Stylishly Sustainable: Recent Episodes
Monica Diaz
Calling all style and sustainability seekers! This podcast is where you will find the inspiring stories of stylish sustainable brands in fashion and lifestyle. Get tips on how to find your style and how to easily implement sustainable fashion into your wardrobe. You no longer have to give up style when going sustainable Monica Diaz is sustainable style coach & consultant based in NYC.
Today we meet Julie Lindh she is revolutionizing the skin and wellness industry with her natural, ageless solutions. From creating a unique collection of Skincare products to developing an innovative skin treatment menu, she helps clients achieve clear, glowing complexions and youthful skin without invasive procedures. With countless loyal followers testifying that their skin has been transformed by following "The SKIN Guru," it's no wonder why Julie is one of the most sought-after beauty experts today!
Julie will let us in on how she started her skin care journey and give us the inside scoop on how to get glowing ageless skin using clean sustainable methods,
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Meet designer Belinda Kazanci, who started BEL KAZAN after a life-changing journey to Bali. The vibrancy of its textiles and joy of the people as well as the colorful flowers inspired how to start her Bel Kazan. Today we speak about her infamous trip, how she helps her Balinese team and other causes and of course, the future of ethical fashion.
Belinda was kind enough to share a 20% discount code BKSTYLE20 Please visit Belkazan.com to view the collection and hopefully get a great piece.
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Today, we've got a pretty intriguing topic on our hands. We're diving into the world of properly fitting lingerie, the irresistible charm of French lingerie, and the fascinating history of one particular brand you'll love the renowned brand, Aubade. Plus, we're going to chat about the growing importance of sustainable choices in the lingerie universe. So, whether you're a seasoned lingerie lover or just dipping your toes in, this episode is here to make your day.
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This week we dive deep into the seasonal closet clean-out. I will give you the benefits of cleaning out your closet from mental health to sustainable fashion practices. You will get each of the steps you need to take to refresh and revive your closet and your life. I created an easy to follow workbook that you can use to follow all the steps mentioned on this episode.
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Today we take a little detour from fashion and enter the world of clean beauty. We start with the basic part of the beauty ritual the simple bar of soap. Sinan and his wife Deemah started Saaf Body after a trip to the Middle East helped which connected them with their roots and the beauty rituals of this land. They decided they wanted to share the Hammam experience with everyone. We speak about how it was that simple bar of camel milk soap that started their road to clean beauty
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This week we meet Patrick Cupid a New York City designer whose print forward designs are youthful, elegant and fun all while still being environmentally responsible. Get to know how he started in this crazy fashion journey and why he prefers the term responsible to sustainable We speak about design inspirations, the fashion industry and have a lot fun along the way.
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In this episode I get to speak with Emma Gage the designer and owner of sustainable fashion brand MELKE. You will get to know her story and why she considers MELKE a seriously unhinged brand. We speak about how to work through rough patches in life and why joy is so important in life and design. There are so many nuggets of inspiration and truths that we spoke way over our episode timeline ☺️and I did not want to edit any of it out.
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Today, my guest is, Emily McKay, owner of Most Wanted Luxury Resale. On this episode, we speak about how her love for fashion started as a child but it took a pivotal trip to London to rediscover and fall in love with fashion and especially vintage fashion. She speaks about working photo shoots and vintage shopping in London, and how her road to entrepreurialship as owner of Most Wanted Luxury Resale. We discuss her collaboration with Remake and Deals on Design to create Walk Your Values a Vintage Fashion Week Runway.
Emily is a sustainable fashion advocate, community organizer with Remake, second hand reseller through her shop Most Wanted Luxury Resale, blogger and stylist from British Columbia, Canada. She is also the founder of Rising, a team of educators dedicated to spreading the message of sustainable fashion to young people and empowering them to create positive change in their lives and communities. Emily's greatest passion is for vintage and preloved clothing, the stories behind them, and the important work of keeping them in circulation.
Now let's get this conversation started!
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In this episode I will explain how finding your style is actually your first step towards starting your sustainable fashion journey. I will give your tips and excursuses you can do to find your style.
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In this episode I will be break downing the origins of fast fashion and how we got to where we are today. Why do we call it fast fashion? When did It start? Who are the players? and it is fair to only blame the big 3 when it comes to crating a toxic fashion environment? Finally what is slow fashion and what can we do to makes fashion go slow?
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Allie Arpaci along with husband Guven run TOGETHER TEXTILES designs a sustainably-made line of Turkish towels and robes using traditional weaving techniques passed down four generations on antique looms in Turkey. Authentically designed from organic Turkish cotton, Turkish towels are multi use companions at home for the bath, or a cozy throw blanket, and on-the-go ready as a warm wrap/scarf. Get to hear their story and how a small aha moment became the business it is today.
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Tannia Domenzian es una de las fundadoras de This is Latin America, un mercado que cura y alberga marcas de estilo de vida ecológicas de América Latina. Seleccionan productos de la más alta calidad que reflejan la tradición, el folclore y la gente de América Latina. También les gusta contar las historias de estas marcas y celebrar la cultura y el arte latinoamericano. Hablamos con Tannia de cómo comenzó This is Latin America y el futuro de los artesanos latino americanos y la sostenibilidad.Sigue a This is Latin AmericaInstagram @thisislatinamericaWebsite Thisislatinamerica.comSigue a Monica Instagram @MonicaDiazModeWebsite MonicaDiazMode.com
Tannia Domenzian is one of the founders of This is Latin America a market place that curates and houses eco-friendly lifestyle brands from Latin America. They select the highest quality products that reflect the tradition, folklore and people of Latin America. They also like to tell the stories of these brands and celebrate the Latin American culture and artistry. We speak with Tannia of how This is Latin America got started and the future of Latin American artisans and sustainability.Follow This is Latin AmericaInstagram @thisislatinamericaWebsite Thisislatinamerica.comFollow Me Instagram @MonicaDiazModeWebsite MonicaDiazMode.com
Meet Manali Shinde of Gratinsta Jewelry. Manali designs beautifully handcrafted nature inspired jewelry designs made of hypoallergenic materials like recycled sterling silver and 18K gold. Having fist hand experienced the power of nature has in healing and empowering you, it became Manali's passion to connect people more with nature through her unique product designs. She takes inspiration from nature and curates unique collections that reminds you of different animals, birds, butterflies, flowers and leaves. Sustainability and nature are at the center of her brand Gratinsta (Instant-Gratification) where a tree is planted for every purchase made with a goal to promote sustainable living. They plant a tree for every purchase made in areas impacted by trees lost in wildfires in an effort to fight deforestation.
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Brittany Trafford created Wrappr because she found a solution to the problem of wasting gift wrapping paper She thought about our planet and found the amount of waste in gift wrapping was shocking. It was when her brother came back from Japan and gave her a present of gorgeous furoshiki wraps as souvenirs. This was the moment she realized these beautiful wraps were the prefect solution...and so begins the story of Wrappr. Tune in to here how Brittany expanded her brand to be one of artist collaborations and giving back.
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This week we step into the home sector of sustainability with Elana Gabrielle an illustrator, maker, and designer of printed textile and paper goods for the body and home. We speak with Elana about her childhood and how that influenced her decision to start a sustainable brand. Get to know where her inspirations come from and what makes the Elana Gabrielle brand different.
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Hoy tenemos de invitada a Pamela Burgos dueña de Yanawara. Yanawara es una marca de moda ética que trabaja de la mano con artesanos bolivianos para hacer que sus diseños de tejidos clásicos en alpaca cobren vida. Hablamos con Pamela de la historia de Yanawara, su ruta al la moda sostenible y como Yanawara aporta a las mujeres artesanas de Bolivia.
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This week we get to speak with Pamela Burgos owner or Yanawara an ethically made Alpaca knitwear brand from Bolivia. Pamela started Yanawara to work hand in hand with the artisans in Bolivia to build a sustainable brand that puts people and planet before profit. Get to hear her story and know more about Bolivia, its artisans and the cute Aplacas.
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Hoy comiéncenos un a nueva etapa de el Stylishly Sustainable podcast. Este es el primer episodio en español. Así que vamos a Ecuador a conversar con Alejandra Calvache de Haku handmade . Haku es una marca de accessories sostenible hecha en Ecuatoriana. Alejandra nos cuenta que los artesonas son el motor de Haku. Ella crea productos que honra al artesano pero tiene detalles y diseño para el cliente de hoy. Haku significa vamos en Kichwa, así que vamos a conversar con Alejandra!
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Today we get to travel to Ecuador and meet Alejandra Calvache owner of Haku Handmade an accessories brand made in Ecuador. Haku Handmade honors the sustainable material and the Ecuadorian craftsmen that create unique their pieces. Haku means LET’S GO in Kichwa so lets go to Ecuador and get to know Alejandra.
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In this episode just in time for spring I will go through the first steps you can take towards starting your sustainable fashion journey. I will answer the question of why it is important to go sustainable and what are the 3 major things to consider before you make a purchase. I will then go through those 10 easy steps you take to start buying sustainable and having a sustainable wardrobe.
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Valerie Randazzo is a 23 year old young woman that is on the road to sustainability with her vintage clothing line After Glow. She is also on the road to Miss America and her platform is sustainable fashion. Valerie, has made it her mission to wear vintage in every step on the road to Miss America and in life. Get to know this exuberant young woman that practices what she preaches. You have to love a woman on a mission!
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Laura Callias owner of Suburban Revival a vintage shop in Millwood, NJ. Laura's career in fashion and design had her working closely with designers, bringing their vision to life. Specializing in trend, color, and composition, as well as fabric merchandising and coordination. Her love for vintage started at an early age when working with her mom at her vintage shop. It was after many years in corporate and feeling the burn out that Laura decided to go back to her love of vintage clothing. Today she is the happy owner of Suburban Revival a brick and mortar shop that also has an online presence.
In this episode you will get to hear her story and why vintage shopping is stylishly sustainable.
You can shop at Suburbanrevial.com
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Seema & Molly a mother and daughter founders and designers of LiaMolly. LiaMolly is a collection of modern jacquard knitted wraps. They're made of buttery soft Italian spun 100% organic Egyptian cotton. They are easy to take care of and because they are long staple cotton they last a lifetime and won't pill. They can be worn year round and are a wonderful wool alternative.
You can shop at LiaMolly.com
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Nihdi and Manasi, sisters and cofounders of Shoebags. Shoebags is a sustainable brand of bags and accessories that are not only beautiful and functional, but promote sustainable living for people and the planet. We get to hear how they started their company, why they chose to go the sustainable route and how their dad played a major role in this journey.
Their eco-friendly bags are made from 100% heavy duty cotton canvas, which includes content from post-industrial waste. Aside from being 100% biodegradable, these bags are meant to be used every day for every purpose thus promoting elimination of plastic use and reducing its' impact on our environment. The design of the bags is simple and easy making them easy to wear and fun to carry,
"Sometimes a bag is just a bag, but we believe that a bag can also be a reflection of how you view the world." Nihdi & Manasi
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Shop the collection on their website Shorebags.com
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Shriya Misra whom with Danielle Salines founded and design the sustainable fashion brand Maison de Papillon and created Project Gaia a sustainable initiative. You will get to hear their story and how and why they started Maison de Papillon and last year took the leap to create Project Gaia.
Maison de Papillon is a sophisticated and elegant collection that transcends traditional categories and boundaries. It is designed to seamlessly transition from travel and loungewear to ready-to-wear, with the philosophy that simplicity is the ultimate luxury.
Project Gaia NYC is committed to providing their partners a community of like-minded artists and designers that share the same ethos of philanthropic pursuits, sustainable design, and innovation.
The goal is to give each customer a full sensory experience while intimately discovering a myriad of uniquely elevated purpose-driven brands.
Go to Maison de Papillonand Project Gaia to shop all the beautiful collections.
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This is our first interview episode. I am so happy that I get to introduce to you Harmony Pilobello and Shilpa Iyengar, the co-founders of Alterre a sustainable footwear brand of interchangeable straps to create new looks. They have received international acclaim from major magazines such as Fast Company, Oprah (O), The Good Trade, and Footwear News. As well as receive the Butterfly Mark Award in recognition for excellence in sustainability.
What I love about these shoes is that they are comfortable and stylish. Harmony & Shilpa are fun, colorful and smart and the collection reflects their personality. Take a look at the collection here Alterre NY
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Welcome to the Stylishly Sustainable podcast a place where style and sustainability meet. Eco-friendly fashion is no longer lack of color and lack of style. Today we have choices and this podcast is here to introduce to you some of the brands that are designing beautiful sustainable products. You will get to hear their stories and connect with them so you too can start building a sustainable lifestyle. Let's get this conversation started.
The future of fashion is sustainable.
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