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From Ranch to Runway: Ripley Rader's Made-in-LA Revolution S2E22

From Ranch to Runway: Ripley Rader's Made-in-LA Revolution S2E22

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Designer Ripley Rader shares her journey from a small-town childhood and sewing lessons to building a thriving Los Angeles-based fashion brand focused on comfort, inclusivity, and garments made in America.

She discusses growing the business over 15 years, the importance of community and factory partnerships in downtown L.A., empowering young women through mentorship and her "Younger But Wiser" project, and balancing creativity with ethical production.

The episode highlights perseverance, practical advice for aspiring creators, and how joy, belonging, and radical self-acceptance drive both her life and her work.

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