to lead as a comfort icon in the industry.</li></ul>Vince’s story is packed with insights for anyone passionate about building something unique and meaningful, and his drive to balance style with ethical production and customer connection is truly inspiring.Thank you to Vince for joining us! We’re sure you’ll enjoy the unique perspectives and meaningful takeaways from this conversation.To explore Rollie Nation or connect with Vince, check out these links:<ul><li><a href='https://www.rollienation.com/'>Rollie Nation&apos;s Website</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/rollienation'>Rollie Nation on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@rollienation'>Rollie Nation on TikTok</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/rollie-nation/posts/?feedView=all'>Rollie Nation on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincelebon/'>Vince Lebon on LinkedIn</a></li></ul>Learn more about RetailOasis <a href='https://www.retailoasis.com'>here</a> or connect with our hosts:<ul><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-kulmar/'>Maddy Kulmar</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-easton-a0895165/'>Emma Easton</a></li></ul>If you’d like to support our podcast, find us on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/retailoasis/'>@retailoasis</a> or <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-oasis/'>LinkedIn</a>. Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from to be notified of new episodes. Have a guest in mind? We are currently accepting retailer guests for Season 5 of The Retail Wrap-Up, launching in March 2025. To recommend a guest or to apply yourself, please email us at <a href='mailto:retailwrapup@retailoasis.com?subject=Guest%20for%20Season%205&amp;body=Guest%20Name%3A%0ACompany%3A%0ATitle%3A%0AIs%20this%20guest%20a%20retailer%3F%0ACan%20you%20provide%20us%20with%20any%20further%20information%3F%0A%0AThank%20you!%20We%20will%20be%20in%20contact%20shortly!'>retailwrapup@retailoasis.com</a> - spaces are limited Thank you for being part of our community and for your ongoing support. We truly appreciate having you with us and can’t wait to dive into more retail insights together in our next episode!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1061227/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We’re excited to share our latest episode featuring Vince Lebon, Founder and CEO of Rollie Nation. Rollie has set new standards in footwear, merging comfort and style in a way that resonates globally. Inspired by Vince’s desire to create a stylish, travel-friendly shoe for his wife, Rollie has grown from a humble market stall to an internationally recognised brand.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Vince’s Story: Learn about Vince’s journey, from Melbourne’s western suburbs to becoming one of the most respected names in footwear, collaborating with Adidas and designing for stars like NBA legend James Harden.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building Rollie Nation: Discover Rollie’s origins and how Vince’s commitment to lightweight, stylish shoes transformed his market stall into a global brand sold in 11 countries.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Comfort-First Innovation: Vince shares his design philosophy, merging sneaker-like comfort with dress-shoe sophistication, creating what the media calls a &amp;quot;comfortable Samba alternative.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ethical Production &amp;amp; Customer Connection: Hear how Rollie’s dedication to ethical manufacturing, sustainable materials, and close supplier relationships has become a cornerstone of the brand, helping Vince and his team connect with their community.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Future of Rollie Nation: Vince reflects on the brand’s growth through challenges like the pandemic, the expanding product line, and what lies ahead as Rollie Nation continues to lead as a comfort icon in the industry.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Vince’s story is packed with insights for anyone passionate about building something unique and meaningful, and his drive to balance style with ethical production and customer connection is truly inspiring.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you to Vince for joining us! We’re sure you’ll enjoy the unique perspectives and meaningful takeaways from this conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To explore Rollie Nation or connect with Vince, check out these links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.rollienation.com/'&gt;Rollie Nation&amp;apos;s Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/rollienation'&gt;Rollie Nation on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@rollienation'&gt;Rollie Nation on TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/rollie-nation/posts/?feedView=all'&gt;Rollie Nation on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincelebon/'&gt;Vince Lebon on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about RetailOasis &lt;a href='https://www.retailoasis.com'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; or connect with our hosts:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-kulmar/'&gt;Maddy Kulmar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-easton-a0895165/'&gt;Emma Easton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’d like to support our podcast, find us on Instagram &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/retailoasis/'&gt;@retailoasis&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-oasis/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;. Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from to be notified of new episodes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Have a guest in mind?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We are currently accepting retailer guests for Season 5 of The Retail Wrap-Up, launching in March 2025. To recommend a guest or to apply yourself, please email us at &lt;a href='mailto:retailwrapup@retailoasis.com?subject=Guest%20for%20Season%205&amp;amp;body=Guest%20Name%3A%0ACompany%3A%0ATitle%3A%0AIs%20this%20guest%20a%20retailer%3F%0ACan%20you%20provide%20us%20with%20any%20further%20information%3F%0A%0AThank%20you!%20We%20will%20be%20in%20contact%20shortly!'&gt;retailwrapup@retailoasis.com&lt;/a&gt; - spaces are limited&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thank you for being part of our community and for your ongoing support. We truly appreciate having you with us and can’t wait to dive into more retail insights together in our next episode!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!  We’re excited to share our latest episode featuring Vince Lebon, Founder and CEO of Rollie Nation. Rollie has set new standards in footwear, merging comfort and style in a way that resonates globally. Inspired by Vince’s desire to create a stylish, travel-friendly shoe for his wife, Rollie has grown from a humble market stall to an internationally recognised brand. Here’s what you can look forward to in...

Ep. 96 - Vince Lebon, Founder & CEO of Rollie Nation

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1061227/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast! We’re excited to bring you our latest episode featuring Emma Stallworthy, Founder of Your Reformer. Launched in 2021, Your Reformer has completely changed how people experience Pilates by offering studio-quality reformer beds for at-home use, along with an extensive library of on-demand classes. Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:<ul><li>Emma’s Story: Hear about Emma’s personal journey and how her shift towards mindful movement transformed not only her health but also the business she and her husband have built together.</li><li>Building a Brand: Discover how Your Reformer has grown into a brand that’s redefining at-home fitness, offering convenience and studio-quality equipment to customers.</li><li>Colour Innovation: Learn about their recent launch of the stunning Dusty Rose reformer bed to mark the brand’s third birthday, and what might be next in terms of new colour-ways and design.</li><li>Pilates Trends &amp; Customer Connection: Emma delves into why she believes Reformer Pilates is more than a passing trend, and how Your Reformer continues to connect deeply with its community of loyal customers.</li><li>Future Growth: Emma reflects on how the business navigated the challenges of the pandemic and what lies ahead, including expansion and what the future holds for Your Reformer.</li></ul>Emma’s story is filled with valuable insights for anyone balancing a busy life while trying to create something meaningful—and her passion for bringing Pilates into people’s homes (in the most stylish way!) is truly inspiring. We’ve got a special gift from Emma and the team at Your Reformer just for our listeners! Enjoy an exclusive 5% discount on any YR Original, Folding, or Studio reformer bed when you use the code OASIS05YR at checkout. The offer is valid from 21st October until midnight AEST on 31st October 2024, so don’t miss out. Thank you to Emma for joining us! We’re sure you’ll enjoy the fresh perspectives and valuable takeaways from this conversation. <a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/podcast/retail-podcast-your-reformer'>LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE</a>To explore Your Reformer or connect with Emma, check out these links:<ul><li><a href='https://yourreformer.com.au/'>Your Reformer&apos;s Website</a> (don&apos;t forget to apply your 5% discount!)</li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/yourreformer'>Your Reformer on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@yourreformerpilates?lang=en'>Your Reformer on TikTok</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-stallworthy/'>Emma Stallworthy on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-reformer/'>Your Reformer on LinkedIn</a></li></ul>Learn more about RetailOasis <a href='https://www.retailoasis.com'>here</a> or connect with our hosts:<ul><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-kulmar/'>Maddy Kulmar</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-easton-a0895165/'>Emma Easton</a></li></ul>If you’d like to support our podcast, find us on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/retailoasis/'>@retailoasis</a> or <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-oasis/'>LinkedIn</a>. Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from to be notified of new episodes. Thank you for being part of our community and for your ongoing support. We truly appreciate having you with us and can’t wait to dive into more retail insights together in our next episode!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1061227/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We’re excited to bring you our latest episode featuring &lt;b&gt;Emma Stallworthy&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;Founder of Your Reformer&lt;/b&gt;. Launched in 2021, Your Reformer has completely changed how people experience Pilates by offering studio-quality reformer beds for at-home use, along with an extensive library of on-demand classes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Emma’s Story:&lt;/b&gt; Hear about Emma’s personal journey and how her shift towards mindful movement transformed not only her health but also the business she and her husband have built together.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Building a Brand:&lt;/b&gt; Discover how Your Reformer has grown into a brand that’s redefining at-home fitness, offering convenience and studio-quality equipment to customers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Colour Innovation:&lt;/b&gt; Learn about their recent launch of the stunning Dusty Rose reformer bed to mark the brand’s third birthday, and what might be next in terms of new colour-ways and design.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pilates Trends &amp;amp; Customer Connection:&lt;/b&gt; Emma delves into why she believes Reformer Pilates is more than a passing trend, and how Your Reformer continues to connect deeply with its community of loyal customers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Future Growth:&lt;/b&gt; Emma reflects on how the business navigated the challenges of the pandemic and what lies ahead, including expansion and what the future holds for Your Reformer.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Emma’s story is filled with valuable insights for anyone balancing a busy life while trying to create something meaningful—and her passion for bringing Pilates into people’s homes (in the most stylish way!) is truly inspiring.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;We’ve got a special gift from Emma and the team at Your Reformer just for our listeners! Enjoy an exclusive 5% discount on any YR Original, Folding, or Studio reformer bed when you use the code OASIS05YR at checkout. The offer is valid from 21st October until midnight AEST on 31st October 2024, so don’t miss out.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thank you to Emma for joining us! We’re sure you’ll enjoy the fresh perspectives and valuable takeaways from this conversation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/podcast/retail-podcast-your-reformer'&gt;LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To explore Your Reformer or connect with Emma, check out these links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://yourreformer.com.au/'&gt;Your Reformer&amp;apos;s Website&lt;/a&gt; &lt;em&gt;(don&amp;apos;t forget to apply your 5% discount!)&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/yourreformer'&gt;Your Reformer on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@yourreformerpilates?lang=en'&gt;Your Reformer on TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-stallworthy/'&gt;Emma Stallworthy on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-reformer/'&gt;Your Reformer on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about RetailOasis &lt;a href='https://www.retailoasis.com'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; or connect with our hosts:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-kulmar/'&gt;Maddy Kulmar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-easton-a0895165/'&gt;Emma Easton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’d like to support our podcast, find us on Instagram &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/retailoasis/'&gt;@retailoasis&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-oasis/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;. Don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from to be notified of new episodes.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thank you for being part of our community and for your ongoing support. We truly appreciate having you with us and can’t wait to dive into more retail insights together in our next episode!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!  We’re excited to bring you our latest episode featuring Emma Stallworthy, Founder of Your Reformer. Launched in 2021, Your Reformer has completely changed how people experience Pilates by offering studio-quality reformer beds for at-home use, along with an extensive library of on-demand classes.  Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode: Emma’s Story: Hear about Emma’s personal journey and ho...

Ep. 95 - Emma Stallworthy, the Founder of Your Reformer

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1061227/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast! We’re thrilled to bring you our latest episode featuring Sean Meyer, Co-Founder of Leelo Active. Since its launch in 2019, Leelo Active has grown from a small operation out of Sean’s parents&apos; spare bedroom into a seven-figure activewear brand with a passionate customer base. In this episode, Sean takes us through his journey from working in shipping operations management to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the highly competitive world of activewear. Together with his partner, Beth Walker, Sean shares how they found their niche in the Pilates market, building a brand that’s as dynamic and agile as the customers they serve. Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:<ul><li>Sean’s Story: Discover how Sean’s background in modeling and shipping operations helped shape the launch of Leelo Active, and how connections made during his time abroad laid the foundation for the brand’s growth.</li><li>Carving a Niche: Learn how Leelo Active capitalised on the booming Pilates scene, standing out in a saturated market with thoughtful product design and quality.</li><li>Milestones &amp; Future Growth: Hear about the key milestones they’ve reached so far, including their rapid growth towards a major goal of 100,000 orders, and how they’re on track to scale the business to $20 million in revenue.</li><li>Social Media Strategy: Sean gives us insight into how they’re tapping into platforms like TikTok and Instagram to build their community, connect with customers, and increase brand visibility.</li><li>Challenges in Sustainability: Sean also opens up about the challenges Leelo faces in sustainability, including the trade-offs they’ve encountered in trying to balance eco-friendly materials with product performance.</li></ul>Sean’s candid insights into the journey of building Leelo Active are not only inspiring but offer valuable lessons for anyone navigating a competitive industry. Thank you to Sean for joining us! We’re confident you’ll enjoy this insightful conversation. <a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/podcast/retail-podcast-sheet-society'>Tune in Now to Listen to the Full Episode!</a> To explore Leelo Active or connect with Sean, check out these links:<ul><li><a href='https://leeloactive.com/'>Leelo Active&apos;s Website</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/leelo.active/'>Leelo Active on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@leelo.active'>Leelo Active on TikTok</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-meyer-9584b6196/'>Sean Meyer on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/leelo-active/posts/?feedView=all'>Leelo Active on LinkedIn</a></li></ul>Learn more about the RetailOasis Team <a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/about'>here</a> or connect with our hosts:<ul><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-kulmar/'>Maddy Kulmar</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-easton-a0895165/'>Emma Easton</a></li></ul>If you’d like to support our podcast, find us on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/retailoasis/'>@retailoasis</a> or on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-oasis/'>LinkedIn</a>, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to be notified of new episodes. We’d love to hear from you, by way of a review, or you can drop us a guest suggestion via one of our social media channels or email us at <a href='mailto:retailwrapup@retailoasis.com'>retailwrapup@retailoasis.com</a> Thank you for being part of our community and for your ongoing support. We truly appreciate having you with us and can’t wait to dive into more retail insights together in our next episode!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1061227/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We’re thrilled to bring you our latest episode featuring &lt;b&gt;Sean Meyer&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;Co-Founder of Leelo Active&lt;/b&gt;. Since its launch in 2019, Leelo Active has grown from a small operation out of Sean’s parents&amp;apos; spare bedroom into a seven-figure activewear brand with a passionate customer base.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, Sean takes us through his journey from working in shipping operations management to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the highly competitive world of activewear. Together with his partner, Beth Walker, Sean shares how they found their niche in the Pilates market, building a brand that’s as dynamic and agile as the customers they serve.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sean’s Story: Discover how Sean’s background in modeling and shipping operations helped shape the launch of Leelo Active, and how connections made during his time abroad laid the foundation for the brand’s growth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Carving a Niche: Learn how Leelo Active capitalised on the booming Pilates scene, standing out in a saturated market with thoughtful product design and quality.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Milestones &amp;amp; Future Growth: Hear about the key milestones they’ve reached so far, including their rapid growth towards a major goal of 100,000 orders, and how they’re on track to scale the business to $20 million in revenue.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Social Media Strategy: Sean gives us insight into how they’re tapping into platforms like TikTok and Instagram to build their community, connect with customers, and increase brand visibility.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges in Sustainability: Sean also opens up about the challenges Leelo faces in sustainability, including the trade-offs they’ve encountered in trying to balance eco-friendly materials with product performance.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sean’s candid insights into the journey of building Leelo Active are not only inspiring but offer valuable lessons for anyone navigating a competitive industry.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thank you to Sean for joining us! We’re confident you’ll enjoy this insightful conversation.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/podcast/retail-podcast-sheet-society'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tune in Now to Listen to the Full Episode!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To explore Leelo Active or connect with Sean, check out these links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://leeloactive.com/'&gt;Leelo Active&amp;apos;s Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/leelo.active/'&gt;Leelo Active on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@leelo.active'&gt;Leelo Active on TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-meyer-9584b6196/'&gt;Sean Meyer on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/leelo-active/posts/?feedView=all'&gt;Leelo Active on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about the RetailOasis Team &lt;a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/about'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; or connect with our hosts:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-kulmar/'&gt;Maddy Kulmar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-easton-a0895165/'&gt;Emma Easton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’d like to support our podcast, find us on Instagram &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/retailoasis/'&gt;@retailoasis&lt;/a&gt; or on &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-oasis/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to be notified of new episodes. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We’d love to hear from you, by way of a review, or you can drop us a guest suggestion via one of our social media channels or email us at &lt;a href='mailto:retailwrapup@retailoasis.com'&gt;retailwrapup@retailoasis.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thank you for being part of our community and for your ongoing support. We truly appreciate having you with us and can’t wait to dive into more retail insights together in our next episode!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!  We’re thrilled to bring you our latest episode featuring Sean Meyer, Co-Founder of Leelo Active. Since its launch in 2019, Leelo Active has grown from a small operation out of Sean’s parents' spare bedroom into a seven-figure activewear brand with a passionate customer base.  In this episode, Sean takes us through his journey from working in shipping operations management to becoming a successful entrep...

Ep. 94 - Sean Meyer, the Co-Founder of Leelo Active

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1061227/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast! We’re thrilled to bring you our latest episode featuring Hayley Worley, the visionary Founder of Sheet Society, a brand that has transformed the bedding industry since its launch in 2017. In this episode, Hayley opens up about her inspiring journey from a career in fashion to creating a business that goes beyond just bed sheets—it’s all about delivering a better night’s sleep. From offering mix-and-match bedding to becoming a certified B Corp in 2023, Sheet Society has become a go-to for those seeking stylish, sustainable, and customisable bedding options. Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:<ul><li>Hayley’s Journey: Hear how Hayley’s experience in fashion, combined with a frustrating shopping experience, led her to create a bedding brand with a purpose. Learn how she fell out of love with fashion but channelled the skills she&apos;d garnered into revolutionising the bedding space.</li><li>Sustainability with Purpose: Discover how Sheet Society’s commitment to sustainability has been ingrained in the brand from the start and how they recently became a certified B Corp, continuing to innovate while staying true to their core mission.</li><li>Balancing Motherhood and Business: Hayley shares candidly about the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, including how she’s built a team aligned with her vision that allows her to focus on both her growing family and business.</li><li>Freedom and Innovation: Learn about Sheet Society’s game-changing approach of offering mix-and-match products, empowering customers to create their perfect bedding combinations without compromise—resulting in thousands of SKUs and countless options for a better night’s sleep.</li></ul>Thank you to Hayley for sharing her inspiring story with us! We know you’ll find this conversation full of insights and valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and leaders alike. <a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/podcast/retail-podcast-bangn-body'>Tune in now to listen to the full episode!</a>To explore Sheet Society or connect with Hayley, check out these links:<ul><li><a href='https://sheetsociety.com/'>Sheet Society&apos;s Website</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/sheetsociety/'>Sheet Society on Instagram</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-worley-9415a376/'>Hayley Worley on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/sheetsociety/'>Sheet Society on LinkedIn</a></li></ul>Learn more about the RetailOasis Team <a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/about'>here</a> or connect with our hosts:<ul><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-kulmar/'>Maddy Kulmar</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-easton-a0895165/'>Emma Easton</a></li></ul>If you’d like to support our podcast, find us on Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/retailoasis/'>@retailoasis</a> or on <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-oasis/'>LinkedIn</a>, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to be notified of new episodes. We’d love to hear from you, by way of a review, or you can drop us a guest suggestion via one of our social media channels or email us at <a href='mailto:retailwrapup@retailoasis.com'>retailwrapup@retailoasis.com</a> Thank you for being part of our community and for your ongoing support. We truly appreciate having you with us and can’t wait to dive into more retail insights together in our next episode!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1061227/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We’re thrilled to bring you our latest episode featuring &lt;b&gt;Hayley Worley&lt;/b&gt;, the visionary &lt;b&gt;Founder of Sheet Society&lt;/b&gt;, a brand that has transformed the bedding industry since its launch in 2017.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, Hayley opens up about her inspiring journey from a career in fashion to creating a business that goes beyond just bed sheets—it’s all about delivering a better night’s sleep. From offering mix-and-match bedding to becoming a certified B Corp in 2023, Sheet Society has become a go-to for those seeking stylish, sustainable, and customisable bedding options.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Here’s what you can look forward to in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hayley’s Journey:&lt;/b&gt; Hear how Hayley’s experience in fashion, combined with a frustrating shopping experience, led her to create a bedding brand with a purpose. Learn how she fell out of love with fashion but channelled the skills she&amp;apos;d garnered into revolutionising the bedding space.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sustainability with Purpose:&lt;/b&gt; Discover how Sheet Society’s commitment to sustainability has been ingrained in the brand from the start and how they recently became a certified B Corp, continuing to innovate while staying true to their core mission.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Balancing Motherhood and Business:&lt;/b&gt; Hayley shares candidly about the challenges and rewards of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, including how she’s built a team aligned with her vision that allows her to focus on both her growing family and business.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Freedom and Innovation:&lt;/b&gt; Learn about Sheet Society’s game-changing approach of offering mix-and-match products, empowering customers to create their perfect bedding combinations without compromise—resulting in thousands of SKUs and countless options for a better night’s sleep.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you to Hayley for sharing her inspiring story with us! We know you’ll find this conversation full of insights and valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and leaders alike.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/podcast/retail-podcast-bangn-body'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tune in now to listen to the full episode!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To explore Sheet Society or connect with Hayley, check out these links:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://sheetsociety.com/'&gt;Sheet Society&amp;apos;s Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/sheetsociety/'&gt;Sheet Society on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-worley-9415a376/'&gt;Hayley Worley on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/sheetsociety/'&gt;Sheet Society on LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about the RetailOasis Team &lt;a href='https://www.retailoasis.com/about'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt; or connect with our hosts:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-kulmar/'&gt;Maddy Kulmar&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-easton-a0895165/'&gt;Emma Easton&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’d like to support our podcast, find us on Instagram &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/retailoasis/'&gt;@retailoasis&lt;/a&gt; or on &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/retail-oasis/'&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;, and don’t forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to be notified of new episodes. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We’d love to hear from you, by way of a review, or you can drop us a guest suggestion via one of our social media channels or email us at &lt;a href='mailto:retailwrapup@retailoasis.com'&gt;retailwrapup@retailoasis.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thank you for being part of our community and for your ongoing support. We truly appreciate having you with us and can’t wait to dive into more retail insights together in our next episode!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!  We’re thrilled to bring you our latest episode featuring Hayley Worley, the visionary Founder of Sheet Society, a brand that has transformed the bedding industry since its launch in 2017.  In this episode, Hayley opens up about her inspiring journey from a career in fashion to creating a business that goes beyond just bed sheets—it’s all about delivering a better night’s sleep. From offering mix-and-mat...

Ep. 93 - Hayley Worley, Founder of Sheet Society

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