Ep 46 A product first approach with Left on Friday founders Laura Low Ah Kee and Shannon Savage

Laura Low Ah Kee and Shannon Savage, co-founders of Left on Friday, recount their inspiring journey from being Lululemon employees to pioneers of a premium swimwear brand. Recognizing the influence of leadership and empowerment, Laura and Shannon explain their brand’s vision, expanding on how an active lifestyle led them to recognize a market gap for high-quality swimwear. This inspired them to prioritize fabric innovation and fit. The conversation tackles their product development process, marketing strategies, and brand positioning in a competitive market, emphasizing product quality and customer experience as their guiding principles. Shannon and Laura reflect on their challenges and rewards, offering insights into building brands, maintaining vision, and creating products that empower.

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Show Notes:

05:42 The Lululemon Journey: From Start-Up to Success

10:17 Birth of Left on Friday

13:55 The Making of LOF Swimwear

16:59 Spreading the Word about LOF

21:30 Athlete Partnerships and Expanding the Brand

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