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This episode of The After Work Hangout explores the sometimes tricky balance between passion and finances when building a career or business.
Miranda Sam is the founder of Shortlisted, an elevated clothing line for short women who are short on time. She had dreamed of owning her own brand since she was 7 years old. Then the pandemic and the birth of her first child finally nudged her to take action. Listen to how Miranda launched a fashion line from concept to creation, the modern challenges of garment production, and why she still has a 9-5 job.
In this episode:
- How Miranda adapted her marketing training to the fashion industry (2:00)
- The unplanned journey of launching a clothing line for short women (6:24)
- What came out of questioning the Victoria’s Secret supermodel (8:28)
- How Miranda saved money to pursue her dream (11:00)
- Why Miranda signed up for intensive sewing classes (14:47)
- The real cost of locally made, sustainable clothes (18:53)
- You can be employed and run a business (25:14)
- Where to find Shortlisted (30:31)
- Miranda wants to empower her daughters to pursue their dreams (31:46)
- Advice for folks considering a career change (34:06)
- Miranda’s most valuable investment (36:12)
- Set limits to avoid burnout (40:43)
About the guest:
Miranda Sam is the founder of Shortlisted, an elevated clothing line for short women (5’4 and under) who are short on time. She’s also worked as a Fashion Marketer, Retail Manager, and Fashion Journalist in a career spanning 15 years. Miranda’s low-effort, petite clothing designs have been featured in Elle Canada, VITA Daily Media, and Vancouver Magazine.
Connect with Miranda:
- Website: theshortlisted.co
- Instagram: @shortlistedco
- Facebook: Shortlisted
- LinkedIn: Shortlisted
About the host:
Crystal Lee is a career coach, writer, and workshop leader. As the founder of Relocal, she helps professionals clarify and communicate their strengths and values, so they can land their next opportunity. Since 2013, her clients have found dream jobs, settled in new communities, and successfully navigated major life transitions.
Crystal is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia. When Crystal isn’t helping job seekers and business owners pursue their unique definitions of success, she’s organizing community gatherings, sharing laughter yoga, or growing food for humans and pollinators.
Connect with Crystal:
- Website: relocal.ca
- Instagram: @relocal.ca
- LinkedIn: Crystal Lee
- Sign up for Crystal’s monthly newsletter
- Get the free job search assessment workbook
Credits:
- Editing and support by podcast manager Lindsay Curtis
- Podcast artwork by Alex Dewar
