Season 2 Episode 007 - Navigating Fashion's Toxic Culture & Avoiding Burnout with Sarah Galley @ Design Gals

Welcome to another episode of The Fashion Brand Clinic with me, Elizabeth Stiles!    Sarah Galley is an ambitious graphic designer who firmly believes in the power of stepping out of your comfort zone to bring about a positive change. We met about 10 years ago when we were both at Miss Selfridge and she’s since gone on to work for some other leading brands including River Island and ASOS.  Despite the sometimes negative experiences, Sarah has built resilience finding courage and clarity which has helped her launch her own business - Design Gals.   💫 Don't forget to hit that follow button and stay tuned for more episodes sharing exclusive BTS content    In this episode we discuss : Recognising when to leave: Sarah talks about the importance of recognising signs of physical and mental strain in your job. She shares how mental health shouldn’t be compromised for a career. The reward of going independent: We discussed the freedom that comes with running your own business, even if it means earning less ( and there’s also the potential for more which we don’t often consider!) Manifesting your goals: During the podcast, we talked about the power of manifestation, and Sarah shared her business objectives. We agreed on the importance of setting aside time to focus on future goals, rather than getting overwhelmed with day-to-day tasks.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Elizabeth's Instagram Sarah’s Instagram   SPONSOR Thanks to Lucy & Yak for sponsoring season 2 of The Fashion Brand Clinic Podcast! Are you passionate about learning how to scale your own clothing brand? Here's your chance to get some personalised 1:1 guidance from Lucy Greenwood – cofounder of Lucy & Yak!   Head to this link to fill out the form and enter! One lucky podcast listener will win an exclusive mentoring session with Lucy, a renowned and sustainable clothing brand that has scaled to incredible heights in a short space of time. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights, ask questions, and receive advice tailored to your fashion brand. Psst – whilst you’re there, don’t forget you’re also able to shop the Lucy and Yak collection with 10% off using the code "TFBC"     LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! Are you ready to discover what it takes to become a 6-figure fashion brand?  Or maybe you're already there & looking for ways to improve! I have a really fun quiz for you to try out today!  It's just 21 questions that will determine a score from 0-100 and you'll automatically receive a personalised audit of how your business is doing. As a fashion brand owner, it can be challenging (to say the least!) to stand out in a crowded market and drive consistent sales. However, with the right marketing, product development, sales channels and pricing strategy, you can take your fashion brand to the next level! Take the quiz to unlock the secrets of a 6 figure fashion brand and see how you compare. Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail with a fully personalised audit on how you can scale with success - it's honestly so cool, you have to try it to see for yourself…