Straight From The Source

By Fatima Anwar & Giovanni Palumbo

Straight From The Source podcast bringing you everything you need to know about the apparel industry - from two insiders working on the sourcing side and the brand side. So whether you are in design, ... more

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

Straight From The Source episodes:

May 21, 2021 Special Edition: Sustainability In Textiles
Guests:Giovanni Palumbo:Specialist in color and textiles in apparel product development - MadewellGiovanni is also an educator at the NY School of DesignTim Voit:Chief Marketing Officer at Thomaston MillsDora Xu:Sustainability Consultant - MetabolicSpecial Edition: Sustainability in TextilesThe most comprehensive discussion on fiber and fabric to date on SFTS. Our diverse mix of experts represents fashion brands, mills, and upstream production. Their collective insight covers production...
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48min
April 15, 2021 15. Future Forward Compliance
Guest: Avedis H. Seferian President and CEO of Worldwide Responsible Accreditated Production (WRAP) Assent Compliance as one of the Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Leaders for 2020Chairman of the Executive Board of the Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors (APSCA) and sits on the Impartiality Committees of several audit organizationsAvedis is the undisputed heavyweight champion in the Compliance and Audit space for Footwear and Apparel. In this episode,...
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45min
September 23, 2020 14. Impact & Female Leadership
Guest: Julie VerdugoDirector of Sustainability and Social Impact at Free People, of URBN IncMember of the Fashion Advisory Board at LIM CollegeIn this episode:Julie talks to us about impact, body positivity, sustainability, and circularity at Free People. We discuss the importance of community building and STEM education in the fashion industry. She also talks to us about the unique journey that led her into fashion and corporate social responsibility.List of resources for further learning:Th...
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36min
July 14, 2020 13. Understanding & Sourcing Sustainable Fibers
Guest: Walter BridghamSr. Business Development Manager – Home & Interiors, N. America for Tencel at Lenzing FibersIn this episode:Walter Bridgham talks to us about how to identify, source and use sustainable fibers with an emphasis on Cellulosic fibers made from wood pulp. We also talk about his upcoming panel at TexWorld where he will talk about a Sustainability Toolkit for those who are thinking about greener and cleaner operations! Sources for further learning and thought leadersh...
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33min
June 11, 2020 12. FIT's Approach To Education, Jobs & Sustainability
Guest: Dr. Karen Pearson Chair of Science and Mathematics at FIT & Chair of FIT’s Sustainability Council In this episode:Dr. Pearson is a leading voice in engineering, education, sustainability, and is among the 100 most influential women in STEM. She joins us to talk about FIT's approach to sustainability and the happy marriage between science and fashion in creating new job opportunities for graduates. This topic is very relevant in a shifting industry landscape for both young and seaso...
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29min
April 28, 2020 11. COVID & US Manufacturing
Guest: Tim Voit - Chief Marketing Officer at Thomaston MillsIn this episode:Tim is a textile industry veteran with deep experience in US manufacturing, overseas sourcing, and a prominent figure on the policy side working with the Department of Commerce, US Trade Representative, AAFA, and many others. In this episode, we discuss the future of US manufacturing in light of COVID, sustainability, and long term trends. This episode is must-listen for anyone interested in US manufacturing!!Sources ...
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46min
April 07, 2020 10. CSR & Raw Materials Deep Dive With Dora Xu
The latest episode of Stright From The Source presents a CSR and raw materials deep dive with the amazingly talented Dora Xu - a sustainability expert with deep experience in upstream supply chains, carbon-sequestering, and raw material production! This episode shines a spotlight on cotton and the impact of COVID on CSR commitments in the fashion industry.Link from our discussion: https://www.goblu.net/blog
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36min
March 02, 2020 9. CoronaVirus: The Impact & Implication On The Supply Chain
In this episode:We discuss in detail the short run fallout from the halt in manufacturing, long-run strategies to mitigate problems around over-reliance, lack of transparency, and rising costs and tariffs. Note: At the time of recording, the no. of infected cases was 73,000 currently, the numbers are closer to 89,000 and growing. For those looking to diversify production in Bangladesh here is a link to a YouTube series created by US travel bloggers showcasing everyday life in the country...
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28min
February 02, 2020 Episode 8. Scott Donachie Discusses Zero Waste & Cost Savings
Guest:
Scott Donachie - Founder & CEO of Companies For Zero Waste

In this episode:
Scott - consulting veteran and expert on process optimization - joins Giovanni Palumbo and me to discuss the movement around reducing waste and big savings, pulling in stakeholders across various industries and government, the Zero Waste Summit, and how you can learn more!

Links from our discussion:
Companies for Zero Waste - https://www.zerowasteco.com/
Companies For Zero Waste Sustainability Summit: https://www.companiesforzerowaste.com/

Sources for learning more/thought leadership:
Resultant Group: https://www.resultantgroup.net/
Waste Advantage Magazine: https://wasteadvantagemag.com/
Companies for Zero Waste Management YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4VfP4WjEF_qH_Ry3sOfXAQ

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44min
December 12, 2019 Episode 7. Kerry Bannigan (CFC) & Tricia Carey (Lenzing) Talk Sustainability
Guests:Kerry Bannigan - Founder of the Conscious Fashion Campaign and Tricia Carey - Director of Global Business Development at LenzingIn this episode:Kerry and Tricia - two industry leading advocates on sustainability - join us to discuss their latest collaborations, the role of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), industry updates, and how you can learn more and get involved!Links from our discussion:Conscious Fashion Campaign: https://consciousfashioncampaign.com/Lenzing: https://www.lenz...
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57min

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.