FashionTalks

Presented with the CAFA Changemaker Award in 2023, Amber-Dawn Bear Robe is a curator, art historian and Fashion Show Program Director for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. Born in Alberta, Canada, and a member of the Siksika Nation, Bear Robe has spent her career working and lecturing in Native art institutions. Through her work and advocacy, she has played a pivotal role in the representation of Indigenous designers on a national platform. She has demonstrated profound dedication to empowering Indigenous talent, art, and design history and has set the stage for a more inclusive and culturally rich fashion landscape.

Vanja Vasic founded Fashion Art Toronto (intentionally called FAT) in 2005 making it the longest running fashion event in Toronto (Canada's largest city). In this episode Vanja and Donna discuss: The next FAT is Nov 16 - 19, 2023 in Toronto, ON. To learn more about Fashion Art Toronto - http://fashionarttoronto.ca/ On IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashionarttoronto/ Founder Vanja Vasic - https://www.instagram.com/_vanjavasic_/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

John Fluevog has been designing shoes since the 1970s. His unmistakeable footwear has graced not just runway shows around the world, but have been worn by countless celebrities including Madonna, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. George Clinton, known as Parliament known as Funkadelic, came to prominence in the 60s, revolutionized R&B music in the 70s and continues to make music with a host of artists including Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, LL Cook J and Drake (one of his latest). Dame Zandra Rhodes has been a fashion designer for over 50 years and is the founder of the British Fashion and Textile Museum. She has dressed countless celebrities from Natalie Wood to Diana Ross to Freddy Mercury to Princess Diana. Clinton and Rhodes were in Toronto to launch their latest Fluevog collaborations. Donna Bishop sat down with them in the flagship Fluevog store in Toronto to chat about: To learn more about John Fluevog - https://www.fluevog.com/ To learn more about George Clinton - https://georgeclinton.com/ To learn more about Dame Zandra Rhodes - https://zandrarhodes.com/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

David Cash, founder of Cash Labs, has been identified by Vogue Magazine as the leading force in bringing web3 to market. David, the 2023 CAFA Innovation Award winner, is the founder of Metaverse Fashion Week and has worked with dozens of global brands from Farfetch to Estée Lauder to Verizon to the NBA. In this episode David and host Donna Bishop discuss: To learn more about Cash Labs - https://www.cashlabs.io/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cashlabs.io David Cash - https://www.instagram.com/davidcash888/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

As the founder and CEO of Talk Boutique, Andrea Sampson has been training individuals in delivering engaging talks, compelling stories, dynamic presentations and building active communities based on developing thought leadership. Listen to Andrea and Donna Bishop discuss: To learn more about Andrea Sampson - https://talkboutique.com/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

Qasim Mohammad is an investor who currently works out of Wittington Venture. His expertise is deeply rooted in consumer brands. In this episode Qasim and Donna discuss: The video Qasim mentions in the episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXYxCBBPegg To learn more about Qasim, his thoughts on the marketing and investing, and to connect - https://qasimmohammad.com/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

Branding/ fashion lawyer and trademark agent Ashlee Froese breaks down so many myths around the relationship and importance between entrepreneurship (and not just fashion designers), legals, trademarks, IP and more. In this episode you will hear Ashlee Froese and Donna Bishop discuss: Articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.froeselaw.com/post/crocs-case-confirms-industrial-design-as-tool-in-fashion-lawhttps://www.froeselaw.com/post/structuring-your-independent-contractor-agreements To connect with Ashlee Froese - https://www.froeselaw.com/contact Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/ More about Ashlee: Ashlee Froese is a branding & fashion lawyer and trademark agent. She has been practicing law since 2007. She is recognized by the Law Society of Ontario as a Certified Specialist in Trademarks Law; 1 of 6 female lawyers to carry that designation. Since 2017, Ashlee is consistently listed in the World Trademark Review as one of the top 1000 trademark lawyers in the world. In 2019, Ashlee was one of 39 lawyers across Canada to be granted the Lexpert Zenith Award, which recognizes her as a change maker in law. In 2021, Ashlee was granted the World Intellectual Property Review’s Diversity award as an Influential Woman in IP, one of only 69 lawyers worldwide. In 2022, Ashlee was an awardee with the Canadian Law Awards in the Female Trailblazer of the Year category. Prior to launching Froese Law, Ashlee was a partner on Bay Street. She fast tracked to partnership within 6 years. Ashlee's scope of practice includes trademarks, copyright, contract, licensing, domain name, social media, marketing/advertising, packaging/labeling and start up corporate laws. Ashlee holds numerous leadership and mentorship positions

Lara Koretsky is a leadership and business coach pulls back the curtain how she supports her clients to achieve professional success and satisfaction, as well as personal expansion and growth. In this episode Lara talks with host Donna Bishop about: To learn more about Lara Korestsky and her coaching work - https://www.larakoretsky.com/ Connect with Lara - https://www.larakoretsky.com/contact LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/larakoretsky/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

Grant financing can be the perfect cash injection to take a business to the next level. In this episode grant consultant Weiyi Chang unpacks the process, shares expectations and offers advice on how to determine if grant financing is right for your business and setting you up for success. Weiyi Chang and host Donna Bishop discuss: From this episode: Databases mentioned: https://grantconnect.ca/loginhttps://ontario.grantwatch.com/grants-for.phphttps://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding.html Article on Government Grant Financing - https://www.froeselaw.com/post/diversify-your-business-financing-with-government-grants Guest Weiyi Chang - email weiyi@froeselaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/weiyi-c-55600a193/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

The Oscar nominated Costume Designer Luis Sequeira got his start in fashion. In this final BEST OF episode Luis and assistant Costume Designer Ann Steel joined Donna Bishop for a live recording of FashionTalks during Toronto Fashion Week. In this episode you will hear Luis and Ann talk about: To learn more about Luis Sequeira - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0784751/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/luis_sequeira_costumes/?hl=en Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/ Mentioned in this episode: FashionTalks for Industry Midroll

Evan Biddell has been designing clothes since his teens. Before he became a viral sensation with The Playsuit, he talked with Donna Bishop in an early FashionTalks episode. In this episode you will hear Evan talk candidly about: To learn more about Evan Biddell - https://biddell.shop/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/biddell/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

Mina Gerges is known for his fearless self expression, ground breaking modelling gigs and plus size and LGTBQ2S+ advocacy. In this episode you will hear Mina share: Learn more about Mina Gerges - https://www.itsminagerges.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/minagerges/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/ Mentioned in this episode: FashionTalks for Industry Midroll

Making your side hustle your full time gig is one of the most common goals any entrepreneur has. Catherine Addai knows what it means to HUSTLE! In this episode you will hear: To learn more about Catherine and her brand Kaela Kay - https://kaelakay.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/kaelakayonline/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thecatherineaddai/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

Jeanne Beker is a fashion icon and Canadian treasure. As the host of the ground breaking FashionTelevision Jeanne brought new fans to fashion, opened a portal to the otherwise unseen magic of runways shows and witnessed the entire fashion industry respond to new media. In this episode you will hear Jeanne share stories about: To learn more about Jeanne Beker - http://www.jeannebeker.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thejeannebeker/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/ Mentioned in this episode: FashionTalks for Industry Midroll FashionTalks for Industry Midroll

That's a wrap on season 4! But don't worry - FashionTalks isn't going anywhere. We will return in September with a special series, FashionTalks for Industry. Host Donna Bishop will interview experts in legals, grant writing, thought leadership, financing, marketing, managing burnout and more. A host of topics to support you and your business whether you are a designer, entrepreneur, creative director, freelancer - any. career that touches fashion. Until then, enjoy some favourite episodes from the vault throughout the month of August. Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

Izzy Camilleri is a big deal. As one of Canada's most celebrated fashion designers she has dressed A list celebrities from David Bowie to Meryl Streep. In 2005 her world and career changed when a woman living with paralysis asked Izzy to design some custom clothing that would work with her power wheelchair. This entry into adaptive clothing pivoted her career in a profound way. In this episode: To watch Izzy's Ted Talks - https://www.izzycamilleri.com/galleries/ted-talk/ To learn more about Izzy and IZ Adaptive - https://www.izzycamilleri.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/izzy.camilleri/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

Fashion intersects with some surprising places! Case in point, tarot reader Lori Simeunovic has a ton of experience harnessing and acknowledging the power of adornment as it pertains to empowerment, manifestation and more. In this episode Lori and Donna discuss: The jeweller who made the necklace Lori mentioned - https://katekingjewellery.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/katekingjewellery/?igshid=Y2IzZGU1MTFhOQ%3D%3D Wendy Alana, photographer Lori did the boudoir photoshoot with - https://wendyalanaphotography.com/portfolio-item/boudoir/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/wendyalanaphoto/?igshid=Y2IzZGU1MTFhOQ%3D%3D To learn more about Lori - https://www.tarotlori.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/tarot.lori/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

Lisa Corbo has been around the fashion block. She has been a textile designer, fashion designer, interior designer, buyer, retail entrepreneur, stylist and most recently has added digital creator to her incredible career. Lisa has so much to share and a ton of amazing stories, experiences and insights. In this episode Lisa talks about: To learn more and follow Lisa Corbo on IG - https://www.instagram.com/lisacorbo/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

Sage Paul is a designer, artist, creator and the executive & artistic director of Indigenous Fashion Arts, an organization committed to exploring the deep connections between mainstream fashion, Indigenous art and traditional practice through presentation for broad audiences and industries. In this episode you will hear Sage and Donna talk about: To learn more about Sage Paul - http://sagepaul.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/sagepaul/ To learn more about Indigenous Fashion Arts - https://indigenousfashionarts.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/indigenousfashionarts/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

George Sully has been designing for over 20 years. Yet despite that history he, and other designers, have been designing in the dark for years. George is candid, clear and passionate while sharing his story and the future of designing. In this episode you will hear: ABOUT GEORGE SULLY: Multidisciplinary designer, entrepreneur and activist are all different ways one can begin to describe George Sully. Based in Toronto, with an impressive worldwide network, Sully has established a collective of multifaceted companies that leverage him as an innovative player in the world of multimedia content creation and fashion design. Celebrated CAFA Change-maker Award winner, George Brown honorary degree recipient and FGI Visionary Award Winner, Sully is also known for his collaborations that include but not limited to, DHL, EBAY, Disney, Hudson’s Bay, and Mercedes Benz. Sully is also a Bata Shoe Museum inductee, creator of Black designers of Canada, co-founder of House of Hayla and creator of break-out brand Sully & Son Company. To learn more about George Sully - https://georgesully.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/realgeorgesully/ To learn more about Black Designers of Canada - https://blackdesignersofcanada.com/ To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/ This episode was produced by Jason Perrier IG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/ Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/ Follow the podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/ Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/