This episode of Sustainably LB is a solo episode. I haven’t done one of these in a while. But I believe this topic to be of utmost importance this holiday season. To be honest, this conversation is always important, and these tips extend to all aspects of shopping, not strictly during the crazed overconsumption narrative of the holiday shopping season. But, essentially, we will be talking about consuming less, shopping local and breaking the wheel of overconsumption. And in this little ...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to hold space with Nicole Daberkow, Designer and Owner of Elsie’s Attic. After working in the creative design space for over a decade, Nicole decided that it was time to trust the universal nudges and shift her career to slow fashion and design. Her love of the sacred nature of sewing and creating unique pieces led her to create her own sustainable fashion brand built upon doing more with what we already have. I am so grateful that I got the chance ...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to hold space with Tori Cates, Certified Reiki Master and Founder of Satori 23. If you’ve been a follower of the podcast from the beginning, you might remember Tori from our first interview about her sustainable, witchy fashion brand, Potion 23. Since that interview, Tori and I have formed a beautiful friendship and I have had the privilege to watch her practice of creating magic with her hands evolve from the intentionality and love worked into every...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to hold space with Nadia Estefania, Traditional Healer and Founder of Nadia Estefania Ayahuasca Retreats in Ecuador. From her former life in tech and living the perceived dream in NYC, to leading soul-centered rituals and ceremonies in Ecuador, each step along her path has led her back to her truth and who she knew she was all along. I think many of us are just starting to realize that our soul has always been in the driver seat if we can just follow ...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Joelle Tangen, Designer and Owner of La Jolie Joelle. After learning about the overwhelmingly unsustainable nature of the fashion industry in college, Joelle sought to pave her own way by focusing on sustainability and what that niche is for her. Her love of nature and creating has led her to curate her own fashion line, build upcycled art outside of the realm of clothing and had her creating sustainable drag for Pattie Gonia. ...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Heather Snowden, Sustainable Fashion Journalist and Editor, Remake Ambassador and Brand Ambassador at Give Your Best UK. Her particular focus in the sustainability realm is human rights. After the first time I met Heather, I was enchanted by her knowledge and the way she spoke with such eloquence when discussing tough issues. To share this knowledge in a way that doesn’t come off as elitist is a gift! Because, so often, in the sust...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Maria Corpuz Owner of Bel Merch and Design and Host of Riverside Chats. This conversation has been a long time coming and I am so grateful that we finally got to sit and hold space around some many amazing topics. We cover so much in this episode! From taking the opportunity to turn a flawed system into a space for change to experiencing and learning into parts of your story that you might not have known existed. I hope that you en...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Selina Sanders Slow Fashion Clothing Artist and Creator of her namesake brand, Selina Sanders. The entire time Selina was sharing her story and her experience in the fashion industry, I was spellbound. I mean, I was on the edge of my seat hanging on every word. And it isn’t because she shares things about the industry that I don’t know. But she shared her story in such a way that reminded me that you can always change the narrative...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Jamie Smith Artist, Creator of El Crisol Art and Spanish Teacher. Her inspiration for starting El Crisol came from her experience with injury and looking for the beauty in the unloved and overlooked moments in between what most consider the ideal aspects of life. We cover so much in this episode but we keep coming back to connection and curiosity and embracing the ride while trying to do the best with what we have. Because in tru...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to hold space with Lana Rose, Founder of Conscious Concierge. From being a former TV and Ad Executive stepped in hustle culture, to leading a heart-centered practice and way of life, each step along her path has led her to create Conscious Concierge. Centered on the individual, Lana uses different modalities to explore the mind, body, soul connection that is left out of the narrative of mainstream medicine. Connecting her clients to vetted practitione...

This episode of Sustainably LB is a solo episode and a little review about the Brand Melville Documentary on HBO MAX titled Brandy Hellville and the Cult of Fast Fashion. Now, I have read some of the reviews online and, I believe, many of the negative ones completely miss the point. I also believe that people just like to complain into the echo chambers of the internet. So if you do want to watch this documentary, I would encourage you not to read any of those reviews and come to your own con...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Leah Miles, Community Organizer and Owner of Shipment Vintage. Everything that Leah does embodies her dedication to community and cultivating connection and accessibility. What you see is what you get and there isn’t a facet of Leah that doesn’t shimmer with her authenticity. This ethos of community and accessibility are the foundations from which Leah operates. While we discuss all the ins and outs that come with owning a vintag...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to quite literally share space with Rachel Campbell, Owner of Noa Brides. Everything that Rachel does echoes her commitment to ethics and relationships. There isn’t anything that she does that is superficial. These deeply ingrained beliefs are woven into the very fabric of what Noa Brides embodies. While we discuss all the nuances that come with owning a bridal store focused on ethics, building her own collection and running a small, woman-owne...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to hold space with Susan Marrufo, Founder of Samarasa Center Student, Retreat Facilitator, Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Now, if you listened to the podcast last week, you might remember that I broke my interview with Susan into two parts, this episode is that second part. While both episodes are lovely as stand alone pieces, the two episodes truly build on each other and the first episode is a nice foundation for this second episode. I view many of m...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to hold space with Susan Marrufo, Founder of Samarasa Center Student, Retreat Facilitator, Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Now, it isn’t often that a guest and I will divide straight into the interview, but that is what happened with Susan and me. Our conversation was so organic that I didn’t want to stop the flow of it to welcome her to the podcast. It really almost felt so tho that welcome had woven itself into our conversation already as we had truly ...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to hold space with Sage Evans, environmental consultant, circular fashion and vintage enthusiast. Sage’s conscious awareness of sustainable practices began at an early age. Fostered by her upbringing and curiosity, Sage found herself weaving sustainability into every aspect of her life. I hope that you enjoy my chat with Sage as much as I enjoyed our conversation. Show Notes: Feeding a curiosity mindsetFinding your role in environmental activism...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Lindsey Bales writer, content creator and strategist. Lindsey’s curiosity, love of fashion and telling a good story has been ingrained in her since her childhood and her days spent as the fashion editor of her high school paper. Come with us as we reminisce about the early days of fashion blogging, creating our own path, leveraging personal style and navigating the nuances of the fashion industry. I hope you enjoy my interview with...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to quite literally share space with Kelli Bello, Owner and Curator of Spearmint Vintage. Now, if you listened to the podcast last week, you might remember that I broke my interview with Kelli into two parts, this episode is that second part. And while both episodes are lovely as stand alone pieces, Kelli’s origin story in the first episode is a nice foundation for this second episode. Because in this installment we talk about being inspired by our pee...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to quite literally share space with Kelli Bello, Owner and Curator of Spearmint Vintage. Curiosity, adventure and the love of the stories history has to impart are traits that have been a part of Kelli for as long as she can remember. These entrenched qualities eventually lead her to curate her own vintage clothing collection, sharing it with the masses through the interwebs and in local pop-ups. While we discuss all the nuances that come with her cur...

As we continue to watch horrors in mass play out through tiny screens, I think that it is important to maintain these conversations in the sustainable fashion space because we are all interconnected. While it is becoming more and more apparent that we need to speak truth to power and stand up for those who are silenced, the fashion industry is a part of that conversation. We cannot let late stage capitalism and greed steal our joy and hope. For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share ...