The Get Thrifty Podcast

What if every thrifted tee and vintage bag holds a secret that can elevate your reselling game? In this episode, learn how emotional connections, creative upcycling, and community ties can help you find meaning and profit where others see only used goods!
 
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS
Kate shares her journey from global fashion designer to sustainability researcher, shaped by hands-on experience in factories and international design teams
The concept of clothing as a "living record," capturing memory, identity, and human connection across multiple owners
How passing down children's clothing inspired Kate's research into tracing garments and documenting their stories over time
How clothing gains meaning through wear, memory, and relationships between people.
How thrift stores are community-driven spaces, rooted in connection and accessibility.
The importance of asking "why" in fashion design, questioning purpose, value, and necessity.
The role of fit and tailoring in extending the life of secondhand clothing and making pieces wearable again.
The contrast between traditional charity shops, curated vintage stores, and modern online resale platforms.
Ongoing tension between accessibility and reselling culture, including how rising prices impact who can participate in thrifting.

Vintage is hotter than ever, and secondhand is the new cool. From celebrity fashion secrets to why retro gems beat fast fashion, this episode dishes out insider tips and thrift store gold you can use right now!
 
SHOW NOTES
Emily Stochl shares how a lifelong love of thrifting, starting as a teenager, grew into a full career in vintage and secondhand fashion
How "boots on the ground" experience such as handling garments, learning labels, and connecting with sellers shaped her expertise
The role of storytelling in vintage: every piece has history, meaning, and cultural relevance
"The hunt" as a core part of thrifting culture. Why finding pieces in person creates a deeper connection
Trend spotlight: the resurgence of vintage fur and how sustainability is reshaping its perception
Celebrity and pop culture influence on resale, including Zendaya and stylist Law Roach using vintage for red carpet storytelling, helping normalize and elevate secondhand fashion

There's gold hiding in thrift stores, and most shoppers walk right by it! In this episode, you'll learn how to spot overlooked treasures, mix vintage with modern style, and turn everyday spaces into authentic expressions, all with secondhand finds!
 
SHOW NOTES:  
Living on a budget shaped Tina's eye for finding high-quality, unique pieces without overspending.
Tina challenges the idea that fashion is reserved for young people, encouraging women to embrace style and confidence at any age or stage of life.
Tina believes trends and labels don't define style, confidence does.
Her mission is to be a representation and inspiration for women over 50 who want to feel creative, confident, and seen.
Tina believes style is an extension of identity, not something you age out of, but something that evolves and grows with you.
Her go-to thrifting strategy: start in the men's section for better quality, fit, and unique finds.
Tina believes vintage clothing often outperforms modern pieces in quality, durability, and individuality.
Knowing your personal style is the key to successful and enjoyable thrifting.

Ever heard of a 55,000-dress collection? Get the wild truths behind this fashion legend, learn thrifting secrets, sustainable style hacks, and how to turn vintage dreams into your wardrobe reality! 
 
Show Notes
Lisa grew up in a small town and has always been a lover of fashion and a thrifter.
She always had an eye for fun fashion items and wanted to dress outside the box.
Has family members who work in reforestation and has always cared deeply about the environment.
Lisa was raised to have a deep sense of community and care of the environment.
Loves to see an everyday normal person put on a gown and live her best life. She thinks celebrity culture is boring.
Her advocacy for inclusivity in fashion.
Her take on overconsumption, even within thrifting culture, and why "shopping shouldn't be a hobby."
It's about buying less and using what you already own more intentionally.
Practical styling advice: every piece you buy should be wearable in at least three different ways.
Building community through fashion, all finding joy and self-expression through vintage pieces.

Ever wondered how top resellers score the best inventory? Get the scoop on the secret supply chain fueling their success and boost your own resale strategy.
 
SHOW NOTES:
Tap Into Resale Networks for Sourcing
Leverage Curated Mystery Boxes
Embrace Technology for Sorting and Quality Control
Understand Brand Trends and Mistakes in Thrift Stores
The business model of providing curated, bulk inventory to resellers and thrift shops, offering repeatable and reliable sourcing for resellers
Educating brands about the value of thrift stores as marketing and customer acquisition channels, and the importance of "secondhand first" 
Empowering resellers, including stay-at-home parents, by making inventory sourcing more accessible and manageable