🎤 Invst Guru Founder Series 🎤
In this episode of Invst Guru, we explore the inspiring story behind GGirls Closet, a groundbreaking Colorado-based thrift brand centered on sustainability, community impact, and youth education. Founder Patricia Gillmore has built a for-profit model that supports nonprofits, Title I schools, and local families—while reshaping how people think about secondhand fashion.
You’ll hear how GGirls Closet became Colorado’s first hybrid thrift store, why its consignment-driven system empowers organizations with real revenue, and how community events and clothing drives have fueled impressive year-over-year growth. We also dive into the environmental urgency driving the mission, from reducing fast-fashion waste to teaching teens the value of sustainable shopping.
If you’re interested in innovative business models, social impact entrepreneurship, or the future of sustainable fashion, this episode delivers insights you won’t want to miss.
What You’ll Learn:
How a for-profit thrift model can support schools and nonprofits
Why sustainability and consumer education matter more than ever
The power of community events in driving business growth
How hybrid retail models are shaping the future of secondhand fashion
Tune in for a powerful conversation about purpose-driven business, environmental responsibility, and building community through conscious retail.
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