Upcycled Luxury: Akilah Stewart, Founder & Creative Director of FATRA
Release Date: 07/26/2020
Talking Toxicity w/Angela Richardson, Founder of Pur Home
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I definitely fangirled on today's episode! I had the pleasure to chat with Angela Richardson! She is the founder of Pur Home, an earth and human safe household cleaning products company. She has been featured on Beyonce's Black Parade and the Pharell & Jay-Z music video for "Entrepreneur"!
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Recycled Materials, Stationery & Kinfolk w/ SaVonne Anderson, Founder of Aya Paper co.
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I was blessed to have the chance to chat with SaVonne Anderson, Founder of Aya Paper Co! An amazing stationery brand made with recycled materials. Take a listen to hear her talk about the inspiration for the brand and how she making an impact within the greeting card space.
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Leaving a Legacy: Kimberly Waldropt, Founder of Terra-Tory Skincare
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In this episode I have an in-depth and fulfilling conversation with Kimberly Waldropt, Founder of Terra-Tory Skincare. We discuss sustainability, toxicity in skincare, and all things regarding generational wealth within the Black community. Her products are Palm oil and coconut oil-free, listen in as she tells us why. Join us for some laughs, love and an encouraging conversation with all the gems Kimberly drops in this episode!
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Women of Color Collective in Sustainability w/ Jordana Vazquez & Chante Harris
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In this episode, I sit with Chante Harris & Jordie Vazquez, co-founders of the Women of Color Collective in Sustainability which is collective to support women of color who want to connect, collaborate, identify mentorships, job opportunities and seek resources within sustainability.
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Upcycled Luxury: Akilah Stewart, Founder & Creative Director of FATRA
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In this episode, Akilah Stewart is the Founder & Creative Director of FATRA, a handbag brand specializing handmade bags made with recycled plastic bottles and recycled materials.
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Thoughts: Black Lives Matter, Divine Disconnect & Greed
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Thoughts: The Pandemic And A Fine Line Between Luxury Fashion & Sustainability
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Coronavirus a.k.a COVID-19 had disrupted several areas of life as we know it. What's next for luxury fashion?
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Nzozi Okaro & Custom Collaborative
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Join me as I chat with Ngozi Okaro! She is the founder of Custom Collaborative, a worker-owned cooperative and business incubator supporting female design entrepreneurs by providing business training and a workspace to create and sell their goods and subsequently financial independence. Super excited to have her on the show!
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Sustainable Fashion & Haiti w/ Byas & Leon
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Meet Rony Byas & Harvey Leon. Earlier this year I and one of my good friends, Diana, decided to check out some black-owned businesses and spent some time at @byasleon in my old neighborhood, Bed-Stuy.
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Window Solar Chargers with Krystal Persaud of GroupHug Tech
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Krystal Persaud is the founder of GroupHug Tech and creator of the Window Solar Charger! I hope you enjoy!
info_outlineIn this episode, Akilah Stewart is the Founder & Creative Director of FATRA, a handbag brand specializing handmade bags made with recycled plastic bottles and recycled materials.
Listen in for an in-depth discussion about upcycling, sustainable fashion, Black designers & what it means for something to be considered a "luxury" item.
Visit her website at: https://www.hifatra.com/