Katia Santilli & Vera Yan, Nimble Activewear: Best Friends in Business

<p>Listen if: You and your BFF have a brilliant business idea.</p><br><p>In this episode, Jess and Stef chat to Katia Santilli and Vera Yan, founders of sustainable activewear brand Nimble.</p><br><p>Tune in to hear the Nimble story, from how two childhood best friends identified a gap in the market during a yoga class, to how years later a moment on the shop floor was the catalyst to pivot the brand and focus on sustainability. Hear why even in a digital world, Katia and Vera champion having a physical store as a touchpoint for the brand, how the business has changed as it has grown, the mistakes they’ve made and things they’ve learnt along the way.</p><br><p>Plus, thinking about going into business with a friend? Katia and Vera share nuggets of wisdom like what to look for in a business partner, the importance of shared values and vision, and how they balance their friendship with work.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can find Nimble on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nimbleactivewear/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@nimbleactivewear</a>.</p><br><p>You can find Jess and Stef on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtwolive/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@howtwolive</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtwolivethepodcast/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@howtwolivethepodcast</a>.</p><br><p>Join our Facebook group<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2792364567571222/?source_id=159549137512321" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a>here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2792364567571222/?source_id=159549137512321" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2792364567571222/?source_id=159549137512321</a></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>To get in touch, email contact@howtwolive.com.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>CREDITS</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Music by: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itskausy/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kausy</a></p><p>Edited by: Andy Maher&nbsp;</p><p>Coordinated by: