Susty Soul

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. Tune in as we discuss toxicity in consumer products, microplastics, her company, and how she is currently playing a role in the zero-waste culture. Listen in until the end for a treat! Visit her website at https://pur-home.com/ Susty Soul listeners can save 15% off a purchase when using the code "sustysoul" at checkout!    

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.  Visit Aya Paper Co here! : https://ayapaper.co

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! Visit her website: www.terra-tory.com Instagram: @terra_tory

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. Take a listen as we discuss their work, diversity within the sustainability sector, and building community. Visit their website: https://www.woccs.co/

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.  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/

Coronavirus a.k.a COVID-19 had disrupted several areas of life as we know it. What's next for luxury fashion? 

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! To find out more about Custom Collaborative, check out the below: https://www.customcollaborative.org/ Instagram: @customcolab    

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. We chatted it up for a bit, enjoyed good vibes, shopped (scored some dope blazers) and snacked on some of the best Haitian patties I have EVER had from @kafe_louverture. All of it was definitely time well spent especially learning more about their brand. I am happy to have had the chance to have them on the show! Listen in as we discuss the apparel industry, its impact on Haiti, how they support the local community and why they started the brand.  Visit them at: https://www.byasleon.com Instagram: @ByasLeon  

Krystal Persaud is the founder of GroupHug Tech and creator of the Window Solar Charger! I hope you enjoy! You can find out more about Krystal and her awesome product below:  https://www.grouphugtech.com  Instagram: @grouphugtech    Follow us on Instagram:  @sustysoul @seengreennyc

Welcome to the first episode of Susty Soul! Susty Soul highlights topics within ethical fashion, food justice, agriculture, and other sustainability and social impact related topics as they concern people of color. The show aims to help open up dialogue and bridge the information gap between the Black and Brown community and the environmental realm by highlighting people of color who embody or have built brands and organizations focused on tackling environmentally-focused fields such as sustainable fashion, food Justice and climate change.  This is just a brief episode for you all to get to know me a little and why I started this! I hope you enjoy! Follow @Seengreennyc & @SustySoul on Instagram and Twitter