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Sustainably LB
Hosted by Lauren Bates · EN
From a young age, I have always been in awe of the natural world, the fashion industry and what lies beyond the veil. It wasn’t until recently that I was able to put these elements into context and begin to understand how it is all interconnected. How what I felt in my childhood, this thread of connectedness and intrigue, was a call to something far greater than I could have imagined. The Sustainably LB Podcast brings all those elements together. And while this podcast focuses on the fashion industry, I often speak of sustainability as a whole. Together, we will unfuck this.
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Solo Episode – Consume Less, Shop Consciously – Tips for Aligning with Your Values
Dec 11, 202400:46:57Tap to summarizeThis 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 chat, I will give you a bunch of tips, tricks and alternatives to do just that!Show Notes:CONSCIOUS SHOPPING TIPS Before making a purchase consider these questionsWho Made This?Is It Ethically and Sustainably Produced?Does the Brand Value and Pay Their Workers?Have they signed the Pakistan and / or Bangladesh Accord?Can I Find it Locally?Can I Find it Pre-Loved or Through a Buy Nothing Group?How Long Will it Serve Me?What Does the End of Life for this Product Look Like?Do I Actually Need This?Handles:IG: @sustainably_LBLinks:Sustainably LB WebsiteSustainably LB PatreonLearn More About Socioeconomic Justice - The Or Foundation Music:Ian AeilloCreative:Lauren BatesLogo:Meadow Hearn
Transcribe →Nicole Daberkow Designer and Owner of Elsie’s Attic - The Story of Clothes, Let the Journey Inspire You, There is No Such Thing as Away
Dec 3, 202401:04:22Tap to summarizeFor 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 to chat with Nicole about how sustainability manifests in different ways and how, by focusing on the journey, we are able to reach the destination.Show Notes:Creative Problem SolvingIntentionally Doing the Best With What We HaveArt as an Extension of the Soul’s ExpressionBreaking Out of the Mindset of Disposability Asking Ourselves, “Does this Align with My Values?”Handles:IG: @elsiesattic_Links: Elsie’s Attic Website Sustainably LB Patreon Remake Brand Accountability Report Music:Ian AeilloCreative:Lauren BatesLogo:Meadow Hearn
Transcribe →Tori Cates Certified Reiki Master and Founder of Satori 23 - Embracing Our Shadows, Evolution of Healing Practices, Every Morning is Sacred
Nov 26, 202401:06:59Tap to summarizeFor 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 piece of Potion 23 to working that same energy a different way through her healing modalities with Satori 23. We are moving into a new way of healing and care. One that expands our perception beyond what we can see. Because, in truth, we are so much more than meets the eye anyway and it is about time humanity caught up. I hope you enjoy my interview with Tori as much as I enjoyed our conversation. Show Notes:The Sisterhood of Doing the WorkThe Intersection of Art and SpiritualityWe Are Here to Be EmbodiedBalancing Spirituality and GroundednessEnergy is Not Limited by the Same Confines as MatterInstagram: @Satori23EnergyLinks:Satori 23 https://www.satori23.com Sustainably LB Patreon https://patreon.com/SustainablyLB Music:Ian AeilloCreative:Lauren BatesLogo:Meadow Hearn
Transcribe →Nadia Estefania Traditional Healer - Curiosity Over Judgement, Holding Space to Expand, Clearing the Channel
Nov 20, 202401:04:31Tap to summarizeFor 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 the call and remain committed to our most authentic selves. Easier said than done, I know. But there are so many tools and gifts that are just within our grasp if we simply have the courage to change the narrative within and break free from the chains of our conditioning. I hope you enjoy my interview with Nadi as much as I enjoyed our conversation. Show Notes:Self Discovery Leads to FreedomGratitude for All the Steps Along the PathEmbracing the Inner KnowingConnecting to Ancient Practices and Ancestral RootsAfter Ceremony, the Inner Work Continues Instagram: @nadiecitaaLinks:https://nadiaestefania.com Sustainably LB Patreon https://patreon.com/SustainablyLB Music:Ian AeilloCreative:Lauren BatesLogo:Meadow Hearn
Transcribe →Joelle Tangen Designer and Owner of La Jolie Joelle - Your Niche in the Sustainable Puzzle, Fashion as Wearable Art, Life as Your Personal Runway
Aug 27, 202400:57:20Tap to summarizeFor 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. I am so grateful that I got the chance to sit with Joelle and chat about how sustainability manifests in different ways and how we are constantly learning and leveling up in an industry that focuses, almost entirely, on the bottom line.Show Notes:Bridging the gap between runway and wearableWorking your piece of the sustainability puzzleUsing your unique gifts to create lasting changeFinding inspiration in the materials your using / sourcingAn unlikely connection to sustainable drag and the midwestHandles:IG: @lajoliejoelleLinks: La Jolie Joelle Website Sustainably LB Patreon Music:Ian AeilloCreative:Lauren BatesLogo:Meadow Hearn
Transcribe →Heather Snowden Berlin Based Sustainable Fashion Journalist and Remake Ambassador - Clothing Poverty, Gatekeeping Sustainability, The Fashion Industry Isn’t Doomed
Aug 20, 202401:02:17Tap to summarizeFor 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 sustainable community, these narratives can come off as snooty and entitled.I am so honored that I got the chance to sit with Heather and talk about the ins and outs of the industry we hold so dear while maintaining the hope that it can do better. Show Notes:The privilege of being able to quitWe are conditioned to be individualistClothing is a human rightGiving people the space to changeThere are a lot of people that careHandles:Instagram: @hlsnowdenArticles by Heather: Fashion Supply Chains - Remake Clothing Poverty - Vogue Seaweed Fashion - High Snobiety Ethical Organic Fashion - atmos Additional Things to Click on:Environmental Policies in the EU Give Your Best Remake Brand Accountability Report Sustainably LB Patreon Music:Ian AeilloCreative:Lauren BatesLogo:Meadow Hearn
Transcribe →Maria Corpuz Owner of Bel Merch and Design and Host of Riverside Chats - Taking a Page from Bands, Preserving Cultural Traditions, Finding Balance
Jun 26, 202401:07:28Tap to summarizeFor 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 enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed our conversation. Show Notes:Turning a flawed system into an opportunity for changeThe connection of what your story means to youFinding a job that fits and pays the bill(s)The importance, history and art of tradition and cultureThe art of doing nothingHandles:Instagram: @belmerch_ @mariaecorpuzLinks:Bel Merch and Design WebsiteSustainably LB Patreon Music:Ian AeilloCreative:Lauren BatesLogo:Meadow Hearn
Transcribe →Selina Sanders Slow Fashion Clothing Artist - Changing the Narrative, Clothing as a Celebration, Honoring Tradition and Heritage
Jun 18, 202401:17:55Tap to summarizeFor 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 and life has a funny way of bringing you right where you need to be. Even if you seemingly lose your way.I am so honored that I got the chance to sit with Selina and talk about the ins and outs of the industry we hold dear and what really matters in this life. I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed our conversation. Show Notes:Change doesn't happen overnightDisputing the idea of what fashion and dressing is aboutA clear(er) picture of the result of our choicesBeing an artist, in any capacity, is about sharing your artDetermining your own measurement of successHandles:Instagram: @selina_sanders Links:Selina’s WebsitePatterns YouTube ChannelDomestika CourseDaz-E Thrift Shop Sustainably LB PatreonBeth Jones Music:Ian AeilloCreative:Lauren BatesLogo:Meadow Hearn
Transcribe →Jamie Smith Artist, Creator of El Crisol Art and Spanish Teacher - Traveling Through Art, Playing with Creative Extensions of Oneself, Sustainability Should Nourish You
Jun 12, 202401:07:29Tap to summarizeFor 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 truth everything is connected and inspiration is everywhere. I hope you enjoy my interview with Jamie as much as I enjoyed our conversation. Show Notes:Using art to capture emotions through memoriesNecessity breeds creativityTraveling through artThe emotional effect of both clothing and artUnconsciously using clothing to speak to those that are looking for youInstagram: @el.crisol_art.galleryLinks:El Crisol Art Gallery Sustainably LB Patreon Music:Ian AeilloCreative:Lauren BatesLogo:Meadow Hearn
Transcribe →Lana Rose Founder of Conscious Concierge - We’re Never Done, The Mind is a Tool, Wellness in a Sick Society
Jun 4, 202401:06:49Tap to summarizeFor 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 practitioners in environments they can trust.As I’ve said before, everything is connected and that couldn't be more true than with our body, mind and soul. I think many of us are just starting to realize that we are a soul in a body and that our mind is a precious tool if we can learn to control it. I hope you enjoy my interview with Lana as much as I enjoyed our conversation. Show Notes:Treating the root cause(s), not the symptom(s)Strengthening our own voice and then listening to itHaving the right tools for the moment and situationIt isn’t profitable for us to be wellDon’t quiet the messengers Instagram: @yourconsciousconciergeLinks:Conscious Concierge Website Conscious Concierge YouTube Channel Sustainably LB Patreon Music:Ian AeilloCreative:Lauren BatesLogo:Meadow Hearn
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