Unleashing Creativity and Resilience with Christina Exie

In this inspiring episode of Leadership Odysseys, we sit down with Christina Exie, co-founder of Stacked Studio and former founder of the athleisure brand EXIE. Christina takes us on a journey through her career, starting with her early passion for fashion, winning Project Runway Australia, and how she is now helping other fashion entrepreneurs bring their brands to life through Stacked Studio.

Currently focused on Stacked Studio, Christina offers insights into the challenges of the fashion industry, her entrepreneurial journey, and the pivotal moments that defined her success. She explains how her personal experiences empower her to guide aspiring entrepreneurs in creating standout brands.

We also explore her deep commitment to blending creativity with sustainability, and how her work at Stacked Studio is helping fashion startups thrive. This episode is filled with lessons on resilience, creativity, and staying true to your purpose as a leader and innovator.

Key Takeaways:

1. Turning Challenges into Success: Christina reveals how winning Project Runway Australia set the stage for her entrepreneurial journey, and how she navigated the transition from building her brand EXIE to co-founding Stacked Studio.
2. The Launch of Stacked Studio: With EXIE on hold, Christina is now focused on helping fashion entrepreneurs create, develop, and launch their brands through Stacked Studio.
3. Mindset & Resilience: Christina shares how practices like exercise, mindfulness, and self-care have helped her manage anxiety and maintain a strong mindset throughout her career.
4. Helping Brands Grow: Discover how Christina’s expertise in brand strategy, design, and product development is helping fashion startups stand out in a competitive market.

 

Links & Resources:

• Follow Christina Exie on Instagram: @christinaexie
• Learn more about Stacked Studio: @stackedstudio
• Connect with Christina on LinkedIn: Christina Exie
• Connect with Kirsty Gee:  LinkedIn |  Instagram.
• Sponsorship: Naturally Glutenfree website