On Rotation

Rokeya Khanum is the founder and director of luxury, ethical fashion brand Khanum’s.

From facing rejection after being made redundant to creating Khanum’s as a side hustle in 2018, Rokeya shares the inspirations behind her namesake brand, along with her tips for expanding a business globally while scaling a small business and team.

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Serena Hood is the co-founder and CEO of digital shopping platform Collagerie. 

In this episode, Serena shares how she pivoted from her role in editorial fashion as Executive Fashion Director at British Vogue to setting up her own business in 2020. From supporting other female founders and launching multiple brand partnerships to leading a startup team with her co-founder, Serena shares how she manages a growing business as a first-time entrepreneur.

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Akash Mehta is the co-founder and CEO of Ayurvedic-based haircare brand Fable & Mane. 

In this episode, Akash shares how he launched Fable & Mane with his sister Nikita, and the mentors and inspirations he had in his career in digital marketing prior to creating the brand. From self-awareness as a founder to learning how to effectively lead a team, Akash shares how he built a global brand that counts Malala, Sadie Sink and Simone Ashley among its fans.

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Chrissy Rutherford is NYC-based tastemaker and brand consultant.

In this episode, Chrissy reflects on how she left behind her career in editorial fashion and transitioned into a freelance brand consultant; from leaving behind toxic workplaces and struggling with anxiety, to always being her authentic self, Chrissy shares how she uses her social media platform to influence people in a positive way. 

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Brett and Scott Staniland are identical twins, models, and sustainability advocates.

In this episode, the twins share how Brett’s appearance on Love Island in 2021 gave them both a platform to advocate for sustainable fashion on social media - and how Brett’s refusal to wear clothes by the show’s fast fashion sponsor created somewhat of a movement within the fashion industry. The twins share why they are continually driven to campaign and advocate for climate justice - and why it’s important to use their voices for change. 

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Felicity Hayward is a model, influencer, and body positivity advocate. 

Best known for being one of the first ever British curve models in the industry, Felicity has been modelling since 2011, when she was scouted by Miles Aldridge while dancing on tables in an East London pub. In this episode, she shares how she has been breaking down harmful barriers within the industry and advocating for body positivity for years - even from before it was the status quo.

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Connie Nam is the founder and CEO of contemporary jewellery brand Astrid & Miyu. 

In this episode, Connie shares how she transitioned from her career in finance to creating Astrid & Miyu from her kitchen table as a first-time founder in 2012. From building a global brand that counts the Beckham family among its fans, to opening stores across the UK and US, Connie shares her leadership tips for managing a global team, and the inspiration behind launching a brand from scratch.

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Coming very soon: On Rotation, our brand podcast!

Hosted by Eshita, expect honest conversations about fashion, sustainability, and business with inspiring members of our community.

Episode 1 goes live next week, and will be available to stream across all major podcast platforms…we can’t wait for you to listen in!