Anastasia Gazis shares her journey, pivotal life moments, and the creation of the Slow Fashion Hub. She discusses intentional living, sustainable fashion, and the misconceptions surrounding it. The conversation covers topics related to sustainable fashion, personal style, community, and the role of intention in creating lasting change. It emphasizes the importance of small, intentional actions and the impact of community collaboration in the fashion industry.

Takeaways

• Intentional living is about aligning actions with values.
• Slow fashion involves making intentional choices, buying what is needed, and using natural materials.
• The fashion industry and consumers both play a role in sustainable fashion, and individual choices can make a significant impact. Intentional actions lead to sustainable change
• Community collaboration is essential for lasting change

Chapters

• 00:00 Anastasia's Journey and Pivotal Moments
• 05:37 Creating the Slow Fashion Hub
• 11:57 Living with Intention
• 22:41 Understanding Slow Fashion
• 33:16 Misconceptions About Sustainable Fashion
• 34:58 Sustainable Fashion and Industry Misconceptions
• 39:10 Fashion, Identity, and Authenticity
• 41:28 Personal Style and Life Seasons
• 43:26 Reconnecting with Style and Identity
• 44:53 Hope for the Future of Fashion
• 46:51 The Role of Community in Creating Change
• 48:13 Slow Fashion Hub and Community Action
• 53:13 Bringing People Together for a Shared Purpose
• 55:27 Vision for the Future of Sustainable Fashion
• 58:08 Advice and Takeaways for Women

What if the most powerful thing you could do for your life... was become a little more rebellious?

Not reckless.

Not angry.

Just willing to stop living by everyone else's expectations.

In this conversation, I sit down with community builder and marketer Pragathi Bansal, whose journey has taken her from India to London, from biotechnology to marketing, and from people-pleasing to living life entirely on her own terms.

What struck me most wasn't the countries she'd lived in or the career she'd built. It was her belief that every woman needs to be "a little more difficult."

Not because life should be harder, but because protecting your time, your energy and your dreams often requires saying no to what the world expects of you.

Together we explore what it means to trust yourself before anyone else does, build financial independence, embrace solo travel, create healthier boundaries, dress for yourself instead of other people, and discover who you become when you leave what's familiar.

One of my favourite moments comes when Pragathi says:

"You (Society) don't get to tell my story. I want to tell my story."

If you've ever felt like you're living according to someone else's rules, or waiting for permission to make a change, this conversation is your reminder that you already have everything you need to begin.

In this episode we explore:

• Why rebellion can be one of the greatest acts of self-respect
• The surprising freedom that comes with financial independence
• What solo travel teaches you about trusting yourself
• Changing careers without having everything figured out
• Building boundaries that protect your peace
• Conscious fashion, confidence and authentic self-expression
• Why curiosity may be one of your greatest strengths
• What it really means to take your power back

This conversation is for every woman who's ready to stop asking for permission and start writing her own story.

In this episode of The Project Emerald Collective, Eve sits down with health psychologist, naturopath and passionate circular fashion advocate Sharon Craggill to explore the powerful connection between identity, clothing, mental wellbeing and intentional living.

Together they unpack why the clothes we wear influence far more than our appearance. From confidence and nervous system regulation to mindfulness, natural fibres and the stories hidden within vintage clothing, this conversation challenges the way we think about fashion.

Sharon shares why she believes feeling good starts from within, why slowing down matters more than ever, and how reconnecting with nature, analogue living and your own intuition can transform your wellbeing.

Whether you're navigating a life transition, rediscovering your personal style, or simply craving a more intentional way of living, this episode will leave you seeing your wardrobe—and yourself—through a completely different lens.

• Why fashion is a form of self-expression
• The connection between clothing, confidence and mental wellbeing
• How stress and cortisol impact our bodies
• The gut-brain connection and holistic health
• Why natural fibres matter
• The hidden stories and energy behind vintage clothing
• How circular fashion supports both people and the planet
• Returning to analogue living in a digital world
• Practical ways to reconnect with yourself through mindfulness, nature and intentional choices
• What living intentionally really means
  

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What if taking your power back isn't about becoming someone new—but remembering who you've always been?

In this episode of the Project Emerald Collective Podcast, Eve McIntyre sits down with sustainability educator, ecopreneur and founder of Malva and Luna Earth Magic, Milca Perez.
Together they explore the connection between nature, feminine wisdom and intentional living, and why reconnecting with ourselves may be one of the most important acts of leadership today.

Milca shares her journey from Chile to Tasmania, the women who shaped her life, and how motherhood, sustainability and spirituality have become deeply intertwined.

Milca Perez shares her insights on intentional living, sustainability, the divine feminine, and the role of women in modern society. She reflects on pivotal moments in her life and the influence of her ancestral figures.

Milca emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature's wisdom and the rise of feminine leadership in addressing global challenges. The conversation delves into the topics of leadership, divine feminine, gender equality, raising boys with female energy, honoring feminine and masculine energies, self-trust and intuition in leadership, the impact of consumerism and fast fashion, empowerment and conscious choices, taking your power back, and soul sovereignty and wisdom.

Milca shares insights on these topics and provides valuable advice for personal growth and empowerment.

Takeaways

• Intentional living integrates sustainability and spirituality.
• The divine feminine represents wisdom, leadership, and a return to nature's values. Leadership is not gender-specific
• Empowerment comes from conscious choices

Chapters

• 00:00 Intentional Living and Divine Feminine
• 02:22 The Many Hats of Milca Perez
• 05:00 Pivotal Moments and Reflections
• 09:04 Living Intentionally and Sustainability
• 10:27 The Divine Feminine and Matriarchal Societies
• 14:03 Female Leadership and Nature's Wisdom
• 15:53 Community Wisdom and Collective Care
• 18:00 Lessons from Ancestral Figures
• 22:02 Disconnection from Nature's Lessons
• 24:45 The Role of Women in Modern Society
• 26:35 Leadership and Divine Feminine
• 27:04 Feminine Leadership and Gender Equality
• 29:01 Raising Boys with Female Energy
• 30:12 Honoring Feminine and Masculine Energies
• 33:29 Self-Trust and Intuition in Leadership
• 35:22 Impact of Consumerism and Fast Fashion
• 38:37 Empowerment and Conscious Choices
• 45:38 Taking Your Power Back
• 48:16 Soul Sovereignty and Wisdom

The conversation explores the themes of intentional dressing, self-expression, and the impact of fashion on identity. May Fleming, a personal stylist, shares insights on supporting women through life transitions and the role of personal style in self-acceptance and confidence.

Takeaways

• Self-acceptance through fashion
• The role of personal style in self-acceptance and confidence

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Identity and Intentional Dressing
• 05:13 Finding Personal Style and Self-Expression
• 11:08 Behavior Change and Self-Discovery
• 19:09 Wardrobe Evolution and Self-Acceptance

The conversation explores the concept of intentional living, reflecting on life lessons, redefining success, and the role of confidence in different life stages. It also delves into the impact of societal expectations on women and the importance of reflection and self-awareness. The conversation delves into the power of reflection, self-discovery, and conscious living. Anna Stover shares insights on uncovering one's true desires, reflecting on life phases, and making decisions aligned with personal values. She emphasizes the importance of seeking support, letting go of materialism, and empowering the next generation of women through conscious awareness.

Takeaways

• Intentional Living
• Life Lessons
• Redefining Success
• Confidence in Different Life Stages
• Impact of Societal Expectations
• Reflection and Self-Awareness Power of reflection
• Uncovering true desires
• Seeking support
• Letting go of materialism
• Empowering the next generation

Chapters

• 00:00 Finding Purpose in Different Life Stages
• 01:04:51 Taking Back Your Power

What if the life you're looking for isn't found by doing more—but by listening more closely to yourself?

In this episode of Take Your Power Back, Eve sits down with Susie Taffe, founder of Scanties and passionate advocate for authenticity, intuition, and self-trust.

Like many women, Susie spent years navigating expectations, responsibilities, and external pressures before realising that the answers she was seeking were already within her.

Through career pivots, international moves, personal challenges, and business ownership, she learned the importance of slowing down, tuning in, and allowing her inner voice to lead.

Together, Eve and Susie explore what it means to live authentically in a world that often encourages us to disconnect from ourselves. They discuss intuition, vulnerability, courage, self-compassion, and the power of making small, intentional choices that align with who we truly are.

This conversation is a reminder that authenticity isn't something we find—it's something we return to.

✨ How to recognise and trust your intuition

✨ Why so many women become disconnected from their inner voice

✨ The major life shifts that helped Susie reconnect with herself

✨ Practical ways to slow down and check in with what matters

✨ How vulnerability creates deeper relationships and meaningful connection

✨ The hidden expectations that keep women stuck in self-doubt

✨ Why self-compassion is essential for growth and transformation

✨ How small, conscious choices can lead to a more intentional life

Whether you're navigating change, feeling overwhelmed, questioning your next step, or simply craving a deeper connection with yourself, this conversation will inspire you to trust your instincts and honor your own path.

Because taking your power back begins with learning to trust yourself.

Take Your Power Back. One conscious choice at a time.

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