Episode Summary
What happens when a former tech executive at Meta, eBay, Target, and McDonald’s sets her sights on solving one of the most overlooked problems in fashion? You get TAELOR, the AI-powered menswear rental startup that is redefining style, laundry, and confidence for busy professionals.
In this inspiring episode, Anya Cheng, CEO and Founder of TAELOR, shares her powerful story. From arriving in the U.S. with no English to launching Facebook and Instagram shopping, and now building a company that solves a real problem for men who want to look sharp without the stress of shopping or laundry.
We talk about resilience, reinvention, and the real reason most startups fail. This episode is full of insight, energy, and practical business wisdom.
What You Will Learn
✔️ Why TAELOR is more than a fashion subscription. It is confidence on autopilot
✔️ The surprising way Anya landed her first job with zero connections
✔️ Why menswear rental is not just Rent the Runway for men
✔️ How AI helps clients feel ready to win in court, on dates, or in the boardroom
✔️ The biggest mindset challenge every first-time founder faces
✔️ How to build a business by solving a real problem
✔️ Why knowing your customer is more powerful than knowing your competition
Favorite Quotes from Anya
"People aren’t buying clothes. They are buying a chance to succeed."
"Use your superpower. When you are operating in your strength, fear cannot lead."
"Most failed fashion startups didn’t fail because of the idea. They failed because they were not scalable. That is where AI comes in."
About TAELOR
TAELOR is an AI-powered menswear rental subscription that makes style effortless. For a monthly fee, busy men receive a curated wardrobe without shopping, laundry, or decision fatigue. Think of it as Netflix for clothes. No commitment, just confidence.
Use code PODCAST25 to receive 25 percent off your first month
Use code PODCASTGIFT for 10 percent off any gift card
Visit www.taelor.style
Connect with Anya Cheng
What is Business Therapy™ With Joké?
Formerly Creative Business Mindset Podcast™
Welcome to Business Therapy™ with Joké, where we separate the math from the drama so creative entrepreneurs can build profitable businesses with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Joké Durojaiye, is a mom of three, Certified Life Coach, Author, serial entrepreneur and a business strategist who has lived through the real, messy middle of building businesses from the ground up. This podcast goes beyond surface level success and into the honest conversations around fear, visibility, burnout, reinvention, leadership, and what it actually takes to grow something sustainable.
If you are tired of guessing your way through business, overworking, or feeling stuck between your talent and profitability, you are in the right place.
Here, we talk about the mindset behind the money, the systems behind the success, and the emotional patterns that can either move your business forward or keep you playing small.
Whether you are a creative entrepreneur, home stager, designer, coach, speaker, or someone building a purpose driven brand, expect candid conversations, practical strategies, and real life stories designed to help you attract aligned clients, increase your income, and grow without losing yourself in the process.
This is not about overnight success. This is about building a business and a life that actually fit together.
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Disclaimer: Business Therapy with Joké™ and Creative Business Network™ do not guarantee specific results and are not responsible for any business, financial, or personal decisions made based on the information shared on this podcast. The content reflects the personal experiences, opinions, and insights of the host and guests and is intended for educational and inspirational purposes only. Please consult qualified professionals for financial, legal, tax, medical, or mental health advice specific to your situation.