The 5th episode is here! In this episode, I talk with Shayan Pashai, an Iranian-American Queer Designer based in California. Shayan owns and operates his own fashion brand called Carnal Flora, which focuses on storytelling, sustainability, and quality. He has built his career in couture and worked with French and Italian mills that Chanel and Versace also do business with.

Over the hour, we discuss all things from trend indentification, how community plays into creation, and why storytelling is important for a brand. Shayan also gives some wonderful advice to any creative looking to start their own business and pursue a creative passion.

You can find Shayan through his links below:

* Carnal Flora

* Instagram

* Tik Tok

* Pinterest

He also invites you, listeners, to share some points of inspiration for ideas or products you’d love to see him create! Feel free to leave your comments wherever you are listening or to reach out to him directly by using this email: shayan@carnalflora.com

If you love Shayan’s work and want a little discount, try using this code for 15% Off products on his site: AP15

Lastly, learn about the sustainability practices of Carnal Flora, which we touch on in this episode here: https://carnalflora.com/pages/sustainability-principles

If you enjoyed this conversation and want to work more with me, try attending my upcoming workshop on exploring your Natal Nodal Placements taking place on October 9th! You can receive 20% off using the code: NODES

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