Sustain This!

How one brand is changing what it means to be sustainable (ft Izzie Kalaja & Frankie4 Shoes)


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In today's episode, we sit down with Izzie Kalaja, the Director of Operations and ESG (Environment, Sustainability and Governance) from Frankie4, the contemporary comfort footwear brand changing how women experience shoes. We talk about how the brand is blending style and support, and Izzie shares her journey from consulting into a dedicated sustainability role within the company.
We get into the realities of building a business that’s both responsible and viable—what it really looks like to make thoughtful choices around materials, transparency, and communication in the fashion world. We also chat about personal style, how fashion trends are evolving, and why platforms like Substack and long-form content are starting to feel more appealing.

Discover more about Frankie4 here: https://frankie4.com/
Find Frankie4 on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/frankie4footwear/ or at @frankie4footwear 

Chapters

00:00 Early Morning Vibes and Coffee Culture
03:06 Introducing Frankie Four: A New Era in Footwear
06:01 The Comfort Revolution: Customizable Footbeds
08:57 Sustainability at Frankie Four: A Core Value
12:04 Izzie's Career Journey: From Consulting to Sustainability
18:14 Balancing Business and Responsibility
21:02 Consumer Awareness: Understanding Sustainable Practices
27:09 The Language of Responsibility vs. Sustainability
39:50 Navigating Brand Complexity and Consumer Trust
41:55 Transparency in Brand Communication
45:56 Sustainable Footwear: Lifespan and Recycling
48:03 Fashion Trends and Personal Style
55:55 Engaging with Sustainable Content

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SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
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CHRISTINA MYCHAS
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SIGNE HANSEN
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe

CHRISTINA MYCHAS
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas

ALYSSA BELTEMPO
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo

If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo

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