Shannon Lohr - Founder of Factory45: Sustainable & Ethical Fashion, Perseverance, & Trusting the Process | Ep. 65

A conversation with Shannon Lohr: Founder & CEO of Factory45, she works with idea-stage entrepreneurs to launch fashion brands that are sustainably and ethically made. Shannon got her start in 2010 when she co-founded {r}evolution apparel, a sustainable clothing company for female travelers and minimalists that was featured in The New York Times, Forbes.com and Yahoo! News. Through her online business school, Factory45, Shannon has worked with over 500 entrepreneurs in the sustainable fashion space, many of whom have gone on to launch some of the most transparent supply chains in the fashion industry. Shannon has worked as a consultant for crowdfunding projects that have surpassed their goal amounts by as much as 300%, and has worked closely with startup apparel companies from all over the world to create ethically-made products with a focus on environmentally-friendly materials. Shannon is a strong advocate for increasing supply chain transparency through sourcing, localization and storytelling. She’s been named a thought leader for the future of fashion and was nominated as a "Woman of Note" by the Wall Street Journal. If you’re looking to start a sustainably made clothing brand, aren’t sure what you’re next move is, if you want to start something new, then this episode is for you! Patreon Sign up to be a part of my "Daily Quotes" Follow Kristin: Instagram || Website || Email || YouTube || Facebook Instagram:  @drealopz / @thejourneyofpursuit Work With Me: hello@drealopez.com  Show Notes / Take Aways: www.drealopez.com/journal/ep65 Website: www.drealopez.com Stay Updated

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