I’m thrilled  to kick off Season 5 by welcoming Brooke Summers and Ashley Hollis from Cotton Australia. Cotton Australia is the peak representative body for the Australian cotton growing industry.  Brooke currently leads Cotton Australia's work to connect the credentials of the Australian cotton industry with stakeholders throughout the textile supply chain.   Brooke has three decades of experience in strategic communication, marketing, project management, community and stakeholder engagement and is a passionate advocate for sustainability, natural fibres and Australia’s cotton farmers. Ashley is the Brand Relationship Manager at Cotton Australia. With 20 years’ experience in retail, fashion, education, and stakeholder engagement Ashley facilitates brand and industry business development and supply chain interaction to drive demand for Australian cotton. Ashley’s in-depth knowledge and network within the Australian cotton and wool industry including sustainability and supply chain development has enabled her to pioneer several successful collaborations, projects, programs, and educational content across the supply chain, from farm to fashion. This was a dynamic discussion that shone a light on:   The Australian Cotton To Market Strategy    Supply Chain Solutions   Sustainability, Circularity & Traceability   WHY brands should consider including Australian Cotton in their ranges.   The benefits of the Australian Cotton Mark & Global Sustainability Programs   Education and Resources available to you   The Australian Cotton Forum & Cotton Camp coming up in April.   And an exciting roadmap of Powerful Strategies that Cotton Australia is undertaking. We encourage you to connect with the team at Cotton Australia to explore how you can work together to inject Australian Cotton into your collections. You can connect with Cotton Australia at: https://cottonaustralia.com.au/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/auscotton/ Reach out to [email protected] if you would like an introduction to Brooke & Ashley.  ____ On behalf of Cotton Australia, you're invited to the upcoming Australian Cotton Forum, in Sydney on 30 April, 2024.You'll hear from sustainability experts, researchers, cotton industry leaders and farmers about the science, data, innovation, rural communities and practices behind Australia’s premium, sustainable cotton.A fast-paced agenda will keep you engaged and learning, with the opportunity to network with those out in the field every day.This forum will be ideal for: Fashion, retail, and textiles staff Sustainability, ethical sourcing, fabric technicians and quality control teams Fashion and textiles consultants Brand communication and marketing teams Tickets are free (including refreshments), and seats are strictly limited so please have a look at the agenda and secure your ticket by registering ASAP. Event details:What: Australian Cotton ForumWhen: 30 April, 2024Time: 8.30am to 4pmLocation: Commonwealth Bank Head Quarters Auditorium, 11 Harbour Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000GET YOUR TICKETS HERETicket registrations close 10 April, 2024. _______ If you would like to take your Fashion Business to the next level, connect with us via any of the following links and enquire about Consulting, Mentorship or Online Learning.  Instagram: @fashionequipped  @startyourfashionbusiness_au Podcast Insta: @fashionbusinessmindset Facebook: www.facebook.com/fashionequipped Website: www.fashionequipped.com.au Let's do this together, let's make The Fashion Business, YOUR Business! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.