Sustainably Influenced

In today’s episode of this mini series, I am chatting with Claudia Campbell, founder of Vyable Beauty.  Prior to starting the brand, her experience was in the digital space to help global retail brands achieve online growth and create better customer experiences across their online platforms. Vyable beauty was started as a side hustle, keeping Claudia busy and sane throughout lockdown and as a beauty lover, it has been a real passion project for her.  She enjoys learning all about the impact of ingredients on both people and planet. Through building a brand like Vyable, Claudia embarked on a personal journey to leading a more sustainable lifestyle with the aim to help educate others and give back to communities/causes impacted by climate change. 

Thanks to my guest today. I have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch.  Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.  Season 5 of SI is available to listen now on all good podcast platforms. Thank you for listening

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In today’s episode, I’m catching up with Founder of St. Rose, Belinda Smith.  ST. ROSE is a fragrance house rooted in the art of nature, born in Australia and crafted in New York. The good for you, good for the earth fragrance line has at the heart of its creation process a sustainable and ethical supply chain, as well as transparency on every ingredient used in its six signature gender-neutral fragrances. 

Founded by Belinda Smith in 2018, it was her insatiable curiosity and search for clean transparent luxury fragrances that led her to start ST. ROSE. Although Belinda had spent her career in the luxury sector, working in marketing for companies such as Omega, she very much came to the world of fragrance as a maverick. In hindsight she believes this to have been a gift as she went straight to farm to source many of the key ingredients used in the six signature scents which are all clean and made from up to 98% natural and naturally derived ingredients. 

Named after the Patron Saint of Gardeners, ST. ROSE is also a 1% for the Planet Business working with key environmental partners WildArk, One Tree Planted and also the KFDF, an Indigenous-run not-for-profit foundation in Australia linked to its Sandalwood Farm. 

Thanks to my guest today. I have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch.  Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.  Season 5 of SI is available to listen now on all good podcast platforms. Thank you for listening

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Ruth MacGilp is the Communications Manager at Fashion Revolution, a global movement campaigning for systemic change in the fashion industry. Since 2015 she has been writing about the intersection of fashion, environment and labour rights, collaborating with purpose-driven brands and publications, and co-hosting the award-winning ethical fashion podcast Common Threads. She is passionate about connecting people with the rich stories, cultures and crafts behind clothing and textiles throughout the supply chain.

Thanks to my guest today. I have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch.  Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.  Season 5 of SI is available to listen now on all good podcast platforms. Thank you for listening

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Today I am chatting with CEO of Arena Flowers, John Hackett.  As the industry’s leading ethical and sustainable florist, they have set tough standards, established challenging ambitions and maintained their relentless commitment to improving the lives of people and planet.  With almost a quarter of a century building international supply chains for flower businesses John has worked in almost every sector. He is a stubborn optimist who passionately believes that business should always be a force for good.  This episode is one of my favourites.

https://www.arenaflowers.com

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In today’s episode, I’m speaking with the founder of premium clean beauty brand, Indie Lee.  We are discussing whether sustainability is just another buzzword in the beauty industry and what changes established brands can make to improve their supply chain.

A little more about their story.  In 2008, Indie Lee was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor that doctors felt could be environmentally derived and attributed to something as simple as what she was putting on her skin. This was her awakening. After surviving a successful surgery, she embarked upon a new journey, Indie Lee skincare - a clean beauty line dedicated to educating and empowering others to live their healthiest life.

Thanks to my guest today. I have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch.  Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.  Season 5 of SI is available to listen now on all good podcast platforms. Thank you for listening

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Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley.

In this series I will be discussing sustainability in the fashion space; everything from how to measure impact to definitions within the industry. There are 4 episodes to listen to ahead of season 6 of Sustainably Influenced which is coming very soon. Hope you enjoy!

We can't forget that adaptation that was key to surviving a global pandemic. So in today’s episode, I am speaking to Annie Rudnick and Natasha Buchler, founders of AKOJO MARKET which is a global online marketplace selling handmade accessories, jewellery, homeware and fashion from independent African designers about surviving a pandemic, adaptation and why it is important for brands to measure their impact. 

Their mission is to be an inclusive, curated global marketplace, elevating and promoting brands that have a positive impact on their local communities and the local environment. They bring together changemakers, thought leaders and industry pioneers on their collective journey of discovery and responsible consumption.

Thanks to my guest today. We have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch. Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.

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Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley.

In this series I will be discussing sustainability in the fashion space; everything from how to measure impact to definitions within the industry. There are 4 episodes to listen to ahead of season 6 of Sustainably Influenced which is coming very soon. Hope you enjoy!

Today I am chatting to Esther Knight, founder of Fanfare Label, all about circularity in fashion and how traditional fashion brands can implement  ethics into their supply chains. Esther has worked in the fashion industry for over 12 years, working as a buyer for many high street & designer brands, including Vivienne Westwood. 

Working her way up to buyer level, Esther saw first-hand the pressure that fashion companies placed on their suppliers, the exploitation of factory workers & the environmental impacts of the industry. Esther saw the need for urgent change and realised she could not contribute to the broken system any longer, rather than leaving the industry she began working on a solution.

Fanfare Label is an award-winning circular clothing brand changing the way people buy, wear & consume clothing and one I personally adore. 

Thanks to my guest today. We have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch. Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.

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Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley.

In this series I will be discussing sustainability in the fashion space; everything from how to measure impact to definitions within the industry. There are 4 episodes to listen to ahead of season 6 of Sustainably Influenced which is coming very soon. Hope you enjoy!

In this episode I am speaking with Gemma Metheringham, Former Creative Director, of @labelmix at Next. We are chatting about changes to the fashion industry over the past 3 decades and what lies ahead?  Label Mix, now known as Designer Boutique is focused on building an online boutique collaborating with emerging designers and talent as well discovering new, independent and niche brands, showcasing what they do to new audiences. 

Through her personal instagram @this_old_thing2020, Gemma wants to challenge the concept of “throwaway fashion”, starting conversations about the relationship we have with the clothes we wear. 

Thanks to my guest today. We have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch. Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.

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Welcome to this mini series called Sustainable Saturday with your host, Bianca Foley.

In this series I will be discussing sustainability in the fashion space; everything from how to measure impact to definitions within the industry.  There are 4 episodes to listen to ahead of season 6 of Sustainably Influenced which is coming very soon.  Hope you enjoy!

In today’s episode Bianca is chatting with Onesta founder, Gabriella Diana about the disparities between definitions of sustainability in the fashion industry.

Onesta is a Welsh brand that provides high quality, timeless clothing for men and women that is ethically made in the UK. Their collections are thoughtfully designed and made to be loved for a lifetime. 

Thanks to my guest today. We have linked the full interview in the show notes if you want to have a watch.  Please follow us on Instagram & TikTok @sustainablyinfluenced.

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Today's episode is something a little different! We are heading to the Grow Farm which focuses on AGROECOLOGY.

GROW, established by George Lamb, is a life skills education programme that gives children the opportunity to interact with nature, teach them about nutrition and provide a sustainable source of food for schools and the local community. Today we are speaking with Lucy Gray, Fundraising Director at the Grow Farm in Totteridge, London.

As this was recorded live on location (on a very windy day), please note that the sound quality may dip in and out!

Find out more here: https://wearegrow.org/communityfarm/

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