Podcast appearances and mentions of benita robledo

In today’s episode, Sharon sits down with ethical fashion activist Benita Robledo as they discuss: The intersection of parenting and sustainability- and why it’s important to find a balance between the two that is right for you and your family. Acknowledging the responsibility we each have as individual consumers while also recognizing the need to hold corporations accountable. Why it’s important to not get burnt out by the sustainability choices you make for yourself and your life. Making ethically sound and sustainable choices doesn’t mean having to make drastic changes all at once- especially when in conjunction with parenting. Remember to give yourself the grace to make sustainability sustainable for you. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Out of Darkness written by Ashley Hope Pérez, narrated by Benita Robledo and Lincoln Hoppe Overdressed by Elizabeth L. Cline The Twilight of the Ethical Consumer by Elizabeth L. Cline CONNECT WITH US Follow the Unrefined SHE Instagram Join our Unrefined SHE Patreon Community Leave us a voice message MORE ABOUT GUEST BENITA ROBLEDO Benita Robledo is an ethical fashion activist, writer, and speaker. Her work has been featured in magazines across the world, international news outlets, and podcasts. She’s also translated her digital activism into the real world by opening an ethical pop-up shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. As a new mother, she’s currently working with various ethical designers to create fashion-forward ethical fashion for moms. Instagram: @benita_robledo MORE ABOUT YOUR HOSTS: Liz (she/her) is a chocolate-loving nutritionist, pre & postnatal coach, mom and birth nerd. She is the founder of the online education and lifestyle brand, Liz Winters Wellness and lives in Oregon with her 3 dogs, 2 cats, amazing partner and kiddos. Sharon (she/her) is a homesteading mountain mama, womxn’s sustainable wellbeing educator and coffee enthusiast. She is the founder of theGlowEmporium.com and resides in the mountains of Colorado in a little town called Paonia. This episode is brought to you by Rock n Roots Farm. Beyond organic CBD & herbal products grown and made for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unrefinedshe/support

On the heels of one of her most high-profile acting roles, Benita Robledo made the move to channel her celebrity into a platform promoting a more positive approach to fashion. Currently reviving her original blog after a two-year hiatus and launching a number of brand collaborations, this week's guest has built a loyal following by showcasing her candid thoughts on conscious consumption, secondhand style, ethical fashion brands, sustainable apparel and just about everything in between. Listen to this week's show for her journey from acting in Hollywood to building an online presence and moving cross-country to Pennsylvania, where she lives with her husband and baby girl. You'll hear how this pop culture star and ethical fashion activist thinks about life in the spotlight, how she makes decisions about what to share on Instagram and when, as well as her approach to working with ethical fashion brands.  Meet this week's guest, Benita Robledo, Ethical Fashion Activist.

For our ninth episode, we talk with Benita Robledo about her journey as an ethical fashion advocate and what it’s like to be a mother and stay true to the ethical cause. From thrifting to hand-me-downs, you don’t want to miss out on Benita’s tips for any expecting or current mother/parent.

In this episode Ryan talks with BENITA ROBLEDO (Gossip Girl, Teen Wolf) about how she made the transition from full-time Actor to first-time Director.   

In episode 139, Kestrel welcomes ethical fashion blogger Benita Robledo and Casey Dworkin, founder of sustainable footwear brand, Sylven New York, to the show. Benita + Casey together are the co-founders of The Better Shop, a new Brooklyn-based pop-up, open this November + December 2018. “We want people who are as interested in community and collaboration as we are, because we feel like - that’s how the sustainability movement is going to grow is if we foster community over competition.” - Benita Robledo, Cofounder of The Better Shop In this episode, Benita and Casey talk a lot about how they bonded over wanting to make the sustainable and ethical fashion conversation + shopping experience more accessible. They also share more on how they feel The Better Shop stands out from the crowd. For Benita + Casey, they want the shop to bring people in from the community, which is why they are hosting an array of activations to connect people with sustainable lifestyle activities. The below thoughts, ideas + organizations were brought up in this chat: “And that was I think a really important aspect for Casey and I when working with brands - is that we’re all striving to be better every single day, even if we don’t get it 100% right, 100% of the time.” -Benita “For us, we wanted to have an even level of both brand ethos and brand aesthetic, and I think the marriage of those two things has been what’s set up our full list of brand partners.” -Casey The Better Shop is located at 155 Grand St. Brooklyn, NY // it’s open 7 days a week from 11 am - 7pm from November 1st - December 30th This week's episode is brought to you by PALA EYEWEAR  Pala make premium quality eyewear, with a focus on ethics and aesthetics. Learn more about Pala at palaeyewear.com/our-story.

This week the gals are joined by the multi talented director slash actor slash compassion fashion influencer, Benita Robledo! Benita shares an incredible amount of insight from the transition to directing from acting to her blog, Compassion Fashion, and schools the gals on sustainability and how to be a more conscious consumer! Benita also opens up about her earliest memory facing cancer, her personal struggle with OCD, and her general distaste for neck tattoos. Tana opens up about her own personal health concerns, while Heather and Danielle make some doctor's appointments.

With floods, fires, and the insanity in Washington, we brought in Kyle Parsons, Sid McNairy, and Benita Robledo to inspire us to #DoMoreGood, dammit!

May 8, 2017 - Guest: Benita Robledo & Madison Mari Gesiotto Miss Ohio USA 2014 Tweet along with us @SmartassesNet and our 100 Sexiest Women Alive, immediately following the show, for the 2015 Smartasses Magazine Top 100 Sexiest Women Alive Reveal Party and help us trend yet again! Smartasses Radio - “Hot Chicks, Geek Culture and Unbridled Smartassery.” With your host, the creator of Smartasses Magazine, voice actor Johnny Video of Johnny Video Celebrity Voice Impersonations! Smartasses Radio airs every Monday night at 7 PM ET – 4PM PT, featuring cutting edge humor and an eclectic mix of guests. To interact with the hosts, follow @SmartassesNet on Twitter and use the hashtag #HailJackie. Smartasses Radio Archives facebook.com/smartasses.net

Dec 19, 2016 - Guests: Teen Wolf's Benita Robledo and Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's Joe Ochman! Smartasses Radio - “Dry Humor, Geek Culture & Amazing Women.” With your host, the creator of Smartasses Magazine, voice actor Johnny Video of Johnny Video Celebrity Voice Impersonations! Smartasses Radio airs every Monday night at 7 PM ET – 4PM PT, featuring cutting edge humor and an eclectic mix of guests. To interact with the hosts, follow @SmartassesNet on Twitter and use the hashtag #HailJackie. Smartasses Radio Archives facebook.com/smartasses.net

Mar 21, 2016 - The one week Countdown to Smartasses Mag's #2016Top100 Sexiest Women Alive with a rewind of the 2015 reveal, featuring Benita Robledo and Madison Mari Gesiotto! Smartasses Radio - “Dry Humor, Geek Culture & Amazing Women.” With your host, the creator of Smartasses Magazine, voice actor Johnny Video of Johnny Video Celebrity Voice Impersonations! Smartasses Radio airs every Monday night at 7 PM ET – 4PM PT, featuring cutting edge humor and an eclectic mix of guests. To interact with the hosts, follow @SmartassesNet on Twitter and use the hashtag #HailJackie. Smartasses Radio Archives facebook.com/smartasses.net

Dec 14, 2015 - Guests: Teen Wolf's Benita Robledo and Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's Joe Ochman! Smartasses Radio - “Dry Humor, Geek Culture & Amazing Women.” With your host, the creator of Smartasses Magazine, voice actor Johnny Video of Johnny Video Celebrity Voice Impersonations! Smartasses Radio airs every Monday night at 7 PM ET – 4PM PT, featuring cutting edge humor and an eclectic mix of guests. To interact with the hosts, follow @SmartassesNet on Twitter and use the hashtag #HailJackie. Smartasses Radio Archives facebook.com/smartasses.net

March 30, 2015 - ENCORE: Guest: Benita Robledo & Madison Mari Gesiotto Miss Ohio USA 2014 Smartasses Radio - “Hot Chicks, Geek Culture and Unbridled Smartassery.” With your host, the creator of Smartasses Magazine, voice actor Johnny Video of Johnny Video Celebrity Voice Impersonations! Smartasses Radio airs every Monday night at 7 PM ET – 4PM PT, featuring cutting edge humor and an eclectic mix of guests. To interact with the hosts, follow @SmartassesNet on Twitter and use the hashtag #HailJackie. Smartasses Radio Archives facebook.com/smartasses.net

March 23, 2015 - Guest: Benita Robledo & Madison Mari Gesiotto Miss Ohio USA 2014 Tweet along with us @SmartassesNet and our 100 Sexiest Women Alive, immediately following the show, for the 2015 Smartasses Magazine Top 100 Sexiest Women Alive Reveal Party and help us trend yet again! Smartasses Radio - “Hot Chicks, Geek Culture and Unbridled Smartassery.” With your host, the creator of Smartasses Magazine, voice actor Johnny Video of Johnny Video Celebrity Voice Impersonations! Smartasses Radio airs every Monday night at 7 PM ET – 4PM PT, featuring cutting edge humor and an eclectic mix of guests. To interact with the hosts, follow @SmartassesNet on Twitter and use the hashtag #HailJackie. Smartasses Radio Archives facebook.com/smartasses.net

March 9, 2015 - Guest: Camille Ford, Shanna, Su Yung, Alexis Neiers, Ashleysha Yesugade, Gail Kim, Benita Robledo, DJ Rhiannon Smartasses Radio - “Hot Chicks, Geek Culture and Unbridled Smartassery.” With your host, the creator of Smartasses Magazine, voice actor Johnny Video of Johnny Video Celebrity Voice Impersonations! Smartasses Radio airs every Monday night at 7 PM ET – 4PM PT, featuring cutting edge humor and an eclectic mix of guests. To interact with the hosts, follow @SmartassesNet on Twitter and use the hashtag #HailJackie. Smartasses Radio Archives facebook.com/smartasses.net