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I'M BURNED THE F$%& OUT!

When I opened my vintage shop back in 2018 I knew that it was going to be a long and tiring road to get my shop to where I wanted it to go.
Flash forward to 2024 my shop has changed, but the way I interact with it hasn't.

In today's episode, I'll talk about my struggle with burnout after working 6-7 days a week for 5 years, in my vintage shop. The feeling of shame when you have to admit to yourself that you CAN'T do it all and need to step back.

This is a mental health issue that faces so many people across all walks of life and industries!
Listen in to find out what I've done to help preserve my sanity and my business!


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Hello 2024!

I'm BACK and ready to talk about all the changes I've made since my last episode!

In today's episode, I'll be delving into one of the biggest confusions surrounding my vintage shop:
"Are you a thrift store or a vintage store?"
What does it mean to be a "vintage store" or a "thrift store"?
What's the difference between vintage and thrift, but more importantly, why does it matter?
Let's dig in!

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This week's episode is all about THRIFTING and RESELLING!

Is it ethical? Do resellers of popular platforms like Depop take garments away from low-income families? What's the alternative?

I recently read an article in Buzzfeed News about the backlash a Depop seller is facing on TikTok after posting a thrifting haul for her Depop shop. There have been some very divided and heated opinions!
Want to read the article before you listen to this episode? Find it HERE!

I also went down the Twitter rabbit hole and explored a thread on the ethics of retooling and customizing vintage clothing. Should vintage garments be altered?
Check out the original thread HERE!

Have your own opinions on these topics? Let me know!
Give us a follow on Instagram to share your opinions and we'll put them in the next episode!

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Alright, so the title was a BIT click-batey, but it was catchy!

In todays' episode, I'll be giving a more sarcastic view of the things I hate about being a vintage shop owner.
What are the 10 things that get me wanting to slap myself?

FAT SHAMING
FASHION SIGNIFICANCE
PLAYING DRESS-UP
& MORE!

 Take a listen and find out!

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We all know THOSE people:

The "Creative Vampires"
The "Predators"
The "Takers"

We meet them in our day to day lives, but what happens when you come across them in business?
In this week's episode, I talk about the categories of people I've met who forced me to learn my lesson the hard way. I'm telling YOU about them, so you don't have to!
Building and maintaining your boundaries is HARD, but add on having a small business and the challenge seems insurmountable!
Here are my tips and how I've forged ahead leaving them in the dust!

Read the article referenced in the Category PREDATORS here!

Have you come across people like this? How did you handle it?

Let me know on Instagram by commenting on this week's prompt!

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What gets my heart pumping?
What is my BIGGEST motivation for having my shop?

In today's episode, I'm sharing with you a passion project I've been working on for what feels like my entire life: THE ARCHIVE.

I'll be talking about what the Archive is, does and my favorite pieces!

For those who want an update on my SHOP HAUNTING: this one is for you!

Learn about new episodes by following us on Instagram! @conversationsinavintageshop

Check out our archive by heading to our website!
http://carmineandhayworth.com/the-archive

Interested in watching videos of our collection? Head on over to our YouTube Channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@carminehayworthvintage9487

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YOU ASKED AND I DELIVERED!

Back by popular demand is another episode on our CUSTOMER STORIES! 

Head over to Season 1 to listen to our first episode that caused quite a stir! 

One thing that all retail workers have in common is that we ALL have stories.
 Some funny and some unnerving.

Take a listen!

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Read about our customer stories in REAL TIME by following us on Twitter @carminehayworth



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In this week's episode, I revisit an episode from Season 1 where I talked about the challenges of owning a small business especially when it's a VINTAGE SHOP.
Lesson learned and some advice I've picked up along the way.

What do you do when you run into customers who don't understand your business and make that KNOWN? Listen to find out!

Make sure to follow us on Instagram @conversationsinavintageshop :)

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Hello SEASON 3! 

It's hard for that to not sound pretentious :) 
We've been gone for awhile, but we're BACK and ready to talk about the shop, life and everything in-between!

Today I'll tell you where I've been and the curveballs life has thrown recently while also giving a little ADHD update!

Want to interact with us? Follow the podcast on Instagram @conversationsinavintageshop
and our shop @carmineandhayworth

I've missed you and can't wait to talk!

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In today's episode, we're revisiting a topic that in an ongoing conversation in the shop. 

Our original episode, "Vintage & Size Inclusivity" in Season 1 got things rolling, but today we're keeping it fresh in everyone's minds!

I'm going to talk about an article I read that gives more insight and context into why vintage isn't as inclusive as we want it to be while also going into size inclusivity in modern fashion today.

You asked and I delivered! Our reoccurring segment, "What's Happening in our Building" continues! It's an ongoing saga ya'll :)

Keep up with us on Instagram where we give heads up on new episodes, polls and more!
https://www.instagram.com/carmineandhayworth/

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