Podcast appearances and mentions of nisha blackwell

Nisha Blackwell, founder of Knotzland Bowties, has given Pittsburgh a roadmap on how a transparent, sustainable fashion business can survive. Her latest endeavor, mask making, has also illuminated the issues that arise around fashion production, issues Fashion Revolution consistently points out. To date, Knotzland has rescued 2,212 lbs. and 13oz of textiles from landfills!!(mask) MAKERS PGHCreative Business Accelerator - Bridgeway Capital#WhatsInMyClothes / #WhoMadeMyClothes / #IMadeYourClothesNisha's Sustainable Fashion Favorites:Anemoia VintageEonsIdia'DegaFor more Style412 Fashion Revolution content:Style412 Fashion Revolution webpageInstagramFacebook

Nisha Blackwell, founder of Knotzland is featured first in my Black Business Series. Knotzland produces artisan bowties made from 98.9% reclaimed fabric ad materials. I learned about Nisha and Knotzland from a google commercial detailing Nisha' journey from unemployed to entrepreneur. Her story is both intriguing and inspiring and demonstrates the sort of possibilities available to us all. Support this Black woman led company as she supports her community and the environment through reclamation of discarded textiles used to produce these elegant and exquisite bowties. Visit knotzland.com to learn more. Follow Knotzland on Instagram and Facebook at @knotzland and you can follow Nisha on twitter @Naturalknotz. To see Nisha's google commercial, click here:
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In this episode of The Slaw: Staying on top of Pittsburgh, we talk to Jessa Gibboney about slow fashion in Pittsburgh. Jessa is a Very Local contributor who writes about small business and has profiled several local vintage shops for Very Local. For our collaboration of the week, we spotlight the monthly Pittsburgh Record Night.  We've got the details on what to drink and how to stay warm at Grist House's Fire Fest.   Jessa Gibboney on Slow Fashion in Pittsburgh Meet Jessa Gibboney  Jessa's website is Wavy Alabaster and she is also a contributor to Very Local. You can follow Jessa on Instagram @Jessa_Gibboney & Twitter @Jessa_Gibboney.  Jessa's style influences: Nature Her daughter Leandra Medine, founder of the blog Man Repeller Stella McCartney   What is slow fashion? Jessa and Stephanie discuss some of the ideas of slow fashion - thrifting and reuse, and the idea of being more mindful about what you are purchasing.    From Wikipedia:  Slow fashion, the alternative to fast fashion and part of what has been called the "slow movement", advocates for principles similar to the principles of slow food, such as good quality, clean environment, and fairness for both consumers and producers.   The term slow fashion comes from this 2007 article in The Ecologist by Kate Fletcher.    Pittsburgh Secondhand stores for kids Kid to Kid - North Hills Once Upon A Child - Monroeville Bellwood Preschool KidsStuff Sale - a consignment sale to benefit the school    Slow Fashion in Pittsburgh Knotzland (website) Nisha Blackwell makes bow ties with repurposed textiles.    [Read our story on how Knotzland was featured in a YouTube ad]   Highway Robbery Vintage (website)  Now offers reworked vintage    [Read our story on Highway Robbery Vintage's shop on Carson Street]    Old Flame Mending (website) Clothing repair in Pittsburgh Style 412 (website) Pittsburgh fashion collective More Slow Fashion Resources Fashion Revolution Slow Fashion Season - a challenge where consumers agree to give up shopping for three months Jessa's Favorite Vintage & Thrift Stores   Three Pigs Collective // Lawrenceville ruhling woven // Lawrenceville Kid to Kid // North Hills  Highway Robbery Vintage // Southside Red White & Blue on Ohio River Blvd. A very Pittsburgh Collaboration: Pittsburgh Record Night Pittsburgh Record Night is a bring-your-own record night that takes place at The Park House on the first Saturday of the month.     Follow PghRecordNight on Facebook for updates.    EMBED: https://www.instagram.com/p/ByMIXq4BlOC/   Events: Fire Fest @ Grist House on Saturday, December 7. We've got all of the details on Grist House's Fire Fest here. Note that this is Fire Fest, not Fyre fest. Grist House points out that FEMA tents will not be needed for this event.    EMBED: https://twitter.com/VeryLocalPGH/status/1201916458638479364 Give Us a Call Have an event we should know about? Know of a partnership we should highlight on the podcast? How about a collaboration? We'd love to hear from you!   We're always looking for new Pittsburgh stories to share. If you leave a message we just might feature your pick in our newsletter or on our podcast.   Give us a call and leave a message. We want to hear from you!   412-368-6595    * Please note, By leaving a message on this service, you consent to your voice being recorded and used by Very Local Pittsburgh in The Slaw podcast and elsewhere. Subscribe to The Slaw: Staying on Top of Pittsburgh podcast   The Slaw Podcast is available on: iTunes Spotify   Follow Very Local for more Pittsburgh updates: Very Local Pittsburgh Website Twitter @VeryLocalPGH Facebook Instagram  YouTube

We're in Pittsburgh for Season 2, and in this first episode Rani travels to the Homewood neighborhood to meet Nisha Blackwell, founder or Knotzland Bowties. Surrounded by sewing machines and upcycled fabrics, they discuss sustainable fashion, supporting a changing community, and empowering more women of color to build profitable businesses.

I cannot tell you how excited I am to present this week's guest, Nisha Blackwell. Nisha is the Founder and CEO of Knotzland Bowties. Knotzland is a company that sources the discarded waste from upholstery and textile manufactures to create unique hand sewn bowties. And Nisha's journey? Just Remarkable! But let me tell you how I learned about Nisha. One random, lazy Sunday I was watching a morning news program when an amazing google commercial caught my attention. The ad was about a young black woman (Nisha) who found herself unemployed-but after attending a child's birthday party-she was an entrepreneur. I kid you not! But I won't tell the whole story here-you'll get the journey as you listen. Still, this episode is full of wisdom that Nisha shares from that journey. When you listen, you'll learn about the challenges black women led startups face, gentrification and urban renewal and how being open to new challenges can take you to places you'd never expect. Her message to anyone with a dream- 'Just Go For It!' To learn more about Knotzland, visit Knotzland.com and follow Knotzland on Instagram and Facebook @knotzland and you can follow Nisha on twitter @Naturalknotz. To view Nisha's google commercial, click here: https://youtu.be/6R8euQeU-Fc If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to questions@NurahZaheerah.com. Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting: http://NurahZaheerah.com and reading her blog: http://www.nurahzaheerah.com/blog. Follow Nurah on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/NurahZaheerahMuhammad and on Instagram @NurahZ20. To hire Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email support@NurahZaheerah.com. Remember, don't just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!

Bri Conley is the founder of No. 14 Boutique in Lawrenceville, one of the few shops bucking the trend of “The Death of Retail”.   How?   By establishing great relationships with clients, staying on top of fashion trends to offer a distinct selection, and masterfully utilizing Snapchat and Instagram to create demand.   In this conversation, Brianne explains how she used Snapchat & Instagram stories to drive demand, what she felt like the market was missing when she opened her store, and how she’s blending ecommerce with in-store experience.   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Bri’s Challenge; Show up in person to get what you want.   Connect with Bri Bri’s Instagram No. 14’s Instagram Facebook Website   If you liked this interview, check out episode 295 with Nisha Blackwell where we discuss her handmade bowties business and episode 305 with Wendy Downs where we explore the blending of ecommerce and physical retail. Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition   If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay

Eight years ago, 100,000s of people died in the Haitian earthquake. Many people donated money, but Ian Rosenberger was compelled to do more.   Ian co-founded Thread International, which has shipped nearly 200,000 lbs of recycled plastic out of Haiti to be processed into fabric. This has also created jobs for Haitian families and represents a forward thinking solution to issues of poverty..   Currently, the Thread Team is busy running a kickstarter campaign for a line of backpacks and other workweek essentials made with this important social mission.   We discuss traveling to Haiti, the doubts and stress that comes along with running a company, and the value of professional persistence.   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Ian’s Challenge; Say Yes.   Connect with Ian LinkedIn Twitter Website   If you liked this interview, check out previous interviews with Thread investor Zach Malone, fellow sustainable fashion entrepreneur Nisha Blackwell, and handbag entrepreneur Wendy Downs.   Mentioned God Grew Tired of Us   Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition   If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay

In this episode of Gamechangers, Savannah talks to Nisha Blackwell, founder & CEO of Knotzland, the artisan bowtie company that’s been making waves and making headlines across the country. Nisha talks about her experience in a startup accelerator that was primarily focused on the tech market, how she raised seed funding, learned how to put together a pitch deck and apply for grants. She talks about what it was like to be invited to the very exclusive Facebook Small Business Council, how it felt to be approached by Google to have them produce a Knotzland brand video for the front page of YouTube, and the importance of growing her company intentionally and ethically. Follow along for more insider info, community resources, tips & tricks and work/life inspiration: Join our Facebook Group: “The Gamechangers Mastermind” Follow along on Instagram: @savannahhayesstudio Check out the Shownotes: savannahhayes.com/gamechangers

Lynsie Campbell is the founder of LaneSpotter, a navigation tool that helps cyclists find safe routes. It’s the result of her avid cycling habit and DNA as a “serial entrepreneur.”   She started LaneSpotter after a ride with her then one-year-old son, who was strapped into a seat on her bike.   Campbell previously co-founded of the online ticketing platform ShowClix. She also started a dog walking business while living in San Francisco for a few years.   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Lynsie’s Challenge; Get on a bike. Explore somewhere new.   Connect with Lynsie Facebook Twitter Instagram Website   Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition   If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram   If you liked this interview, check out previous interviews with entrepreneurs like Nisha Blackwell, Darrin Grove, and Christian Simmons. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay

Wendy Downs is an artist who learned to be an entrepreneur. Her company, Moop, was founded in 2007 in western Massachusetts. She has since moved to Pittsburgh, where her small team design and manufactures every waxed canvas bag.   In a 35-minute conversation, we cover her expertise in e-commerce, design, small batch manufacturing, and textile manufacturing.   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Wendy’s Challenge; Find the thing you love and exercise it.   Connect with Wendy Instagram Facebook Twitter Website   Underwritten by Piper Creative A digital agency that provides strategy, delivery, and analysis specializing in a few key service offerings. Documentary-as-a-Service (Vlogging 2.0) Instagram Content Production & Account Building Podcast Production, Strategy Consulting, and Guest Acquisition   If you aren’t creating or curating content regularly, your clients and customers might forget you’re open for business. YouTube Instagram   If you liked this interview, check out episode 295 with Nisha Blackwell where we discuss making bow ties by hand, reusing fabric, and learning to market on Instagram. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay

Nisha Blackwell is the founder & lead design curator of Knotzland Bowties. Founded in 2014, Knotzland specializes in custom handmade bow ties made from repurposed and reclaimed materials.   Driven by her passion for the environment and reducing waste, Nisha began Knotzland to create distinctive, fashionable goods that speak to the individuality of her customers. Dedicated to sourcing high-quality, salvaged materials, Knotzland issues limited edition, one-of-a-kind bow ties.   Nisha was recently named to Facebook’s small business council. We discuss her humble beginnings, how Instagram has been crucial for growing her business, and how mentors have played a role in her business.   Mentioned The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems by Van Jones   Never miss one of our best episodes by subscribing to the newsletter.   Nisha’s Challenges; Support makers & businesses of color and find creative ways to reuse and upcycle material.   Connect with Knotzland Instagram Twitter Facebook Website   Nisha Instagram   Connect with Piper Creative YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Website   If you liked this interview, check out previous episodes with Pittsburgh Tech Council President Audrey Russo, Black Tech Nation founder Kelauni Cook, and community organizer William Generett. Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast | PodBay