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If These Walls Could Talk with Wendy Stuart & Tym MossHosts: WENDY STUART & TYM MOSSSpecial guest: CATHERINE SCHULLERWednesday, December 15th2pm EST LIVE from PANGEA Restaurant, NYCWatch LIVE on YouTube at Wendy Stuart TVShe has been Image and Style Advisor for the past 14 years with Divabetic, a charity outreach for women living with, at risk of or affected by the epidemic of diabetes in America today. She teaches sustainability at LIM and is a member of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition. She recently curated and coordinated models and designers for the world's largest clothing swap endeavor called DAFT BRUNCH with Common Objective and Global Fashion Exchange. She curates and creative directs for a new Fashion + Tech platform called hiTechMODA: Fashion Forward Innovation and ReGen Runway now in its 4th season at the National Geographic Encounter venue. Her secret identity is widow and legacy advocate of the legendary Senior Executive Editor, Mark Gruenwald. He was called the “heart and soul of Marvel Comics” having overseen the continuity and editing for more than 3,000 titles and actually wrote Captain America (1985-1995) longer than any other writer in the history of the famed character. She launched CosMODA: Cosplay Runway at the Marriott Marquis in September 2021 in his honor claiming the descriptive tag line, “if Comic had a baby with Fashion Week, that's CosMODA!”Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style, of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstories of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing their audience along for a fantastic ride.Wendy Stuart is an author, celebrity interviewer, model, filmmaker and hosts “Pandemic Cooking With Wendy,” a popular Youtube comedic cooking show born in the era of Covid-19, and TriVersity Talk, a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community.Tym Moss is a popular NYC singer, actor, and radio/tv host who recently starred in the hit indie film “JUNK” to critical acclaim.

Today my guest on the podcast is Nicole Higgins. Nicole has worked as a buyer and head of buying for over 18 years for retailers such as Primark, M&S,  Debenhams and George at Asda, gaining experience in buying, product development, strategy and leadership and global sourcing. In 2020 she established the Buyer and Retail Coach to help small businesses start and scale their product business and increase their sales and profits. Nicole reveals her top tips from developing and launching your brand, to how to grow and scale your business, and common mistakes to avoid. There is so much knowledge here, and Nicole shares a range of excellent resources I know that you will want to investigate. Whether you are starting out, or looking to take the next step in your business, there are lots of takeaways actions in this episode. Listen in to hear Nicole share: An introduction to herself and her business (01:04) Learnings from working with big brands that can be applied to small brands (02:26) The advantages of being a smaller brand  (04:31) The importance of outsourcing (05:13) The first step to take when developing your product (07:26) Pre-work to do before finding a supplier (09:38) Questions to consider when choosing a supplier (11:08) Pricing (13:33) How to have a successful product launch (17:08) Why Tik Tok is a great platform for a product business (21:48) Great resources for PR tips (26:05) How to successfully grow and scale your business (28:18) Common mistakes to avoid (34:01) Her number one piece of advice for other product creators (38:42) USEFUL RESOURCES: Nicole Higgins: http://www.thebuyerandretailcoach.com/ (The Buyer & Retail Coach Website) http://www.instagram.com/thebuyerandretailcoach (The Buyer & Retail Coach Instagram) https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/podcast/ (The Buyer & Retail Coach Podcast) FREE RESOURCE: https://thebuyerandretailcoach.com/questionstoasksuppliers/ (Questions to ask suppliers when starting your business) Brands & Resources mentioned: Adam Frisby -  https://www.inthestyle.com/ (In The Style) Katie Tucker - https://www.instagram.com/productjungle/ (Product Jungle) https://www.commonobjective.co/ (Common Objective) https://www.alibaba.com/ (Alibaba) https://pantee.co.uk/ (Pantee) https://mailchimp.com/en-gb/ (Mailchimp) https://www.klaviyo.com/ (Klaviyo) https://www.launchrock.com/ (Launchrock) Fiona Minett - http://bossyourpr (Boss Your PR) Lucy Werner - https://www.thewern.com/hype-yourself (Hype Yourself) https://www.facebook.com/groups/lightbulbhangout/about/ (Lightbulb Facebook Group) LET'S CONNECT https://www.facebook.com/groups/productcreatorsclub (Join my free Facebook group for product makers and creators) https://www.instagram.com/vickiweinberguk/ (Find me on Instagram) http://www.vickiweinberg.com (Work with me)

This week is part three of our Summer Series, where we're featuring our best and most popular episodes of the Start Your Sustainable Fashion Brand Podcast. This episode is all about building a supply chain for your fashion brand as a new entrepreneur. You'll hear about how to find the perfect fabric, mistakes to avoid when sourcing, and finding a manufacturing partner for the first time. Resources mentioned in this episode:Free Supplier Email Templates: https://factory45.lpages.co/supplier-email-templates-podcast/Fabric Sourcing Kit: https://factory45.lpages.co/fabric-sourcing-kit-podcast/Factory45, The Business School For Sustainable Fashion Entrepreneurs: https://factory45.co/Free Manufacturing Checklist: https://factory45.lpages.co/manufacturing-checklist-yt/Maker's Row: https://makersrow.com/Common Objective: https://www.commonobjective.co/Book a call to learn more about launching your brand through Factory45: https://bit.ly/3dt3CGV

Finding the right manufacturing partner for your fashion startup is one of the most important decisions you can make for your brand. You don't want to take this choice lightly and you do want to make sure you complete plenty of due diligence before signing a contract or hiring. If you're looking for a clothing manufacturer for your fashion brand but you're not sure where to start, this is the episode for you. I'm sharing 5 tips for finding a clothing manufacturer for the first time.Resources mentioned in this episode: Factory45, The Business School For Sustainable Fashion Entrepreneurs: https://factory45.co/Free Manufacturing Checklist: https://factory45.lpages.co/manufacturing-checklist-yt/Maker's Row: https://makersrow.com/Common Objective: https://www.commonobjective.co/

Consumers and the fashion industry alike are realizing that sustainability is more than just a buzzword—it needs to be a way of life and a way of business.  Our guest today is a sustainability advocate and an internationally recognized leader in social impact. On Instagram, he's known as "The Swap King" where he encourages a new generation of fashionistas to trade clothes rather than purchasing new ones. Patrick Duffy is the founder of The Global Fashion Exchange as well as the global partnerships manager for Common Objective, an intelligent business network for the fashion industry.  In this conversation with Fashion Futurist Amanda Cosco, he speaks about sustainability beyond the buzzwords and how to be a conscious consumer. 

It's the final episode of series one of Common Threads! In this solo episode, Ruth and Alice explain why changing the fashion system isn't the responsibility of individuals, and that it's OK to be 'imperfectly ethical' on our quest to become more conscious consumers. We're taking a break until October 2020, when we'll be back with more brilliant guests and new topics to explore. Here are some of our top resources to continue your ethical fashion education. Podcasts: Articles of Interest, Yikes Podcast, Eco Curious, So Hot Right Now, Pre Loved Podcast, Conscious Chatter, Giving a Fuck is the New Black Publications and organisations: Eco-Age, Eco Cult, Eco Warrior Princess, Sourcing Journal, Common Objective, Fashionista.com, Fashion Revolution, Remake, Business of Fashion Daily Digest, Vogue Business weekly sustainability newsletter. Subscribe to Ruth's newsletter for more ethical fashion analysis. You can find out more about her work by visiting her website. You’ll also find Ruth on Instagram: @ruthmacgilp__ and Twitter @ruthmacgilp Learn more about Alice's styling services by visiting her website, or follow her on Instagram: @styledbyalicex and Twitter: @styledbyalice For more updates on the ethical fashion conversation, follow Common Threads on Instagram, like us on Facebook, and join the conversation on Twitter. Buy us a virtual coffee here.

Lauretta Roberts speaks to Tamsin Lejeune, CEO of Common Objective, the intelligent business network for the fashion industry.From a background as an architect in Cambodia to launching the Ethical Fashion Forum, Tamsin is now connecting buyers with sustainable brands via Common Objective, the online platform she launched in 2015 which has one clear mission - to further sustainability in the fashion industryIn this episode, Tamsin talks about how she created the Ethical Fashion Forum (the business behind Common Objective) and garnered support from fashion industry veteran Harold Tillman, Roland Mouret and the senior team at Vivienne Westwood to name a few.She also talks about crowdfunding; the plight of suppliers facing cancelled orders due to the current pandemic; and how Covid19 could lead to more a sustainable future for the fashion industry.

Welcome back to episode two as we continue to discuss the Myths and greenwashing that surround Sustainable Fashion.  This week we discuss the human element of Fashion and the importance of preserving artisanal heritage. A popular but untrue view of the fashion industry is that a lot of work, even complex, highly skilled work is done by machines. Or better yet, by highly skilled artisans that are paid well for their work. Unfortunately this is not always the case. To delve a little deeper we are so excited to be joined by Lorna Watson, Founder of Stelar. Lorna started out in fashion as a Jewellery designer but a few years ago she decided to create something a little different. Stelar is an accessories brand, created exclusively in Bali by artisans. Lorna travels to East Bali frequently, forming lasting relationships with her suppliers and the people who create the accessories. Being given the space and safety to create, as well as a fair wage means that the vital skills that these artisans have learnt from elders and their community are not lost. What Is An Artisan?Common Objective terms it as 'independent craftspeople making products from start to finish, networks of artisans, vocational projects helping marginalized people, cooperatives and social enterprises operating with small-scale factory units or across whole communities.'How Does Stelar Support Artisans?Stelar began as a project to raise the perceived value of the skill of weaving. Balinese people weave every day; from their sleeping mats to prayer baskets. However because it's such a common skill, the value of the work was fairly low. More money can be earned driving a taxi. Lorna felt strongly that this weaving technique shouldn't be allowed to die out. After spending time in Bali, she found a local leather supplier that is a by product of the meat industry and taught the weavers how to transfer their techniques from locally grown grasses like atta to leather.  This has meant that the artisans can charge more for their work.Paying A Fair WageStelar worked hard with the community to set a fair wage. Not only that but also supporting the community with education initiatives and buying shoes and bags for the children to take to school. As well as training in subjects such as finance and marketing. All of the weavers can work from home in a flexible way that allows them to take care of family and children. It's a complex subject that Lorna goes into during the podcast. Why Should We Support Artisanal Brands?From the outset, the brand was centred around the importance of the artisan within the manufacturing process. In a world where we have become accustomed to buying mass manufactured items, the maker is faceless to us. There is no connection between us and them. Let alone any knowledge of the conditions that the people who make our clothes and accessories work in. Lorna is passionate about transparency and authenticity and bringing the story of the artisans to the forefront. Each bag has a small metal disc tag with a unique code. Type this code into the website and you can find out who made your bag. Lorna believes this allows the consumer to have a different, more meaningful relationship with their bag. It helps to create a personal and emotional connection with the things we own.  "I really wanted to make sure that we pay the artisans a living wage that allows them to thrive and not just survive."  - Lorna WatsonWe couldn't leave the conversation there without sharing a few other accessories brands that support Artisans in a variety of different ways. Veja - the sneaker company, popular with fashionistas, works with a network of rubber tappers in the Amazon Rainforest. Allowing them to collect the rubber for the soles of the trainers sustainably. Caplait - are aUK based brand who produce womens sandals. They're styles are modelled on the traditional Pakistani Chappel. The shoes are designed in the UK and crafted in Peshawar by artisans.Greenpacha -  these elegant hats are handcrafted by communities in Ecuador using their native toquilla palm leaves.Pippa Small   - supports Turquoise Mountain an initiative which works with communities in Myanmar and Afghanistan. She designs collections in collaboration with the craftspeople, who then make the pieces, often in highly dangerous and stressful situations. With thanks to our wonderful guest Lorna Watson, Founder of Stelar. Sustainable Podcast Shout Out - Agnes Ldn  Please Support Us and Join Our Community The VendeurInstagram @VendeurfashionFacebookTwitterCreditsHost Lucy KebbellTheme created by Joe Murgatroyd 

Guests:Kerry Bannigan - Founder of the Conscious Fashion Campaign and Tricia Carey - Director of Global Business Development at LenzingIn this episode:Kerry and Tricia - two industry leading advocates on sustainability - join us to discuss their latest collaborations, the role of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), industry updates, and how you can learn more and get involved!Links from our discussion:Conscious Fashion Campaign: https://consciousfashioncampaign.com/Lenzing: https://www.lenzing.com/Earth Month - From Trees For Trees Campaign: https://wwd.com/business-news/business-features/lenzing-from-trees-for-trees-campaign-1203096339/Arcadia Earth (AR earth museum in Soho NYC): https://www.arcadia.earth/ Sources for learning more/thought leadership:Publications:EcoTextile News: https://www.ecotextile.com/Sourcing Journal: https://sourcingjournal.com/Textile Exchange: https://textileexchange.org/Common Objective: https://www.commonobjective.co/Lenzing Craved In Blue (Denim Blog): https://carvedinblue.tencel.com/Podcast: Green Biz: https://www.greenbiz.com/Tradeshow: Texworld: https://texworld-usa.us.messefrankfurt.com/new-york/en.htmlCertifications:Oeko-Tex: https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/standard-100-by-oeko-texCanopy - Annual Report for wood-based fiber resource: https://canopyplanet.org/Changing Markets: https://changingmarkets.org/ZDHC: https://www.roadmaptozero.com/

Common Objective (CO) co-founder Clare Lissaman shares her views on the future of ethical fashion and how the fashion industry is increasingly becoming more transparent and sustainable. At the end, of the discussion Clare gives her take on the unique opportunities for social enterprises. CO is an online matchmaker for the ethical fashion chain.

Black women are five times more likely to die in childbirth compared to white women. We hear the personal experiences of two women: Candice Brathwaite who got sepsis after her caesarean section and Remi Sade who felt she was pushed towards a more medically managed birth than she wanted. We also hear from Daghni Rajasingam a consultant obstetrician from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Clinical psychologist Jessamy Hibberd on her book, The Imposter Cure and listener, Claire Poole who runs two businesses on how she sometimes fears being found out as not really good enough despite doing her job extremely well. As the Netball World Cup draws to a close this weekend we talk about how the game has changed over the years with the BBC presenter Hazel Irvine and the former England player Sara Bayman. Three volunteers from the tournament, Caswell Palmer, Mandy and Hannah Cripps tell us why they love the game so much. The owner of Zara has announced that all the cotton, linen and polyester it uses will be organic, sustainable or recylcled by 2025. Tamsin Lejeune the CEO & Founder of Common Objective and Ethical Fashion Forum tells us about the significance of the move and what sustainable means in the context of a high volume fashion business. David Trimble, a leading figure in Northern Irish politics and joint Nobel Peace Prize Winner who now sits in the house of Lords, surprised the House this week. He stood up during a debate about Northern Ireland to say his daughter had married her girlfriend, even though he had in the past opposed same sex marriage and voted against it. Vicky Trimble and her wife Rosalind Stephens give their reaction to his speech. Presented by Jenni Murray Produced by Rabeka Nurmahomed Edited by Jane Thurlow Interviewed guest: Candice Brathwaite Interviewed guest: Remi Sade Interviewed guest: Daghni Rajasingam Interviewed guest: Jessamy Hibberd Interviewed guest: Claire Poole Interviewed guest: Hazel Irvine Interviewed guest: Sara Bayman Interviewed guest: Tamsin Lejeune Interviewed guest: Vicky Trimble Interviewed guest: Rosalind Stephens

How best can we harness the huge amount of interest created by recent big sporting moments to inspire more women and girls to take up sport? Jenni is joined by Dame Katherine Grainger who is Britain’s most decorated female Olympic athlete of all time and Chair of UK Sport. Ali Oliver is the current CEO of Youth Sport Trust and has worked in education and sports development for 20 years and Iqra Ismail a 19-year-old football player and the Founder of NUR (‘Never Underestimate Resilience’) Women’s Football Club, an organisation that aims to increase BAME females’ participation in football. A new report has found that female Muslim offenders face very real challenges returning to their communities after release - particularly due to honour and feelings of shame - and that attitudes to men are more forgiving. Jenni speaks to Sofia Buncy, who is the Founder and Coordinator of the Muslim Women in Prison Rehabilitation Project and is author of the report, Sisters in Desistance: Community-based Solutions For Muslim Women Post-Prison. The owner of Zara and other brands like Pull & Bear and Bershka have announced that by 2025, 100% of the cotton, linen and polyester used will be organic, sustainable or recycled. So how significant is this move? And what does sustainable mean in the context of a high-volume fashion business? We hear from Tamsin Lejeune CEO & Founder of Common Objective and Ethical Fashion Forum The dress historian Amber Butchart has been finding out about the history of some of the essential summer wardrobe staples. Today, the kaftan. Jessica Pan, a shy introvert, set herself the challenge of living as an extrovert for a year. She forced herself to speak to strangers, take improv classes, perform stand-up comedy. Her book is entitled Sorry I’m late, I didn’t want to come. She joins Jenni to share what she learnt from the experience. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Dianne McGregor

Don't miss our SHOWNOTES - they're a veritable cornucopia of extra info... Sometimes it can feel like sustainable fashion is a new thing, but pioneers laid the groundwork years ago. People like this week’s guest, British fashion change-maker Tamsin Lejeune. Back in 2006, Tamsin founded the Ethical Fashion Forum, a London-based industry body for sustainable fashion. Her team also brought us Source, one of the first platforms to list sustainable resources & suppliers in one place. In the UK, it was Tamsin & her team who were running the sustainable fashion panel discussions and bringing the fledgling ethical fashion community together. How much has changed since then? How far off is sustainable fashion from being the norm? What tools do we need TO DO FASHION BETTER? Today, Tamsin leads a new project called Common Objective with that in mind. Think, a sustainable fashion matchmaking service, like a targeted Linkedin, or Tinder without the romance. In this absorbing interview we discuss what’s going on with fast fashion and why the model is broken. We decode the discomfort we feel when fast fashion giants launch eco capsule collections while still making most of their stuff the same old way. And we delve into the magic powers of fashion access over ownership, and the opportunities for the next generation of designers. Chat with Clare on Instagram and Twitter @mrspress THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. Love the podcast? We have a Patreon page - every little helps! We are always grateful for ratings and reviews on iTunes. Don't forget to hit subscribe. You can find us on Spotify now too.

The Empowerment Bag is an eco-friendly brand of bags, that employs women at risk of sex trafficking. Vaishali Umrikar is a passionate social entrepreneur who is committed to fighting human trafficking. While she was in high school, she read the book, The Natashas: Inside the New Global Sex Trade by Victor Malarek. This book awakened her to the realities of modern-day human trafficking. She became involved in anti-trafficking advocacy groups throughout high school and college. Since then, Vaishali has worked with the Australian Government Office for Women, Chicago Probation Sex Offender Unit, and Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation. After graduating from college and beginning her corporate career, Vaishali realized her passion was to end human trafficking. So, she decided to launch her own business. She thought of several product ideas. But it was when she couldn't find an ethical and affordable line of bags, she decided to create one herself. The project became The Empowerment Bag. The Empowerment Bag is a brand of practical & eco-friendly bags that empower survivors of sex trafficking. The bags are made by women at risk of exploitation in West Bengal, India. These women are given an alternative to the sex trade through literacy training, sewing skills, and employment with fair wages. Five percent of sales go to New Light, a nonprofit that provides shelter, education, and healthcare to trafficked women and their children. The Crowdfunding Campaign The Empowerment Bag is crowdfunding on Indiegogo until September 27, 2018. Crowdfunding allows people to purchase the bags at up to 35% off retail price. After the crowdfunding period ends, the bags will be available at regular price on The Empowerment Bag website or through authorized retailers. Social Entrepreneurship Quotes from Vaishali Umrikar: “Our bags are made by women at risk of sexual exploitation in West Bengal, India.” “A big part of The Empowerment Bag is breaking the cycle of exploitation.” “That made me feel powerful about the immigrant experience.” “Whatever you do in life, do it with all your passion.” “I always had this feminist push in me, even before I knew what feminism was.” “Something did not feel right about not being treated the same.” “I wanted to do something more meaningful.” “I was missing that passion and that fire that I had all through high school and college.” “I started listening to podcasts and reading books about being your own boss.” Social Entrepreneurship Resources: The Empowerment Bag on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-empowerment-bag/x/4581013 The Empowerment Bag website: https://theempowermentbag.com The Empowerment Bag on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theempowermentbag The Empowerment Bag on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theempowermentbag Common Objective: https://www.commonobjective.co New Light: http://www.newlightindia.org UpWork: https://www.upwork.com  

Manu Kodiyan, Co-Founder & CEO of Althea Health, chats with StartUp Health Co-Founder & President, Unity Stoakes, about the huge opportunities Althea Health presents in disrupting pharma by helping engage rare disease groups to assist them in finding cures. GUEST: Manu Kodiyan, Althea Health HOST: Unity Stoakes, StartUp Health LOCATION: Wearable Tech + Digital Health Conference, San Francisco, CA IN THIS EPISODE: The Mission of Althea Health A Huge Opportunity for Althea Health The Big Ask: “Why?” Show Notes and Key Takeaways (Access the full transcripts here: https://medium.com/p/27ce1fbb16ed)