Fashion buying is not a static career — and believing that your learning ends once you land the job may be the very thing holding you back.

In this first episode of the New Year, I’m unpacking why continuous learning is non-negotiable for fashion buyers who want to grow, gain confidence, and progress into more senior roles.

Drawing on my own experience training and promoting buyers, I share:

• Why “time in the role” doesn’t automatically lead to promotion
• The real skills gaps I see between college education and real buying roles
• How confidence is built through commercial understanding, not just experience
• Why curiosity is one of the most underrated career advantages for buyers
• What buyer-ready actually means in practice today

If you’ve ever felt unsure about your numbers, hesitant in decision-making, or unclear on what’s holding you back, this episode will help you reframe learning as a strategic career advantage — not a weakness.

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