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This week on the Glossy Podcast, senior fashion reporter Danny Parisi and international reporter Zofia Zwieglinska break down the latest in luxury earnings, pricing shifts and political pushback. Later in the episode, Zwieglinska speaks with Vanessa Barboni Hallik, founder and CEO of sustainable luxury fashion brand Another Tomorrow, about the brand's physical retail expansion and its approach to digital product passports. Barboni Hallik also discussed brand opportunities to scale circularity, during a conversation about Earth Week. In this week's news segment, Parisi and Zwieglinska discuss Kering's first-quarter earnings, which painted a concerning picture, with overall revenue down 14% and Gucci plunging 25%. They talk about the vulnerability of conglomerates overly reliant on a single label and the way macroeconomic tension between the U.S. and China is complicating luxury's recovery. In other news, Louis Vuitton quietly raised its U.S. prices by nearly 5%, a move likely linked to tariffs and growing production costs. And, amid the U.S. administration's ongoing efforts to dismantle DEI initiatives, major corporations and fashion brands are responding in different ways. While Target rolled back its diversity programs and saw 11 weeks of consecutive declines in foot traffic, companies like Levi's and Costco have stood firm on their initiatives — and in some cases, benefited from doing so. Stories mentioned in this episode Fashion Briefing: Fashion brands are feeling the immediate impact of plummeting international travel to the US Hermès price hike sets stage for American tourist boom in Europe Earth Week Activewear brands are scrambling to clean up in America's age of health anxiety Why brands like Blueland and Faherty are turning to sustainability activists for collaborations Beauty & Wellness Briefing: The sustainability roadblocks impacting top brands today
"Coaching can take so many forms, and nobody gets an A if you don't do it YOUR way.""Great things happen when you put pen to paper."Today's conversation with Jennifer Faherty, founder of Psych Paper, is a great example of how to make your coaching business work FOR YOU!Coaching is a skill set we can bring into anything and everything (even a positive psychology paper products brand!).There is no one-size-fits-all template. The way that you coach best may not even be invented yet! Think about that...Wherever you build your business, make sure it's somewhere (and with someone) you can PLAY and be well-supported in doing it your way. If you use someone else's cookie cutter or become successful in someone else's way, you'll essentially become good at being someone else, and will likely have to stop and recover at some point to find YOUR WAY. Why not just start there? Jennifer's story is a great example of what's possible. The sky's the limit!And because I know you want this... To get 15% off at psychpaper.com, simply enter the code: coachcaryn-----** If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to hit that subscribe button, like, and/or leave a comment. I appreciate each and every one! **Prefer video (with closed captioning)? Head to YouTube: https://youtu.be/Cjx4tPLe0js-----Our mission, at Psych Paper, is to help spread well-being through thoughtfully designed, high-quality paper products based on the latest research in positive psychology and the proven cognitive benefits of writing. Website: psychpaper.comInstagram: @psychpaper-----To learn more about me, Caryn Gillen, and the work that I do with high-integrity coaches and remarkable humans…Sign up for my weekly newsletter:https://caryngillen.activehosted.com/f/25Connect with me on social (I'm @caryngillen in all the places)Or sign up for my FREE SALES TRAINING, How to Sell Like a Human (starting on May 5th):https://caryngillen.com/sell-like-a-humanYou can also check out my membership for coaches on their way to consistent 5K months:https://caryngillen.com/comfortable-in-business/If you think I'm the coach for you, you're probably right! Message me to connect, and we can figure out together where you fit.
Host Philip Berman talks to Maxine Bedat, Executive Director at New Standard Institute, the official sponsor of the Fashion Environmental Accountability Act, a new bill introduced into the California State Assembly at the start of February 2025 which, if enacted, would become the first law in the country to require brands to engage in “environmental due diligence” concerning their products and supply chains. This Californian Bill is essentially the same as the 'New York Fashion Act' which was introduced into the New York State legislature in 2022 - though it's not yet law - and which is also backed by Maxine, The New Standard Institute and a broad coalition of industry folk including influential names such as, Rothys, Everlane, Reformation, Eileen Fisher, Patagoina, ThredUp, Circ, Vestiaire Collective, Stella McCartney, Ganni, Faherty, Cotopaxi, NRDC, Sierra Club, Canopy, Trove, EVRNU, American Academy of Pediatrics. Full list at thefashionact.org Maxine talks about both bills, their purpose, what stage they have reached in the legislative process. what it's like trying to push through groundbreaking legislation in two states on opposite sides of the US, simultaneously, whether her work has become harder with President Trump in the White House, and how she manages to build broad support with politicians of all persuasions. Subscribe to Ecotextile Talks podcasts on Apple, Spotify and Amazon Music or have a look around our complete podcast archive here.
In this episode of The Retail Pilot, host Ken Pilot sits down with Alex and Mike Faherty, co-founders of Faherty Brand, to discuss their business journey, recent successes, and future plans. Key Topics Discussed: Faherty's performance during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024The brand's growth trajectory and end-of-year projectionsExpansion of retail stores and focus on in-store experiencesProduct development and bestselling itemsMarketing strategies and collaborationsTech innovations and simplification effortsTeam building and company culturePreparing for potential tariff changes in 2025Exciting plans and collaborations for 2025 Highlights: Faherty now operates 72 stores, with plans to open more in 2025The brand is doing "hundreds of millions" in revenueFocus on hero products like the Legend Shirt and Stretch Terry PantsEmphasis on creating a boutique feel while making shopping easier for customersUpcoming collaborations with a surf club in Ghana and big wave surfers in PortugalHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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Alex Faherty, the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Faherty, adds his page to the Marketing Playbook. Hear why you should speak to fellow entrepreneurs who have been there before, how to admit when something's not working and try something else, how to find a way to stand out, the brilliant strategy behind Faherty's retail store locations, and the work dynamic between Alex, his twin brother Mike, and wife Kerry. Connect with Alex at FahertyBrand.com and on LinkedIn
Jason Evans of SilverShark Media speaks to Anna Kahalekulu, owner & designer of Kūlua, a sustainable clothing store located in Makawao. In this podcast Anna explains the approach of Kūlua, her inspiration for opening the business, how the store keeps manufacturing on Maui, what gave her the confidence as an entrepreneur to take the business from an idea to a storefront, navigating through the pandemic in 2020 shortly after opening a store in Makawao, integrating culture and family in her designs, what it's like to see people wear her products, the importance of supporting Maui businesses, ways Kūlua has given back to the community, her advice for anyone looking to get into the fashion industry, what it was like to do a collaboration with popular fashion brand Faherty, and how people can find out more about Kūlua both online and in person.
'We have this image of a reader being someone who's giving time and attention to our words... but online that doesn't happen.' Anna Faherty found out the hard way that there were no books to help her teach a course on 'digital storytelling' - so she had to write her own. And if you're trying to write a business book then much of what she tackles in it - writing for busy readers, structuring ideas, adding in details and taking out fluff - is relevant for you too. Even if you're not writing a book, you'll learn a huge amount from this conversation about capturing and keeping attention online, and why AI stories are not the way forward for anyone who cares about social justice. There's also a super-practical post-it tip and an extended discussion about Gregory Peck and leopards. You're welcome.
Jackson McAfee of HawgSports.com joins Daniel Rodriguez to introduce us to Miami Marlins 11th-round draft pick Jake Faherty. The Fish On First podcast is now being presented by MPT College Consulting! They pride themselves on helping clients navigate the college application process. This includes preparation for standardized testing, guidance through high school, assistance with essays and applications, and choosing the right college. Visit them today at mptcollegeconsulting.com to learn more about their services and schedule a free consultation. Follow Jackson (@JMcAfee247), Daniel (@Drodyyy) and Fish On First (@FishOnFirst) on Twitter. Join the Marlins Discord server! Complete Miami Marlins coverage at FishOnFirst.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comedian Rachel Feinstein (Big Guy on Netflix) stops by as Randy describes a man that claims Elon Musk when he stole alcohol from stores, Jason explains why huskies ran wild in a Chinese mall, and Daniel tells about a World Record hair ball, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor: Faherty! Faherty Brand is offering 20% off your first order when you go to fahertybrand.com/dpt and enter the promo code 20DPT at checkout.
Nicole Goldberg is an experienced marketing professional with over fifteen years in the ecommerce industry. Based in Los Angeles, she holds the role of Director of Growth Marketing at Faherty Brand, where she spearheads the development and implementation of the company's growth marketing strategy. Prior to her tenure at Faherty, Nicole played instrumental roles in overseeing digital marketing initiatives for prominent brands including BCBG, 7 For All Mankind, Splendid, and AG Jeans. Nicole is recognized for her strategic focus on achieving incremental growth and profitability while remaining aligned with company objectives. She excels in striking a harmonious balance between brand storytelling and conversion tactics, effectively driving impactful results across the marketing funnel. For listeners of Honest Ecommerce, Faherty is extending 20% off with code HONEST20 at fahertybrand.com.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:45] Intro[01:56] A career around digital marketing & Ecommerce[03:24] Leading new marketing initiatives [05:02] Faherty's approach to channel attribution[05:56] Dissecting channel performance using incrementality[07:03] Navigating tool options budget-wise[07:58] Evolving towards omni-channel marketing[08:45] Electric Eye: your true Shopify expert[09:40] Managing small-scale growth & budget constraints[10:45] Integrating last click and in-channel performance[12:50] Recognizing prospecting windows in Meta[13:44] Socials ads converting interest into leads[15:11] Adapting to digital noise: understanding touchpoints[16:31] Embracing love-hate dynamic on Meta's efficiency[17:19] Connected TV for diversified marketing efforts[19:44] Harnessing podcast advertising[20:50] Crafting conversational ads with balanced keypoints[22:03] Utilizing Performance Max to reach new customers[24:23] Balancing visibility with AI-based tools[24:57] Optimizing landing pages & on-site experience[26:14] Prioritizing page effectiveness for smaller teams[27:01] Use HONEST20 for 20% off on Faherty's websiteResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeFamily-led brand of undeniably soft, incredibly comfortable clothes fahertybrand.com/Follow Nicole Goldberg linkedin.com/in/hendersonnicole/Use the code HONEST20 for 20% off full purchase at fahertybrand.com/Follow Nicole Goldberg linkedin.com/in/hendersonnicole/Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
Actor Oscar Nunez stops by as Daniel describes how the enforcer of good driving crashes into several cars while high on drugs, Randy explains why a woman is suing Disney for a wedgie she received at their waterpark, and Jason warns against pooping into Pringles cans, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Faherty and Skylight Frames! For listeners of the show, Faherty Brand is offering 20% off your first order when you go to fahertybrand.com/dpt and enter the promo code 20DPT at checkout. As a special, limited-time offer for our listeners, get 15% off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com/DPT.
Comedian Andrew Youngblood (I'll Tell You This) stops by as Randy explains how a doctor was arrested after porn was shot on his yacht, Daniel describes how doctors removed bugs from a Florida man's nose, and Jason warns against throwing Oreos at your wife during an argument, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Better Help and Faherty! Find your social sweet spot, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/DPT today to get 10% off your first month. For listeners of the show, Faherty Brand is offering 20% off your first order when you go to fahertybrand.com/dpt enter the promo code 20DPT at checkout.
Comedian, director, and podcaster Neal Brennan (Crazy Good on Netflix, Blocks podcast) stops by as Daniel explains how a man drove his truck into the ocean and claims it isn't his fault, Randy describes a couple that claims a restaurant fined them for being bad parents, and Jason warns against feeding wild alligators, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor: Faherty! For listeners of the show, Faherty Brand is offering 20% off your first order when you go to Fahertybrand.com/DPT you enter the promo code 20DPT at checkout.
Welcome to Episode 50! We didn't last long in our “over the hill” episode, it was a quickie. Steven Jaeger wins the Texas Children's Houston Open. A little April Fools Day talk and some of Anthony Kim's interview with Faherty. Then a quick preview of LIV Miami and the Valero Texas Open, which leads into our picks.■Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rumble License code: CGRTBR1VBR65HMHZ #golf #podcast #PGATour #LIVGolf #AprilFools
Legendary radio host and comedian Phil Hendrie (Hendrie on all streamers) stops by as Daniel describes a man that got stung in the testicles by a scorpion while at a Las Vegas resort, Randy explains why an Oklahoma judge opened fire and intentionally crashed his car in Texas, and Jason warns against pulling your spouse's pants down in the town square of your Florida retirement village. Thanks to our sponsor: Faherty! For listeners of the show, Faherty Brand is offering 20% off your first order when you go to Fahertybrand.com/DPT you enter the promo code 20DPT at checkout.
Comedian, author, and podcaster Laurie Kilmartin stops by as Randy explains how a gun that was fired at a White Sox game was hidden in a woman's belly fat, Daniel describes a Delta flight with maggots, and Jason warns against paying for McDonald's with fentanyl covered bills, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Faherty and BetterHelp! For listeners of the show, Faherty Brand is offering 20% off your first order when you go to Fahertybrand.com/DPT enter the promo code 20DPT at checkout. Visit BetterHelp.com/DPT today to get 10% off your first month.
From a childhood dream, to a single traveling store, to over 60 retail locations nationwide, Faherty has certainly made a name for itself. It just so happens to be the family name. Twin brothers Mike and Alex Faherty, along with Alex's wife Kerry, bootstrapped their coastal / urban / beachy clothing brand up from scratch by combining each of their own unique super powers. Mike, as Chief Creative Officer, utilizes his fashion education and prior experience with Ralph Lauren to create high quality products that you just have to feel to believe. Alex, as Chief Executive Officer, from a business and finance background, ensures best practices in order to succeed in an industry that eats money. Kerry, informed by her law and humanitarian background, leads Faherty's sustainability efforts and community giving strategy as Chief Impact Officer. Their journey is one of a kind and super impressive. We're really grateful for the opportunity to carry Faherty in our stores, and to share their story here with you on The Nordy Pod. Thanks for tuning in to episode 57. We hope you enjoy it! Did you know that YOU can be on The Nordy Pod? This show isn't just a one-way conversation. We want to hear about what Nordstrom looks like through your eyes. Share your Nordstrom experience, good or bad, by giving us a call and leaving a voicemail at: 206.594.0526, or send an email to nordypodcast@nordstrom.com to be a part of the conversation! And, be sure to follow us on Instagram @thenordypod to stay up to date on new episodes, announcements and more.
Comedian, actor, and host Howie Mandel invites us into his studio as Randy describes a British Airways pilot who claimed he snorted cocaine off a topless woman before a flight, Daniel explains how a woman lost her insurance claim after winning a Christmas tree throwing contest, and Jason warns against eating your roommate's last Hot Pocket, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: GoodChop and Faherty! Go to GOODCHOP.com/DPT120 and use code DPT120 to get $120 off across your first 4 boxes! For listeners of the show, Faherty Brand is offering 20% off your first order when you go to fahertybrand.com/dpt and enter the promo code 20DPT at checkout.
Comedian and author Mike Bridenstine (The Perfect Amount Of Wrong) stops by as Randy explains why an airport worker stripped naked and started doing pushups, Daniel describes a wedding shop that closed forever due to a spider, and Jason tells the story of Thomas the bisexual, polyamorous goose, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor: Faherty! Faherty Brand is offering 20% off your first order when you enter the promo code 20DPT at checkout.
On the latest episode of The Baumbastic Podcast, Andrew Ellis recaps the Razorbacks' series against Murray State before welcoming in a very special guest to the program in Arkansas RHP Jake Faherty! Presented by Natty State Sports! www.nattystatesports.com Follow Natty State Sports: Facebook: www.facebook.com/nattystatesports X (Twitter): www.x.com/nattystatesport Instagram: www.instagram.com/nattystatesports TikTok: www.tiktok.com/nattystatesport #arkansas #razorbacks #football #basketball #baseball SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: Alumni Hall 3417 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-435-6352 www.alumnihall.com/nattystate The best and largest selection of Razorback gear Apparel for the family - mens, womens, kids, pets too Razorback apparel, accessories, hats, Yeti, gifts - Alumni Hall is all Hall Pass Rewards - Earn points with your purchases and get rewarded! Once you've spent $150 (which is easy to do), you'll get $10 off your next purchase Have the nice brands we love (for men) - Nike, Columbia, Cutter & Buck, Johnnie-O, Onward Reserve, Peter Millar, southern tide, Tommy Bahama, Turtleson We know some athletes so for our friends that shop the big and tall Hogs gear - go to alumniHall.com/nattystate - they have more on there than in store and you'll be looking sharp in your gear Alumni Hall - The ultimate Razorback shopping destination! MANSCAPED Head over to manscaped.com & use promo code "NATTY" for 20% off and FREE SHIPPING! The best beard (& all other areas) trimmers for men. Your balls will thank you! Superior Contracting & Development 1122 Main St Ste 12, Vilonia, AR 72173 501-453-3053 contracting@superiorark.com www.superiorark.com Licensed Residential / Commercial Contractor specializing in all aspects of home building and remodeling. They handle everything from fencing and drainage, additions or remodeling of your existing structure all the way to land development and ground up construction. Call them today for all of your Interior & exterior construction and remodeling needs!
Comedian Shane Torres (Blue Eyed Mexican) stops by as Jason describes a man claiming to have a back injury posts photos of himself hanging upside down from a zipline, Daniel covers a Taco Bell employee that is suing the company after their Christmas party becomes an orgy, and Randy warns about a romantic vacation getting ruined by hotel porn, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Skylight Calendar and Faherty! As a special, limited time offer for our listeners, get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Calendar when you go SkylightCal.com/DPT. Head to FAHERTYBRAND.com/DPT and use code DPT at checkout for 20% off your order.
On the eighteenth episode of Unexpecting, Tara admits how hot Faherty models are, T&T debate the merits of astrology, Tara explains her hormone imbalance since her last miscarriage, they discuss the post-infertility challenges Tara faced after Georgie was born, and reflect upon the lessons learned during their five-year infertility journey. This episode was brought to you by Ritual. A prenatal multivitamin Made Traceable® with vegan, bioavailable, and clinically-studied key nutrients for before and during pregnancy. Visit ritual.com/TARA to start Ritual or add Essential For Women Prenatal to your subscription today.
Comedian and musician Reggie Watts stops by as Randy describes a woman that faked a kidnapping to hide that she dropped out college, Daniel explains how a tenant gets sued after his landlord's child jumped in his dryer cycle, and Jason warns about a man wielding a machete after his karaoke request is denied, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Faherty and JamesAllen.com! Head to FAHERTYBRAND.com/DPT and use code DPT at checkout for 20% off your order. Get 25% off your order when you go to JAMESALLEN.com and use code DPT!
Comedian Nate Craig (Live At The Green Mill on ATC's YouTube page) stops by as Daniel describes how an uninvited guest causes havoc at a funeral, Randy reports on a man thrown out a McDonald's for his barefoot lifestyle, and Jason warns against driving a backhoe to the airport, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Faherty, Factor, and Draft Kings Casino! Head to FAHERTYBRAND.com/DPT and use code DPT at checkout for 20% off your order. Head to FACTORMEALS.com/dpt50 and use code dpt50 to get 50% off. Download the Draft Kings Casino app NOW, sign up with promo code DPT, and new customers get a deposit match up to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS in casino credits when you deposit $5 or more!
Hosts Andy and Tom talk about a new minor league soccer team coming to the region, Rhinegeist's new CEO, an update on Xavier University's plans to bring football back, the more than 200 letters written about P.G. Sittenfeld ahead of his sentencing on corruption charges and a wave of philanthropy benefitting local museums.Interview starts at (20:43). John Faherty was a journalist for 25 years – he spearheaded the Storytellers series for the Enquirer most recently – but now as the executive director for downtown's Mercantile Library, he says he's in the last job he will ever have. The Mercantile is in the midst of doubling in size, taking over the 12th floor of the building it has called home for 183 years. Faherty talks about his career in journalism, the library's expansion and how it secured a 10,000-year lease, brokered by the father of an American president.Above the Fold is a podcast by the Cincinnati Business Courier.
Ken Pilot interviews Alex and Mike Faherty, co-founders and leaders of eponymous apparel brand, Faherty for this episode of The Retail Pilot. Alex is a co-founder and CEO at Faherty. Prior to starting at Faherty, Alex spent over a decade in Investment Banking and Private Equity. Formerly a football player at Yale, Alex takes a coaching mentality in how he runs the business, knowing that so much of a brand's success is who makes up the team. When he has time, and isn't coaching T-ball, he likes to surf.Mike wrote his college essay about starting Faherty Brand, going on to major in Fashion Design at Washington University in St. Louis before spending a decade in New York's fashion industry. His passion is sourcing high-quality fabrics from around the world and developing innovative new ones himself. Mike loves playing basketball and finding off-the-beaten-track surf spots and restaurants. Key Highlights:1. Faherty has had a successful business with Australian tourists in the States, as the brand resonates well with English-speaking customers. They're planning to expand further, starting with a partner in Australia.2. Retail store growth is seen as a valuable way to capture customers, as it allows them to experience the brand in person and make a more significant commitment to the higher-priced products.3. The founders emphasize the authenticity of retail stores, as customers can't be deceived by appearances, and they have to genuinely like the products.4. Faherty is focused on finding unique, interesting locations for its retail stores, rather than following a cookie-cutter approach. They look for underserved areas with potential customers.5. Catalogs have been an important acquisition channel for Faherty since 2015. They are looking to evolve the catalog experience to stand out and feel more like a magazine or coffee table book.6. Faherty is shifting its approach to social media, aiming to create platform-specific content for various channels. They recognize the need to adapt to changing social media trends.7. The founders discuss their tech stack, highlighting platforms like Shopify for e-commerce and New Store for POS. They also use NetSuite for ERP and have implemented in-house tech solutions for design and development.8. Faherty is exploring how AI can enhance the customer experience, especially in terms of managing inbound and outbound communications efficiently.9. One of the challenges for Faherty is ensuring that as the brand grows, it still feels intimate and special to consumers, rather than becoming too corporate or generic.10. Mike emphasizes the importance of refining the sampling process using AI to ensure that only the most promising designs move forward, reducing sample expenses.
#Bestof2021: 1/2: HotelMars: A ten-thousand-year-long transit of Earth as seen from the 100 parsecs neighborhood POV; & What is to be done? J.K Faherty, @jfaherty jackiefaherty.com. AMNH. David Livingston SpaceShow.com (Originally posted July 5, 2021). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03596-y 1825 Cambridge
#Bestof2021: 2/2: HotelMars: A ten-thousand-year-long transit of Earth as seen from the 100 parsecs neighborhood POV; & What is to be done? J.K Faherty, @jfaherty jackiefaherty.com. AMNH. David Livingston SpaceShow.com (Originally posted July 5, 2021). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03596-y 1824 Greenwich
Comedian, writer, and podcaster (The Dollop) stops by as Daniel describes how firefighters help a proposal gone wrong, Jason laments for a man whose girlfriend won't eat anything, and Randy warns against robbing your own son at knifepoint, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor: Faherty! Head to FAHERTYBRAND.com/DPT and use code DPT at checkout for 20% off your order.
David Wain (The State, Wet Hot American Summer, Middle Aged Dad Jam Band) stops by as Randy explains how an exotic cat got rescued from a tree in Ohio and tested positive for cocaine, Jason warns against trying to rob a bank with a Nerf gun, and Daniel describes a runner that lost a race because his penis kept falling out, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Prize Picks, Faherty, and Helix! PrizePicks.com/dpt and use code dpt for a first deposit match up to $100!Head to FAHERTYBRAND.com/DPT and use code DPT at checkout for 20% off your order.Go to Helix Sleep.com/DPT and use code HELIXPARTNER20.
In episode 305, Kestrel welcomes Lisa Diegel, the Global Sustainability Director at Faherty, to the show. A family business, Faherty is focused on making high quality clothing. “They knew they wanted to do things differently and not follow that conventional way of take > make > waste in the fashion industry. They wanted to build a feel-good brand. And I think to do that, you need to be accountable and you need to take responsibility for the products you put out into the world.” -Lisa As we've explored on past episodes, the fashion industry has a deep history of appropriating and stealing ideas and designs. Our guest Manpreet Kaur Kalra, back on episode 203, said it so potently – “Fashion has been built on appropriation — it has been built on basically, stealing designs and concepts from communities that have been historically marginalized, and basically, reframing them to be quote unquote minimalist or really ethnic or boho chic.” This week's guest (who is of First Nations heritage) works with a company that used to be one of those so-called appropriating offenders. And this is something they acknowledge blatantly on their website, stating – “For years, the fashion industry has exploited and appropriated Native prints — and for years, so did Faherty. Now that we know better, we must do better.” This is not something you typically see a fashion brand acknowledge in such an upfront way to their shoppers. It feels like an important and meaningful step forward in healing some of the extensive damage that comes from these extractive histories. You may be asking – what does *doing better* mean in practice to Faherty? To start, it means modeling a mutually beneficial relationship with Native and Indigenous artists, it means respecting ancestry, land, community and stories. And it means doing a lot of listening and a lot of learning. With the role of Global Sustainability Director, this week's guest has a lot on her plate – but she's also very tuned into the importance of slowing down in order to be able to continue doing this work. Quotes & links from the conversation: “So, for me, the appeal really was working for a smaller family-run business. You know, I had been working for large corporations and parent companies for about 15 years. And I felt like in this role, I could build a strategy using the knowledge and the skills that I had acquired over the years, but also be able to be really involved. It's really nice to be able to Slack or text the cofounders and get an answer immediately without having to go through these corporate tiers of hierarchy and weeks or months of time to get approval on things. And then the cherry on top, as a Native person, as a person with this heritage, I was just so impressed by the Native initiatives and the storytelling that Faherty was doing around these initiates.” -Lisa (12:58) “In practice, it really starts from the very beginning — from the concept meeting — where the team sits down with some of our partners and really talks to them about what do these designs mean to them, what does it mean to their people, what are the stories behind them? And then, they really support how these artists want to be represented in our modern culture without sort of that stereotypical image that maybe a lot of people might think of when they see or hear of Native American culture. I think that is very special and unique.” -Lisa (15:50) “How To Work In Sustainability At A Fashion Brand", article in Fashionista that Kestrel mentions Climate Optimism, book by Zahra Biabani that Kestrel mentions Faherty's Native Initiatives Second Wave, Faherty's new resale platform Faherty Website Follow Faherty on Instagram >
Comedian Tom Papa (Breaking Bread on All Things Comedy) stops by as Jason explains how Sam's club gave away a woman's car, Daniel warns about a man who hasn't stopped farting in a very long time, and Randy describes a shootout outside of a Chuck E. Cheese, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsor: Faherty! Get 20% off your subscription at Fitbod.me/dpt.
Matt Walsh (of Veep & Second In Command on ATC) sits in as Jason tells of a prolific sperm donor with no sex life, Daniel describes how a tattoo got a Colorado man free Subway sandwiches for life, and Randy explains how a man with a fake DisneyWorld employee badge stole an R2D2, and so much more! Thanks to our sponsors: Faherty is giving all Dumb People Town listeners an amazing deal: 20% off on your order! Head to FAHERTYBRAND.com/DPT and use code DPT20 at checkout! Visit LECTRICEBIKES.COM to learn more and explore the epic models Lectric has to offer.