Welcome to Chase your Dreams
A podcast for Fashion Entrepreneurs who are ready to pursue their passion and make a living doing what they love.
The Power of Style for Personal Branding with Jenni Lee
In this episode, fashion stylist and image consultant Jenni Lee shares how intentional styling can be a powerful tool for personal branding, visual communication, and professional growth. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience working with celebrities and major publications, she explains how clothing acts as a visual ...
Messaging That Converts: PR Strategies for Founders with KJ Blattenbauer
PR expert KJ Blattenbauer shares how founders can build visibility and authority without feeling salesy. She explains why great work alone isn’t enough and why clear messaging and positioning are essential to helping your audience understand who you are, what you do, and why it matters. KJ shares practical ...
Scaling Independent Fashion Brands with Flying Solo’s Elizabeth Solomeina
Elizabeth Solomeina, co-founder of Flying Solo, shares her insights on the challenges independent designers face in the fashion industry. She emphasizes the importance of a sustainable approach to growth, the need for strategic planning before expanding into international markets, and the value of press exposure in building brand credibility ...
Bootstrapping ROCKNOT from DIY to Multi-Million Dollar Company
Orly Shani shares her journey from a DIY expert to the founder of ROCKNOT, a profitable and scalable fashion brand that specializes in everyday statement bags. She discusses the importance of profitability, storytelling in marketing, and the lessons learned from her DIY days. Orly highlights the significance of customer ...
How to Use Styling and Merchandising as a Business Strategy
In this episode of Chase Your Dreams, Glynis Tao and Tamara Mainardi explore how style can serve as a strategic business asset. They discuss how personal styling, branding, and sales strategies intersect to create a compelling customer experience. Tamara highlights the importance of a strategy-first approach, the challenges designers ...
Business-First SEO That Sounds Like You: Why Brand Voice is a Ranking Advantage
In this episode of Chase Your Dreams, SEO + AI Visibility Strategist, Glynis Tao, breaks down why SEO in 2026 should focus on aligning with real business goals to drive growth. She introduces the concept of “business-first SEO”, an approach that prioritizes buyer intent, revenue-driving pages, and clear brand ...
AI in E-Commerce: Brand-Building Insights & Growth Strategies
In this episode, Glynis Tao reflects on standout moments from this year’s Chase Your Dreams podcast, highlighting three fashion ecommerce strategies for entrepreneurs. Through expert insights from founders, this episode explores how to optimize your content for AI search, ecommerce growth strategies that work, what it takes to build ...
E-Commerce SEO Strategies in the Age of AI Part 2
In this conversation, Glynis Tao discusses the importance of adaptability in today’s changing e-commerce landscape. With the popularization of AI-driven search, Glynis emphasizes the importance of foundational SEO best practices that still apply. Through a case study, she shares how one of her clients used strategic blogging to earn ...
Building a Women's Footwear Brand Rooted in Spanish Craftsmanship with Leticia Viedma
Leticia Viedma shares how she transitioned from being a lawyer to the founder of KAMI, a women’s footwear company with an emphasis on Spanish craftsmanship. She discusses what inspired her to enter the fashion industry, the challenges she faced developing a DTC brand, and why she believes delivering a ...
E-Commerce SEO Strategies in the Age of AI Part 1
In this episode, Glynis Tao discusses the evolving landscape of e-commerce SEO in the age of AI, focusing on how e-commerce brands can adapt their growth strategies to remain competitive. She highlights the importance of understanding the changes in consumer search behaviour, the AI challenges brands face, and effective ...
The Secret to Turning Website Traffic into Paying Customers
In this episode, Evelina Kaganovitch explores why building trust is more important than increasing traffic for e-commerce fashion brands. She shares her journey from fashion school burnout to becoming a messaging strategist, emphasizing the need for authentic storytelling and meaningful communication. Discover what the key to a successful email ...
How to Scale a Business Through Franchising with Rhea Lana Riner
Rhea Lana Riner, founder of Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Events, shares her 28-year-long entrepreneurial journey. What started as a simple clothing swap in her living room transformed into a multi-million dollar franchise, striving to make high-quality children’s clothes accessible and affordable. With an emphasis on community, values, and personal ...


