Morgan Fowles: Scaling sustainable activewear brand TALA as CEO, alongside Grace Beverley

Morgan Fowles: Scaling sustainable activewear brand TALA as CEO, alongside Grace Beverley

Author: JBM, James Mitra April 3, 2024 Duration: 46:26
“It’s never felt easy. There’s never been a single day where it’s felt easy. The winds are always hardwired for various reasons, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a lot of fun.”  This week’s 40 Minute Mentor is Morgan Fowles, CEO of popular sustainable activewear and athleisure brand, TALA.  If you’ve been listening to 40 Minute Mentor for a while, you would have already come across TALA, when we caught up with Founder, Grace Beverley in Season 5.  In this episode, we find out more about Morgan’s career in fashion, including her exec role at Thomas Pink Shirtmaker, COO at SPOKE and how she became CEO of TALA in 2023.  Episode chapters:  ➡️ Growing up across the pond & Morgan’s love for fashion [04:47]  ➡️ A career in fashion [06:37]  ➡️ Advice for any successful COO [11:13]  ➡️ Breaking into the fashion industry [16:54]  ➡️ Joining TALA and progressing to CEO [19:47]  ➡️ More about TALA [21:40]  ➡️ Founder and CEO relationship [28:00]  ➡️ Making £1m in revenue in an hour [31:00]  ➡️ Hiring for TALA [37:35]  ➡️ The future of sustainability in fashion [40:32]  ➡️ Audience question: What would you change about the fashion industry? [43:25]  ⛳ Helpful links: ➡️ Connect with Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganfowles/  ➡️ Listen to Grace Beverley’s 40 Minute Mentor episode: https://jbmc.co.uk/podcasts/scaling-a-purpose-driven-business-whilst-creating-balance-with-grace-beverley/  ➡️ Check out TALA: https://www.wearetala.com/    ⭐Enjoyed this episode?⭐️ Keep up to date with all our latest episodes, by hitting the subscribe button on your favourite podcast platform. And for any feedback on what you enjoy the most and ideas on what we can do to make 40 Minute Mentor even better, please leave us a review on https://ratethispodcast.com/40mm  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered what a conversation with a truly groundbreaking founder or an elite performer actually sounds like? 40 Minute Mentor captures exactly that, offering intimate, structured dialogues designed to unpack the real journeys behind extraordinary success. Hosted by James Mitra, this podcast operates on a simple but powerful premise: profound insight doesn't require hours of your time. Each episode is a focused, forty-minute session with a different leader, from purpose-driven entrepreneurs building unique companies to Olympic athletes who have mastered their craft. The conversations move beyond theory, delving into the pivotal decisions, personal challenges, and practical lessons that have shaped their paths. You'll hear not just about their triumphs, but the resilience required during setbacks, providing a honest look at what building a brilliant career or venture genuinely entails. As one of the UK's prominent business podcasts, it serves as a direct source of mentorship, aiming to elevate ambitions by sharing these powerful career narratives. Tune in for a regular dose of inspiration and actionable wisdom, all within the span of a single commute or workout.
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