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In episode 30, Alexa McNeal of Cedar & Sand Swimwear (now Bold Beach Swim) shares why and how she launched a swimwear brand in October 2020 where every suit is made to adjust to your body – not the other way around.
Alexa has been designing adjustable swimwear for every body type since October 2020 when she launched her brand Cedar & Sand Swimwear.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The frustrations with swimwear that led Alexa to start her own swimwear line
- How she gauged interest in her designs and brand idea with an Instagram story
- How she found her factory
- What Alexa brought to the first meeting with her factory
- How Alexa tested the fit of her designs on multiple body types
- How Alexa launched 7 suits, landed a wholesale deal, and showed at her first trade show — all in the first year of business
- How Alex balances doing all the things as a solo-entrepreneur
- Alexa’s big goals for Cedar & Sand Swimwear
People and resources mentioned in this episode:
- Cedar & Sand Swim website
- Cedar & Sand Swim email
- Cedar & Sand Swim Instagram
- Alexa’s Instagram
- Alexa’s LinkedIn
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