From corporate burnout to leading an apparel education movement — Rachel goes completely off-script in this special live press briefing episode!

For the first time ever on the show, Rachel is joined by Ella Ripley Rodriguez, Unmarked Street and Business of Apparel's marketing assistant, to flip the script and walk her through an unscripted, behind-the-scenes press interview. You'll hear Rachel's raw reflections on leaving a high-paying fashion job, starting her own agency, and building The Business of Apparel into the go-to mentorship platform for serious apparel founders.

Rachel and Ella go into everything from the most common mistakes startup brands make, to leadership lessons, to why she believes slow growth is the key to real sustainability.

If you're building an apparel brand or even just dreaming about it, this episode is not to be missed!

00:00 Introduction to the Business of Apparel Podcast

00:13 Special Announcements and Meet Ella

01:37 Rachel's Career Journey

02:36 The Birth of Unmarked Street and Business of Apparel

04:45 Unique Value of Business of Apparel

06:28 Masterclass and Mentorship Programs

07:57 Advice for Aspiring Apparel Entrepreneurs

12:17 Challenges and Leadership Lessons

21:44 Community and Mentorship Importance

30:03 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion Dollar Apparel Brands Masterclass here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/secrets

Join The Board here: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/the-board

Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course

To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn.

To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.