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The Innovation & Leadership Podcast

Kathy Cheng, President of Redwood Classics Apparel is featured on The Innovation & Leadership podcast hosted by Jess Larsen, Founder of Graystoke Media.  This podcast focuses on the story and journey of Kathy and Redwood Classics' commitment to textile excellence for three generations and to the growth of Canada's apparel value chain.  Tune in to the full podcast here: https://www.graystokemedia.com/episode/third-generation-apparel-manufacturer

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Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) Summit: Certified Supplier Champions Panel

Connect. Collaborate. Succeed. Redwood Classics is proud to participate in the Virtual Supplier Diversity Summit on January 26th & 27th, presented by Canada's LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Canada, and Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC).  The SDAC Summit 2021 also features our very own Kathy Cheng speaking on an educational panel on the path forward for supplier diversity alongside fellow advocates: Deidre Guy, Jennifer Shand (Ménard), Michela Toscano and Jeff Wilson.  Tune in to the insightful panel discussion here: https://youtu.be/PVnJ1YhX18c  More details about the SDAC summit here: https://pheedloop.com/sdac2021/site/sessions/?event=sdac2021&section=61043&id=SESNNRJPWK64JFPN9

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Commonsku Supplier Spotlight Series

Let's talk sustainability.  President Kathy Cheng is featured on Commonsku's Supplier Spotlight series hosted by David Shultz.  From the rich history of Redwood Classics and humble beginnings to incredible made-from-scratch custom programs, Kathy provides insight into Redwood Classics' strategy as well as our no-holds-barred approach to sustainability, diversity and more.  Full video can be found here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=e4lGt8SeHh0

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Branding Matters Podcast

Joelly Goodson Lang and Kathy Cheng shared a great conversation on how Redwood Classics Apparel started in the promotional products industry, why branding matters, why diversity matters, and Kathy’s journey on being named one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Female Founders of 2020.  Full conversation can be found here: https://brandingmatters.buzzsprout.com/1445740/7101181-kathy-cheng-inc-magazine-s-top-100-female-founders-of-2020

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