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Apr 2023
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Closing the Gap in Sustainable Fashion: ...

Fiona Killackey, My Daily Business
About this episode

In today’s interview episode, Fiona talks to Kirsta Hawkins, founder of Mutual Muse. They talk about how her business fills the gap in the market for sustainable fashion and discusses the importance of saying no. They also tackle how being autistic has positively impacted Kirsta’s business, which allows people to sell their clothing and supports local designers while promoting sustainability. Tune in!

You'll Learn How To:

  • New store opening in Melbourne
  • About Mutual Muse
  • Kirsta's motivation to start Mutual Muse
  • The early days of Mutual Muse
  • The challenges of starting a business in a new country
  • Cultural differences between Australians and Americans
  • Tips and Challenges  for saying no
  • How Mutual Muse decides what to sell
  • Dealing with unhappy customers
  • Having boundaries in the workplace and respecting people's personal time, including weekends
  • Books & resources that helped Kirsta
  • Issues related to sustainability, including the impact of the fashion industry on the environment and on third-world countries

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