Because being surprisingly unexpected in your business category is the best thing for you…

Today we are super excited to pour a mimosa and chat with our girl Ashley of Ashley Rose Clothing!

Ashley is surprisingly unexpected. She hand makes all of the children’s clothes in her booming boutique, Ashley Rose Clothing - but here’s the kicker - she is self taught and doesn’t own any tiny humans yet.

A little about Ashley Rose: “I'm Ashley, the designer, seamstress and creator of Ashley Rose Clothing. I work to make clothing that combines fashion and function for the littlest ones you love. I started this small business in the spring of 2016 after packing my two suitcases and moving to Hawaii. I found myself with a blank slate filled with endless opportunities after finishing the Peace Corps. I was inspired to create something that was meaningful and embodied my core values of integrity, thoughtfulness and adventure.

While my clothing has evolved immensely over the past several years of growth, I've always remained true to my sustainable methods of production. My team and I cut and sew all of our garments locally in Hawaii using only the highest quality fabrics. Quality fabric is significantly more durable, feels better against delicate skin, and gets softer with each wear. 

I strive to create thoughtful, well-designed, and long-lasting garments. By ultimately creating seasonless pieces that can be worn a myriad of ways, I aim to discourage the disposable view of clothing that has become increasingly pervasive. My hope is to return to the days of a minimal, functional wardrobe worthy of care and passing on.” - Ashley

You can find Ashley on instagram at @ashleyrose and online at ashleyrose.com.

Here are some things we’ll cover in today’s episode:

• How she became self-taught.

• How she fell into a business category she never expected.

• How boxes we (and other) put ourselves in - like only a mother could make children's clothes - is hurting you and your business.

• How a move (or two) can help your business.

• Some rules she has for running a business heavy in instagram.

• How to scale your business and think about the future.

Brunchie fact: Ashley shares her favorite brunch spot in Oahu right now, and what she orders off the menu! (Spoiler - it’s also surprisingly unexpected)

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Thanks for having brunch with us, have a great week!