{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6272c7749828fb0014bd4b89/6a6cef4f61ae402f613fb133?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Man Behind the Fashion (and Emily's heart)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6272c7749828fb0014bd4b89/1786727493352-abd55ec3-afa7-4ec4-a436-155e8f542236.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Ever wondered what it takes to bring your favorite t-shirt from an idea to your closet?</p><p>This week, Michelle and Emily welcome a very special guest: Emily's fiancé,&nbsp;Bret Schnitker—entrepreneur, global apparel expert, world traveler, and co-host of the&nbsp;<em>Clothing Coulture</em>&nbsp;podcast.</p><p>Bret shares the unlikely path that led him from a California surfer kid and aspiring actor to becoming a leader in the international fashion industry. Along the way, he reveals how a mentor changed the trajectory of his career, what he's learned from manufacturing around the globe, and why relationships matter just as much as business strategy.</p><p>The conversation also turns personal as Bret and Emily share how friendship, collaboration, and mutual respect slowly grew into love. It's an honest discussion about finding your person later in life, balancing work and romance, and why great conversation may be the sexiest quality of all.</p><p>Of course, it wouldn't be&nbsp;<em>Cliterally Speaking</em>&nbsp;without a little laughter, plenty of relationship banter, and a bottle of excellent rosé.</p><p><br></p><h3>In this episode:</h3><ul><li>How Bret accidentally found a career in fashion</li><li>The surprising journey from retail to international apparel manufacturing</li><li>What really goes into making the clothes we wear</li><li>Manufacturing, politics, and the changing global economy</li><li>Why mentorship can change the course of your life</li><li>How Bret and Emily met—and why they kept their relationship quiet at first</li><li>Finding love after life's detours</li><li>Why intellectual connection matters just as much as physical attraction</li><li>Wedding plans, future adventures, and a few laughs along the way</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Wine of the Week</h3><p>Brook &amp; Bull Rosé&nbsp;by winemaker&nbsp;Ashley Trout&nbsp;(Walla Walla, Washington)</p><p>A refreshing summer rosé that even converted a self-proclaimed rosé skeptic. Emily and Michelle also reminisce about Ashley's previous appearance on the podcast and toast to friendship, great wine, and meaningful conversations.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3>Connect with Bret &amp; Emily</h3><p>Learn more about Bret and Emily's work in the fashion industry through their podcast,&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.clothingcoulture.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Clothing Coulture</strong>,</a>&nbsp;where they explore apparel manufacturing, global sourcing, design, and the ever-changing business of fashion.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you for listening and subscribing to Cliterally Speaking the Podcast. Visit our website: www.cliterallyspeakingpodcast.com</p><p>Facebook: @cspeakpodcast</p><p>Instagram: @cliterallyspeakingthepodcast</p><p>Please call our comment line: 812-727-0794</p><p>Watch our youtube channel (Cliterally Speaking the Podcast) for behind the scenes discussions during our recording sessions. Our Patreon site is up - visit it here - http://bit.ly/32uOnVT</p>","author_name":"Michelle Dougherty and Emily Lane"}