Best Dani & Jasmine Podcasts (2024)

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391: The Lip Bar CEO Melissa Butler Opens Up About The Realities of Growing A Beauty Empire 59:51

9d ago59:51

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Trying to build or scale your brand? Here’s what Beauty CEO Melissa Butler says you need to know. In this episode, The Lip Bar CEO and Founder Melissa Butler shares the keys to growing and scaling her beauty empire while growing as a person and business owner. We first spoke to Melissa in 2017 on EP 119 and she shares in details there how she went …

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390: How To Build Wealth By Choice, Not Chance w/ Jason Blumstein 1:06:10

16d ago1:06:10

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Let's talk about money! CFA Jason Blumstein helps us debunk some finance myths and provides practicable, actionable advice that we can start implementing to start building wealth today. Hey Dream Drivers - Today on the podcast we have Jason Blumstein, CFA®, CEO and Founder of Julius Wealth Advisors, LLC, a boutique wealth advisory providing concier…

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389: Why Is Everyone Else Moving Faster Than Me? 14:49

25d ago14:49

14:49

It can be tough when you feel like everyone else is achieving the dream faster than you. Assuming, you're actively trying to make a dream happen...what do you do? Listen in as Rana responds to a listener question and shares 4 key reminders about the #dreamdriving journey. What else would you add to this conversation? *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWSLE…

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388: Maybe You’re Right Where You Need To Be 24:24

1M ago24:24

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It's my 33rd birthday and I'm reflecting on the many truths and (questions) in my life right now. Sharing the many lessons I learned over the past year and the many areas of life that I'll be exploring in this coming year. Most importantly, I want you to know you're not alone. Though we're all trying to figure out "what's next" - there's so much to…

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387: Making The Doux - How Maya and Brian Smith Built A Haircare Empire 59:41

2M ago59:41

59:41

Maya & Brian Smith share how they built their wildly popular The Doux Haircare brand by focusing on solving their customers' problems and staying true to their purpose, values, and vision to make salon- quality products accessible to all. Learn how they went from operating salons and brand building overseas while Brian was in the military to naviga…

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386: From Corporate Employee To Viral Content Creator Behind Salary Transparent Street w/ Hannah Williams 1:06:23

2M ago1:06:23

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How Hannah Williams went from corporate employee to viral content creator and the steps she is taking to shine a light on salary transparency. Ever since she was a kid, Hannah Williams had a passion for injustice. Fast forward to navigating post-college, Hannah found herself navigating the work-world and advocating for better pay. Five jobs and 2.5…

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385: How Love, Pleasure, and Sex Positivity Led Reuben + Sherri Johnson Down A New Path 1:18:09

2M ago1:18:09

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What would it take for you to leave the only life and rule system you've known to start anew and embark on a life-changing journey? Reuben and Sherri Johnson- aka the FlyDuo® - are the co-founders of Fly MediaProductions, an award-winning, non-traditional brand agency obsessed with destigmatizing pleasure. Reuben and Sherri open up about their expe…

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384: From Target Intern To Her Product In All Targets - The Be Rooted Story w/ Jasmin Foster 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

So how do you go from a Target Intern to having your own stationary brand on all Target shelves across the country? Jasmin Foster did it and she's here to tell her story. As a kid, Jasmin Foster never dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur. She was ambitious, curious, and determined to climb the corporate ladder. A college internship at Target changed…

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383: How To Take Care of You and Get Yourself Unfrozen! w/ Jenifer Lewis 1:03:36

3M ago1:03:36

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"You've got to save yourself! The Promised Land is wherever you are. Don't waste time wasting time!" Six years later, and these words from Jenifer Lewis still ring true. It seems fitting this week to take it back to 2018 (episode 145) when I first chatted with the LEGENDARY actress Jenifer Lewis as she shares her #dreamdriving journey and why nothi…

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382: From Speech Pathologist to Certified Juice Therapist - How Danielle Marshall Built Danie's Natural Juice Blends By Focusing on Mind, Body, Spirit 1:08:18

3M ago1:08:18

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Danie's Natural Juice Blends founder Danielle Marshall shares how a pre-diabetic diagnosis launched her into the world of food entrepreneurship. In the driver's seat - we have Certified Juice Therapist, Danielle “Danie” Marshall - whose strong passion for holistic healing of the mind, body, and spirit led her down the entrepreneurial path. After re…

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102) Leveraging Your Slow Fashion Skills To Make Money Beyond Products 37:16

3M ago37:16

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For our first-ever Conscious Fashion Collective Membership panel discussion, we discussed a topic that is often taboo in the slow fashion space — money! We believe that financial sustainability is essential for creating a more just, and sustainable, fashion ecosystem with thriving businesses that care about people and the planet. 💰 WE DISCUSSED: Ta…

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381: How To Tap Into Your Divine Potential w/ Alexis Wilson 1:09:48

4M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

"If you want to change your life, you must do the work." Alexis Wilson - social entrepreneur, speaker, and the CEO of Exalt Management - shares her personal #dreamdriving journey and how you can break free from mental constraints while elevating to new heights in both your personal life and career. Alexis has devoted over half a decade to researchi…

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101) Demystifying Financial Sustainability in Slow Fashion 51:20

4M ago51:20

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Financial sustainability is essential for creating a more just, and sustainable, fashion ecosystem with thriving businesses that care about people and the planet. But how do you go about actually making money in this space, especially when you care about not overproducing? Money-making is a topic that is all-too-often taboo in the slow fashion spac…

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380: How Brittany Dandy Redefined Success, Career, Womanhood and Motherhood On Her Own Terms 1:07:36

4M ago1:07:36

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Whose values and definition of success are defining the path you’ve set out on? This week we’re chatting with Brittany Dandy - an established producer, journalist and digital marketer who’s helped growing business owners and corporate giants like MTV, Google, Toyota tell mindful and profitable stories. Brittany opens up on this episode about her jo…

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379: How To Start Over At Any Age w/ Cheri Syphax 1:02:40

4M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

It's never too late to start over. Despite your age, life circumstances, or past...all you need to is turn within, question yourself, and start taking action. This week we're chatting with Cheri Syphax - CEO of Phax Entertainment Group and co-owner of Booker's Restaurant and Bayou Lounge in West Philadelphia - who decided to turn a second act in he…

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378: You Are Enough - Reflections On A Career in Media w/ Brande Victorian 1:02:53

4M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Freelance writer, editor, producer and on-camera correspondent Brande Victorian opens up about the peaks and valleys of her career as a journalist and what has kept her going through it all. So honored to have Brande Victorian as a guest on the podcast this week. Brande was one of the first editors who believed in my written abilities back in the d…

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377: The Dream - Finding Purpose, Building Discipline, Staying Focused, Casting Out Fear w/ Odessa Jenkins 1:07:03

5M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Odessa Jenkins shares how she is achieving her dream of dominating both on and off the field and helping other women find their way as well. How did she do it? Meet Odessa "OJ" Jenkins - a successful tech/SAAS business executive, CEO of Bonfire Women, and founder of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC). As a disrupter in sports, Jenkins …

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376: "Do All The Things" - From Blogger to DJ - How The Pandemic Put Ty Alexander On A New Path Towards Joy and Success 1:18:17

5M ago1:18:17

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Blogger turned DJ - Ty Alexander - shares the journey that got her here, and why not being afraid to "do all the things" unleashed for her a new path to chasing joy and success. Four words: It's never too late. 2020 changed life as we know it for so many of us. For wellness blogger, author, speaker, and podcaster Ty Alexander - it rocked her life i…

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375: New Year, New You: The Steps To Achieving Financial Freedom 50:36

6M ago50:36

50:36

Learn the steps you can take in 2024 to be on the way to true financial freedom! Back in the guest chair is money expert Jamila Souffrant who will teach us dream drivers how we can cruise towards wealth and happiness as we tackle our #dreamdriving goals. Jamila Souffrant is the author of the new book "Your Journey To Financial Freedom A Step-by-Ste…

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374: How To Be Relentless - Paulana Lamonier's Journey Building Black People Will Swim 58:10

6M ago58:10

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"It's only crazy until it happens." In this throwback episode from 2022, we meet Paulana Lamonier - founder of Black People Will Swim, a purpose-driven organization working to smash the stereotype that Black people don’t swim. Paulana's on a mission to open the first Black-owned swimming facility and she won't stop until the dream is complete. This…

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373: Why Journalist Turned Comedian Georgia Dawkins Decided To Take A Chance On Herself + Pursue A New Dream 1:05:35

7M ago1:05:35

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When Georgia Dawkins entered college at Florida A&M University, she had dreams of working in media and being a journalism star. Over the course of a decade, those dreams came true. Still, though, a desire to pursue something more for herself remained. On this episode - this producer extraordinaire, author - and now comedian - details her journey to…

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372: Stop Downplaying How Far You've Come 22:09

7M ago22:09

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Host Rana Campbell shares what you do can do the next time you feel like you're not at where you want to be in life. She also takes us down a quick trip down memory lane as she reflects on some of the stops she's made along this #dreamdriving journey. *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop *SUBSCRIBE TO "THE KEYS" NEWS…

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371: The Pivot Queen - How Rackeda Roper Pushed Past Dark Times & Never Lett Unexpected Challenges Kill Her Dreams 1:18:35

7M ago1:18:35

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Meet Rackeda Roper, the Jamaican-born 27-year-old serial entrepreneur, Army veteran and visionary force behind Exquisite Enterprise - event staffing, event spaces and event rentals. Rackeda aka "Keda" shares her life journey from Jamaica to America and how an early knack for hustling and sales led her onto the entrepreneurial path within the events…

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370: Embrace Change - How TargetWhileBlack Founder Marissa Kearney Went From Teacher To Viral Online Influencer 1:08:41

8M ago1:08:41

1:08:41

When you feel stuck, sometimes surrendering to the pivots that present are the key to finding success. On this episode, TargetWhileBlack (and RetailWhileBlack) founder Marissa Kearney, a content creator using her platform to highlight Black-owned and Black-founded brands while bridging a gap between retailers and consumers. Marissa shares her journ…

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5 Key Pillars for a Net Positive Fashion Industry with Holly Syrett of Global Fashion Agenda (Bonus) 50:33

8M ago50:33

50:33

How can fashion take action right now for a net positive future? From climate and biodiversity to worker livelihoods and fair wages to overconsumption and textile waste, the gaps between where we need to be and where we are right now feel… vast. But in this episode, we're discussing ways that fashion act right now — like tomorrow — on 5 key pillars…

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369: Feeling Stuck? 5 Quick Tips To Get Out Of Neutral 16:05

8M ago16:05

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Sometimes along the #dreamdriving we get stuck. What do you do? Rana shares 5 things that she does that can help you get out of neutral and start moving towards your dreams. These are all very simple and easy ways to get your confidence back up and sense of purpose reignited--all so that you can hit the road strong! *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDIS…

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368: All Gas, No Brakes - The Afro Unicorn Story w/ April Showers 57:27

8M ago57:27

57:27

Listen in as Afro Unicorn founder April Showers details the path she took to being the first black woman to own a licensed character brand being sold in major retailers across the country in over 25+ categories. If you want to make an impact, you gotta put that pedal to the metal. Marathon Mindset. No excuses. Period. Some of the things we talk abo…

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How Comedian Diamond Natural Overcame Trauma + Loss & Found Self Love, Confidence, Success, Stardom 1:26:52

8M ago1:26:52

1:26:52

Former NYC bus driver turned comedy star opens up about the personal healing journey that led to embarking on a new dream in life! You never know where or when success will find you. Meet Vikki Babb - aka Ms. Diamond Natural - Guyanese-Caribbean comedian who found her niche online by posting viral videos that resonated with the Caribbean community …

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366: How To Keep That Flame Alive - Dream Driving Tips w/ Joseph Sikora 28:36

9M ago28:36

28:36

Actor Joseph Sikora - best known for his roles on Power (Tommy Egan) and Ozark (Frank Cosgrove Jr.) opens up about his #dreamdriving journey, lessons he's learned about the road to success from playing such memorable characters, and tips he has for other creatives looking to put their dreams in motion - making sure they always keep going and bet on…

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365: Pivot Turned Revolution - How Necole Kane Is Bringing Healthy Periods Back With My Happy Flo 1:22:28

9M ago1:22:28

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Necole Kane is no stranger to saying goodbye to one dream to pursue a new, higher calling. Our EP 63 guest is back in the guest chair updating us on what's been new since 2017. You may know Necole from XO Necole - the powerhouse women's empowerment media platform she built after saying goodbye to her first venture - Necole Bitchie - a celebrity gos…

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Episode 364: From Teen Mom To Serial Entrepreneur - Your Circumstances Don't Define You w/ Nikki Osei-Barrett 1:03:16

9M ago1:03:16

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Nikki Osei-Barrett became a mom at the age of 16, but she didn't let that stop ANY of the big dreams she knew she was going to fulfill. Nikki dives into her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to put her fashion, public relations, and entrepreneurial dreams into drive across two decades - while also uncovering new dreams and purposes she nev…

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363: Your Gift Will Make A Way For You 26:25

9M ago26:25

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Along my career & life journey, I've had some pretty awesome things happen to me - all because I started this podcast. For example....some things that seem like out of this world"coincidences", right-on-time divine alignment, and just once-in-a-lifetime moments I'll treasure forever. In this episode, I share how pursuing your passions and dreams ca…

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362: Baby's Here + 5 Things I've Accepted As a Mother of Two! 21:42

10M ago21:42

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There's a new dream driver on the block! Listen in as I announce my new baby's name and share some of the things I'm accepting as mother of two this time around. I'm officially in postpartum mode and want to bring you all along for the realities of this part of the #dreamdriving journey. It ain't easy, but I'm not giving up! *SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE M…

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100) What Would a Better Future for Fashion Look Like? 36:19

10M ago36:19

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We have reached the 100th episode of the podcast! For the past 100 episodes, at the end of each episode we have asked our guests the same question: What would a better future for fashion look like, to you? This question is important, because it sums up exactly why the podcast exists in the first place — to unpack exactly what it will take to cultiv…

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361: Why Your Childhood Dreams Matter 17:28

10M ago17:28

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What inspired you as a child? Host Rana Campbell shares the 9 things that inspired her as a kid and how this affects her #dreamdriving journey today. She also gives you the childhood dream exercise you can do when you need to feel inspired, uplifted, or encouraged to keep going! We dive into why tapping into those things that gave us joy as childre…

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99) 10 Lessons Learned From 100 Episodes 49:20

10M ago49:20

49:20

As you might have noticed, we are just one episode away from the 100th episode of the podcast! We're starting the celebrations early and changing up the usual format with this episode. Instead of interviewing a guest, this week we’re sharing 10 lessons we’ve learned from 100 episodes of the podcast that features interviews with some of the most ins…

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360: How Research Chemist Jordan Karim Discovered Her True Passion As A Beauty Brand Founder 48:15

10M ago48:15

48:15

Meet Jordan Karim - founder of Flora & Noor - also previous research chemist and pharmaceutical consultant who created the skincare brand to transform the beauty industry with clinically effective, clean, and halal certified skincare products that everyone can feel proud to use. Flora & Noor targets the skin concerns of those with melanin rich skin…

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98) Should Resale Sites Ban Fast Fashion? 38:21

10M ago38:21

38:21

Is it green... or just greenwashing? This week, we’re sharing a recap of a few Green or Greenwashing topics we covered this season! Green or Greenwashing is a segment on the podcast where we evaluate if a certain sustainability measure is more green or whether it veers into more of the greenwashing territory. These Green or Greenwashing segments we…

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97) Overlooked Policy Opportunities for Sustainable Fashion with Kenya Wiley 47:07

10M ago47:07

47:07

Policy is an important lever in creating a better, more sustainable, and equitable fashion system. But if we only focus on policy that explicitly talks about the fashion industry and sustainability, we may be missing some opportunities. In today's episode, I'm chatting with fashion policy expert Kenya Wiley. Kenya is sharing behind the scenes on th…

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359: How Mignon Francois Flipped Her Last $5 And Built A Cupcake Empire From The Ground Up 54:03

10M ago54:03

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The Cupcake Collection founder Mignon Francois shares how taking a chance and flipping her last $5 turned into an empire with over five million cupcakes sold to date. "I realized I could be sick and tired but I couldn't be both," said Mignon Francois - speaker, entrepreneur, community leader and founder of The Cupcake Collection. On this episode, M…

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96) Unpacking Climate Emotions with Isaias Hernandez of Queer Brown Vegan 57:27

11M ago57:27

57:27

After learning about climate emotions, and seeing climate doomism proliferated in the media, Stella knew she wanted to have Isaias on the show to unpack this and understand how it's connected to the fashion industry. In this episode, Isaias Hernandez (who you might also know as @queerbrownvegan on social media) unpacks the complexity of climate emo…

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358: From High School Student To Full-Time Beauty Influencer - How To Make It As A Content Creator & Monetize Your Platform w/ Tiara Willis 1:03:57

11M ago1:03:57

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For Gen-Z beauty influencer Tiara Willis, college was never on the radar. After successfully graduating from high school with honors at the age of 16, she decided to set out to build her career as a licensed beauty esthetician and influencer and never looked back. Now, Tiara leads a community of nearly half a million devoted supporters and follower…

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357: How Anthony O'Neal Went From Underpaid/Visionless to Millions and THRIVING (REPLAY) 36:51

11M ago36:51

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It wasn’t until Anthony O’Neal became committed to getting out of his comfort zone did he start seeing BIG CHANGES in his current life and the future he envisioned for himself. Listen in as he shares his journey from living out his car to debt-free and thriving AND how you can get out of your comfort zone by taking specific action steps to get the …

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95) Carbon Offsetting: Green or Greenwashing? 34:53

11M ago34:53

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Carbon neutral. Net zero. Carbon positive. You may have been seeing more and more claims like these lately from companies, including fashion brands. But in today's Green or Greenwashing episode, we’re diving deeper, beyond the surface of these claims, to see if they really can be trusted. Many of these carbon neutrality claims are asserted based on…

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94) Can Slow Fashion Businesses Scale Without Encouraging Overconsumption? With Mahdiyyah Muhammad 49:04

11M ago49:04

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How can we reimagine the traditional role of fashion designers in a world filled with fashion waste? And how can we rethink our primary role as consumers in a way that allows us to become contributors to collective well-being instead? It’s no secret that we live in a world with far too much clothing. If we are to work towards a more sustainable fas…

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93) What If Fashion Put Workers First? 24:46

11M ago24:46

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What if fashion brands put garment workers first? What if a fashion brand set the prices they pay to their suppliers based on ensuring workers were making a living wage, rather than negotiating the prices as low as possible to maximize profits? This is part of implementing more responsible purchasing practices — purchasing practices meaning not how…

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92) From Extractive to Regenerative Fashion: Slow Growth, Climate Beneficial Textiles, and Cooperative Models with Laura Sansone of New York Textile Lab 41:17

11M ago41:17

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What if designers could go all the way back to the source of the fibers their garments are made from? Many of fashion’s favorite fibers — and our favorite garments — begin on farms. From cotton to wool, hemp, and linen. But, often, designers are so far removed from the places where these fibers are produced. Bringing designers back to the source wo…

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91) Behind the Scenes: Fast Fashion Designer to Slow Fashion Founder with Dani Des Roches of Picnicwear 57:36

12M ago57:36

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What is it like to work as a designer for a fast fashion brand? And what is it like to build your own sustainability minded small fashion brand, from circular design practices to figuring out your pricing? That's what we're getting a glimpse into in this episode with Dani Des Roches, designer and founder of the upcycled brand Picnicwear, recognizab…

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90) Rethinking The Traditional Supply Chain with Ria Ana Sejpal of LilaBare 59:33

12M ago59:33

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What is the process like to create a regenerative conscious fashion label? What does it mean to create long-term partnerships in a localized supply chain that are beneficial for people? Or to make clothes that are beneficial for the earth? In this episode, Stella interviews the founder of slow fashion brand LilaBare, Ria Ana Sejpal, about building …

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356: How To Achieve The Career & Salary of Your Dreams w/ Mandi Woodruff-Santos (REPLAY) 1:06:07

1y ago1:06:07

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Here's the deal...It’s okay to be professionally selfish. It's okay to quit your current job for that job that is going to pay you more. It's okay to pursue higher earnings unapologetically. You have BIG dreams and sometimes those BIG dreams require BIG MOVES. In this REPLAY episode from 2022, Wealth-building advocate, career expert and Brown Ambit…

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