n this episode of The Caring Economy, host Toby Usnik sits down with Felita Harris, Executive Director and Co-Founder of RAISEFashion, to explore how she’s transforming the fashion industry into a more inclusive, equitable space for BIPOC creatives and professionals.

With over 25 years of experience at brands like Nordstrom and Donna Karan, Felita has witnessed firsthand the structural inequities in fashion. In the wake of the George Floyd protests, she helped launch RAISEFashion, a nonprofit committed to mentoring, supporting, and opening doors for Black and Brown designers and emerging talent.

Tune in as Felita shares how she’s using the power of storytelling, corporate partnerships, and mentorship to challenge the status quo and uplift a new generation of diverse fashion leaders. This conversation covers:

• The origins and mission of Raise Fashion

• How DEI efforts are evolving in 2025

• The importance of mentorship in fashion

• Why access — not just talent — determines success

Whether you’re in the industry or simply care about social impact, fashion, and equity, this is a powerful listen about turning purpose into practice.

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