S01: Achieving Activism in Your Work with Sica Schmitz

Sica Schmitz is the founder of Bead & Reel, a one-stop shop for activist fashion. It is based on the belief that fashion and ethics aren't mutually exclusive, focusing on eco-friendly, cruelty-free, sweatshop-free styles. Everything they sell meets the criteria of being thoughtful to animals, people, and the world through their carefully curated selection of hand-picked designers and products.

I love talking with people who’s passion is about helping others and the world around them. To be honest, it’s most people. When we think about what really makes us passionate and happy, most of the time it has something to do with impacting others positively in a big or small way.

Sica is someone who’s passion is very directly related to this. She felt as though she had to do something to try and put an end to the way we manufacture, sell, and use clothing or other things related to fashion. So she just did it.

Find Sica Online:

Website - https://www.beadandreel.com/

Facebook - @beadandreel

Instagram - @beadandreel

Twitter - @beadandreel

Some Questions I Ask:

• What was your first impression of the fashion industry? (5:57)
• Were there daily tasks you had that made accomplishing Bead & Reel easier? (12:37)
• How did you first start to promote Bead & Reel and gain brand recognition? (15:11)
• How do you try to strike a work life balance as an entrepreneur? (18:39)
• What would you say to people who think taking on big issues or making a big impact is too hard to make a career out of? (21:50)

In This Episode, You Will Learn About:

• How to find the perfect opportunities to succeed in what you want
• How to handle a rollercoaster of ups and downs when it comes to your business
• How to make an impact during your time on this earth
• A different perspective on work life balance
• Incorporating your passion into your work at a slow and manageable pace

Music Composed by John Zarcone