Finding Your Good

Expert thrifter and Goodwill employee Carolyn Becker of @Petite_Punk has been in the thrift game since she came out of the womb, with a wardrobe consisting of rare designer vintage (think Chanel and Emilio Pucci) - all of which she's thrifted.

Tune in this week as she shares the best times to shop vintage gems at Goodwill, details about when new products go onto the sales-floor, and an insider look at the life-cycle of damaged donations that aren't sold in stores.

The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/thrift-tips-from-the-inside/

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10 Years of Blogging with Vivi of Heart, Print & Style - She started, she created, she conquered. She still continues to thrive.....and thrift! Pro DC fashion influencer, Vivi Nmezi, founder of Heart, Print & Style has been in the blogging game for 10 years, with no signs of stopping any time soon.

Tune in this week as she discusses her experiences thrifting in DC, and tenure as an influencer navigating the ever-changing fashion world.

The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/ten-years-blogging-vivi-nmezi-heart-print-style/

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Plating With A Purpose: Picture this. Crispy falafel covered in creamy warm tahini on a decorative rustic plate. Soft cinnamon-covered dessert bites displayed in a bohemian basket. Is your mouth watering yet? On this episode, we’re talking to the award-winning Chef Roro of Roro’s: Modern Lebanese and Nadine of RevolSnax about how to lead with your heart and start a food business in DC that offers tasty plates – with a sustainable purpose. From compostable packaging to thrifted plating items, this conversation takes a 360 degree outlook.

The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/platingwithpurpose/

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Thrifters Unite: A Conversation with the Sustainably Stylish – Pajamas as day wear? Trying to find that good crisp white shirt secondhand? Let’s talk thrift! We’ve brought in a crew of experts, from stylists to activists, to talk all things thrift, eco-friendly and sustainable (let’s slow down fashion!) in DC. Meet Janice Wallace (of DC Sustainable Fashion Collective and Cultivons), Jackie Rodriguez (@jaquitabanana and @ourrestore), Eugene Simms (Stylist and Wardrobe Consultant) and Carin Johnson (Frugal But Chic), the budding secondhand influencers who are making waves in the nation’s capital, with purpose and flair.

The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/https://findingyourgood.org/thriftersuniteconversationsustainablystylish/

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Color-Popping Curvy Girls – They’re colorful, they’re spunky – and overall funky. Kelly-Lynne Russell of The Low Low Style and Andi Marrs of AndiMarrs.com are two color-popping curvy girl fashion influencers who are changing local style, one outfit at a time, through bold prints and body positivity. Tune in as this duo discusses self-love, and provides tips on finding all the goodies, like bold maxi dresses, while thrifting.

The podcast can also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/https://findingyourgood.org/colorpoppingcurvygirls/

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Go-Go at the Goodwill – What is the ‘other’ DC? What does it mean to live in DC and find one’s creative outlet while navigating the what some may consider, city filled with “soulless suits?” How does everyone from musicians, to drag queens, to vintage-decorated punk rockers find inspiration through thrifting? Listen as Farrah Skeiky, Rolling Stone-published local music photographer, musician, and Creative/Culture Manager at the LINE DC shares her experiences as a cutting-edge and passionate creative who is making waves in the capital of the country’s counterculture.

This podcast can be also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/gogoatthegoodwillpodcast/

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DC is Becoming the Mecca for Sustainable Fashion - The DC Sustainable Fashion community is a fast-growing group of makers, fashion bloggers, nonprofits, collectives and passionate voices who are doing good through a variety of ventures to make our DC more stylish, creative – and green. As the city of politics and policy, these movers and shakers are urging those in DC – and the world – to become more conscious consumers. Find your good this week as we lead an insightful conversation with Adriana Mendoza, Co-Founder of Femme Fatale DC; Gabrielle Clary, Co-Founder of DC Sustainable Fashion Collective; Ayesha Barenblat, founder of Remake; and Chris McKenzie, Ambassador at Remake, Buyer at Nubian Hueman, and Associate at The Ember Company.

This podcast can be also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/dcsustainablefashionmeccapodcast/

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When Thrifters Thrift - For Michelle Raven, thrifting allowed her to find her passion for unique style, while connecting to other like-minded fashionistas in the social media community. As founder of Instagram’s biggest thrift fashion color-popping party, @WhenThriftersThrift (WTT), Michelle celebrates the energetic and magical thrift fashion community through special features and Instagram takeovers. Listen as Michelle shares her favorite thrift finds and tells her story, from working at a local thrift store to becoming the catalyst that is helping to transform the state of the fashion industry. Alongside Michelle, Carolyn Becker, Thrift Fashion Influencer and Goodwill of Greater Washington’s Digital Communications Manager, joins this conversation to provide her personal shopping stories, and overall perspective on the state of thrifting.

This podcast can be also be found on our website here: https://findingyourgood.org/whenthriftersthriftpodcast/

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From treasure hunters and DIYers to fashionistas and the sustainable fashion community, this is the “go-to” podcast for everyone who is interested in thrifting, DIY projects, and affordable style. Hosted by DC area radio and television personality, Sarah Fraser, Goodwill of Greater Washington’s Finding Your Good podcast is here to inspire you. Our community of experts share their experience and tips to provide inspiration to help you reinvent your personal style that is socially sustainable. So, get ready to become highly motivated to put new life into your Goodwill finds.

If you've ever had the opportunity to read or participate in Goodwill of Greater Washington's Finding Your Good blog or social media pages, you know that creativity is everywhere at Goodwill. Find out more by going to our website, findingyourgood.org. For a transcript of each interview and links to resources mentioned, visit https://findingyourgood.org/podcast/