For an unconventional approach on building your own business, you will love today’s episode as Fiona interviews Marawa Ibrahim - a hula hoop master, author, teacher and business owner of Paradise, a brand for consciously sourced and manufactured activewear and active-centric accessories. Listen as Marawa shares her journey as she started her career in performing to starting her own business creating hula hoops and apparel for people who want to ‘move’. Fiona also asks Marawa for tips on managing brand collaborations, mentorship, hiring staff and dealing with big companies ripping off her original ideas. This episode is perfect for business owners who want to create their own path for business success!

Topics discussed in this episode:

Introduction
Business and Work During The Pandemic [6:15]
How Marawa Started [12:11]
Educational Background [16:48]
Parents’ Support [17:28]
Moving To New York For Work [18:39]
Moving Away From Australia [28:01]
Starting A Business [29:34]
@bruised.zine [37:21]
Brand Collaboration [38:42]
When Big Brands Ripoff Your Ideas
Seeking Advice or Mentorship
On Hiring Other People [53:42]
Marawa’s Own Mantra
Her Own Legacy [57:40]
Connecting With Marawa [1:01:03]

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Majorettes [3:22]
Paradise [3:38]
The Girl Guide [4:05]
Quality Novelty [9:58]
@bruised.zine [37:29]
Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman by Yvon Chouinard [48:47]
Alice Edgeley [49:24]

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