In this episode of the Power Lunch Podcast, hosts Tracie Munce, Amy Sousa, and Lisa Carmichael sit down with Nadia Dessouki, owner of Style Encore Eagan, a gently used clothing franchise bringing affordable, sustainable fashion to women and men in Minnesota.

Nadia shares:

How she went from retail and dental assisting to owning a resale fashion franchise
What it was like buying the store right before 2020 and pivoting through COVID with DIY e‑commerce and social media sales
The realities of running a franchise—what’s helpful, what’s limiting, and what she’d do differently
How she mentors young employees and turns her store into an extended family and safe space
The impact of joining the Glass Ceiling Foundation mastermind and how it literally “saved” her store during a difficult season

You’ll also hear the hosts and Nadia talk style on a budget, favorite denim brands, building a high‑end wardrobe for less, navigating theft as a small business owner, and working side‑by‑side with your kids. The episode closes with a fun rapid‑fire round on leadership, success, and how these women reset and celebrate wins.

If you love smart shopping, sustainable fashion, women in business, and real talk about resilience, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how you shop—and how you define success.

Notable Quotes:

“Being in a mastermind, it truly is like buying an up‑level of friends.” – Tracie Munce
“They don’t come in with problems. They come in with situations they’re looking for solutions for.” – Tracie Munce
“The mastermind literally saved my store.” – Nadia Dessouki
“You’re stealing from a small business—a mom and her two kids.” – Nadia Dessouki
“I think a lot of young girls don’t get that type of mentorship at home.” – Amy Sousa
“I own the property of one business and lease the other—and the businesses are completely different just because of that one simple thing.” – Tracie Munce
“Something I once believed about success that I no longer believe is that your definition of success has to be my definition of success.” – Tracie Munce

More about Nadia Dessouki:

Nadia is the owner of Style Encore Eagan, where sustainable fashion meets community impact. She is passionate about reducing textile waste, promoting circular fashion, and making quality clothing accessible to everyone. Through her business, she supports local families, empowers women, and advocates for conscious consumerism. Her work highlights how small businesses can play a big role in building a more sustainable future.

More about Style Encore:

Style Encore buys and sells gently used clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories, so you can recycle the items you no longer wear and get paid on the spot. We buy styles for all seasons, all day, every day, with no appointment necessary. Each Style Encore location is individually owned and operated by local business owners, so you can feel good about shopping small.

Style Encore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StyleEncoreEagan/

Style Encore on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/StyleEncoreEagan/

Website: ⁠Style Encore Eagan

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