Soulful Couture Podcast

An interview with Marilyn Armand: the happy, talented, super inspiring eco-activist behind Le Point Visible, a creative brand making locally sourced and ecologically responsible gorgeous quilts and home accessories.

The designer makes stunning colourful quilts that are imbued with personality and terrifc storytelling.

She's also passionate about thrifting and protecting the planet, one powerful and kind gesture at a time.

An interview with the ultra-inspiring Bangalore based fashion and sustainability enthusiast, Vandana Bhandare, whose jaw dropping sustainable fashion line, Vanaras, made my heart stop.

Do listen in while she talks about her craft, what truly inspires her, and her journey in creating Vanaras.

Her love for warps and wefts was sown decades ago, when as a little girl, she would waltz into her father's silk manufacturing units, awe-struck by rainbow-hued skeins and timeless brocade.

Vandana is also a certified yoga instructor, something that infuses her collection with light.

Join me for an interview with passionate and dynamic UK fashion entrepreneur Melanie Trevett, about her current projects involving fashion sustainability and a great talk about the status of the fashion industry.

*Interview in French*

Une entrevue avec Chantal Durivage, la présidente du conseil du Chaînon à propos de la vente annuelle Reluxe qui a lieu jusqu'à la fun du mois de sptembre au bénéfice de la Maison du Chaînon, un centre pour les femmes en difficulté.

On peut y faire des trouvailles exceptionnelles et le seconde main c'est bon pour la planète!

Molly Lambourn is a talented artist and slow jewelry designer from the UK. I had the pleasure of interviewing her about her craft, her passions and sustainability in fashion.

Her brand, Sophie Stokes, offers beautiful bespoke quirky designs. Inspired by retro patterns, iconic women and bold colour, she creates her line using recycled acrylic.

Her art is also very inspirational and is a celebration of the mundane, domestic and decorative while also tackling wider issues surrounding mental health, trauma and feminism.

Marsha Elle is a singer/songwriter, bionic model ( amputee), and amazing motivational speaker wishing to deliver messages of hope through music.

Marsha Elle was born with proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD), a rare birth defect in which the femur bone in the upper thigh area is either malformed or missing, causing one leg to be shorter than the other. As a result, the lower half of her leg was amputated.

Yet, in spite of being an above-the-knee amputee all her life, the Miami-based motivational speaker refuses to let that stop her from pursuing her dreams of becoming a musician and model. And most importantly, she hasn't let it rob her of her joy, as evidenced by the uplifting photos she shares on Instagram, flaunting her curvaceous figure and prosthetic leg.

Cette jeune entrepreneure de 21 ans dessine des vêtements de sport (maillots de bain, sandales) fabriqués à partir de fibres de plastique recyclé, provenant de bouteilles d'eau et des filets de pêche qui menacent notre vie aquatique

Son atelier/entrepôt est basé près de Victoriaville, dans le Centre-du-Québec et ses fournisseurs proviennent du Québec, de la Chine et de l'Italie. L'idée lui est venue à la suite de deux voyages humanitaires dans les Caraïbes et en Amérique centrale alors qu'elle n'avait que 15-16 ans. Une femme inspirante!

Son site web: https://newkears.com

Amanda Weil is a personal stylist, confidence catalyst and a conscious image consultant. From closet organization to daily looks to coordinating a brand new wardrobe and image, to matching colors and chakras, she helps people connect with their true essence.

Her website: http://accentuatedstyle.com

Jennifer L. Scott is the New York Times bestselling author of Lessons from Madame Chic, At Home with Madame Chic and Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic (Simon & Schuster), Mademoiselle Chic (Daiwa Shobo), and Connoisseur Kids (Chronicle Books). She is also the creator of the blog and YouTube channel, The Daily Connoisseur, where she explores the fine art of living. Jennifer has been featured on CNN, BBC, and CBS News, and in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, USA Today, Newsweek, and The Daily Mail. She and her husband, Ben, have four children and they divide their time between Southern California and the English countryside.

She also gave an inspiring TED talk about the benefits of keeping a capsule wardrobe.

As co-founder of the Bank and Vogue family of companies, Steven has been a thought leader and pioneer in the post-consumer textile space for over 20 years. He has dedicated his work life to innovative and relevant solutions to the crisis of stuff. Bank and Vogue actively works with over 250 charities and private collectors across North America to maximize the value of post-consumer waste and find creative uses for this "waste" stream. Steven and his team have traveled to over 30 countries working extensively amongst the robust second-hand markets of the world. The retail arm Beyond Retro has been the leader in Vintage clothing in Europe for over 15 years. With 8 stores and a thriving eCommerce branch, the Beyond Retro Label is a line of unique, re-worked items handcrafted from carefully selected vintage fabrics available at Beyond Retro stores or at High Street retailers such as Urban Outfitters. Steven is also the brainchild behind the largest remanufacturing plant in the world, where the circular economy for textiles is brought to life.