The ANIMA ANIMUS Podcast

Chelsea welcomes Jacqueline Ouellette, currently a Sustainability Management Ph.D. Student. Jacqueline is incredibly pro-active, from developing sustainability policies in the workplace, to being a Fashion Revolution Ambassador... Join them in discussing Jacqueline’s recent thesis publication, SDGs, the education system and how we can “harness trends to make friends.”// Follow Jacqueline on IG: @0uellette and our IG at @_animaanimus // You can also join the rest of the AA Fam in continuing the conversation at www.animaanimus.co.uk.

Yay!! Our first 10 episodes down already, what?! To celebrate our first mini milestone, join Chelsea in today’s fun, interactive episode - where a special, exciting announcement will also be made!! *hint…* we’ll be talking a lot about brand transparency… ;) // Follow us on IG at @_animaanimus // You can also join the rest of the AA Fam in continuing the conversation at www.animaanimus.co.uk.

Chelsea welcomes Anna Luckai, founder of Sanctuary Innerwear. With over 50 years of experience, Anna developed her slow-fashion lingerie brand which aims to be as transparent as possible with its practises and materials. Join them in learning about how Anna goes from growing all her ingredients in her garden, to creating her final healthy herb-infused innerwear. // Follow Anna on IG: @sanctuaryinnerwear and our IG at @_animaanimus // You can also join the rest of the AA Fam in continuing the conversation at www.animaanimus.co.uk.

Chelsea welcomes Sara Toth, founder behind The Netherland’s latest fashion rental marketplace, PALANTA. By tackling the short-life span problem associated with maternity-wear and baby-wear, join Chelsea and Sara in exploring: the rental business model, the concept of ownership and the sharing economy within a post-pandemic world. // Follow Sara on IG: @palanta.co and our IG at @_animaanimus // You can also join the rest of the AA Fam in continuing the conversation at www.animaanimus.co.uk.

Chelsea welcomes Emily Gorski, the self-taught seamstress behind loungewear label, The Elephant Room. From launching in lockdown, to now sponsoring her first Elephant in Thailand, Emily will be sharing the importance of animal welfare and some easy life hacks to help us make more conscious choices within our everyday lives. // Follow Emily on IG: @the.elephantroom and our IG at @_animaanimus // You can also join the rest of the AA Fam in continuing the conversation at www.animaanimus.co.uk.

Chelsea welcomes Anna Keo, who is the bubbly fashion illustrator behind her eponymous brand. Anna is a sustainability and mental health advocate, creating fun artwork, custom illustrations and quirky greeting cards, in aim to spread joy and positivity to those around her. Join us to discover how Anna interweaves the values of sustainability into her illustrations. // Follow Anna on IG: @annakeo_design and our IG at @_animaanimus // You can also join the rest of the AA Fam in continuing the conversation at www.animaanimus.co.uk.

Chelsea welcomes Lydia Bolton, who is the innovative fashion designer behind her eponymous label which upcycles unwanted textiles into covetable womenswear. With a successful collaboration with NICCE and being featured in many leading magazines, this is only just the beginning of Lydia making waves. Join us in discussing all things: streetwear, disposable culture and tackling industry waste. // Follow Lydia on IG: @ lydia__bolton and our IG at @_animaanimus // You can also join the rest of the AA Fam in continuing the conversation at www.animaanimus.co.uk.

Has fashion sustainability become too “feminine” of an issue for men to care about? Are men even interested in sustainability at all? Join Chelsea in welcoming Garik Himebaugh, founder and Chief Stylist behind the Eco-Stylist, which is an online marketplace for ethical and sustainable menswear clothing, as they deep dive into the mind of the male shopper. // Follow Garik on IG: @yourecostylist and our IG at @_animaanimus // You can also join the rest of the AA Fam in continuing the conversation at www.animaanimus.co.uk.

Chelsea welcomes Emily Lavarello, founder and photographer behind Ethic Co Photography. Emily empowers and supports emerging and impact-driven brands, with narrating their visions and stories through enticing photography. An amazing visual story teller; tune in to discover how Emily advocates ethics, sustainability and transparency through her work. // Follow Emily on IG: @ethicco.photography and our IG at @_animaanimus // You can also join the rest of the AA Fam in continuing the conversation at www.animaanimus.co.uk.

Chelsea welcomes her 3rd guest: Suril, founder and creative mind behind acia Studios, a UK-based streetwear brand with a vision for “conforming against the masses.” They’ll be exploring the mergence between the luxury and streetwear market, the underground scene and the importance of community and collaboration. With Suril keeping things super real, he also shares what it’s really like as an independent designer during lockdown, why young people are not aware about the true cost of fashion, and his latest work with integrating innovative technology to develop his upcoming new, sustainable streetwear pieces. // Follow Suril on IG: @aciastudios and our IG at @_animaanimus // You can also join the rest of the AA Fam in continuing the conversation at www.animaanimus.co.uk.