Fashion Business Mindset

• Leading Stylerunner | Anna Brennan on Growth, Strategy & Style

  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, and store operations. As General Manager of Stylerunner since May 2023, Anna is driving the brand's ambitious expansion strategy across Australia and New Zealand. Anna brings proven expertise in leading large-scale retail businesses and delivering exceptional commercial outcomes. Her impressive career spans some of fashion retail's most prestigious companies, including, The Iconic, Harvey Nichols, Glue Store. The Just Group and David Jones. Recognised for outstanding leadership in building and mentoring high-performing teams, Anna fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous development. She is a strong advocate for talent growth, coaching individuals to reach their full potential and drive organisational success. Vision for Stylerunner Under Anna's leadership, Stylerunner is positioned as the go-to destination for women in lifestyle and activewear—where fashion meets performance. She is spearheading the brand's bold vision to lead the market with a premium, fashion-first experience that empowers women to look and feel their best, wherever life takes them. "We are so excited to bring our vision to life and create spaces that celebrate our female community," says Anna of Stylerunner's expansion strategy. Anna is based in the Greater Sydney Area and continues to drive innovation in the rapidly growing Australian athleisure market, which is worth $4.2B and shows strong momentum in the premium segment. During our chat, Anna and I discussed: Doubling Stylerunner’s store numbers in just over two years Growing footwear to 55% of the product mix, with a major pivot into womens lifestyle sneakers The re-emergence of performance footwear with fashion-forward colours and styles How Anna and her team curate brands that resonate with female consumers across all ages Blending activewear with lifestyle pieces for a true “studio to street” experience Building community through national run clubs, engaging both serious runners and stylish beginners The role of own brand development and partnerships with global labels Balancing data, creativity, and team culture to fuel business growth And so much more! Visit Stylerunner here. Connect with Anna on Linkedin here. ________________ Interested in exploring Sponsorship of the Fashion Business Mindset Podcast? We’re inviting expressions of interest from brands, retailers and businesses aligned with our values who want to collaborate with us in bringing even more value to our fashion community. 📩 To learn more, reach out via email at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram @‌fashionbusinessmindset Work with Fashion EquippedIf you're ready to take your fashion business to the next level, connect with Elizabeth and the team at Fashion Equipped. Whether you're looking for Consulting, Mentorship, or Online Learning, we're here to support your journey. Interested in Consulting?Check out Elizabeth's iconic Fashion Business Growth Roadmap Consulting and Book a Clarity Call with Elizabeth here: The Fashion Business Growth Roadmap | Fashion Equipped — Fashion Equipped: Fashion Business Consulting Connect with us:Instagram: @‌fashionequipped Podcast Insta: @‌fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: Fashion Business Consulting and Mentoring | Fashion Equipped Let's do this together, Let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

  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 founders and leaders thrive. As we enter a brand new financial year, this is your opportunity to hit reset, refocus your energy, and reignite your strategy for the months ahead. Whether you're a founder, scaling with a team, or leading across multiple channels — this episode is for you. Here’s what we cover: A 3-step Mid-Year Reset Framework FY26 Planning Prompts across Financials, Marketing, People, Product & Ops The latest industry news — including a leadership shift at Vogue Podcast highlights with Patricia Lynch on sourcing and innovation Events to explore this season What we’re reading and listening to How to access exclusive subscriber-only content and consulting offers 🔗 Prefer to read? The blog version of this episode is linked here.📩 Want exclusive tools and insights? Jump on our email list here— it's free and designed for founders like you.🚀 Ready for your next growth phase? Book your Clarity Call and explore our Fashion Business Growth Roadmap. Let’s make FY26 your most strategic and successful year yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

  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 optimisation! If you enjoy this impact edit, you can listen to the full episode with Style Arcade here. ________ Over the past four years, I've had the privilege of chatting with some of the most inspiring thought leaders and change makers in the fashion industry. From highly successful entrepreneurs and founders to those on their exciting start-up journey, my guests have shared their stories, insights, and strategies for making an impact while shaping the future of fashion. Thanks to you, our audience is growing rapidly, with new listeners joining us every week. To help you gain the most out of our conversations, we're excited to introduce our Impact Edit, which showcases the most powerful insights from our previous longer-form episodes. These are the golden nuggets – the ideas, strategies, and perspectives that can help you learn something new, spark a new idea, or solve a challenge you're facing in real-time in your business. And best of all, we've purposefully kept these episodes short – minimum time for maximum impact! So whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out on your journey, our aim is that you end each Impact Edit, with new information that will help you make a lasting impact in your business, with your team and your community. ______ Work with Fashion EquippedIf you're ready to take your fashion business to the next level, connect with Elizabeth and the team at Fashion Equipped. Whether you're looking for Consulting, Mentorship, or Online Learning, we're here to support your journey. Interested in Consulting?Check out Elizabeth's iconic Fashion Business Growth Roadmap Consulting and Book a Clarity Call with Elizabeth here: The Fashion Business Growth Roadmap | Fashion Equipped — Fashion Equipped: Fashion Business Consulting Connect with us:Instagram: @‌fashionequipped @‌startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @‌fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: Fashion Business Consulting and Mentoring | Fashion Equipped Let's do this together, Let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

  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. After building her career in London and Sydney as a commercial fashion agent, Eva launched Parlour X in 2001. She quickly became one of Australia’s most influential buyers and fashion ambassadors abroad, regularly travelling to Paris and Milan to bring the best of global style to the local market. A long-time champion of Australian fashion and independent business, Eva has mentored emerging designers and students, judged major industry awards, led philanthropic initiatives, and continues to shape the future of fashion in Australia. In our conversation, Eva and I explored: How she identified a clear gap in the Australian market and launched Parlour X with a bold, instinct-led vision What it takes to build a globally recognised boutique that blends commercial success with creative integrity Her approach to brand curation and why resisting sameness is essential for long-term relevance How to create an exceptional customer experience, and why emotional connection, service, and space matter more than ever The importance of trusting your gut in buying, visual merchandising, and retail strategy, even as trends and technologies evolve Lessons from over 20 years of navigating the highs, lows, and constant change in luxury fashion Eva’s advice on staying original, resilient, and deeply committed to your own path, no matter the noise around you This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone in fashion, retail, or creative leadership. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Vist Parlour X here: https://www.parlourx.com/ Connect with Eva here. https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-galambos-87195193/ __________ Work with Fashion EquippedIf you're ready to take your fashion business to the next level, connect with Elizabeth and the team at Fashion Equipped. Whether you're looking for Consulting, Mentorship, or Online Learning, we're here to support your journey. Interested in Consulting?Check out Elizabeth's iconic Fashion Business Growth Roadmap Consulting andBook a Clarity Call with Elizabeth here: https://fashionequipped.com.au/the-fashion-business-growth-roadmap Connect with us:Instagram: @‌fashionequipped @‌startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @‌fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: Fashion Business Consulting and Mentoring | Fashion Equipped Let's do this together, Let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

  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 in the fashion and textile industry, Patricia launched Partridge Agency as a globally recognised surface design agency, representing exclusive artwork for the fashion sector. Her deep industry knowledge and creative vision have helped connect Australian brands with some of the world’s most innovative print studios. Building on that success, she founded The Design Gallery — a curated sourcing event that brings together the country’s most forward-thinking designers, buyers, and suppliers. TDG isn’t just a trade show — it’s a platform for innovation, sustainability, and connection, giving both established brands and emerging creatives a space to grow, collaborate, and future-proof their work. Patricia’s work sits at the intersection of creativity and commerce, with a passion for elevating the Australian design industry on a global stage. The next edition of The Design Gallery will be held on the 27th and 28th of August at Carriageworks in Sydney — and it’s set to be the biggest and most future-focused event yet. During this episode, Pat and I dived into: Her journey from retail beginnings to agency life and launching two powerhouse platforms What makes The Design Gallery more than just a trade event — and why it’s so relevant for you to visit How TDG supports both emerging and established designers across fashion, interiors, and lifestyle Why print and surface design is having a resurgence in product development How innovation, sustainability, and fashion tech are reshaping the sourcing experience What to expect at The Design Gallery 2025 in Sydney And how Pat leads with creativity, strategy, and wellbeing in a fast-paced industry I loved every minute of my chat with Patricia and I’m sure you will to. You can connect with Patricia at: Instagram: @‌thedesigngallery.au Web: The Design Gallery | The Design Gallery The Design Gallery Tickets Here. Free but you must register. Partridge Agency - PARTRIDGE | Print Sourcing _______________ Work with us in 2025! If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level and work with Elizabeth and her team, connect with Fashion Equipped via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.Instagram: @‌fashionequipped @‌startyourfashionbusiness_auPodcast Insta: @‌fashionbusinessmindsetFacebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequippedWebsite: Fashion Business Consulting and Mentoring | Fashion Equipped Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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