Hello and welcome back to the Retail Wrap-Up – retail’s favourite podcast!
We’re excited to bring you the final episode of Season 4 featuring Rebecca Klodinsky, the dynamic entrepreneur behind two great brands: The Prestwick Place, a luxury jewellery brand specialising in lab-grown diamonds and Moissanite, and IIXIIST, a globally renowned sustainable swimwear brand.
Here’s what you can look forward to in this inspiring episode:
- Rebecca’s Journey: Learn how Rebecca identified gaps in the market and transformed IIXIIST from a backyard startup into a global brand beloved by celebrities like Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber.
- From Swimwear to Jewellery: Rebecca shares how her passion for transparency and sustainability led her to co-found The Prestwick Place, offering ethical and eco-friendly alternatives to mined diamonds.
- The Truth About Diamonds: Discover Rebecca’s take on the “dirty secrets” of the diamond industry and why she believes lab-grown diamonds are the future.
- Balancing Act: Hear how Rebecca balances motherhood and entrepreneurship, ensuring her children remain her top priority, even amidst the demands of running two successful businesses.
- Social Media Strategy: Rebecca reflects on the evolving power of social media and how it has shaped her multi-million-dollar brands.
- Consumer Savviness: Explore her thoughts on why consumers are becoming more discerning about celebrity endorsements and the value of authenticity in brand partnerships.
This episode is packed with insights into building purpose-driven brands, embracing innovation, and challenging industry norms—all while staying true to a vision of sustainability and ethics.
Thank you, Rebecca, for joining us! We’re sure you’ll love the lessons, inspiration, and thought-provoking ideas from this conversation.
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