Rise Regardless

There are obstacles intrinsic to being an entrepreneur scaling your business amidst a global recession, and there are obstacles inherent to running a sustainable fashion business — in particular, you want your customers to buy less, to consume less, but that also means less revenues for you. Now, let’s combine the obstacles from both of those circumstances and instead of one global recession, let’s make it two. There we have it: Stephanie Ostler’s entrepreneurial journey thus far. In this episode, you’ll learn more about how Stephanie, the founder of Devil May Wear, has not only resiliently survived but also thrived as a business owner during the 2008 recession AND current COVID-19 pandemic. 3:57 About Stephanie & Devil May Wear 5:34 Difficulties associated with running a sustainable business 8:10 How Stephanie’s vision for Devil May Wear has changed over 17 years 11:43 Concept: the circular economy 13:00 How to start a business with ethics & sustainability as a priority 14:29 How to shop m