BTS of Owning A Secondhand Designer Clothing Store and the Importance of Circular Fashion with Faith Mabry

Ep 174: This episode is part 2 of a mini-series with Faith Mabry. She is the owner of second-hand designer + vintage store Revive in Haarlem, The Netherlands! Allison and Faith originally connected over their mutual love for second-hand fashion and both own second-hand stores, and we’re lucky to have Faith on this week to share her expertise with entrepreneurship, circular fashion, marketing, running a business abroad, mental health while working for yourself and more!

Faith's shop, Revive, is a secondhand designer boutique. She has a brick and mortar store and does e-commerce. Her mission is to create a welcoming space for the local community, to REVIVE the life of previously loved fashion and provide clothes for everybody regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or lifestyle. Kudos if you wish Faith a happy one year of Revive as of May 15th ;)

TAKEAWAYS:

• Circular fashion is a growing trend in the fashion industry
• Starting a small business can be challenging and lonely
• Finding a work-life balance is crucial for entrepreneurs
• Hustle culture is not sustainable in the long run
• Being a small business owner comes with its own set of challenges
• Building a brand strategy and understanding your target market are crucial for success
• Community support and word-of-mouth promotion are essential for small businesses
• Being flexible and adaptable is important in entrepreneurship
• Creating a sustainable and inclusive shopping experience
• Listening and being there for others is what makes a good friend

If you are interested in hearing how Faith was able to not just move abroad, but open a business in a foreign country, check out last week’s episode (part 1) where she shares information about visas, language barriers and expat life!

MENTIONS:

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Faith’s Shop - Revive Instagram, TikTok, Website

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