The Fashion Founder Podcast

Hosted by Charlotte Jade Johnson

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A podcast built for founders and aspiring founders in the fashion industry. In this podcast we will be sharing industry insights, talking with fashion business owners and experts and debunking industry myths and problems!

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September 7, 2026Episode 728 min

Ep 72 - Should you quit your job to start your business?

In episode 72 of the fashion founder podcast I talk about quitting your job to go all in on your fashion business and wether you should do it or not. I have 1 space open in September to work 1:1 with me inside The Fashion Founder, if you are interested in chatting about this, book an enquiry call here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/letschat Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanual Download my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguide Visit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/ If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

September 1, 2026Episode 7110 min

Ep 71 - The traits of a successful business owner

In episode 71 of the fashion founder podcast I talk about the top 3 traits of successful business owners. I have 1 space open in September to work 1:1 with me inside The Fashion Founder, if you are interested in chatting about this, book an enquiry call here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/letschat Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanual Download my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguide Visit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/ If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

August 26, 2026Episode 7010 min

Ep 70 - Stop trying to go viral

In episode 70 of the fashion founder podcast I talk all about why you should stop trying to go viral and what to focus on instead. I have 1 space open in September to work 1:1 with me inside The Fashion Founder, if you are interested in chatting about this, book an enquiry call here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/letschat Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanual Download my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguide Visit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/ If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

August 17, 2026Episode 6913 min

Ep 69 - Adjust your expectations

In episode 69 of The Fashion Founder Podcast I talk about my upcoming travel and a life update. I also discuss unrelenting standards and the Eisenhower matrix. I have 1 space open in September to work 1:1 with me inside The Fashion Founder, if you are interested in chatting about this, book an enquiry call here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/letschat Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanual Download my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguide Visit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/ If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

August 10, 2026Episode 685 min

Ep 68 - What's your "why"?

In Episode 68 of The Fashion Founder podcast I talk about the importance of having a "why" when you start your business. In September I have space open to work with one founder 1:1, if you're interested in enquiring, book a call here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/letschat Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanual Download my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguide Visit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/ If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

August 5, 2026Episode 671 hr 26 min

Ep 67 - From a hobby to a £10million business with Lucy Menghini founder of Six Stories

In Episode 67 of The Fashion Founder podcast I spoke with Lucy Menghini, founder of bridal and occasionwear brand, Six Stories. Six Stories IG: https://www.instagram.com/sixstories/ Lucy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucymenghini/ Six Stories Website: https://www.sixstories.co.uk/ Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanual Download my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguide Visit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/ If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

July 29, 2026Episode 669 min

Ep 66 - How to launch a fashion brand without ordering 1000's of units

In episode 66 of the fashion founder podcast I talk all about factory MOQ's, why they have them and what they mean for your fashion brand so you can launch with a stock number that is viable for your brand and the stage that it's at. Book an call to enquire about my 1:1 services here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/letschat Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanual Download my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguide Visit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/ If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

July 21, 2026Episode 657 min

Ep 65 - The cost of figuring it out on your own

Episode 65 is about knowing when to hire a business consultant to help you grow. Spaces to work with me 1:1 are limited, so if you're interested to learn more, book an enquiry call with me here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/letschat Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanual Download my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguide Visit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/ If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

July 14, 2026Episode 6411 min

Ep 64 - Fabrics for your fashion brand 101

In Episode 64 of The Fashion Founder podcast I talk about the basics of fabrics, the different types, how they're made and what makes fabrics different. This is part 1 of the fabrics series and will be going into more depth in due course! Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanual Download my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguide Visit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/ If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

July 7, 2026Episode 638 min

Ep 63 - The very first step to starting your fashion brand

Episode 63 of The Fashion Founder is all about the first step that you need to take to start your fashion business. Do not go any further, until you've covered everything in this episode. Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanual Download my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguide Visit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/ If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/