What does it really take to launch a fashion brand that stands out? Fisayo Longe, founder of KAI Collective, joins Rochelle Humes to share her remarkable journey from entrepreneurial beginnings in Nigeria to becoming one of London’s most innovative fashion voices.

Fisayo talks openly about her culture-driven confidence, pivoting from accounting to style, and the product flops and viral moments that shaped her brand. She reveals the lessons she learned about asking the right questions, building community, and the importance of having a unique selling point. Rochelle and Fisayo discuss overcoming burnout, trusting your instincts, and how empowering women starts with telling bold stories.

Packed with real talk, honest advice, and insider perspective, this episode is a must for anyone wanting to launch on their own terms—and build something unforgettable.

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https://www.instagram.com/kaicollective/

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KEY TALKING POINTS

1. Early Life and Entrepreneurial Spirit

[00:00:15] – [00:03:21]

2. Academic Journey and Switch to Fashion

[00:07:22] – [00:10:43]

3. Starting the KAI Collective

[00:11:02] – [00:14:38]

4. Learning from Failure and Product Validation

[00:14:47] – [00:19:44]

5. Business Growth, the Gaia Dress, and Product Breakthroughs

[00:22:38] – [00:25:38]

6. Finding Hero Products & Listening to Your Audience

[00:26:15] – [00:28:24]

7. Empowerment, Community, and Brand Storytelling

[00:30:49] – [00:33:54]

8. From Founder-Led to Brand-Led

[00:33:54] – [00:36:42]

9. Direct-to-Consumer vs. Retail: Scaling Sustainably in Fashion

[00:41:46] – [00:46:31]

10. Leadership, Building Teams, and Company Culture

[00:47:19] – [00:52:57]

11. Burnout and High Achiever Mentality

[00:54:53] – [01:02:22]

12. What’s Next for KAI Collective

[01:02:35] – [01:04:43]

13. Rocket Round

[01:04:51] – [01:15:08]

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From collecting rose petals as a child to creating one of the UK’s most iconic skincare brands, Sarah Chapman's path is all about passion, innovation, and grit. In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, Rochelle Humes chats with Sarah about her journey from experimenting with homemade face masks to delivering sought-after facials and developing her Skinesis range.

Sarah reveals how moving around the world shaped her adaptable mindset, why she studied everything from makeup to cosmetic science, and how she accidentally launched her own clinic from her living room. She opens up about overcoming setbacks, sticking to her vision, and blending luxury with efficacy in her products.

If you’re interested in launching your own business, love beauty, or want an inside look at what it really takes to succeed, you’ll find practical insights, honest advice, and inspiration in Sarah’s story. Don’t miss this episode about believing in yourself, redefining success, and building a brand that stands the test of time.

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What happens when chronic illness changes everything you know about food?

In this episode of Ladies Who Launch, host Rochelle Humes sits down with Caragh Keane—the founder of SUPERKEEN, the cleanest cereal on the market. Caragh shares how her lupus diagnosis inspired her shift from primary school teacher to entrepreneur and led her to create a breakfast brand for kids and adults with ingredient anxieties.

Rochelle and Caragh talk about the realities of building a business while managing health challenges, winning innovation grants, and getting SUPERKEEN onto the shelves of Whole Foods, Planet Organic, and beyond. Caragh also opens up about receiving early support from her family (including a business loan from her dad, Roy Keane), and why values and clean ingredients are at the heart of her brand.

Packed with honest advice and practical inspiration, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of launching a purpose-led business—or just looking for proof that tough times can spark big ideas.

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https://www.instagram.com/caraghkeane/

SUPERKEEN: https://www.instagram.com/superkeenfoods/

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