Designing with Heritage: The Rise of Modern Natured
Emma, founder of Modern Natured, shares how she grew her brand from waist beads inspired by her Ghanaian heritage to a couture collection at Paris Fashion Week. Featured in Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and Forbes, Emma talks about sustainability, versatility in design, and her advice for young creatives on staying inspired, organized, and resilient.
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Flying Solo Talks - Minna Minna, Designing Shoes with Purpose
From crafting heels worn by Lady Gaga and the Kardashians to reinventing footwear with wood soles and pearl-inspired details, Mina shares how she built not one but two iconic shoe brands. In this episode, she opens up about her teenage dream, her break from the industry, and her mission to strip wasteful plastics and toxins out of fashion without losing the fun. Expect bold colors, whimsical shapes, and a vision for shoes that last longer — and matter more.https://minnaminna.com/https://www.instagram.com/minnaminnaofficial/
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Flying Solo Talks - Stepping Into Sustainable Style with Shoe Brand, Fundae
In this episode, we sit down with Holly, founder and CEO of Fundae, the bold, joy-filled footwear brand redefining sustainable fashion. From a 25-year career in media and podcasting to debuting at Paris Fashion Week with Flying Solo, Holly shares how her love of shoes and passion for conscious consumerism sparked a revolution in plant-based, colorful, and truly sustainable design. She takes us behind the scenes of her patented magnetic hardware, Italian-sourced recycled soles, and materials like wine grape leather and cork — proving sustainability doesn’t have to be beige. This is the story of a founder who turned style, innovation, and purpose into a brand built for fun, flair, and a better future.FUNDAE offers 20% off with code FLYINGSOLO20 at https://fundae.com/
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Flying Solo Talks - The Moshika Beauty Story
From Medical School to Beauty Mogul: The Moshika Beauty Story In this episode, we sit down with Kate, founder of Moshika Beauty, to hear how she traded her stethoscope for false lashes and built a clean, cruelty-free beauty brand from the ground up. Kate shares her inspiring leap from medical school to beauty influencer to entrepreneur, the six-month search for the perfect manufacturer, and the personal touch behind every product design. She credits Flying Solo as one of the very first retailers to carry Moshika Beauty, opening the door to collaborations with New York Fashion Week and partnerships with Macy’s, Salon Centric, and Shein Beauty. Kate also treats our listeners to an exclusive 20% discount with code FLYINGSOLO20 — because great beauty should be easy, ethical, and accessible.
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Flying Solo Talks - Meet Alejandra from Made in Neptune
In this episode, we sit down with Alejandra, founder and creative director of Made in Neptune, the sculptural leather bag brand based in NYC and handcrafted in Colombia. With a background in architecture, Alejandra blends sacred geometry, bold design, and deep spiritual inspiration to create pieces that are truly out of this world. She shares how her journey—from art-filled New York streets to her family’s 30+ years of leather expertise—led her to launch her first collection right here at Flying Solo. Plus, we get an exclusive peek at her upcoming clutch designs and fall collection.
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