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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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/letschatDownload my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit 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/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit 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/letschatDownload my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit 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/letschatDownload my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit 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/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit 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/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit 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 1, 2026Episode 624 min

Ep 62 - Your repeatable sales model (The selling out series: 12 of 12)

In Episode 62 of The Fashion Founder podcast I sum up your 4 step repeatable sales system that you can use each day, week and month inside your fashion business to ensure consistent sales and visibility. Applications close today (1st July) for more info about the programme and how to apply head here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/scaleup*APPLICATIONS CLOSE TODAY (1ST JULY)*Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

June 30, 2026Episode 616 min

Ep 61 - How to sell without feeling like you're selling (The selling out series: 11 of 12)

In Episode 61 of The Fashion Founder podcast, I talk about how to sell without feeling like you're selling! Applications are now open; for more info about the programme and how to apply head here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/scaleup*APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1ST JULY*Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

June 30, 2026Episode 6048 min

Ep 60 - Scaling a 7 figure jewellery brand with July Child founder Sinéad Flood

In Episode 60 of The Fashion Founder Podcast I speak to Jewellery brand July Child founder, Sinead Flood. Sinead tells us how she scaled her brand to 7 figures and has A-list celebs obsessing over her pieces.Website: https://www.julychild.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julychildjewellery/Sinead's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sineadflo__/ Applications for my group programme are open - to apply head here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/scaleupDownload my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/

June 29, 2026Episode 595 min

Ep 59 - Why people don't buy (and how to fix it) (The selling out series: 10 of 12)

In episode 59 of The Fashion Founder Podcast, we talk about why people might come onto your website and not buy and how to fix it. Applications are now open; for more info about the programme and how to apply head here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/scaleup*APPLICATIONS CLOSE 1ST JULY*Download my free founder manual here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/foundermanualDownload my sales guide here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/salesguideVisit my website here: https://www.thefashionfounder.co.uk/If you don't already, give me a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottejadejohnson/