In this episode, we welcome back Robin Atkinson, a veteran of the fashion industry and CEO and Founder of Upkept. A creative leader dedicated to sustainable fashion and workforce development in the sewn trades.

Robin shares the story behind Upkept, from the initial beta launch using a simple website form to building a proprietary tech platform that simplifies apparel repair for the modern consumer. We dive deep into the environmental impact of "fast fashion," the disappearing craft of tailoring, and how Upkept is bridging the gap between traditional skills and 21st-century convenience.

Takeaways:

• The Upkept Mission: Upkept is designed to make apparel repair as easy as ordering DoorDash. Users can ship their damaged or ill-fitting clothes to be fixed, hemmed, or modified through a streamline ...