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Lucy Macnamara discusses her journey in building Aspiga, a sustainable fashion brand, and the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Building Aspiga: Sustainable Fashion, Slow Growth, and ADHD in Entrepreneurship This week Jo speaks with Lucy Macnamara, founder of Aspiga, an award-winning sustainable fashion brand built on ethical production and positive impact. Lucy shares how she started with 250 hand-beaded sandals from Kenya sold through friends while working full time, then left her charity role after gaining early wholesale traction. She explains Aspiga’s steady, long-term growth through wholesale, online and pop-ups...

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Host: Jo Glynn-Smith

Guest: Lucy Macnamara

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Organizations: Aspiga

Places: Kenya

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