1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Joining me on The Debra Shepherd Podcast today is Ali Lennard who is the Owner and Designer at Philosophy Australia. Philosophy Australia is a Sydney-based womenswear label known for its timeless, versatile garments and commitment to ethical, local production. With several decades in commercial fashion design, Ali’s experience and easy-going personality are reflected in her designs.&amp;nbsp; Philosophy Australia is a multi-award-winning brand with a loyal and growing community of discerning customers who “choose better” and appreciate slow fashion.&amp;nbsp; In this episode, Ali shares her business story. She talks about purpose, her biggest lessons in business, slow fashion, and what it takes to build a strong brand with staying power and the power of community.&amp;nbsp; HIGHLIGHTS Ali’s path to&amp;nbsp;fashion started at the age of five when she told her kindergarten teacher, she wanted to be in the fashion industry when she grew up. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The growth of Philosophy Australia as a slow fashion brand that is 100% Australian.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The importance of slow fashion, local manufacture and being able to follow garments from start to finish, which Ali says&amp;nbsp;not many&amp;nbsp;companies can do today.&amp;nbsp; It takes a village and a community to build a business. Ali talks about the power of connection,&amp;nbsp;community&amp;nbsp;and the Philosophy Australia family.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Navigating challenging times in business, the importance of being flexible, and how everything is pivotable.&amp;nbsp; Staying true to your values and what it takes to build a strong brand with staying power. Ali's talks about meaningful living and what it looks like for her.&amp;nbsp; Plus, more! &amp;nbsp; SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH ALI LENNARD www.philosophyaustralia.com.au Instagram @_PhilosophyAustraliaFashion &amp;nbsp; CONNECT WITH DEBRA www.debrashepherd.com.au Instagram&amp;nbsp;@_DebraShepherd&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Work With Debra The Debra Shepherd Podcast http://TheDebraShepherdPodcast.libsyn.com/site <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39722920/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/000000/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/39722920