Confessions of a Conscious CEO

From Closing Her First Business to Raising £300K With Daisy Harvey

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I sat down with Daisy Harvey, the founder of LOOM to unpack how she closed her first business, rebuilt her confidence, and raised £300K to launch an ...

How to Go from Idea to Market Without Burning Out or Burning Cash

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s the truth: you don’t need a massive budget or a big team to launch. In this episode, I break down how to validate, market, and sell in a wa...

From 200 No's to $1M ARR: Natalie Barbu on Rella's Pivot, Fundraising, and Growth

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’m joined by Natalie Barbu, CEO and co-founder of Rella, to unpack how her team went from 200 no’s to raising $1M and reaching $1M ARR. We get in...

Why Your Startup Isn’t Growing... The Go-To-Market Strategy Mistakes Founders Make

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most founders think a go-to-market strategy is just a launch plan or a marketing campaign — but it’s so much more than that. In this episode, I br...

Raising Capital for a Social Impact Startup With Daniel Samosir Botcherby

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I interview Daniel Samosir Botcherby, the Co-Founder & CEO of Kalda, a digital mental health platform created to support the LGBTQIA+ community in...

Client's GTM Strategy Session: Monetization, Sales Funnels & Branding Secrets

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I take you inside a real GTM strategy session I ran for my client Dan, the Founder of Kalda. We unpacked his monetization options, re...

Welcome to Confessions of a Conscious CEO ✨

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build a purpose-driven business that aligns with your values, sustains your lifestyle, ...

What It Really Takes to Be an "Overnight Success" with Stephanie Melodia

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder what it really takes to become an “overnight success”? In this candid conversation with Stephanie Melodia, we unpack the truth behind ...

The Truth About Early Menopause, IVF & Fundraising as a Female Founder with Dr. Stasa Stankovic

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this impactful interview, I sit down with Dr. Stasa Stankovic, the co-founder & CEO of OvartiX. She's a powerhouse that's leveraging he...

How I Went From Burnout to a High-Performance CEO

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s talk about how to sustainably execute everything you’ve planned. Because your strategy is only as strong as your ability to carry it out… ...

How to Plan a Powerful Launch That Sells Out

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A successful launch isn’t just a single moment — it’s a carefully planned strategy.In this GTM Essentials lesson, I’m walking you through how ...

Turn Customers Into Raving Fans With This Strategy

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your business doesn’t need more followers — it needs a community.In this GTM Essentials lesson, you’ll learn how to turn passive followers into ...

Grow Without Ads: The $0 Marketing Strategy That Works

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Relying on paid ads to grow? You might be skipping your most powerful growth lever: organic marketing. In this GTM Essentials lesson, I’ll show you...

How to Position Your Brand to Charge Premium Prices

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you nail your branding, you can literally charge double — and your customers will happily pay for it. In this GTM Essentials lesson, I’ll show...

How to Build a Simple Sales Funnel That Converts

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Without sales, you don’t have a business — you have an expensive hobby.In this GTM Essentials lesson, I’ll show you how to build a sustainable s...

Simple Ways to Monetize Your Business (Even as a Beginner)

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you can’t make money off your products, you don’t have a business… you have an expensive hobby. Sorry if that’s harsh, but the good news i...

Stop Overbuilding: How to Create an MVP That Sells

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most founders overbuild their first product — and it’s the fastest way to burn cash and waste months of work.In this GTM Essentials lesson, I’ll...

Product-Market Fit Made Simple: Start Here

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most founders get product-market fit completely wrong — and it costs them months of wasted work and thousands of dollars.In this GTM Essentials less...

The #1 Reason Most Startups Fail (And How to Avoid It)

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most businesses don’t fail because their idea is bad... they fail because they’re solving the wrong problem.In this GTM Essentials lesson, I'm...

Welcome to GTM Essentials: Build, Launch & Grow Smarter ✨

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Psst… I’m releasing a free, jam-packed course on Go-To-Market strategies — the exact lessons I wish I had when I started my first business.All t...

15+ Years of Career Lessons You Won’t Learn in Business School

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I look back on my career — from teaching piano at 15, to navigating business school, to working at billion-dollar corporations, and...

Feeling Overwhelmed, Founder Real Talk & Launching a Makeup Artist Business | Build With Me

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I open up about how I’ve really been feeling lately… (overwhelmed, stretched thin, and struggling to prioritize myself). I share ...

How to Launch Without Burning Out: The Sustainable Launch Strategy You Need

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If launching your products or services feels like late-night scrambling, crying into your laptop, or completely burning out — I’ve been there too....

The Secrets to Sustainable Marketing & Building a Community That Converts

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s be honest… marketing can feel soul-sucking when you’re doing it just to chase the algorithm. In this episode, I’m sharing how to build a...

How to Make Consistent, Record-Breaking Sales (Without Burning Out)

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re riding the feast-and-famine rollercoaster (one month making bank, the next barely scraping by), this episode is for you. I’m breaking do...

How to Create Profitable Products & Services That ACTUALLY Sell

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the most foundational (but often skipped) parts of building a business: your products, services, and offer...

Walking Away From a Shady Factory & The Rollercoaster of Starting a Sustainable Brand | Valerie from Val Eves

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Valerie, the founder of Val Eves — a sustainable accessories brand redefining what it means to be both stylish and ...

The Truth About Starting Your First Business That No One Talks About…

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starting a business is one of the most rewarding (and hardest) things I’ve ever done. I launched Recloseted over six years ago and scaled it to mult...

My Burnout Story: Why I Walked Away and Rebuilt a Sustainable Business

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this honest and unfiltered episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really looked like to build my first business, Recloseted. From the o...

How I Pivoted My Career & Business (And What You Can Learn from It)

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pivoting your business or career can feel like letting go of everything you've built — but sometimes it's the most aligned and powerful decision you...

The Future of Recloseted...

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I share what’s happening with Recloseted in this podcast episode…Thank you for joining this journey with me 💚 FREE RESOURCESFor Sustainable Fa...

Your Launch Strategy to Sellout Your First Collection

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sellout your first collection with these launch strategies! Links Mentioned:Free Fund Your Fashion Line TrainingFree How to Launch a Profitable Susta...

Price Your Products to Maximize Profits — And Still Make Sales!

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Maximizing your profits is crucial for a fashion brand! In this episode, Selina breaks down how you should price your products and ways to guarantee y...

Build Your Shopify Website Like This to CONVERT

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your (Shopify) website is a crucial part of your sales strategy! In this episode, Selina breaks down how you can build an engaging and converting webs...

Leverage These Email Strategies to Convert Your Audience

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Email marketing is not dead and in fact, it’s a crucial part of a fashion brand’s marketing strategy! In this episode, Selina breaks down how you ...

Leverage These TikTok Strategies to Build a Community That Buys

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having a lot of TikTok followers is useless if nobody buys from you! In this episode, Selina breaks down how you can build an engaged and warmed up au...

Leverage These Instagram Strategies to Build a Community That Buys

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having a lot of Instagram followers is useless if nobody buys from you! In this episode, Selina breaks down how you can build an engaged and warmed up...

Build a Fashion Brand From Scratch that Can Charge $$$

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Selina overviews how you can build a premium brand (without coming across as snobby or inaccessible to your community) in this episode! Links Mention...

Manufacturing Sourcing Secrets You Need to Know

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can source ethical manufacturers with low MOQs without fashion industry connections! You just need to avoid the rookie mistakes that Selina overvi...

Material Sourcing Secrets You Need to Know

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can source sustainable materials with low MOQs without fashion industry connections! You just need to avoid the rookie mistakes that Selina overvi...

Fashion Design Secrets You Need to Know

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can design and produce beautiful, high-quality garments without a fashion technical background! You just need to avoid the rookie mistakes that Se...

Start a Successful Fashion Brand With a Full-Time Job

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can launch a successful sustainable fashion brand AND work a 9-5 job! You just need the tips Selina overviews in this episode. Links Mentioned:Fr...

Breaking Down the Fashion Design Process — Interview with Alison from How Fitting

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s break down how to design a fashion line without a fashion technical background! In this episode, Selina interviews Alison Hoenes, a freelance ...

CEO Confessions: Making Difficult Decisions — My $10,000 Mistake, Firing Team Members & Failed Products

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Selina answers all your burning questions about starting and launching a sustainable fashion brand! She talks about what how you can make your brand a...

Your Sales Secret Weapon: Launch Events

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Selina breaks down a launch sales secret weapon that her clients use to generate an extra $5,000+ in sales which is… launch events! These events nee...

The Strategy to GUARANTEE You Hit Your Launch Goal

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you could GUARANTEE that you hit your launch goal? Selina breaks down her launch strategies to help ensure that you hit your targets in this e...

Dissecting My Client’s $35,000+ Launch

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Selina breaks down one of her client’s recent launches that resulted in $35,000+ in revenue! She talks about the strategies that helped make her cli...

How to Build a Successful Fashion Brand From Scratch

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have the right strategies from the get-go so that you can build a profitable sustainable fashion brand! In this episode, Selina breaks down five secre...

The Future of Sustainable Fashion — Doomed or Salvageable?

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s have a candid discussion about the state of the fashion industry — can we turn things around or are we doomed? Additional Resources:Free Fu...

Prepare Your Fashion Brand for Upcoming Sustainability Regulations

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The fashion industry has operated like the Wild West for decades and it’s finally getting some much-needed regulation. As a fashion brand owner thou...

Do Sustainable Fashion Brands Need Certifications?

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do sustainable fashion brands NEED certifications? That’s what we’re breaking down in this episode! Selina talks about what certifications you sho...

Stop Your Shopping Addiction & Boycott Fast Fashion

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t NEED to buy more clothes! In this episode, Selina overviews why you should stop buying fast fashion, how to get over a shopping addiction,...

Creating Sustainable Fashion Content — Interview with Cynthia from Inspiroue

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Creating sustainable fashion content doesn’t have to be hard…In this interview, Selina interviews Cynthia Dam, a sustainable fashion content creat...

How to Build a Community — Interview With Brittany from the Sustainable Fashion Forum

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many things wrong with the fashion industry and we candidly discuss it ALL in this interview episode with Brittany Sierra, the Founder &a...

The Ultimate Marketing Strategies for Fashion Brands: Build an Audience That Buys

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s useless if you have 100,000+ followers with $0 in sales! In this episode, Selina overviews free and paid marketing strategies to grow your audi...

The Ultimate Sales Strategies for Fashion Brands: Get Consistent Sales & Increase Your Revenue

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your conscious brand deserves to grow and scale! Selina is breaking down five sales strategies you need to achieve consistent sales and increase your ...

How to Start Your Dream Sustainable Fashion Brand — Interview with Natalie from Ojalá

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to quit your 9-5 and start your dream fashion brand, listen up!In this special episode, Selina interviews our Launch Your Brand client Nat...

How to Start a Successful Fashion Brand With $0

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can start a fashion brand with $0! In this episode, Selina covers the five steps to bankroll your brand, why you should avoid crowdfunding, how ma...

How Much It REALLY Costs to Start a Fashion Brand

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're anxious and stressed about funding your fashion brand, this episode is for you! Selina breaks down the four cost categories you need to ...

How to Get Over the Fear, Overwhelm & Imposter Syndrome to Start a Fashion Brand

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The journey of starting a fashion brand can bring up feelings of overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and anxiety. So let's discuss how you can get over ...

How to Start a Successful Fashion Brand in 2024

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to launch your dream fashion brand this year, listen up! In this episode, Selina shares 14 secret strategies you need to build a profitabl...

CEO Confessions: 23 Lessons I learned from 2023

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this CEO Confessions episode, Selina rounds up all the lessons she’s learned in this past year so you can prevent them. She candidly shares price...

Creating a Sustainable Vegan Fashion Brand — Interview with Lina Mayorga from LMS By Lina Mayorga

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how you can build an intentional and conscious fashion brand from the ground up. In this episode, Selina interviews Lina Mayorga, the Founder of...

Finding Motivation to Keep Building Your Business Even When Times are Tough

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about how you can stay motivated while building your business — even if you aren't seeing the fruits of your labor or are going t...

How to Effortlessly Execute Pre-Sales for a Fashion Brand

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's avoid having tens of thousands of dollars stuck in unsold inventory after your first launch! In this episode, Selina breaks down the benefit...

Communicate Sustainability Efforts WITHOUT Greenwashing or Greenhushing

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's effectively communicate your brand's sustainability efforts! In this episode, Selina breaks down how to create your sustainability strat...

Fashion Legislation in the US, Role of AI in Fashion, Decarbonization — Global Fashion Agenda Boston Summit Takeaways

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Recloseted Team attended the Global Fashion Agenda’s first summit in the United States! In this episode, the team breaks down updated fashion po...

How to Source Ethical & Sustainable Manufacturers

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's source an ethical and sustainable manufacturer for your fashion brand! In this episode, Selina breaks down setting priorities when choosing ...

How to Source Sustainable Materials

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's source the best sustainable materials for your fashion brand! In this episode, Selina outlines the process of picking the right materials fo...

How to Consciously Participate in Black Friday & Cyber Monday as a Sustainable Brand

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode breaks down how sustainable brands can consciously participate in Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Selina covers how to plan your sales wit...

How to Design Products Without a Fashion Background

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can start a fashion brand without a fashion background! In this episode, Selina breaks down the design process from sketch to sample, outlines how...

Differentiate Your Brand From Other Fashion Brands

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to build a successful brand, you cannot do what everyone else is doing. In this episode,  Selina explains how to build your business arou...

Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Fashion Brand

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're starting a fashion brand, you need to avoid these costly mistakes! In this episode, Selina breaks down the right way to set up and fund ...

Creating a Net Positive Fashion Industry for People and the Planet — Interview with Federica from Global Fashion Agenda

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Selina interviews Federica Marchionni, CEO of Global Fashion Agenda, a nonprofit that aims to create a more positive, sustainable fas...

How to Pursue Your Dream of Starting a Fashion Brand (with a 9-5, limited funds, and time)

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, you can build a fashion brand and not burn out! Get all the strategies and tips you need to succeed in this episode. Additional Resources:Free F...

CEO Confessions: 50 Lessons & Mistakes from 5 Years in Business — Part 2

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's Recloseted's 5th Birthday 🥂Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us transform the harmful fashion industry over the ...

CEO Confessions: 50 Lessons & Mistakes from 5 Years in Business — Part 1

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's Recloseted's 5th Birthday 🥂Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us transform the harmful fashion industry over the ...

How to Create a Sustainability Report

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're breaking down how you can create a sustainability report in this episode! Learn the exact strategies and tactics to create a comprehensive d...

How Fashion Brands Can Adopt Sustainable Practices

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's discuss the exact strategies and tactics you can implement to incorporate sustainability into your fashion brand. Whether you have limited t...

How to Start a Successful Fashion Resale / Vintage / Consignment Business

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's discuss the exact strategies and steps it takes to start a successful fashion resale/vintage/consignment business. Whether you want to turn ...

Starting a Fashion Brand for Moms, as a Mom — Interview with Flora from Estella Moon

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to start a fashion brand for moms in this interview with our amazing client Flora! We chat about her sustainability strategy, go behind the ...

What to Do If You Don’t Meet Your Launch Goals

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Didn't achieve your launch goals? All good, let's talk about what your next steps should be to ensure this doesn't happen again. Grab a no...

How to Grow Your Business

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Growing a business is tough. But let's talk about it in this episode! Selina breaks down tangible tips and action items you need to be successful ...

How to Organically Grow Your Audience

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be hard to grow your audience but you need to continuously get new people to your brand so you can grow and increase your sales. Selina discuss...

How to Build an Engaged Community that Actually Buys

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you have a decent following but not nearly enough sales, let’s discuss why your potential customers aren’t buying from you and how you can fix ...

How to Achieve Consistent Monthly Revenue

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s so stressful when you don’t have control over your monthly revenue. Some months you might make $0, other months you might make $15,000+. Let’...

Ultimate Sales Strategies & Tactics for Fashion Brands in 2023

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to increase your sales and grow your brand? Grab a notebook and pen because Selina is sharing the exact sales strategies and tactics that o...

Why You Aren’t Getting Sales & What to Do About It

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sales are the lifeline of a business. So let’s talk about WHY you might not be getting enough sales and how you can fix that problem in this episode...

From Concept to Creation: Launching a Successful Sustainable Fashion Brand

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to launch a sustainable fashion brand? This is your ultimate guide to go from idea to successful launch. In this episode, Selina breaks down the...

Starting a Sustainable Activewear Brand — Interview with Alex & Kim from Wild Warrior

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We interview our amazing clients Alex & Kim from Wild Warrior in this episode! They talk about their journey of launching a sustainable activewear...

How Fashion Brands Can Leverage AI & Chat GPT

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI is here to stay so let's discuss how fashion entrepreneurs can leverage AI and ChatGPT as useful tools in their business. In this episode, Seli...

Recession Ready: Sales Strategies for Sustainable Fashion Brands

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's discuss how sustainable fashion brands can make sales and survive the recession. Let’s ensure you not just survive but THRIVE during these...

How to Keep a Sustainable Fashion Brand Afloat in the Recession

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how to not only survive the recession but also thrive! 📈In this episode, Selina discusses how to make short and long-term plans to make more ...

CEO Confessions: 22 Lessons I Learned from 2022

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2022 was a year of self-growth and discovery, but it wasn’t always smooth sailing. In this special episode of CEO Confessions, Selina candidly share...

Raising the Bar in the Fashion Industry — Interview with Tania from Cadre Style

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're unhappy about your 9-5 job and have been thinking about following your passion, listen up!This episode is brought to you by Cadre Style....

Buying Pre-Loved and Fashion Activism — Interview with Emily from Pre-Loved Podcast

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ready to make secondhand your first choice but don't know where to start? In this episode, Selina has a conversation with Emily of the Pre-Loved P...

Fast Fashion’s Impact on Ghana & Being a Stylish Sustainable Active Citizen — Interview with Amma Aburam

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You can be stylish and sustainable at the same time! In this episode, Selina sits down with Amma from Style & Sustain — a guilt-free mindful fas...

CEO Confessions: My $10,000+ Mistake

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I made a $10,000+ mistake...In this special CEO Confessions episode, I candidly share my thoughts after this nightmare situation. I share my story on ...

HIGG Index Combatting Greenwashing — Interview with Amina from the Sustainable Apparel Coalition

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Claiming that your brand is sustainable isn't enough — you need to present your environmental and social labor impact using data.In this episode...

How to Build a Brand from Scratch — Interview with Tiff Cheng

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Branding is more than just a logo, color palette, and typography! In this episode Selina sits down with Tiff Cheng, the founder By Tiff C — a boutiq...