Designing on Your Own Terms: Creativity, Courage & Building Coze with Rachel Singer

What does it really take to build a product-based business from scratch—while staying rooted in your creativity, your values, and your vision? In this episode of She Has The Audacity, I sit down with Rachel Singer, founder of Canadian outerwear brand Coze, to explore her journey as a creative entrepreneur, designer, and mother building a brand that’s as functional as it is beautiful. Rachel shares how she went from working in fashion media to launching her own outerwear line during a pandemic—with zero manufacturing background and a lot of determination. From traveling solo to China to find the right production partners to redefining what fashion means through her concept of “utility chic,” Rachel’s story is a masterclass in trusting yourself even when others don’t understand your vision. This conversation is a candid look at the real behind-the-scenes of building a business that doesn’t follow the rules—and the mindset work it takes to keep showing up when things feel hard, uncertain, or lonely. Tune in to learn: ✨ Why Rachel believes functional design is the future of fashion ✨ What it looked like to launch Coze during the chaos of 2020—and why timing isn’t everything ✨ How she navigated criticism, doubt, and the pressure to “get a real job” ✨ The creative process behind her signature snowsuit—and why it had to be the hardest thing to make ✨ Why selling her products felt vulnerable—and how she reframed “sales” as connection ✨ How she balances entrepreneurship and motherhood on her own terms Connect with Rachel Singer: Instagram: @cozeoriginal Website: cozeoriginal.com This episode is an invitation to trust your creative instincts, lead with purpose, and give yourself permission to build your business the way you want to—even if no one else sees it yet. Rachel’s story is a powerful reminder that audacity doesn’t mean being fearless—it means showing up anyway. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who’s dreaming of building something bold. ✨ WORK WITH CHANA ROSS! ✨   Are you an ambitious woman who is a leader at work, at home or in the community and you are looking for support with overcoming perfectionism, determining your next right step, overcoming self-doubt and learning to advocate for yourself and fall in love with the next version of you? Chana can help you anywhere in the world through coaching. Visit chanaross.com to learn more.   Download Chana’s FREE Time Audit Guide to start creating more time and freedom in your life today! – chanaross.com/timeaudit