Inspire + Move
‘Inspire + Move’ with Alli Arruda is the perfect podcast for anyone looking to grow, connect, be inspired, or celebrate community. A multi-faceted podcast that brings you meaningful conversations, encourages your strength and resilience, and empowers you to think bigger, your host, Alli Arruda, takes you on an exploratory journey with each episode. No topic is off limits, which encourages the perfect combination of high vibes and deep reflection.
Alli Arruda has done it all – from fashion school to corporate marketing, entrepreneurial adventures – the brick-and-mortar type – to being the founder of the ‘Inspire and Move’ brand, Alli’s life experience shows you that passion and resilience make anything possible. She understands and appreciates the peaks and valleys of life, and inspires listeners with her joyful presence and drive towards happiness.
Join Alli twice each week for episodes that cover well…just about everything! It’s time to pour into your community and create everlasting connections…let’s up-level together! Leave each episode feeling inspired, encouraged to invest deeper into yourself, and motivated to kick start whatever adventure comes your way.
Inspire + Move
Mentors, Funding, and Slippers: Building From The Ground Up with Mave & Chez’s Victoria Marshman (Part 1)
This week on Inspire + Move, I’m joined by my wonderful friend Victoria Marshman, co-founder of Mave and Chez, the brand behind the chic, ergonomic slippers, that I also absolutely adore. Victoria takes us through the unexpected journey of creating a brand rooted in comfort, style, and purpose. Together with her co-founder Dani, they launched a product that addresses a huge gap in the footwear market and we dive into their backstory and navigating what its like to grow a business and product from scratch!
In this episode, we explore:
• How Victoria and Dani turned their passion for design and wellness into a luxury slipper brand.
• The aha moment that led them to launch and the challenges they faced along the way.
• The importance of building community through a product and how comfort shouldn’t compromise style.
• A peek into the creation process: from prototypes, to “shoe gurus” who helped bring their vision to life.
• The critical role of mentors, investors and funding in growing their business.
If you’re considering a product-based business, this episode is filled with insights and inspiration! Let me know your thoughts over on IG & stay tuned for part 2 of our conversation!
Victoria’s Links:
http://instagram.com/maveandchez/
https://maveandchez.com/
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• Oakville, Monday October 6th!
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