How An Unconventional Childhood Experience Shaped A True Fashion Visionary with Crystal Cave

The Business of Apparel

How An Unconventional Childhood Experience Shaped A True Fashion Visionary with Crystal Cave

In today’s episode, Rachel has the pleasure of welcoming Crystal Cave, former celebrity stylist and entrepreneur to the podcast! Crystal is a third-generation entrepreneur with an impressive lineage in the apparel and retail world. From her grandfather's trailblazing efforts in the music industry to her own early achievements, Crystal's story is a masterclass in innovation and perseverance. Along her storied path, Crystal created Poppy Row, one of the pioneering size-inclusive apparel brands. Through candid stories about managing the brand, coping with a head injury, and navigating a health diagnosis, Crystal shares how coaching and faith have helped her use style as a tool for empowerment.

We then tackle the complexities of running a size-inclusive fashion brand, touching on financial pressures, critical feedback, and market realities. Plus, get a sneak peek into the 7-Day Challenge that The Product Visionary is hosting! This episode is NOT to be missed.

About The Product Visionary:

Crystal grew up in upstate New York, where she was lucky enough to spend her childhood creating and dreaming up products for her Poppy’s national retail chain—a place where she discovered her passion for retail, product development + marketing.

Now, with several award-winning products to her name and features in ELLE, SELF, and NBC, She’s made it her mission to help visionary entrepreneurs like you take that leap from dreaming to doing.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

-Crystal’s unconventional upbringing, surrounded by entrepreneurs and being exposed to all facets of retail and business.

-How Crystal was led to start her own size-inclusive apparel company after working on Madison Avenue in New York City, L.A., and on Taylor Swift’s Red Tour.

-The REAL challenges of being in the size-inclusive apparel space.

-Crystal shares actual data she collected from sales in the size-inclusive space with her line, Poppy Row.

-A sneak peek into the 7-Day Challenge, hosted by The Product Visionary!

We can’t wait to hear what you think of this episode!

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