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Talking Purpose: The Purpose and Profit Business Podcast
Welcome to Talking Purpose, the podcast. I'm your host, Katie Boothby-Kung, a sustainability expert who has worked with thousands of brands to help them find sustainable and profitable solutions for their company. Talking Purpose is a podcast for small and medium sized businesses looking to build sustainable brands that make an impact. But branding isn't just about some key messages and a flashy logo. Brand runs deep and if you are creating a sustainable business, these values should be ingrained in every part of your company. From operations, culture and hiring through to how you communicate and tell your story. In some of the teasers, you heard from from experts who join me to share their tips, tricks and hot takes on sustainable brand building so you can create a business that’s good for people, the planet and your profits too! Check it out!
Talking Purpose: The Purpose and Profit Business Podcast
Balancing Profitability and Responsibility in Fashion with Adila Cokar from The Good Tee
In this captivating episode I sit down with the inspirational Adila Cokar, joining us all the way from Dubai. Adila, the founder of the innovative brand The Good Tee and the author of "Source My Garment," takes us through her incredible journey in the sustainable fashion industry. Her story is one of relentless learning and adapting, as she passionately advocates for responsible fashion practices.
Throughout this engaging conversation, Adila delves into the complexities and challenges of maintaining sustainable values while building a successful brand. She shares the pivotal moments that inspired her, such as the shocking lack of transparency in supply chains she discovered on her trips to India, leading her to champion fair trade certification. Adila's commitment to transparency and ethical practices is at the core of her business philosophy, proving that even small brands can strive toward positive impacts.
We also discuss the broader implications of sustainability in business today. They tackle the tough questions about how brands can balance sustainability with profitability, why the term "sustainable" might be better replaced with "responsible," and how consumer expectations have shifted amidst economic challenges. As Adila bravely navigates the affordability crisis, she shares her strategies for resilience, like partnering with distributors to adapt to market changes.
This episode provides invaluable insights for both seasoned entrepreneurs and newcomers to the fashion world, offering practical advice on building transparent supply chains and highlighting the importance of not overproducing. Adila's candid recounting of her personal health journey also emphasizes the necessity of self-care for maintaining a balanced entrepreneurial life.
Listeners will come away with a richer understanding of what it means to pursue a mission-driven business in today's world and why making even small strides toward responsibility can drive meaningful change. Join us for this enlightening conversation and be inspired by Adila Cokar's unwavering dedication to making a difference in the fashion industry.
Learn more about starting and scaling a for-purpose business at www.talkingpurpose.ca
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