From Brand Manager at Burberry to Starting a Fashion Media Company

What is it really like transitioning from corporate to starting a business? Elise Gasbarrino, Editor-in-Chief at STYLE Canada and former Brand Manager at Burberry, joins us to talk about this. Whether you're thinking about leaving your corporate job to start a fashion business or just wondering whether the corporate world might be better for you, this episode is for anyone trying to figure if they should transition from corporate to build a startup in the fashion industry.  Don't forget to subscribe to The Creatives Room podcast and follow or connect with us on instagram @the.creativesroom!  This episode is about how Elise went from full-time brand manager at Burberry to starting a fashion media company.

Do you struggle with feeling discouraged after a setback? In this episode with mental performance coach Marco Trimboli, we dive deep into the difference between a growth mindset vs. fixed mindset. Learn how to adopt the right mindset to overcome failure or fear of failure and build your ideal life. What is a growth mindset? It is essentially how much one believes their abilities can be improved through effort. Knowing that we have the ability to improve is a crucial part of getting closer to achieving success.  This growth mindset definition and concept was coined by psychologist Carol Dweck and popularized in her book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Follow us on Instagram: @the.creativesroom  Follow Marco: @marcoboxout71 Learn about RVZ's free program for early-stage entrepreneurs: ryerson.ca/bramptonzone

Are you setting your intentions for the new year? We talk specifically about how to build unstoppable self-confidence and set yourself up for success. Marco and Nabiha both share personal experiences and struggles from their own lives in dealing with low confidence and self-esteem, and their ability to change their self-image and ultimately turn their lives around. As we share both sides, this episode is relevant for both confidence building in men and building confidence for women.  Confidence at its core begins with trusting and believing in yourself as well as your decisions. Our confidence level can impact all aspects of our lives- from work and business to sports, fitness, hobbies, and relationships. In peak performance, confidence is defined and measured by a person's level of self-confidence and assertiveness, specifically, how confident they are in their own abilities to take charge in a situation.  This is the 2nd collaborative episode with Brampton Venture Zone by TMU and mental performance coach Marco Trimboli. Self-confidence is often a word overused in our society without a lot of people understanding what it means. We can see multiple quotes about confidence online and tell ourselves positive things, but true confidence building is a process that occurs with time- an equal effort between changing our beliefs and taking action towards our goals.  Get in touch with Marco on instagram: @marcoboxout71 Follow us: @the.creativesroom Learn more about Boxout Performance: https://boxoutperformance.com/

Are you struggling with feeling discouraged while trying to chase your dreams? In this collaborative episode, Nabiha sits down with Marco Trimboli, a mental performance coach from Boxout Performance to go over the science of goal setting and how you can achieve your goals in the new year in 2023. Effective goal setting starts with defining the most important factors to success: who you are, what you want, and why you want it. It is only after figuring these out that we can set the right goals for ourselves and work towards achieving them.   Marco touches on some ways of effective goal setting, setting SMART goals, and following through on an action plan while holding yourself accountable. This episode also covers some strategies for staying motivated while achieving your goals and how to not feel discouraged if you aren't seeing results right away. Get in touch with Marco on instagram: @marcoboxout71 Learn more about Boxout Performance: https://boxoutperformance.com/

Social media algorithms have been created to keep users engaged on social media platforms. From creators being shadowbanned on Tik Tok to bias against people of colour, this episode unpacks the truth about social media platforms and what this means for creatives looking to monetize and build their careers off of these platforms.  As a former executive producer at Buzzfeed Ladylike and Digital Strategist at NBC, Devin Lytle talks about her personal experiences with being shadowbanned on Tik Tok and how creatives can better leverage the data received on social media platforms to tailor their content and improve their marketing or brand exposure. Check out Devin's channel on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkqU_7_CmVJ0xKViT9rnHEA

How do you turn your passion into a business? What mistakes should you avoid as a first-time entrepreneur in this industry? From balancing the business, creative and social sides to navigating the fashion industry, this episode will help you figure out whether entrepreneurship is right for you.  Seevana Hawari, Founder of Kuvrd- a socially-conscious Arab heritage wear clothing brand based out of Toronto, and a former Ryerson Fashion Zone (Incubator) graduate, sits down with us to talk about all things related to starting up a fashion business. From working in an unfulfilling 9-5 role in Toronto's fashion industry and transitioning from the corporate to the startup world to pursue her business full-time, Seevana has grown Kuvrd from a mere business plan to a thriving modern clothing brand with global operations, endorsed by public figure Mohamed Hadid.

From finding the right manufacturers and suppliers to marketing your clothing brand, starting a clothing brand can be costly- but it doesn't have to be. This episode covers how to start a clothing brand with no money. We sat down with Prisha Mitra, founder of streetwear clothing brand Explicit Culture, based in Toronto, Canada who talks starting her clothing brand online from her basement and shares tips on all the nitty gritty- marketing your brand without spending a dime, and logistics to consider when first starting a clothing brand.  Cultivating the right mindset is key when you first start any business. More than having the right business model, it's important to remain positive, be confident in your product and the value it can provide to others, and remain consistent. Follow us on instagram: @the.creativesroom Follow Prisha: @prishamiitra