Ep 8: Birds of a Feather: Retail That Built A Community. With Special Guest Phoenix Renata
Annah and Sami reconnect with makeup creative Phoenix to trace a 20-year journey from neighbouring Newmarket shops to Fashion Week runways and the Birds of a Feather concept stores that fused beauty, fashion, coffee, and connection. They unpack why experiential retail still wins, the realities of staffing, and the power of store traditions and ladies nights. A masterclass in partnership, purpose, and perseverance.Connect with us on socials🎧 Stretton Unfiltered Instagram 🎧 Stretton Unfiltered Facebook🌸 Annah Stretton TikTok🌸 Annah Stretton Instagram 🌸 Annah Stretton Facebook🌸 Join our VIP page 🌸 www.annahstretton.co.nzSHOP OUR BOOKS 📖Rag Trade To Mag Trade:Ebook available here Order the physical book here 📚Grit Before Grace:Ebook available hereOrder the physical book here 📚Wise Heart:Ebook available hereOrder the physical book here 📚
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Ep 7: From Brown Paper Bags to Big Wins – What Worked and What Didn’t
Sami joins Annah to talk about the real story behind entrepreneurship, the wins, the wipeouts, and the lessons that keep you going. They revisit the Te Aroha wellness retreat that never got off the ground, the pet wellness brand Olive’s Kitchen, that started in a brown paper bag and grew into a national favourite, and the four Australian stores that didn’t quite take off. They unpack the rise of the Stitch and Bitch sewing kits that evolved from a wrap dress hit, and how RAW has created lasting change for more than 100 women once caught in the justice system. Together they explore how to find the right market fit, know when to step back, build credibility in new spaces, and why failure is often just the price of learning. Along the way they reflect on the quieter lessons from charitable ventures like Good Collective, Kia Puawai, and the Hopefish scholarships, each one a story of purpose over profit. If you’re building something of your own, this honest, energising chat will give you the clarity to test smarter, adapt faster, and back yourself with confidence. Rate, follow, and share with someone who needs a little push to keep goingConnect with us on socials🎧 Stretton Unfiltered Instagram 🎧 Stretton Unfiltered Facebook🌸 Annah Stretton TikTok🌸 Annah Stretton Instagram 🌸 Annah Stretton Facebook🌸 Join our VIP page 🌸 www.annahstretton.co.nzSHOP OUR BOOKS 📖Rag Trade To Mag Trade:Ebook available here Order the physical book here 📚Grit Before Grace:Ebook available hereOrder the physical book here 📚
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The 24 Hour Pause...
Episode 6 - The art of difficult conversationsTough talks land better when you’re clear-headed. Take a breather and respond when you’ve had time to think. Sami and Annah share their expertise and lessons learnt navigating tough conversations in Episode 6 of Stretton Unfiltered, out now!
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Ep 6: The Art Of Difficult Conversations
How do you tackle the conversations no one wants to have? In this candid chat, Annah and Sami unpack the messy, human, and surprisingly empowering side of difficult conversations. From leadership moments to smelly summer scenarios, family dynamics to customer service meltdowns, they share their go to tools for turning tough talks into positive outcomes.This episode explores:• Why avoiding hard conversations only makes matters worse• How to frame tough feedback positively and effectively• Navigating work and family dynamics with honesty and longevity • The power of listening and calm communicationPerfect for leaders, small business owners, and anyone who’s ever dreaded “the talk.”Connect with us on socials🎧 Stretton Unfiltered Instagram 🎧 Stretton Unfiltered Facebook🌸 Annah Stretton TikTok🌸 Annah Stretton Instagram 🌸 Annah Stretton Facebook🌸 Join our VIP page 🌸 www.annahstretton.co.nzSHOP OUR BOOKS 📖Rag Trade To Mag Trade:Ebook available here Order the physical book here 📚Grit Before Grace:Ebook available hereOrder the physical book here 📚
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Ep5. Olive’s Kitchen: How We Took Our Dog’s Health Journey And Grew A Pet Wellness Brand
When Olive, Annah’s beloved white boxer, was diagnosed with cancer, it sparked more than a fight to save one dog’s life. It ignited the beginnings of a pet wellness movement. In this episode, Annah and Sami sit down with holistic vet Dr Heidi Ward-McGrath to unpack how a personal health crisis turned into the birth of Olive’s Kitchen, a New Zealand pet brand built on the belief that good food is good medicine.We explore how natural nutrition, gut health, and fearless problem-solving evolved into a thriving business filling a major gap in the pet care industry. From mixing ingredients on the kitchen bench to shipping across the Tasman, We talk about creating a product that solved a problem for our own dog, and then for thousands more. This is a story of personal health, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and the power of turning pain points into powerful business opportunities.To learn more about Olive's Kitchen, you can check out our website hereConnect with us on socials🎧 Stretton Unfiltered Instagram 🎧 Stretton Unfiltered Facebook🌸 Annah Stretton TikTok🌸 Annah Stretton Instagram 🌸 Annah Stretton Facebook🌸 Join our VIP page 🌸 www.annahstretton.co.nzSHOP OUR BOOKS 📖Rag Trade To Mag Trade:Ebook available here Order the physical book here 📚Grit Before Grace:Ebook available hereOrder the physical book here 📚
Welcome to Stretton Unfiltered. The podcast where fashion, purpose, and unapologetic conversation meet. Hosted by Annah and Sami Stretton, this series takes you behind the seams of a legacy brand and a powerful social impact journey, sharing the stories, lessons, and voices that inspire change
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