Best Jaymes Byron Talent Podcasts (2024)

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Creating Empathy in Circular Fashion, Revive with Teresa Carmona 49:06

2M ago49:06

49:06

In this episode, we talk with Teresa Carmona about her journey from working at the UN’s Cop 25 to establishing her circular fashion business Revive. In our conversation, we delve into Teresa's transition from fashion styling to founding Revive, exploring her motivations and the influence of her work at Cop 25. We also look at the concept of circula…

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A Supportive Space for Next-gen Sustainable Fashion Creatives at The Yard Atelier, with Caroline Herz 31:23

3M ago31:23

31:23

In this episode, we dive into the heart of Manchester's fashion scene with Caroline Herz, Co-founder of The Yard Atelier. The Yard Atelier is a community-driven project offering a collaborative space for emerging designers to embark on their sustainable fashion journey. We explore Caroline's background in the fashion industry, leading to her pivota…

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Developing a Sustainable Fashion Career, with Joseph Mountain and the Future Fashion Fair 39:25

3M ago39:25

39:25

In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of sustainable fashion careers with Joseph Mountain, a trailblazer who has swiftly risen in the industry. Joseph, a graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, shares his journey from fashion student to sustainability strategist at N Brown Group. He discusses pivotal moments, including the incept…

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Bringing Circularity to Cycling, Parietti with Paul Skevington 36:52

3M ago36:52

36:52

In this episode, we talk with Paull Skevington, founder of the start-up brand Parietti, about his goal of providing cyclists with a more sustainable option of cyclewear. We hear of Paul’s background from his origins in the UK to his family’s relocation to Spain where he found the inspiration for Parietti. In Paul’s words, cyclewear has a polyester …

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Collaboration in Sustainable Sportswear, with Caroline Trend of De Ronde and Ben Atkinson of GoofyPro 28:59

5M ago28:59

28:59

It’s a new year and a new episode of the podcast, where we talk with Caroline Trend from the start-up creative hub, De Ronde, and Ben Atkinson, founder of start-up brand, GoofyPro. We hear how De Ronde supports sports brands in every aspect of launching and developing, particularly, in a sustainable way. And we hear from Ben’s perspective, how De R…

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A Better Bag for a Better World, Parker Clay with Ian Bentley 40:14

8M ago40:14

40:14

In this episode, we learn just how much good can be put back into the world by buying a bag! We hear from Ian Bentley, co-founder of the California-based brand, Parker Clay. Although, the Parker Clay manufacturing hub is across the globe in Ethiopia, where Ian and his family set out to create training and employment opportunities for communities th…

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A Sustainability Icon; an eco-conversation with Marci Zaroff from YESand 48:49

8M ago48:49

48:49

In this episode, we explore the world of sustainable fashion with Marci Zaroff, a pioneer who introduced the term "eco-fashion" in the 1990s. Marci's journey began with organic food, and she later transitioned seamlessly into fashion, becoming a powerhouse in the eco-fashion scene with several green brands under her belt. During the episode, Marci …

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Kid’s Shoes Designed to Last, by Zig + Star, with Ali McAleavy 30:53

9M ago30:53

30:53

In this episode, we discuss sustainability in children's footwear with Ali McAleavy, the founder of Zig + Star. Ali shares with us the inspiration behind starting Zig + Star and how they are addressing the gap in the market for sustainable childrenswear. We also learned about the steps Zig + Star is taking to offer a more eco-friendly option for ki…

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Find Sustainable Fashion Alternatives easier by SHADY.CLUB, with Fatimah El-Rashid 22:57

12M ago22:57

22:57

One thing we often hear from consumers is the difficulty in finding sustainable alternatives when shopping for clothes. In this episode, we’re talking to Fatimah El-Rashid, co-founder of Shady Club and the browser extension Shade. An app that is set to revolutionise the way we shop online but rating products and even suggesting more sustainable alt…

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Helping Brands Make Great Product, Sustainably, by The Good Factory, with Samantha Taylor 56:55

1y ago56:55

56:55

When it comes to sports and performance wear, making products in a sustainably conscious way brings unique challenges. Not just apparel that looks good, but clothing that needs to provide functionality, meaning a specific focus on material choices, supply base, and end-of-product life considerations. So how do activewear brands overcome the obstacl…

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Sustainable by Design, On-demand Luxury by 1 Atelier, with Stephanie Sarka 36:51

1y ago36:51

36:51

In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Sarka, the Co-founder and CEO of 1 Atelier, a US-based designer bag company that's changing the way consumers shop. Stephanie discusses her background in tech and fashion, and how combining her experience with her passion for sustainability led to the creation of 1 Atelier. She explains how their on-demand p…

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Sustainability in Careers, with Sustainable Coordinator Harriet Gardiner 20:56

1y ago20:56

20:56

We’re back with another interview in the Sustainability in Careers series. This time, we hear from Harriet Gardiner, Sustainable Coordinator for a luxury, British heritage brand. Harriet shares with us what is involved in being a Sustainability Coordinator. We hear what brands and businesses can focus on in moving towards greater sustainable practi…

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The Sustainable Fashion School and Enkel, with Lydia Brearley 32:13

1y ago32:13

32:13

As sustainability becomes more and more the expectation of consumers and businesses look to embed it in their strategies, there’s greater demand for education around the changing and complex subject. Fortunately, many are now leading the charge in sustainability training for the fashion industry. In this episode, we talk to one such expert, Lydia B…

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Are you wearing seaweed? Inland Sea, with Adam Costello 47:55

1y ago47:55

47:55

We all know of organic cotton, and lately, bamboo and hemp as clothing material choices, but what about seaweed? In this interview we speak with Adam Costello, the Founder of Inland Sea to hear of the benefits of using seaweed to make fabric and its benefits as a sustainable fibre choice. We learn how Adam has developed and is championing the first…

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Popups and Deadstock Fabric, Consciously Made Joy by eluroom, with Rebecca Rodden 35:22

1+ y ago35:22

35:22

As we pop into many an eco-popup, we meet some interesting brands implementing sustainable practices in many ways into their businesses. One such way is by using deadstock fabric. In this episode we speak with Rebecca Roden, to hear about her luxury dress brand, eluroom. Why deadstock features heavily in eluroom products, and how different it is to…

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Can Ethical Fashion be Affordable? by Yes Friends, with Sam Mabley 23:31

1+ y ago23:31

23:31

One of the biggest obstacles to ethical consumerism often heard is that sustainable fashion is too expensive. Well, in this episode we spoke to Sam Mabley, Founder of the ethical clothing brand, “Yes Friends” to hear how they are making ethical fashion affordable. Listen in as we hear Sam tell us why he feels so passionately about ethical fashion a…

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Sustainability in Careers: with Fashion Design Director, Lisa McAlinden 34:20

1+ y ago34:20

34:20

Welcome to the first episode of 2023! Throughout the year we’re going to be looking at various careers within fashion and how leaders in various areas of expertise are incorporating sustainability in their roles and the businesses they work in. Kicking off the year, we have an insightful interview with Lisa McAlinden, the Design Director for Spring…

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The Ecological Emporium, by Neem & Vyn, With Nick Reed and Stefan Mathys 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

29:53

Today’s episode was recorded live at the Ecological Emporium. The brainchild of Neem London’s Founder, Nick Reed, our previous episode guest. Along with Stefan Mathys, Founder and Creative Director of Vyn Sneakers, the Ecological Emporium showcases a variety of brands built on sustainably conscious principles. Nick tells us all about the pop-up and…

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Climate Conscious Clothing for the Gen X Man by Neem, with Nick Reed 35:56

1+ y ago35:56

35:56

In this episode, we talked with Nick Reed, Founder of the Climate Conscious menswear brand, Neem. As former Buying Director of established men's workwear brands, Moss Bross and Charles Tyrwhitt, Nick has a wealth of insight into men's apparel and manufacturing. Nick is now using that experience to do things differently, by building a brand designed…

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The Gen Z Consumer and Sustainable Fashion, by FASSION, with Billy Butt 30:35

2y ago30:35

30:35

How has fashion consumerism changed for the Gen-Z customer? Can Fashion reconcile the Gen-Z desire for sustainability and affordable clothing? We had a chat with Billy Butt, the Co-founder of the FASSION marketplace aimed at providing the Gen-Z consumer with an easier way to access responsible and independent fashion. We also hear from Billy how sh…

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Circular Designed Workwear, by Re_threads, with Liz McGreevy 37:55

2y ago37:55

37:55

We caught up with Liz McGreevy, one of the founders of Re_Threads to talk about circular design and sustainable workwear. Liz provides an insight into the journey of Re_threads and how, along with Co-founder, Matt Roche, set out to address the challenges of, traditionally, one-use uniform apparel. Becoming more than just a solution to uniform waste…

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Premium Fashion Resale by Positive Retail, with Anna Woods 43:48

2y ago43:48

43:48

It’s often said that most sustainable clothes are those already in your wardrobe, but what about in someone else’s wardrobe? We’re talking resale, of course. In this episode, we heard from Anna Woods about her journey to owner of the pre-loved and re-sale boutique, Positive Retail. With an established career background in fashion, Anna, like many, …

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How to Launch a Sustainable Fashion Brand, with Factory45’s Shannon Lohr 29:23

2y ago29:23

29:23

Building a sustainable and ethical fashion brand comes with challenges that need to be carefully considered from the start. Fortunately, there is help at hand. We got to hear from Shannon Lohr, Founder of Factory45, who after running a successful fashion brand, now supports other entrepreneurs to start up brands responsibly. Shannon provides an ins…

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Top to Toes Ethical Clothes; Dressing Your Kids More Sustainably, by My Little Green Wardrobe, With Lucy Todd 40:01

2y ago40:01

40:01

It’s one thing to dress and shop sustainably as an adult, but when it comes to our little ones, it can be a little more challenging. Although there are more, sustainably focused, childrenswear brands popping up, it can be just one more extra chore for parents and guardians to search and figure out which ones are right for them Well, in this episode…

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London’s Go-To Sustainable Fashion Boutique, Pop London, with Shazia Saleem 44:40

2y ago44:40

44:40

Pop London is a relatively new and small, clothes boutique, yet was hailed by Conde Nast as London’s only sustainable fashion destination boutique. So, what draws many a customer and publicity to the doors of this North London boutique for a unique sustainable experience? We got to talk with the Founder and Creative Director of Pop, Shazia Saleem t…

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Buy Well, Mend, and Extend Your Clothing, by Comhla, with Lucie Harrild 33:45

2y ago33:45

33:45

We showcase a lot of brands on the podcast that help you shop more sustainably, but a large part of sustainable fashion involves extending the life of the clothes we already own. We got to talk with Lucie Harrild in this episode, the Founder of Comhla. The coming-soon, or already launched, depending on when you’re listening, online marketplace desi…

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A Mission to End Textile Waste, a Circular Solution by The R Collective, with Christina Dean 44:59

2y ago44:59

44:59

It may be hard to know the exact extent of textile waste produced by the fashion industry but there’s no doubt that it’s an issue of great concern. Why do so many businesses discard excessive quantities of unused materials and what can be done about it? Listen in to the insightful discussion with Christina Dean, Founder and CEO of The R Collective,…

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Ethically and Sustainably Sourced Artisanal Lifestyle by Ethiqana, with Arshad Khalid 31:58

2+ y ago31:58

31:58

In this episode, we caught up with Arshad Khalid, the Founder of the social enterprise, Ethiqana. With the goal of supporting global artisans and communities, Arshad brings the eco-wares of craftspeople to a wider market. Raising awareness of traditional skills and inherently, sustainable products, Ethiqana is also a call to more environmentally fr…

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How a Malawi Charity Grew into a Renowned, Responsible Fashion Brand, Mayamiko with Paola Masperi 29:07

2+ y ago29:07

29:07

We caught up with Paola Masperi, CEO and Founder of the award-winning brand, Mayamiko, to find out how the brand has grown to support the Mayamiko Trust. With a background in the Sustainable Development Goals, we hear how Paola has ingrained responsible social and environmental practices into the core of the brand. Find out more about Mayamiko, the…

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The Sustainable Development Goals and their relation to the Fashion Industry, with Kerry Bannigan and Helena Mansell-Stopher 38:59

2+ y ago38:59

38:59

We’ve started the New Year and Season 3’s launch with an informative look at the Sustainable Development Goals; how they can and are guiding the fashion industry to more social and environmental responsibility. We get to hear from the highly knowledgeable, Kerry Bannigan, Executive Director of the Fashion Impact Fund and Co-founder of the Conscious…

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Sustainable Transparency for the Consumer by Brand Conscience, with Carrie Lomas 45:58

2+ y ago45:58

45:58

When it comes to fashion, consumers are rarely given the information they need to make responsible choices. Well, that’s changing. We talk to Carrie Lomas, Founder of Brand Conscience about the rating system they’ve developed to give us, the consumer more transparency of the environmental and social impacts of our clothes shopping. Listen in and le…

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From Seatbelts to Bags, recycled for kindness by Belo, with Charlotte Bingham-Wallis 34:14

2+ y ago34:14

34:14

Will you be carrying kindness in your next bag? Well, we got to talk to Charlottle Bingham-Wallis in this episode, Founder and Managing Director of accessories brand, Belo. We hear how Belo was founded to provide support for communities close to Charlotte's heart. As well as the challenges the brand overcame in working with and recycling unique mat…

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Tackling Workwear Waste by Project Plan B, with Andy Moulding 22:13

2+ y ago22:13

22:13

Did you know workwear presents a significant challenge to sustainability and textile waste? We found out more about the extent of this challenge and how one company has set out to tackle it. Andy Moulding, Director at Project Plan B tells us how they address workwear recycling with a circular approach. We got to hear about the process of recycling …

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Sustainability as Standard by Finisterre, with Product Director, Debbie Luffman 37:00

2+ y ago37:00

37:00

Finisterre is an outdoor lifestyle brand renowned for its sustainable and ethical approach to apparel. The brand’s Product Director, Debbie Luffman, gives us an insight into just how, for Finisterre, sustainability has always come as standard. We also got to hear how, as Product Director, Debbie incorporates sustainable sourcing and circular design…

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Circular Fashion by Fanfare Label with Esther Knight 22:39

2+ y ago22:39

22:39

In this episode, we talked with Esther Knight, Founder and CEO of the brand, Fanfare Label. Esther has worked in the fashion industry for over 12 years for many high street & designer brands, including Vivienne Westwood, witnessing first-hand the contrast between wasteful and responsible fashion. Fanfare Label is an award-winning circular clothing …

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Buy Goods that do Good: Dayrize, The Ethical Online Marketplace, with Marta Kołodziejczak 29:34

3y ago29:34

29:34

“Great sustainable products are really difficult to find”, Marta Kołodziejczak from e-commerce marketplace, Dayrize tells us. Hear how Dayrize, a marketplace for sustainable and ethical products, assesses its brands. Learn how the Dayrize score, unique to the marketplace enables consumers to buy consciously and with confidence. We also hear from Ma…

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Cleaning Up Fashion, with Fashion Roundtable’s Tamara Cincik 39:54

3y ago39:54

39:54

In this episode we hear from Fashion Roundtable’s CEO, Tamar Cincik to find out more about their “Cleaning Up Fashion” report developed in conjunction with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion. An in-depth and vital research report highlighting the UK fashion industry’s impacts on the environment and supply cha…

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Methodologies and Greenwashing in Sustainable Fashion with Laura Gibson 34:39

3y ago34:39

34:39

In a very complex subject like sustainability in fashion, we hear numerous terms and methodologies, many of which can be confusing. So, in this episode, sustainability expert, Laura Gibson gives us an in-depth yet clear understanding of just what various areas of sustainable fashion mean. From Regenerative to Circular to Holistic approaches. As wel…

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Empowering Womanhood, Community, and the Planet by Lora Gene, with Lora Nikolaeva 49:14

3y ago49:14

49:14

In this episode, we have a fascinating and empowering talk with Lora Nikolaeva, Founder and creative mind behind Lora Gene, the label on a mission to make women feel comfortable, whoever they are. A brand of timeless and elegant pieces, Lora Gene is built on respect for people and the planet. Listen in as we hear how the brand has gone from strengt…

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In Conversation with Sustainable Design Director, Patrick McDowell 39:53

3y ago39:53

39:53

Launching season two, we got to talk with Patrick McDowell, the fast, growing name in Sustainable Design. Collaborating with the likes of Converse, Swarovski, Katharine Hamnett, and working as Sustainable Design Director for Italian brand, PINKO, learn why brands are following this designer’s fresh approach to responsible fashion. Hear how Patrick …

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From Bottle to Boardshort - Rizcycling with Riz and Alistair Murrell 30:41

3y ago30:41

30:41

We talk with Co-Founder and Sustainability Director of Riz Boardshorts, Alistair Murrell about the sustainable approach of the brand. It was interesting to hear how the label embodies the founder’s love of the sea, which was also the prompt to ensure Riz was a well-made product that helps clean the oceans. Learn what you can do with your old boards…

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Better Businesses by B-Corp Certification, with Ben Berger 30:31

3y ago30:31

30:31

With the growing trend of the consumer leaning towards responsible brands and talent seeking purpose-driven employers, B-Corp is a certification businesses aim for to prove they are positively balancing profit with people and planet. It is also a strong sign of ESG commitment many investors favourably acknowledge. I had a highly insightful intervie…

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From Ireland with Love: Handmade Slow Fashion by HannahMaria Shanahan 33:24

3y ago33:24

33:24

Sebastian talks with Hannah Maria Shanahan about her move from a long family history in agriculture to her venture into fashion. Now the founder of her own label, Hannah produces made-to-measure pieces, lovingly from her home country of Ireland. Shocked at the impacts fashion manufacture can have on societies and the environment, Hannah talks about…

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Where Does It Come From? With Jo Salter 33:58

3y ago33:58

33:58

We got to talk with The Ethical Fashion Buddy, Jo Salter in this episode. Founder of the ethically-focused brand, “Where Does It Come From?”, Jo tells us about the importance of knowing who made your clothes. We learn how other brands are benefitting from Jo’s experience and knowledge in becoming more sustainable and ethical. What is rain-fed cotto…

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Low-Carbon Casualwear by altid, with Josh Carpenter 26:07

3y ago26:07

26:07

In this episode, we talked to the founder of a start-up brand whose mission is to tackle the climate crisis by offering a carbon-neutral alternative to fast fashion casualwear. The brand, altid clothing, founded by young entrepreneur, Josh Carpenter, is taking its stage on the sustainable fashion scene. We found out from Josh what makes altid so ap…

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Australian Sustainable Fashion from Pure Pod, with Kelli Donovan 31:57

3y ago31:57

31:57

From the hustle and bustle of corporate Australian fashion to yoga teaching in Byron Bay, we caught up with now founder of the sustainably focused fashion brand, Pure Pod, Kelli Donovan. Kelli tells us about her reasons for starting Pure Pod and why, as a small business, it’s important to partner with manufacturers who share the same ethical values…

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Circular Earth: Sustainability Coaching with Rachel Kan 27:26

3y ago27:26

27:26

We talked to Rachel Sheila Kan in today’s episode, founder of Sustainability Consultancy, Circular Earth. Many businesses have good intentions of being environmentally responsible but getting there is not an easy road. Building on experience and education in sustainable fashion, Rachel works with businesses to help with these goals. We hear how, th…

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“Are you a Love Hero?” asks Joshua Scacheri 22:21

3y ago22:21

22:21

In this episode, we got to talk with Joshua Scacheri about his new planet-positive brand, Love Hero and his entry on the Amazon fashion show, Making the Cut. We find out just what it means to be a Love Hero, how it’s not just a brand name but a community-focused ethos. We hear what Love and Hero mean to Joshua, and how sustainability is at the hear…

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ULU’s eco-swim and surfwear with Juliet Shepherd 25:06

3y ago25:06

25:06

In our second episode, we talk to Juliet Shepherd, Founder of sustainable Swim and Surfwear start-up, ULU. As difficult as it is to start a brand in fashion, Juliet also beat the odds and set up during the pandemic. Passion and determination won out, and the new range is now selling online. Juliet tells us what it was like to start a business durin…

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Ryan Shannon and sustainable activewear Bamboo Clothing 32:29

3y ago32:29

32:29

Welcome to the launch episode of The Sustainable Fashion Wingman. In this first episode, we jump into discussion with the ever-growing sustainable-activewear brand, Bamboo Clothing, or as some may know as BAM. Bamboo’s Managing Director, Ryan Shannon discusses the challenges the brand has had to go through in realising its sustainable and ethical g…

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