In this episode we talk to an amazing business woman, Melissa Giuffrida.

Melissa started Collécte when she returned from living in the U.S (in 2017). She was helping my sister try and sell some pieces of really nice designer lighting and furniture and there was no where to sell these pieces other than Ebay, Gumtree or the Auction houses.

Coming off living in Washington D.C and working in a High end furniture marketplace with experience as working as an interior decorator there was an obvious hole in the market with no where to sell these pieces. So she decided to take the plunge and start Collécte.

Mellissa’s goal at Collécte is to provide an easy, seamless way to buy and sell pre-owned furniture and accessories.

As more people look for sustainable and environmentally conscious ways to shop, pre-owned pieces are gaining in popularity. They offer not only economic value but also reduce waste and environmental impact.

Collécte have made buying and selling second hand furniture more accessible to a broader audience.