Jul 30, 2018
In the final Spirit of 608 podcast episode before the August break, get ready for a conversation that rocks. Seriously. This week's guest is not only a FEST founder who relies on upcycling thrifted garments for the one-of-a-kind garments she creates. She's also the designer behind the eye-catching, other worldly bespoke...
Jul 24, 2018
icture this: you've taken all the right steps to become one of the most highly respected academic physicians in your field. And then you walk away. To start a footwear company that relies on technology you have no experience with whatsoever. In fact, no one - not even may-jor footwear brands - have experience with...
Jul 17, 2018
When this week's guest started building her ethical fashion startup, she had high hopes for its future. But after years of hustle to grow her store, a well-known favorite among many stylish urbanites seeking cool clothes with a conscience, she started feeling uneasy about the future. She knew continued growth...
Jul 10, 2018
On this week's episode of the Spirit of 608 podcast, we hear from the founder of what is arguably the first luxury vegan handbag brand. In business for almost 10 years, this company has successfully navigated challenges that many FEST founders face, from sourcing high-quality materials that meet value-driven standards...