Mary Coats On Sustainable Fashion, Finding Your Fit & Her Role At Unmarked Street

Mary Coats On Sustainable Fashion, Finding Your Fit & Her Role At Unmarked Street In this episode, Rachel connects with longtime friend and industry pro Mary Coats for an inspiring conversation about her winding path through the apparel industry. From childhood sewing projects to earning a master's degree in sustainability and working with major brands like Pearl Izumi and Head Sweats, Mary shares her journey with humor, clarity, and wisdom, making this a must-listen for anyone in, entering, or even thinking about entering the apparel world. Together, they discuss how sustainability isn't just about fabric. It's about people, education, systems, and small, intentional changes. Mary details her research on laundry behavior, her pivot into solar sales during COVID, and her current role helping scale the Unmarked Street team and its mission. If you're a student, freelancer, or founder trying to navigate your next step, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered.o discover more! In this episode, you'll hear: - The real sustainability issues most brands ignore. - Navigating career pivots and industry changes. - Sales and customer service in a small fashion business. - The power of networks and mentorship.   Connect with Mary: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-coats/   Sign up for the Secrets Behind Billion-Dollar Apparel Brands FREE Course here!   We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode! Purchase the Business of Apparel Online Course: https://www.thebusinessofapparel.com/course To connect with Rachel, you can join her LinkedIn community here: LinkedIn. To visit her website, go to: www.unmarkedstreet.com.