Podcast appearances and mentions of rachel faller

In this weeks episode, join us as we celebrate Rachel Faller for hitting her 1000 session milestone! We talk about her fitness journey, the challenges she's overcome, and what keeps her motivated. Hitting this milestone isn't just impressive, it's proof that consistency and dedication can lead to incredible results. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoyed the show. As always stay tuned for more incredible stories and adventures on NBS Fitness Radio.Talk to Us About Your Goals: https://www.nbsfitness.net/Connect with NBSWebsite: https://www.nbsfitness.net/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/nbsfitnessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nbsfitnessmemphisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nbs_fitness/

With a wildly changing world tossing curveballs at you it can be hard to stick to your values and stay true to your business mission. We brought back the founder of the waste-free fashion brand, Tonle. Her name is Rachel Faller and she has been running Tonle for over 15 years facing many ups and downs. We get into a powerful discussion about the world, the markets and navigate them with the business. More about Rachel: Rachel Faller is an entrepreneur by trade and a creative at heart. She dedicates most of her time to rectifying harm within the garment industry using a systemic approach- encouraging people to think about the root of systemic injustice and tackling these issues at their core rather than simply treating the symptoms. Rachel is a co-creator of tonle – a zero-waste, an ethical, and sustainable fashion line that is both a brand and a manufacturer. Alongside a small but mighty 60-person team, tonlé is setting a new standard for the fashion industry: That is, to create a business where everyone benefits and thrives. Tonlé believes in horizontal leadership structures and designing from materials that others consider waste, as well as addressing the root causes of the industry's problems: namely, capitalism, colonialism, misogyny and white supremacy. Rachel is also a co-founder at Reclaim Collaborative, and writes at Just Fashion, a medium publication that explores the intersection of justice and fashion. Rachel's personal and community care practices include crafting, painting, mending, gardening, and foraging. She says: “The process of making something or growing something, while in some ways feels like an act of self-preservation or self-reliance — often reminds me of how many people I depend on for my daily existence. I'm reminded of the labor, and hopefully, love, that went into my food and clothing. These practices ground me in reciprocity and the knowledge that, individually — we can't do much. But collectively, we are powerful.” Want More? Visit us at https://changecreator.com/ (https://changecreator.com) Ready to Grow Your Brand Authority and Revenues? Book a call to chat with Adam at https://studio.changecreator.com/ (https://studio.changecreator.com)

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2 "Pay a Fair Price for That, With Rachel Faller" About this episode: Rachel Faller, an artist and entrepreneur, grew up with firsthand knowledge of how much time and effort goes into making things, clothes especially. Though she didn't set out to helm a business, her relentless dedication to community, inclusivity, reciprocity and zero waste sets her company, tonlé, apart in the fair trade fashion space. About our guest: Rachel Faller is an entrepreneur by trade and a creative at heart. She dedicates most of her time to rectifying harm within the garment industry using a systemic approach- encouraging people to think about the root of systemic injustice and tackling these issues at their core rather than simply treating the symptoms. Rachel is a co-creator of tonlé – a zero waste, ethical and sustainable fashion line that is both a brand and a manufacturer. Where to find Rachel Faller online: http://www.tonle.com (Rachel's Website) https://www.facebook.com/tonledesign (Rachel's Facebook page) https://instagram.com/tonledesign (@tonledesign on Instagram) https://twitter.com/tonledesign (@tonledesign on Twitter) Other Resources Mentioned: http://michiganintheworld.history.lsa.umich.edu/antisweatshop/exhibits/show/exhibit/origins/usas (Sweatshop Protests in the late 1990s) https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/everyday-wonders/brief-history-diy (DIY Movement) https://www.hrw.org/topic/womens-rights/labor-rights-garment-industry (Labor Rights in the Garment Industry) https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1191&context=honors_projects (Fair Trade & Sustainability) https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass (Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-10684399 (Cambodian Genocide) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-body/201910/when-trauma-gets-stuck-in-the-body (Trauma & the Nervous System) https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/complex-trauma (Complex Trauma) https://www.religioustraumainstitute.com/ (Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS)) https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd (PTSD) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culturally-speaking/202006/what-is-whiteness (Whiteness) Additional Resources: https://tcomconversations.org (TCOM) https://praedfoundation.org (The Praed Foundation) https://iph.uky.edu (IPH Center) Become a Supporter: Get bonus episodes, merch and more on our https://www.patreon.com/shiftshiftbloom (Patreon) site! Credits: All content Copyright ActuallyQuiteNice, Inc & TCOM Studios, 2022 Cover art by https://twitter.com/jacksonfall (@jacksonfall) Music by https://www.youtube.com/user/hokeyproductions (Ray Wyssman), https://soundcloud.com/the-simoleons (The Simoleons), and https://open.spotify.com/artist/3tfRX0xkGOXY7AnwjHYmnI (Kristen Cerelli)

Human trafficking is a complex issue with layers of deep seated power structures influencing the way we both understand and think about trafficking. All too often, the narratives we read and share fail to capture the nuance that makes this industry so complex. The images we see are compelling -- those of young women, mostly women of color in the Global South, looking weak and disempowered. Their stories, often told through a translator, are powerful and typically follow the same storytelling structure, subconsciously etching stereotypes of communities and cultures into our psyches. Those stories coupled with a call to action pull at our heart strings, captivating our attention and compelling us to either donate or buy a product in hopes that we too can feel like heroes, saving these poor women from modern day slavery. During the last episode, host Manpreet Kaur Kalra spoke with Madina Wardak about the ways in which the global narratives about Afghan women perpetuate harmful stereotypes that deny any form of agency. We see these same themes play out in conversations surrounding the anti-trafficking industry. From refugee resettlement efforts to anti-trafficking organizations, often “doing good” centers the “hero,” all while continuing to sideline the voices of those who are being “saved.” This puts the “savior” up on a pedestal while turning those whose stories are being used into nothing more than a metric with a marketable soundbite. The blatant stereotypes that are often perpetuated by anti-trafficking organizations reinforce the pervasive assumption that women of color are oppressed by using terms such as “rescuing” or “saving,” which take power and agency away from the individual. With a hyper-fixation on sex trafficking, anti-trafficking organizations often fail to recognize the many other forms of trafficking that exists, including forced labor. A lot of the narratives surrounding Human Trafficking upheld by the Rescue Industry are influenced deeply by the work of Nicholas Kristof, a Pulitzer Prize winning NY Times journalist and the author of many do-gooders' bible, “Half the Sky." His reporting, writing, and stereotypical interpretations of human trafficking have not just influenced the narratives within the industry, but have also inspired many to start social enterprises, especially those dedicated to addressing trafficking.During Episode 15 of Art of Citizenry Podcast, Manpreet Kaur Kalra is joined by Rachel Faller, the co-creator of zero-waste fashion brand, tonlé. Together, they deconstruct the ways in which the anti-trafficking industry is a perpetuation of Christian supremacy, rooted in imperialistic and colonial power structures that further the belief in Euro-American superiority.Rachel Faller is an entrepreneur by trade and a creative at heart. She dedicates most of her time to rectifying harm within the garment industry using a systemic approach- encouraging people to think about the root of systemic injustice and tackling these issues at their core rather than simply treating the symptoms. Rachel is a co-creator of tonlé – a zero waste, ethical and sustainable fashion line that is both a brand and a manufacturer. Rachel is also a co-founder at Reclaim Collaborative. Rachel's personal and community care practices include crafting, painting, mending, gardening, and foraging.Art of Citizenry is a community supported podcast dedicated to decolonizing storytelling. Please consider supporting by visiting:  patreon.com/manpreetkalra

Rachel Faller is one of the co-founders of tonlé, a zero-waste clothing company that believes in promoting equal value across the supply chain. Like coffee, most of the clothing we wear goes through hundreds of hands and relies on a system of manufacture and exchange that is a relic of colonialism. In this episode, Rachel explains some of the parallels between how coffee is bought and sold and how clothes are made. We talk about who gains and who loses in a world that relies on fast fashion: the production of cheap clothing with quick turnaround times for garment factories. This episode is brought to you by Urnex.

Episode 23 is an honest and insightful conversation with Rachel Faller, co-creator and Creative Director of tonlé, about changing the incentives of the traditional fashion system, zero-waste design, and building reciprocal relationships that are equitable for all involved. Rachel Faller is an entrepreneur by trade and a creative at heart. She dedicates most of her time to rectifying harm within the garment industry using a systemic approach- encouraging people to think about the root of systemic injustice and tackling these issues at their core rather than simply treating the symptoms. Rachel is a co-creator of tonlé – a zero waste, ethical and sustainable fashion line that is both a brand and a manufacturer. Alongside a small but mighty 60-person team, tonlé is setting a new standard for the fashion industry: That is, to create a business where everyone benefits and thrives. Tonlé believes in horizontal leadership structures and designing from materials that others consider waste, as well as addressing the root causes of the industry's problems: namely, capitalism, colonialism, misogyny and white supremacy. Rachel is also a co-founder at Reclaim Collaborative, and writes at Just Fashion, a medium publication that explores the intersection of justice and fashion. Rachel's personal and community care practices include crafting, painting, mending, gardening, and foraging. She says: “The process of making something or growing something, while in some ways feels like an act of self-preservation or self-reliance — often reminds me of how many people I depend on for my daily existence. I'm reminded of the labor, and hopefully, love, that went into my food and clothing. These practices ground me in reciprocity and the knowledge that, individually — we can't do much. But collectively, we are powerful.” In this episode, you'll learn: How Rachel got into the fashion industry even though it was something she never wanted to do How Rachel got connected with artisans in Cambodia The truth about the traceability of materials and labor at different stages of fashion supply chains How the typical fashion industry systems put all the responsibility and risk on factories while giving the brands all the benefit Why being a vertically integrated brand completely changes the incentives and relationships for tonlé compared to typical fashion brands How being vertically integrated has created a more harmonious relationship between design and production and a better customer experience How to approach a factory and communicate with respect and fairness The fine line between white saviorism and truly equitable relationships within ethical fashion How you as a customer can incentivize brands for either good or bad Tonlé's approach to zero-waste design Is deadstock as sustainable as it is perceived as? People and resources mentioned in this episode: tonlé website tonlé on Instagram FabScrap textile waste recycling and resale Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Episode 23 is an honest and insightful conversation with Rachel Faller, co-creator and Creative Director of tonlé, about changing the incentives of the traditional fashion system, zero-waste design, and building reciprocal relationships that are equitable for all involved. Rachel Faller is an entrepreneur by trade and a creative at heart. She dedicates most of her […]

Cada mes en News Bytes, Sass Brown, experta en moda ética, sostenible y artesanal, comparte una marca de moda que se acerca al negocio de una manera distinta e innovadora, o bien que opera fuera de los sistemas tradicionales de la industria y de las principales capitales de la moda. Saas fue la Decana de Arte y Diseño en el Fashion Institute of Technology y es la Decana fundadora del Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation. Este mes, Sass ha elegido a Tonlé, una marca moda femenina contemporánea de Camboya que se enfoca en ofrecer a sus clientes prendas modernas, usables y cercanas dentro de un rango de precios medio. Sass exalta que “Las piezas son bastante accesibles”. Además, describe que sus colecciones “se basan en el suéter y utilizan un número de técnicas distintas”. La marca se produce y opera por completo desde Camboya, aunque su fundadora, Rachel Faller, divide su tiempo entre este país y la ciudad de Los Ángeles, en Estados Unidos. Sass describe a Rachel como “una persona muy impresionante en su capacidad de comprender el sistema de la moda y el rol que tiene en el colonialismo, el neoliberalismo y la mentalidad de la salvación blanca. Ella está muy consciente de ello y por lo tanto ve que su rol en desarrollar una marca y una compañía de Camboya como un honor”.  Transcripción completa disponible: FCNewsBytes.com

In this episode, we look at how tonlé’s ownership structure shapes and enables a collaborative design process, and true co-creation between the sales side of the business and the production side of the business.

In this episode we chat to Rachel Faller about why tonlé does its own manufacturing, and what that’s meant for the company as they’ve grown… Particularly when it came to finding investors.

In episode 4, host Hilary Milnes speaks to Rachel Faller, the founder and creative director of Tonlé, Jessie Lee, a former fashion supply chain manager and Kim van der Weerd, former garment manufacturer, about the fallout of a pandemic that had disastrous effects on fashion's supply chain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Exploring Intersectional IdentitiesOne of the things I have found to be most impactful in my work is unpacking the complexity and layers to how we identify. No single person has a single identity. We are multidimensional, with each layer of our identity shaping how we see ourselves and hope to be seen.It is not controversial to say that our identities are about more than just our race. And yet, when we think about representation, the web of experiences that shape our intersectional identities often melds together into one singular identifier of difference: race.Representation cannot be about individual characteristics that make up any given person, it's about how those characteristics intersect and influence a person's experiences. This is why concepts like intersectionality, which was coined in 1989 by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw are important, which essentially looks at how multiple forms of inequality or disadvantage compound themselves.Our advantages and disadvantages as we navigate an unequal world change, they are fluid and shift as the circumstances around us change. And so, our experiences are a result of a hierarchy of factors that influence the privileges and oppressions that we encounter. Privileges and oppressions compound each other, influencing how they shape our experiences.Let me share a story…While in school, my husband traveled to Cuba for a medical education trip. At the immigration counter, the person on the other end was confused by him. Before him stood a brown man with a beard wearing a turban who appeared to be Indian, but was born in Canada, was an American citizen with an American passport, and spoke fluent Spanish without a hint of a distorting American accent. The officer stood confused, eventually summoning a second officer to verify everything was up to snuff. In that moment, why it took longer for my husband to pass through screening cannot be pinpointed to any one aspect of his identity. Sure, some factors, like race in many cases, weigh heavier than others, but the way these aspects of our identity intersect and sometimes contradict each other requires nuance that many of us fail to recognize when talking about representation. We are more than any one aspect of our identity.Over the past few months, conversations around representation have become a core response for businesses on how they plan to foster a more anti-racist culture within the work place. Across industries, representation has become all about putting more black bodies in front of the camera and in Instagram feeds. Which, don't get me wrong, is fantastic, but this approach to representation can be hollow and easily falls short.Representation normalizes difference and builds up those who are otherwise left unheard and unseen. Brands need to recognize that their marketing and branding should not just show what their current customer base looks like, but rather strive to represent the customer base they hope to have, one built on inclusion, not exclusion.Representation + Black Lives MatterRacism has historically and continues to fuel the way we navigate difference. It is reinforced by the systems and policies we navigate. These differences are what define how others see us, what boxes we are put in.What happened with Breonna Taylor and her case, represents our current climate, it represents a lack of value for black and brown lives. It represents a lack of caring.- Chloe JackmanOne of the things I have noticed over the last few months is an increase in representation of black bodies in brand marketing, especially on social media. I remember right after the murder of George Floyd, brands started to post photos and run ads with black models on Instagram. It is amazing to have more people of color in front of the camera, but we must be cautious not to fall into the realm of tokenism and performative allyship. If you are really trying to make change, if this is something you really want to. do, what are you doing on the backend? What are you doing that nobody is going to give you a pat on the back or high five for? What are you doing that is not front facing or forward facing to the world? What are you doing to work on yourself, and your business and challenge your ideas of racism because we all got them…For me representation in the world of social media especially goes deeper than. what. you see on the surface. I want to. know you are doing the work behind. the. scenes. - Chloe JackmanAt this moment in history, it is in vogue to have people of color in your marketing, but that must be intrinsically tied to doing the work of unpacking power structures at play within your business. Power structures that might mean your business is not truly representing a diversity of voices, a diversity of identities.Representation matters from diversity of ethnicity and cultural background to sex to LGBTQ to accessibility…all of that matters. - Chloe JackmanRepresentation in Brand MarketingA lot of times people say, how do I look authentic, instead of actually saying, how. do I be authentic?…in order to have a company that effectively tackles, climate change, climate justice, and social justice, in order to have a company that does that, well, our business needs to be made up of people who know how to fix those problems, and who have been affected by those problems. And that will naturally lead to having a business that's more diverse.- Rachel FallerInclusivity has to be about more than customer facing photography and marketing campaigns. It has to be about incorporating a diversity of experiences in all aspects of your business.“…having that representation of people who are deeply embedded in the problems and the solution across your whole business model, not just in the people that you're supposedly trying to ‘save,’ is representation to me.” - Rachel FallerIn the fair trade, ethical, sustainability space, we often see brands that claim to be diverse because all the artisans making their products are people of color, but that is not representation. Representation is about inclusivity in leadership, including the people you hire to be part of your team, may they be full time employees or consultants in the Global North.I don’t think the goal should be diversity itself. The goal should be that if we really want to create models that promote equity and justice, our businesses must be inclusive and representative. A business that is not inclusive and representative, is fundamentally not a justice focused business. - Rachel FallerReclaim CollaborativeReclaim Collaborative is a community dedicated to building a better, more just fashion and lifestyle ecosystem. We believe no one person or brand alone can address systemic injustices. We are a community of brands, content creators and industry experts dedicated to creating widespread system change. We are both an affiliate marketing platform, but also a community dedicated to fostering healthy and equitable relationships built on respect for everyone's work and talents. We believe in challenging the systems we operate in by supporting brands to address inclusion in all aspects of their business. Learn more!Reclaim Black FridayAs you know the Black Friday weekend is quite problematic, so we've designed a campaign to reclaim Black Friday weekend and redistribute funds from sales to Black and Indigenous operated environmental organizations. Our goals with Reclaim Black Friday are twofold: to challenge the colonialist, capitalist, consumerist mindset that drives Black Friday, and to put money directly in the hands of Black and Indigenous folks who are working to heal the land and support their communities. If you are brand looking to participate, learn more and register your interest here.Additional Resources + LinksInterested in reading some of the resources I reference during the episode? Check out these links:[Instagram Live] Where are you really from? featuring Manpreet Kalra + Neha Sharma[Podcast] Art of Citizenry Podcast Episode 6: Voluntourism, Mission Trips + Dismantling the Savior Complex[BLOG POST] Revisiting Our Branding: Treating Symptoms vs Systemic Change by Rachel Faller[BLOG POST] Co-creating an Equitable and Just Future with Manpreet Kalra, published on tonlé[TED TALK] The Urgency of Intersectionality by Kimberlé Williams CrenshawReclaim Community ValuesConnect with Our GuestsChloe Jackman is a professional photographer based in San Francisco and co-founder of Reclaim Collaborative. Follow @chloejackmanphotos on Instagram.Rachel Faller is the founder + creative director of tonlé and co-founder of Reclaim Collaborative. Follow @tonledesign on Instagram.And of course, don’t forget to follow @reclaimcollaborative on Instagram too!Thank YouThis podcast is dedicated to creating a safe space to discuss and challenge topics surrounding how we each navigate our personal advantages and disadvantages. I want to thank Neha, Lindsay, and Austin for joining me today and sharing their valuable insights.Finally, thank you for listening! Please subscribe, download, and leave a review for Art of Citizenry Podcast — I appreciate your love and support on this exciting journey! Also, if you want to connect, please feel free to follow me and share your thoughts with me on Instagram @manpreetkalra.

In episode 2 we chat with Rachel Faller, the creator of Tonlé, a zero-waste clothing brand. In this episode we talk about how Rachel started this brand from scratch after a trip to Cambodia, living abroad, running a successful kickstarter, the ins-and-outs of sustainable fashion, and self-care as an entrepreneur. Check out the show notes at www.thatsdifferentpodcast.com.

In episode 174, Kestrel welcomes Rachel Faller, the founder of Tonlé, as well as Sreyoun, the General Manager of Tonlé’s production operations in Cambodia, to the show. A zero waste, ethical fashion brand, Tonlé is on a big mission, to reduce waste generated by larger factories and change the way business is done in the fashion industry. “Lots of people define zero waste in different ways, and for us, it’s basically about reducing the waste that’s already being created in the fashion industry, and using every piece of our own waste.” - Rachel Faller, Founder of Tonlé On this week’s show, Rachel shares more on her journey, and how a Fulbright fellowship to Cambodia helped plant the seeds for her to build Tonlé. Also, we explore more in depth what zero waste means to the brand, and how for Tonlé, it naturally overlaps with their approach to manufacturing, and addressing social issues. Sreyoun, the General Manager of Tonlé’s production operations in Cambodia, also shares how she started working with Tonlé, originally as an accountant. She had the opportunity to move into other positions, learn a lot about the business and sustainable fashion, and now has moved into the General Manager role. The below thoughts, ideas + organizations were brought up in this chat: “Zero waste” at Tonlé Production practices at Tonlé Srey Oun Sweater, one of Rachel’s favorite styles

In 2008 Rachel Faller traveled to Cambodia on a Fulbright Fellowship to research artisans and fair trade organizations. She wound up founding Tonlé, an ethical, zero-waste fashion business in Cambodia that makes contemporary women's apparel from garment factory remnants. A weaver and designer, she combines her knowledge of making and materials with an entrepreneurial vision for building an ethical business. Make/Time shares conversations about craft, inspiration, and the creative process. Listen to leading makers and thinkers talk about where they came from, what they're making, and where they're going next. Make/Time is hosted by Stuart Kestenbaum and is a project of craftschools.us. Major funding is provided by the Windgate Charitable Foundation.

Disturbed by the textile waste she witnessed in Cambodia, Rachel Faller pivoted and started zero waste fashion brand Tonlé. She's created jobs and mitigated waste all while producing a ready to wear line. She joins Kate to discuss the journey.

An estimated 1 million tons of textile waste is dumped into landfills around the world each year. Wasted materials from large brand factories, end of season stock purging, and consumer-discarded clothing are just some of the factors that contribute to this enormous mass of textile waste that occurs each year. Even as an art school student studying textiles and fiber arts at Baltimore’s Maryland Institute College of Art, Rachel Faller knew she would not find her career path in the mass consumptive fashion industry. Instead she founded KeoK’jay, which later became Tonle’, a company based in Phnom Penh Cambodia, which she now oversees as creative director. Faller took the volunteerism and travel experiences of her youth, and the insights gained from research conducted under a Fulbright Grant, and created a fair trade zero-waste fashion label. The company relies on two strategies for zero-waste fashion: creative pattern making that uses 100% of a given material, and producing garments from remnant materials. In addition, Tonle’ provides employment for members of a marginalized Cambodian populace, primarily female. Listen to her thoughts on volunteer tourism, responsible fashion with global reach, and the course of her less-traveled road.