Fairlosophy

In the 8th episode of The Fairlosophy Podcast, Jackie and Jen have a really fun conversation with Creator and Owner of Mariposa Skies, Katy Schlegel. Katy partners with international artisans, curating a line of beautiful one of a kind products made ethically with love. Katy shares some great stories of her travels and building her company from the ground up as a solo entrepreneur. 

In this episode:

~ Fashion crosses languages and cultures

~ Creating connection with Artisans

~ “Monkey business” leads to a new Artisan partner

~ Favorite travel destinations of Jackie, Jen, and Katy

Find Mariposa Skies here:

https://www.mariposaskies.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/mariposaskies/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/mariposaskies

Join Jackie and Jen in the 7th episode as they welcome Mary Savoca of Ash & Rose to the podcast. Mary co-founded Ash & Rose an ethical fashion boutique online and at their Boston location, alongside her mom. The two are taking big strides in the slow fashion world, creating more beauty and impact.

In this episode:

~ What it's like to build a brand with your mom
~ You can actually push consumers away from ethical fashion
~ The fun in creating your own fashion line
~ You don't have to be a world traveler to work in this industry

To Learn More About Ash & Rose:

https://www.ashandrose.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ashandrose/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/ashandrose/

Welcome to the 6th episode of the Fairlosophy Podcast.  Jackie and Jen chat with Lucia Ruth of Malia Designs, a fair trade accessories company working with high risk women in Cambodia.  Discover how they are making an impact with their beautiful designs.


In this episode:
~ Traveling to Cambodia to meet the artisans
~ Using sustainable materials in their designs
~ Malia Designs partners with organizations to give back
~ Secret Tip: How to tell if a fabric is natural or synthetic


To Learn More about Malia Designs:

Visit https://www.maliadesigns.com/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/maliadesignsfairtrade/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/carrythecause/

In episode 4 of Fairlosophy Jackie and Jen chat with Kara Valentine, Co-Founder of Threads Worldwide.  Threads is a fair trade jewelry company that partners with women in developing countries. Kara has lots of stories that will leave you inspired and give you some giggles on the way.

In this episode:
~ #trustthechills
~ Kara's love for Guatemala shines bright
~ The body knows more than the brain does.
~ Kara saves Jen from a BIG Bali spider.


To Learn More about Threads Worldwide:

https://threadsworldwide.com/

Instagram:
Threads: https://www.instagram.com/threadsworldwide/
Kara Valentine: https://www.instagram.com/kvalentine1111/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/threadsworldwide

Join Jackie and Jen as they chat with Sica Schmitz, founder of Bead and Reel, and the Impact Fashion Show, among other organizations and projects found in the Slow Fashion world. 

*This episode is dedicated to Jon Daniel Schmitz, Sica's baby boy who passed away on June 20th 2019.


In this episode:
~ The vagueness of the terms, "ethical," and "sustainable" fashion.
~ Finding what is important and meaningful to you personally.
~ Working in Sustainability and having a Sustainable life.
~ How to really be impactful.

To Learn More about Sica and her projects visit:

Bead and Reel
https://www.beadandreel.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/beadandreel/

Impact Fashion Show
https://impactfashion.org/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/impactfashionshow/

Sica Schmitz IG: https://www.instagram.com/sica_schmitz/

In the third episode of Fairlosophy, Jackie and Jen chat with Shannon Keith, founder of Sudara. Sudara is a fair trade apparel company specializing in gorgeous loungewear.  Each purchase supports living-wage employment and skills training for women in India who are at a high risk or survivors of sex trafficking.

In this episode:
~ Shannon shares a story of how their fabric was stolen!
~ Her powerful why for what she does
~ How cultural nuances play a role in running a fair trade business
~ Shannon shares how YOU can start being more conscious.


To learn more about Sudara:

Visit https://www.sudara.org/ and order a pair of punjammies!

Facebook and Instagram: @sudaragoods

Join Jackie and Jen for their second episode of Fairlosophy, where they chat with CEO and Co-Founder of Threads Worldwide, Angela Melfi.  Threads is a fair trade jewelry and accessories company who creates life changing work with women in developing countries.

In this episode:

~ Angela shares why she started Threads
~ How the "Family Values" play an important role
~ Who are these bad ass women?
~ Angela shares a critical way to be more ethical

To learn more about Threads Worldwide:

www.threadsworldwide.com
IG: @threadsworldwide

Follow Angela:
@angelayostmelfi

In this episode Jackie and Jen discuss their visit to Bali to meet the Artisans that they work with.  This episode begins the conversation that will continue into future episodes where they will bring guests on to share about the companies they have started, and/or are a part of.

~ Find out what fruit Jackie and Jen find disgusting.
~ What was the best part of traveling to Bali.
~ What brands they love to support.
~ Where they will travel to next with Threads Worldwide.

Important Links:

www.threadsworldwide.com/jenniferparlin
https://threadsworldwide.com/jackiebilancia

Wakami (Partner in Guatemala)
www.wakamiglobal.com

Mitra Bali (Fair Trade Cooperative)
http://en.mitrabali.com/

Pact Organic
www.wearpact.com

Krochet Kids
https://www.krochetkids.org/

Symbology
https://symbologyclothing.com/