Episode notes
Meet Zia Nyamari, the visionary founder and CEO of Zia Africa — Kenya’s trailblazing sustainable fashion brand. In this heartfelt interview, Zia opens up about her inspiring journey from corporate life to fashion entrepreneurship, and how she overcame personal and professional challenges to redefine what sustainable fashion means in Africa.
Zia Bett shares:
- Her initial fears about leaving a stable corporate job to pursue her passion for fashion full time
- The tough decision to close her first physical store during the pandemic and how she bounced back
- The game-changing impact of building a board and pivoting Zia Africa towards sustainability
- Opening her flagship store at Village Market Mall and what it means for the brand
- The personal loss of her sister in 2021 and how it shaped her perspective
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