The Folklore offers a suite of exclusive member benefits designed to support your growth, expand your network, and give you access to expert insights. From mentorship sessions to curated events and educational tools, this section outlines the key perks available to you as a member and how to make the most of them.
Book Mentors
Take advantage of monthly, 45-minute sessions with seasoned industry professionals. These mentors bring years of experience across fashion, retail, e-commerce, production, marketing, and more. Whether you need strategic guidance or support on a specific challenge, these sessions are complimentary with all membership tiers—use it or lose it each month.
How to Book a Mentor Session:
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Go to the Member Benefits tab on your dashboard.
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Click Book Mentors to view available mentors.
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Click on a mentor’s profile to view their bio and availability.
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Select a suitable date and time on their calendar.
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Complete the booking form:
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Name
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Email
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Add Guests (optional)
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Share any details that will help your mentor prepare (optional)
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Click Schedule Event to confirm.
⚠️ Note: Each brand is limited to one mentor session per month. Unused sessions do not roll over.
Events
The Folklore hosts regular events designed to help you grow your business and connect with the community. These include:
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Virtual webinars with industry experts
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In-person networking mixers and panels
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Workshops focused on business development, sales strategy, and product scaling
Events are a great way to stay informed, collaborate with others, and gain insider knowledge from leaders in fashion, retail, and technology.
Learn more about upcoming events here.
The Education Hub
The Education Hub is your go-to resource center for expert content and business education. It includes:
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In-depth articles on industry trends and best practices
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Step-by-step guides for using The Folklore tools
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On-demand workshops and recordings
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Live webinars and Q&A sessions with subject-matter experts
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Product tutorials hosted by The Folklore team
Whether you’re a new brand or looking to scale, the Education Hub offers practical resources tailored to your journey.
Access the Education Hub here.
Member Discovery
Looking to collaborate or connect with other brands? Member Discovery makes it easy to find and message fellow members directly.
How to Use Member Discovery:
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Navigate to the Member Benefits tab and select Member Discovery.
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Browse the list of brands with active showrooms.
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Use search and filter options to find relevant connections.
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Click Message Brand under a brand’s logo to start a conversation. More on how messaging works here.
WhatsApp Group
Join The Folklore’s exclusive WhatsApp group to connect with fellow members in real-time. This is a space to:
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Share insights and opportunities
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Ask questions and offer support
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Stay updated on platform announcements and event invites
From sourcing help to trend discussions, the group is a valuable peer-to-peer community space.