Unpacking Ethical

By Ethical Network of San Antonio

Co-hosts Katie and Sharmon are spilling all the tea when it comes to sustainable and ethical living. Unpacking Ethical is bridging the gap between politics, social justice, environmentalism, and fashi... more

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The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

Unpacking Ethical episodes:

September 25, 2022 Unpacking Season Two
Sharmon and Katie recap season two and talk about nuance, their favorite episodes of the season, and what they hope people leave with.

Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com

Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby

Artwork by Destiny Darcel

Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow

Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie

Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA)

View as a vodcast:
https://youtu.be/B-xKnCTswh0

ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact.

Learn more:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org

Follow us:
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49min
September 18, 2022 Unpacking Comedy
Sipping champagne, mimosas, and hard ciders brings the hilarity and chaotic energy of the “It’s Crazy You’re In My Business” (ICYIMB) podcast. In this episode of Unpacking Ethical we unpack comedy with ICYIMB's two hosts, Becky and Ta’Vi. We discuss how they got into comedy, their experience as Black femme comedians and why side characters are the best. Turns out ghosts can be bougie and Sharmon is obsessed with corny and absurd tv shows.
Listen to It's Crazy You're In My Business https://anchor.fm/itscrazyyoureinmybusiness
Hear more from Becky https://linktr.ee/ohthatsbecky
Hear more from Ta'Vi https://linktr.ee/TaviTalksTrash

Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com

Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby

Artwork by Destiny Darcel

Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow

Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie Edited by Sharmon Lebby

Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA)

View the video podcast:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast
https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical

ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact.

Learn more:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org

Follow us:
Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa
Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa
Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA
...more
45min
September 11, 2022Unpacking Community Gardens and Urban Farming
This week on Unpacking Ethical, we chat with Kenya Miles of Bluelight Junction and Stephen Lucke of Gardopia Gardens to unpack community gardens and urban farming.
In this episode:
Kenya and Stephen share their origin stories.

We talk about the impact and need for fresh, local food.

We discuss urban farming and community gardens as venues for mitigating crime.
Learn more about Bluelight Junction:
Bluelight Junction website
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Learn more about Gardopia Gardens:
Gardopia Gardens website
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Facebook
Twitter
Linkedin
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Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com
Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby
Artwork by Destiny Darcel
Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow
Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie
This episode was edited by Katie
Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA)
View the video podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJpVP8KTzairBqlNvdpGX3GwtJOQRJIH
ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact.
Learn more:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org
Follow us:
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46min
September 04, 2022 Unpacking Radical Joy & Rest
This week on Unpacking Ethical, we talk about the need for joy and rest with The Radical Joy Coach, Jordan Maney.
In this episode:
• Jordan talks about her work with “bleeding-heart" entrepreneurs.
• We talk rest and joy as forms of resistance.
• We each share the ways we push back to make room for joy and rest.

Find more of Jordan
Website: https://www.jordanmaney.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejordanmaney
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejordanmaney/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordanManey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanmaney/

Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com

Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby

Artwork by Destiny Darcel

Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow

Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie

Edited by Sharmon Lebby

Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA)

Listen as a podcast:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast
https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical

ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact.

Learn more:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org

Follow us:
Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa
Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa
Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA
...more
1h 1min
August 28, 2022Unpacking Oeko-Tex
This week on Unpacking Ethical, Ben Mead and former guest Salma Quraishi, PhD joined us to talk about Oeko-Tex. We dive into why certifications are needed, who benefits, and what the certification process looks like. Apologies for the rough sound on this one. Technology was technologing.
Here are some of the sites/resources that Ben mentioned:
https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/

OEKO-TEX® standards that we discussed:STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/standard-100-by-oeko-tex
MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/made-in-green-by-oeko-tex,

Label Check (Verify any OEKO-TEX® label or trace a MADE IN GREEN label) https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/label-check

Buying Guide (sourcing) https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/buying-guide

Socialhttps://www.instagram.com/oeko_tex/
https://twitter.com/OEKO_TEX_Int
https://www.facebook.com/oekotex/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/oeko-tex/
Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com
Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby
Artwork by Destiny Darcel
Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow
Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie
Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA)
Listen as a podcast:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast
https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical
ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact.
Learn more:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org
Follow us:
Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa
Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa
Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA
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39min
August 21, 2022Unpacking Parenting
This week on Unpacking Ethical, we unpack parenting with educator and author of “Positive Racial Identity at Home” Dr. Toni Sturdivant.
In this episode:
Toni discusses parenting in a much more intentional way than what’s normalized.

We talk about common values that we can all pull from while parenting.

We explore the importance of healing our relationships with young children.
Find more from Toni https://www.toniphd.com/
Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com
Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby
Artwork by Destiny Darcel
Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow
Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie
Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA)
Listen as a podcast:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast
https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical
ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact.
Learn more:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org
Follow us:
Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa
Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa
Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA
...more
51min
August 14, 2022Unpacking Foraging
During the season two premiere of Unpacking Ethical, we go on a foraging journey with Allison P. Erickson.
In this episode:
Allison shares how she got her start foraging.

We explore foraging as sustainability.

We dive into the joy of reconnecting with nature in this way.
Find more from Allison on Twitter. Read her article here.
Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com
Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby
Artwork by Destiny Darcel
Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow
Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie
Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA)
Listen as a podcast:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast
https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical
ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact.
Learn more:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org
Follow us:
Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa
Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa
Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA
...more
49min
September 05, 2021 Unpacking Fatphobia
We're ending season one of Unpacking Ethical by unpacking fatphobia and the harm of mainstream beauty standards with Celeste Brown.
“I think all unlearning fat phobia is about for me is being able to exist and be comfortable in your body and thank your body for what it's carried you through.”
On this week’s episode:
•Celeste opens up about navigating fatphobia as a Black woman.
•We discuss how every industry, from fashion to healthcare, is complicit in perpetuating the hate and violence toward fat bodies.
•Sharmon, Katie, and Celeste go in depth about fatphobia's link to anti-Black racism in America.
Join us as we make room for laughter and vulnerability during this final episode of Unpacking Ethical.
Celeste is a Communications and Public Relations professional who works in education policy and advocacy. She is most passionate about increasing civic engagement and advocating for equitable access to educational opportunities. Follow on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok
Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com
Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby
Artwork by Destiny Darcel
Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow
Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Salma Quraishi
Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA)
Listen as a podcast:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast
https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical
ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact.
Learn more:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org
Follow us:
Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa
Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa
Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA
...more
46min
August 29, 2021Unpacking Sustainability
On this episode of Unpacking Ethical, we unpack sustainability and all its messages with our friend and ENSA board member, Salma Quraishi.
“I just think it’s a really important idea that sustainability extends into so many different things.”
On this week’s episode:
Salma shares her perspective on sustainability and how she applies the concept to various areas of her life.

We discuss how and why we need to continue expanding its definition.

Sharmon and Katie weigh in on the pros and cons of mainstream sustainability.
Join us as we talk raw and unedited about sustainability.
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Salma is a board member of ENSA and producer of Unpacking Ethical. She is a faculty scientist and podcast host (Neuroscientists Talk Shop) at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she devotes her time to developing diversity in the research community. Her interest in ethical spaces originated with the many quandaries at the intersection of research, tech and commerce.
Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com
Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby
Artwork by Destiny Darcel
Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow
Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Salma Quraishi
Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA)
Listen as a podcast:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast
https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical
ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact.
Learn more:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org
Follow us:
Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa
Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa
Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA
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43min
August 22, 2021 Unpacking Perfectionism In Sustainability
Ever felt like you weren't able to do enough to be considered sustainable? Co-hosts Katie and Sharmon are breaking down all the ways they aren't sustainable and the things they get wrong and why that's ok.
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Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com
Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby
Artwork by Destiny Darcel
Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow
Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Salma Quraishi
Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA)
Listen as a podcast:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast
https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical
ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact.
Learn more:
https://ethicalnetworksa.org
Follow us:
Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa
Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa
Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA
...more
42min

FAQs about Unpacking Ethical:

How many episodes does Unpacking Ethical have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.