Sustainable Brown Girl

After a two-and-a-half-year battle with kidney cancer, my mom passed away a few days ago. It only felt right to dedicate an episode of the Sustainable Brown Girl podcast to the woman who inspired and fostered my love for the planet and people. 

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Taking care of our skin should be a top priority - just as we only have one planet, we only have one body, so it’s important to take care of it. Our guest today is sharing tips on how to have a sustainable skincare routine as well as incorporating full-body wellness into your routine.  

Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Emani Mone, a third-generation beauty professional on a mission to provide quality vegan-friendly skincare and curated full-body wellness experiences. At Beauty Strike, based in Brooklyn, NY, Emani and her team are creating space for women of color in the beauty and wellness industry.  

We talk about:

- how Emani's sustainable journey began

- what led her to start Beauty Strike

- ways to have a sustainable skin routine & best products to incorporate

- thoughts on DIY skincare

Special thanks to Leaf Shave for sponsoring this episode. Shop leafshave.com for all of your plastic-free shaving needs.

Support Beauty Strike here:

Visit Beauty Strike online: https://www.beautystrike.us/

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautystrikeny 

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As people who are conscious of how the choices we make impact the planet, we are probably also conscious about the brands we support and buy from. It can be difficult to know who's the real deal and who's not, which is why businesses like Sancho's exists.   

Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Kalkidan Legesse, the Ethiopian woman owner of Sancho's, a sustainable fashion & ethical gift department shop based in the UK. Sancho's mission is to make it easy for shoppers to prioritise people and the planet by curating the best sustainable fashion brands and putting them under one roof. 

We talk about: 

- how Kalkidan's sustainable journey began 

- what led her to start Sancho's 

- how they select sustainable brands to stock 

- how Sancho's is addressing fashion circularity  

Special thanks to Ethique for sponsoring this episode. Shop ethique.com for all of your plastic-free hair and beauty bar needs.

Support Sancho's here: 

Visit the website: https://www.sanchosshop.com 

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowsancho/ 

Shop & Sell on Owni: https://sanchos-resale.owni.app/

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We all are on our own sustainable journeys but it's great to learn how other people are approaching sustainability. And seeing how people live sustainably in real life can be inspiring. Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Addie Fisher,  the woman behind the Old World New blog. Addie is a sustainable living enthusiast and a thrift fashion lover. On her blog and Instagram, Addie shares sustainable living tips and encourages her audience to slow down and live more intentionally.

We talk about:

- why Addie started Old World New blog

- favorite thrift finds

- tips for living sustainably on a budget

- experience as a sustainable parent

- tips for budding eco-influencers

Special thanks to Ethique for sponsoring this episode. Shop ethique.com for all of your plastic-free hair and beauty bar needs.

Support Addie here:

Website: https://oldworldnew.us

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldworldnew

YouTube: http://bit.ly/OldWorldNew-YouTube

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldworldnew

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Today we're talking all about sustainability through food. Our first featured sustainable brown girl is Elise Smith, co-founder of oECo Studios, an ethical eco video production company that works with earth-forward brands. Elise is also the owner of WinniE's Bakery, she's a food writer, recipe developer, and set stylist. Today we'll be talking about how we can be more sustainable when it comes to shopping for food and cooking.

Later we'll hear from Rachel Laryea, a Ghanian woman based in Brooklyn, NY.  Rachel is the founder of Kelewele, a lifestyle and food brand focused on plantain based eats. Rachel is a plantain lover embarking on a journey at the intersection of food, culture, and community.

Support Elise here: 

Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/winniesbakery/

WinniE's Bakery website: https://www.winniesbakery.com/

Magnolia Workshop: https://magnolia.com/workshops/course/a7e429b0-e11a-11ec-947e-f95ae9004318/baked-from-scratch-cakes/

Support Rachel here: 

Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelewelenyc/

Kelewele website: https://www.kelewelenyc.com/

Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl

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For decades, China and other Asian countries have been the main hub of textile production, but now eyes are shifting toward Africa. With major potential for growth, African development is on the rise. In today's episode, we will be discussing the benefits of manufacturing in Africa and how more companies can get involved. 

Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Jacqueline Shaw, a fashion designer, consultant, and founder of Africa Fashion Guide - a social enterprise promoting sustainability within Africa's fashion and textile industry. Through her organization, Jacqueline consults clients on building and growing their African fashion business while positively impacting communities throughout Africa.

We chat about:

- The benefits of manufacturing in Africa

- Trends in African Fashion and popular textile exports

- Thoughts on secondhand imports to Accra, Ghana and how to end it

- How to keep African countries out of fast fashion production

Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/africafashionguide/

Learn more about Africa Fashion Guide: https://linktr.ee/africafashionguide

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It’s no secret that I’m not vegan, but as a former vegan, I surely believe that we should limit our meat intake for the health of our bodies and the planet. Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Monique Koch, also known as Brown Vegan on YouTube, Instagram, her blog, and podcast. Through her platform, Monique shares family & beginner-friendly vegan tips and recipes for folks who say they could never go vegan.  We’ll talk about tips on going vegan, why representation within the vegan community is important, and how to deal with family & friends who question your veganism.

Check out our NEW MERCH! Pre-orders open until June 24, so don't miss out!

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My episode on Brown Vegan podcast:  https://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/sustainable-brown-girl-podcast

Visit Brown Vegan website: https://www.brownvegan.com/

Follow Brown Vegan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownvegan/

Subscribe to Brown Vegan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Brownvegan/videos

Listen to Brown Vegan podcast: https://www.brownvegan.com/podcast

Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl

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It’s the sustainable brown girl podcast 2 year anniversary! In this episode we’re going to take a walk down memory lane to see how far Sustainable Brown Girl has come in the past two years, we’re going to hear updates from a few past guests, we’ll talk about the future of this platform, and I’ll finally answer the question that I’ve been asking guests for the past year - what being a sustainable brown girl means to me.

Check out our NEW MERCH! Pre-orders open until June 24, so don't miss out!

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Big thanks to our Podcast Coordinator, Ariell, for being ROCKSTAR! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.recycled.soul/

Thanks to our past guests from seasons 1 & 2 for sharing updates!

Raya Salter (Episode 10)

Follow Raya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climateauntie/

Visit Raya's website: https://www.rayasalter.com/

Gynn Lynn (Episode 21)

Follow Gwen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inagreenminute/

Mothers & Others for Clean Air: https://www.mothersandothersforcleanair.org/about-us/leadership-board-of-directors/

Hannah McCall (Episode 22)

Visit the website: cleanbeautyforblackgirls.org

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanbeautyforblackgirls

Lashanti Jupp (Episode 24)

Visit Lashanti's website: https://www.lashantijupp.com/

Follow Lashanti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lashanti_siren/

Tune in to Siren Sundays on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LashantiTheSiren

Alejandra Dueñas (Episode 27)

Follow Alejandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alejandraduenas_/

Camille Lee (Episode 30)

Wear Em Out Tees Website: www.wearemouttees.com (Use code SBG20 for 20% off)

Follow WEOT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wearemouttees/

Jasmine Davenport (Episode 31)

Follow Jasmine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzyclimate

Our Climate website: https://ourclimate.us/

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It was such an honor to be able to sit down with today's featured Sustainable Brown Gir,l Dominique Drakeford. She's an environmental educator, community advocate, and sustainable style influencer. Dominique works at the intersections of sustainability and style to heal our relationship to the Earth and spark equitable change for economic wellbeing while simultaneously celebrating her Blackness.

In this podcast episode, we talk about:

- how Dominque's sustainable journey began

- the creative & business project Dominique is working on

- how Dominique uses fashion as a form of activism

- what being a mother has taught Dominique about sustainability 

Support Dominique:

Website: https://www.dominiquedrakeford.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquedrakeford/

Summer School: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-school-landing-page-do-not-order-from-here-tickets-311270106267

Watch the video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Abi-Msc4ACQ

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Sustainability is more than reducing waste, recycling and being more conscious about our purchasing habits. Sustainability can also be expressed through art and design. By using plant fibers to create art rather than synthetic materials, or designing your home or office with the natural environment in mind, you can take your sustainability game to the next level. Today’s episode is a double feature, where I will be chatting with Jade Nikaylah Williams, an artist and model about how she incorporates natural materials and dyes into her handmade rugs. And later we’ll hear from Priscille Joseph, an interior designer about how to bring nature into your home design.   

Our first featured sustainable brown girl is Jade Nikaylah Williams, a model, designer, and alchemist of the Earth. Through her art, plant-based meals, and free-flowing lifestyle, Jade inspires us to remember that we are infinite beings living a human experience. 

Support Jade here: 

https://www.jadenikaylah.com/portalrugs 

https://www.instagram.com/jadenikaylah/ 

https://www.behance.net/jadenikaylah (Graphic Design)  

The next featured sustainable brown girl is Priscille Joseph, an interior designer with a focus on bringing nature into the built-in environment through biophilic patterns. Priscille is also the host of Design Talk Podcast where you can gain practical interior design and wellness tips that can transform your space. 

Support Priscille here:  

https://www.lpdstudio.ca 

https://www.instagram.com/lpdstudio.ca  

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