Professional Podcast Profiles and more...

Be sure to check out the show -  new episodes every week. I have conversations with Captains of Industry, Experienced Navigators, and Early Journey Explorers to glean lessons we can all apply to our professional (and personal) journeys. These are the latest episodes.

10 Next-Gen Materials to Put on Your Radar innovation materials sustainable fashion Feb 29, 2024

This week, Renewcell announced the sad news that they have filed for bankruptcy, citing the inability to secure long-term funding for their operations in Sweden. 

For those who have been in this spac...

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Are Our Clothes Getting Worse? lifestyle materials op-ed sustainable fashion Oct 26, 2023

What do When Harry Met Sally, sweaters, and Ireland have in common? Normally nothing, but for today’s blog post, they all thread together the modern theory of planned obsolescence. 

After watching a ...

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Built to Last: 4 Boot Brands to Invest in This Fall lifestyle sustainable fashion Oct 12, 2023

Fall is here in the Northern Hemisphere, and while some people may be stoked to get their hands on a Pumpkin Spice Latte or to decorate for Halloween, we’re most excited that boot season is finally ba...

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In the Pursuit of Circularity: Reformation's Circularity Goals circularity environmental impacts innovation materials recycling social impacts sustainable fashion Aug 14, 2023

Reformation, the premium brand that originally got its start in deadstock, has grown exponentially over the past few years. 

Worn by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Bieber ...

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Aesthetics Are In - Is Sustainability Out? lifestyle op-ed sustainable fashion Aug 11, 2023

I’ll cop to it - I’ve been a little bored of the sustainability news lately. There has been an exceeding amount of coverage on extreme weather events (oceans over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, severe floods...

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Overview of the 2023 Fashion Transparency Index education environmental impacts leadership must-know social impacts sustainability report sustainable fashion Jul 28, 2023

Fashion Revolution is back again with their 2023 Fashion Transparency Index. While some brands have made progress, evidence is stronger than ever that true traceability and transparency are a long way...

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Can Embellishments Ever Be Sustainable? innovation materials recycling sustainable fashion Jul 17, 2023

A while back, we were going through a slideshow of the Kingpins denim shows in Amsterdam and New York and while we were scrolling through some of the trends forecasted for Spring/Summer 2024, one tren...

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3 Sustainable Sandals for Your Summer lifestyle sustainable fashion Jul 07, 2023

Whether going to the beach, running around town, or just hanging out at home, chances are you have a favorite pair of sandals you can’t live without. How sustainable are those sandals? Don’t know? If ...

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How Sustainable is Luxury Fashion? environmental impacts social impacts sustainable fashion Jul 03, 2023

For those of you who work in the apparel industry, what first attracted you to the industry? Was it the creative element that comes with working with fashion? Did it seem like a lucrative field to get...

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Circularity Training Everyone Needs circularity education sustainable fashion Jun 30, 2023

The circular economy or circularity is one of the biggest topics in sustainable fashion, and while the excitement is justifiable, unfortunately, we’ve still got a long way to go before we achieve true...

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Responsible Activewear: Where to Shop for Summer 2023 lifestyle sustainable brand sustainable fashion Jun 27, 2023

Now that Summer has officially kicked off, you may be finding yourself looking to update the workout or activewear section of your closet. It’s time to put the puffer jackets away and break out the sh...

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Sustainable Spring Tips food & beverage lifestyle sustainable fashion sustainable living Mar 30, 2023

It’s officially Spring and with the coming of a new season also comes the energy of rejuvenation and fresh starts. Spring is one of our favorite seasons - being in California, this is the time of year...

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