Meet
Renee Chagoury
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As the founder and owner of Thrifter, Ren has combined her passion for fashion with her commitment to sustainability and reducing textile waste.
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From a young age, Ren was drawn to the world of fashion, as she grew up in her parent's clothing warehouse in Noosa. As she became more aware of the environmental impact of fast fashion, she knew there had to be a better way. Inspired by her children and their future, she set out to create a business that not only offered stylish and designer clothing but also promoted eco-conscious practices.
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Thrifter stands out as a beacon of sustainability in the fashion landscape. Ren's business model revolves around curating pre-loved clothing and accessories, giving them new life and reducing the demand for new production and in turn allowing her community to receive 100% of their profits.
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Through her platform, she encourages customers to embrace a more mindful approach to shopping by valuing quality over quantity and supporting a circular economy. Thrifter put back over 2.5 million dollars back into the pockets of our local Sunshine Coast community members in it's first 18 months.
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Ren's journey as an entrepreneur and advocate for sustainability hasn't been without challenges, but her determination and vision have propelled Thrifter to success. She believes that every small step towards a greener fashion industry makes a significant difference, and her mission is to inspire others to join the movement towards a more sustainable future. Her next adventure is designing workshops for the next generation to learn about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling textiles.
With Ren's leadership, Thrifter continues to thrive as a testament to the power of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and environmental stewardship.
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In addition, Renee started an all female run club called Sole Sisters Run Club where she made an impact on thousands of female runners daring them to be brave enough to just try. She has designed multiple workshops in the world of females in running with the goal to inspire more women to run and do something for themselves.
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Meet
Tiana Brownrigg
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T is the co host of Females Doing Cool Shit since 2024. The girls met when T slid into Rens DM's wanting a career change & the stars aligned.
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Since then, T has been the Socials & Marketing Manager at Thrifter and has found her place within the FDCS community as well.
From podcast editing to Tik Toks, she loves to do it all and learn it all. As a born & bred Noosa girl, she never thought she would find her dream career right under her nose, but the universe wanted these two to meet and now, they are endgame.
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Her whole life T was a hospitality gal, but knew there was more out there for her. She went and completed her studies in Sydney, working with some of the biggest names in Fashion.​
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It wasn't until 2023 when she realised something needed to change. With the perfect mix of just enough knowledge & and a bucket load of passion, Ren saw something in her and the rest is history.
T is committed to the growth of Thrifter & circular fashion. Within the last 12 months, she has continued to learn, grow & teach. If you need to know something about Tik Tok, she's your girl. Her love for yapping has been a great addition to the podcast which she is determined to continue to grow. This community continues to inspire her, it puts the fire in her belly.
This is just the beginning for the girls, there is so much more to come. From podcasts, to interstate store openings, what is on the horizon is just the start.
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