#58 From Reality TV to Sustainable Fashion: Eliza Batten on Co-Founding The Cirkel

Eliza Batten – is not just the IT girl from E4's Made in Chelsea – but a force to be reckoned with. Making a transition from TV to entrepreneurship – Eliza co-founded The Cirkel - a hassle-free platform revolutionising the way we shop and sell quality, new-to-you fashion. Join us as we dive deep into Eliza Batten's journey, from reality TV fame to making an impact in the world of sustainable fashion. She spills the secrets of life behind the camera, reveals shocking statistics about fashion's environmental impact, and shares her personal growth and triumphs as an entrepreneur. Whether you're passionate about the environment, eager to overcome obstacles as a founder, or seeking personal growth, this episode is a must-listen. WATCH on YouTube - https://bit.ly/3NYBlLt Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 02:12 – Lessons from Made in Chelsea Experience 05:50 – Confidence in Being on Camera 06:44 – Impact of Television Experience 09:50 – Visibility as a Founder 10:53 – The Cirkel 13:26 – Meeting Co-founder Through “Secondhand Saturdays” 15:13 – Making Your Own Luck 27:56 – Surprises of Being an Entrepreneur 30:34 – Importance of Difficult Conversations 36:17 – Challenges Faced by Startups 43:01 – Making Sustainable Fashion Accessible and Easy 50:43 – No 1 item we should we buy secondhand Eliza Batten: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliza-batten-916178200 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabatten/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizabatten Cirkel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.cirkel/ Website: https://www.thecirkel.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_cirkel Follow Maria Hvorostovsky: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahvo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahvo/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maria_hvo Twitter: https://twitter.com/mhvorostovsky HVO Search: https://www.hvosearch.com Podcast filmed, edited and produced by: https://www.londonbeautyphotographer.com/ Need help HIRING – http://www.hirewithmaria.com LEAVE A REVIEW: If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts make sure to Follow, Rate, and leave a REVIEW.