Category: Podcast

In this episode, Prav de Silva sits down with Amy Fosdike, Founder of Launch Fashion Management — one of Australia’s leading wholesale agencies representing 40+ brands across the country and now expanding globally into Paris and New York.

With 20 years of industry experience, Amy delivers practical insight into what’s required to build and scale a brand through wholesale. From navigating the early days of Launch Fashion Management to representing some of Australia’s most exciting designer labels, Amy unpacks the realities, opportunities, and evolution of wholesale today.

Together, Prav and Amy dive into:

• The story behind Launch Fashion Management and how Amy identified a gap in the market
• The benefit of partnering with founder-led brands
• How to strike the right balance between DTC and wholesale in 2025
• The differences between Australian, US, and European buyers
• How wholesale and e-commerce growth can complement each other
• Why multi-brand retail remains one of the strongest brand-building channels
• The growing global appetite for Australian designers

A must-listen for founders, brand leaders, and anyone navigating fashion growth in today’s market.

In this episode of Thoughtful Minds, we sit down with Maku & Kyall Fenaroli, the dynamic duo behind Maku, a fashion brand that has achieved incredible growth in under a year. From humble beginnings and learning the ropes of Shopify, to securing wholesale partnerships with David Jones, The Iconic, and Style Runner, they share the journey of building a sustainable, family-oriented brand from the ground up.

Maku and Kyall open up about balancing creativity with business, leaning on industry experts, and their plans for brand activations, live events, and new collections. They also discuss the highs and lows of scaling a business, staying authentic to their vision, and how their partnership makes the journey both possible and enjoyable.

They explain:

• How to balance creativity and business strategy to scale a brand successfully
• Why leaning on industry experts accelerates growth and prevents costly mistakes
• How to integrate wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels without losing focus
• The importance of customer-led brand activations and experiential events
• How to turn artistic vision into a tangible, market-ready product while maintaining authenticity

Join us for a Thoughtful Insights conversation with Chris Perkins, Affiliate & Partnerships Director and Emily Savage, Head of Strategy & CRM, as they delve into the current state of the Australian e-commerce market.

In this episode, they discuss the importance of Shopify POS as part of data unification, creative diversification and a reveal of Thoughtfuls new benchmarking tool – TI.

From a small swimwear brand to a globally stocked, conscious resortwear brand — @commas_ is the embodiment of a pause well taken.

Founded by Richard Jarman in 2017, COMMAS was born from a deep connection to the water — a space to recalibrate, to breathe, to begin again. What started with a quiet idea soon grew into a brand recognised for its refined silhouettes, artisanal collaborations, and a deeply intentional approach to design.

Today, we sit down Steve Greene, the visionary founder and CEO of Jagged, and Prav de Silva, the innovative Founder & Chief Growth Officer of The Thoughtful Agency. Steve’s remarkable journey, marked by resilience and empowerment, has shaped his brand into a powerhouse. Throughout this episode, we delve into the intricate strategies they’ve employed and the invaluable lessons they’ve learned along the way. Steve’s path to success offers profound insights for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts alike.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Minds Podcast, we speak with industry-renowned Art Director Morgan Tait, formerly the Art Director at P.E Nation and Co-Founder of CEE CLEAR. Morgan shares her inspiring 5-year journey at P.E Nation, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s distinctive aesthetic. She also discusses her evolution into entrepreneurship with the creation of CEE CLEAR, an accessories brand that has garnered a cult following in the DTC space.

Now venturing into the freelance world, Morgan collaborates closely with The Thoughtful Agency as a Consulting Creative Director. Join host Prav De Silva, Founder of Thoughtful, as he delves into Morgan’s insights on the art of brand-building, her experiences in the industry, and the crucial role of an Art Director.

Farage is a name that resonates with luxury tailoring, redefining style for both men and women. In this episode, we sit down with Joe Farage, the visionary founder behind the brand, to explore the remarkable 26-year journey of Farage.

Joe shares the story of how he built a brand known for its dedication to onshore manufacturing in Australia, collaborations with Europe’s most esteemed fabric mills, and the creation of Farage House—a flagship concept store nestled in Sydney’s iconic Riley Street, Darlinghurst.

Join us as we delve into Joe’s inspiring tale of craftsmanship, innovation, and enduring success in the ever-evolving world of fashion.

Ryan Martin, Founder of Remarkable Digital, interviews Prav de Silva, Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Agency, who has successfully built an ecommerce agency with his brother Rev, specialising in nurturing the growth of fashion and lifestyle brands within the US market. In this podcast, the two discuss the art of retention strategies, the profound impact of loyalty on esteemed brands, and the indispensable role played by a powerful brand message and campaign in securing long term success.