Pain Into Purpose: Building an Adaptive Apparel Brand from the Ground Up with Katharine Perry

Pain Into Purpose: Building an Adaptive Apparel Brand from the Ground Up with Katharine Perry

30:52 Mar 6, 2026
About this episode
Katharine Perry, co-founder of Adaptt Apparel, a Canadian adaptive clothing brand who helps people navigating mobility challenges, medical treatments, aging, and caregiving maintain dignity, independence, and confidence.Through thoughtfully engineered and stylish adaptive clothing, Katharine designs garments that make dressing easier, support medical access, and allow people to move through daily life with greater ease, without sacrificing personal style.Now, Katharine’s journey of turning lived caregiving experience into a purpose driven brand demonstrates how empathy led design can create real world impact for individuals, caregivers, and healthcare communities alike.And while scaling a mission led apparel company with heart, advocacy, and intention, she continues to elevate conversations around inclusive design, aging with dignity, and what it truly means to serve people well.Here’s where to find more:www.adapttapparel.comhttps://www.instagram.com/adaptt.apparel?igsh=cmRwMTMzNTk0YjZj…https://www.linkedin.com/in/adaptt-apparel-127401169?utm_sourc…https://www.facebook.com/share/1BNWyWApvG/?mibextid=wwXIfr________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We’re Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we’re here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it’s through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you’re not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here
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