As wealth inequality grows & we face a climate emergency, we can't ignore that our infatuation with accumulating more stuff for ourselves plays a huge role in worsening these most pressing issues. (This cycle is making us unhappy too.) The good news is we can swap this obsession for something better. We'll chat with experts on why our systems encourage mindless consumption, how sharing with friends can be more fun than keeping up with trends, & we'll meet the organizers and activists creating some radical change. Subscribe to my newsletter to never miss an update: carleylake.substack.com
Subscribe to the More, More, More Substack Newsletter to never miss a podcast episode launch and to read more about the latest in how we can consume less and share more. Santi Sorrenti is a queer creative, public speaker, unconventional academic, DIY fashionista, and make-up artist. Santi has a Master's in Women's Studies from Oxford University and is the Founder and Creative Director of G(end)er Swap- an LGBTIQ+ clothing outreach organization based in the UK that supports trans and gender non-conforming individuals to access clothes and community via workshops, pop-ups and exhibitions worldwide. In 2020, G(end)er Swap was nominated as the leading LGBTIQ+ social enterprise in the UK by Social Enterprise UK recognized for fostering greater digital inclusion for the LGBTIQ+ community during COVID-19. Be whoever, wear whatever! Learn more about Santi and G(end)er Swap. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genderswap_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/genderswap_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@genderswap_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wDYUmfPFgk Tumblr Style Archive: https://queertexstyles.tumblr.com/ Santi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santisorrenti/ Join the crew To get involved with community sharing and reconnect with your favorite communities instead of hoarding more for ourselves check out our platform Isthmus App. The app makes it easy and fun to connect and share with groups that love what you love. Come for the clothes, stay for the community. Join the waitlist: https://isthmusapp.com/ Hang out with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isthmus_app/
Subscribe to the More, More, More Substack Newsletter to never miss a podcast episode launch and to read more about the latest in how we can consume less and share more. Organizers and activists of Extinction Rebellion Fashion Action Netherlands Beth Meadows and Robin Habbè chat about their journey from shopping at H&M to protesting inside their stores, their studies on the intersection of fashion and feminism, how you can get involved in organizing and collective action, and more. Learn more about Beth, Robin, and Extinction Rebellion Fashion Action: Extinction Rebellion Fashion Action Netherlands Site: https://www.xrnlfashionaction.net/ Extinction Rebellion Fashion Action Netherlands Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xrnlfashionaction/ Beth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmeadows_/ Robin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bruisje_b.ruiz/ Join the crew To get involved with community sharing and reconnect with your favorite communities instead of hoarding more for ourselves check out our platform Isthmus App. The app makes it easy and fun to connect and share with groups that love what you love. Come for the clothes, stay for the community. Join the waitlist: https://isthmusapp.com/ Hang out with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isthmus_app/