#70 Where Fashion Meets Feminism with Stacey Grant-Canham, Founder of Black & Beech

In this episode I interview Stacey Grant-Canham, founder of the ethical clothing brand Black & Beech. We discuss Stacey's unique journey, from crafting teething necklaces during maternity leave to building a brand that combines her passions for feminism and sustainable fashion. Stacey shares her complex childhood experiences, her radical transformation from academia to entrepreneurship, and how her personal values shape her business. We delve into the challenges of balancing motherhood and raising feminist kids, to the challenges of managing a business, and advocating for social justice. This episode is filled with valuable insights on resilience, integrity, and the importance of modelling positive behaviors for the next generation. It's an inspiring conversation that captures the essence of being a modern feminist in the business world. Find Stacey on Instagram here Shop Black & Beech here Don't forget to join the conversation with me on Instagram here ------------ This episode is supported by The PR Set.com, the DIY PR Membership helping founders, start-ups and small biz owners to get known for what they do, without big agency budgets or a little black book of contacts. If you know that PR is important to building your brand, but you don't know where to start and you don't have a huge budget to invest the good news is – you don't need to! The PR Set is an online space founded by PR guru Pippa Goulden and features regular PR opportunities, live sessions to keep you on track, accountability to stay on top of your PR, all backed up by an amazing community of small biz owners, and Pippa's own support too to help you do the strategic PR that actually makes a difference You can get 50% off your first month's membership with the code TWC50 making it just £16 for your first month, so give it a whirl at theprset.com.  ------------- 01:15 Meet Stacey Grant-Canham 02:28 Stacey's Early Work Experiences 03:01 The Impact of Family Tragedy 05:39 Pursuing a Career in Fashion 12:10 Starting Black & Beech 14:25 Political Awakening and Activism 23:09 Challenges and Growth 32:52 Scaling the Business: Hiring and Growth 34:46 The Importance of a Support System 35:21 Motherhood and Mental Health 40:36 Feminism and the Brand's Core Values 43:05 Raising Feminist Boys 52:13 Open Conversations About Sex and Gender 56:03 Defining Success and Reflecting on the Journey 01:01:50 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks