Chase Your Dreams5 Aug 2025

The Best Of: Fashion Entrepreneur Founder Stories

Welcome to the special Best of: Founder Stories episode of Chase Your Dreams.

If you've ever wondered what it really takes to build a fashion brand from the ground up and stay true to your values while doing it, this episode is for you. Over the past few seasons, I've had the privilege of speaking with some incredible women in fashion, designers and founders who've carved their own paths, built purpose-driven businesses, and stayed resilient through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. In this roundup, you'll hear highlights from four powerhouse conversations.

Stella Carakasi on pivoting her business model and staying authentic as a designer. Linda Lundstrom, a Canadian fashion icon known for her ethical approach to design. Kristi Soomer, who built a profitable slow fashion brand from scratch. And RozeMerie Cuevas, who took her Vancouver-born brand Global while protecting her brand's DNA.

Each story is different, but the common thread is clear. These founders lead with purpose, adapt with grit, and never lose sight of why they started.

Whether you're launching a brand or navigating your next chapter, you'll walk away with timeless advice, hard-won lessons, and the reminder that success in fashion doesn't come from following trends, it comes from following your truth.

About

Glynis Tao is the founder & CEO of ⁠⁠Chase Your Dreams Consulting⁠⁠, which is an apparel business consulting & online marketing agency that specializes in ⁠SEO & AI search optimization⁠ for e-commerce companies. She helps fashion, beauty and lifestyle e-commerce brands create optimized content and attract potential customers through organic search results.

Contact info

Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://glynistao.com/⁠⁠⁠

Email: hello@glynistao.com

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@glynistao⁠⁠⁠

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