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Listen "The Power of Getting Dressed with Ashley Alt of Valt"
Episode Synopsis
In episode 48, Ashley Alt shares her story of how getting dressed helped her feel more like herself after a time of difficult mental health, and how she’s now started a fashion brand, Valt, to help other women do the same and find joy in dressing up.
Ashley is a writer + fashion designer based in Connecticut. Her written work has been featured in Forbes, POPSUGAR, and many more, where she discusses trends in mental health and wellness. She started her clothing line — a vibrant collection of one-piece wonders for the posh socialite — to show women the incredible power that dressing up has on their mindset health. As a mom of two, she knows how essential prioritizing your social life is!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Ashley discovered the power of getting dressed
The meaning fashion has for Ashley
How Ashley communicates the deeper meaning of clothing
Why Ashley started Valt
How to be vulnerable as a brand in order to create community
The first steps Ashley took to start her brand
How Ashley found her seamstress and technical designer
The biggest thing Ashley’s learned from running her brand
What Ashley’s most proud of about Valt
People and resources mentioned in this episode:
Valt newsletter
Ashley’s email
Valt Instagram
Apparel Entrepreneurship Academy
Jessica Zweig personal branding course
Do you want fashion business tips and resources like this sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for the How Fitting newsletter to receive new podcast episodes plus daily content on creating fashion that fits your customer, lifestyle, and values.
Ashley is a writer + fashion designer based in Connecticut. Her written work has been featured in Forbes, POPSUGAR, and many more, where she discusses trends in mental health and wellness. She started her clothing line — a vibrant collection of one-piece wonders for the posh socialite — to show women the incredible power that dressing up has on their mindset health. As a mom of two, she knows how essential prioritizing your social life is!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How Ashley discovered the power of getting dressed
The meaning fashion has for Ashley
How Ashley communicates the deeper meaning of clothing
Why Ashley started Valt
How to be vulnerable as a brand in order to create community
The first steps Ashley took to start her brand
How Ashley found her seamstress and technical designer
The biggest thing Ashley’s learned from running her brand
What Ashley’s most proud of about Valt
People and resources mentioned in this episode:
Valt newsletter
Ashley’s email
Valt Instagram
Apparel Entrepreneurship Academy
Jessica Zweig personal branding course
Do you want fashion business tips and resources like this sent straight to your inbox? Sign up for the How Fitting newsletter to receive new podcast episodes plus daily content on creating fashion that fits your customer, lifestyle, and values.
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