Getting rid of unwanted items in our homes or offices can be tricky if you don't want to send everything to landfill or a thrift store. Today's guest has created a solution that recirculates usable, landfill-bound products by connecting them to their next best use. Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Hannah Dehradunwala, founder of Raeri, a platform that upcycles your unwanted items away from landfills and connects them to people and organizations that can give them a second life. We talk about: - how Hannah's sustainable journey began - what led her to start Raeri - what is a circular economy vs a linear economy - how Raeri works - future plans for Raeri Support Hannah and Raeri here: Website: https://raeri.co/ Raeri IG: https://www.instagram.com/raeri.co/ Hannah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/hannah_fd/ Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Taylor Scott, the creator of Sweet Honey Thrift, a secondhand online boutique. Through reselling her thrifted finds, Taylor is helping others quit fast fashion and diverting textile waste from being dumped on other countries. We talk about: - why Taylor started Sweet Honey Thrift - the role resellers play in sustainable fashion - addressing the question of ethics in reselling - Taylor's process of shopping to resell  Support Taylor here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweethoney_thriftshop/ Depop: https://depop.com/sweethoneythriftshop Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Anuella Alexandre, also known as @thegreengoddessdiary on Instagram where she shares tips for plant parents and new gardeners. Anuella is also the founder of A Green Community, where she aims to connect families and children to nature. - how Anuella's sustainable journey began - her mission with A Green Community - how to introduce kids to gardening Support Anuella: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreengoddessdiary/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegreengoddessdiary Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Today's featured brown girl is Oluwatobiloba Kolawole, founder and creative director of Revival Resurrection, an experimental design company that creatively up-cycles and recycles Nigeria's solid waste into statement designs. Tobi is on a mission to use design as a powerful tool for enhancing social and environmental change while sustainably preserving traditional African hand craftsmanship heritage, - How your sustainable journey began - Why you started Revival Resurrection - Design process and how you gather materials - Past & upcoming collections - Thoughts on sustainable fashion in Nigeria - What being a sustainable brown/black girl means to you

Finding planet-forward platforms that share good news and inspiring stories about folks making positive impacts on the planet has not always been an easy feat. But today’s guest has created a space that fills this need. Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Reza Cristián, founder and editor-in-chief of SUSTAIN, an online sustainable publication focused on creating a diverse and inclusive space for people who are eco-conscious. Through SUSTAIN, Reza and her team inspire us to give a damn, and cheers us on as we make our first baby steps into this world of sustainability. We talk about: - what led Reza to start SUSTAIN + who it's for - how sustainability in media has shifted since SUSTAIN was started - recent SXSW experience - future plans for SUSTAIN Support Reza & SUSTAIN: Website: https://www.sustainthemag.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainthemag/ Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Knowing the ingredients that are in beauty products is becoming more and more important to consumers. Today’s guest has created a platform that makes it easy to learn about what goes into our favorite products and helps us to make more sustainable choices. Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Sabrina Noorani, founder of ClearForMe, a platform that is taking steps to educate users on beauty product ingredients to ultimately make more sustainable decisions when it comes to which products they purchase. We talk about: - how Sabrina’s sustainable journey began - what led her to start ClearForMe - laws on product regulations that hold brands accountable for claims - signs to look out for when navigating the beauty aisle - ways to have a sustainable skin routine & best products to incorporate - thoughts on DIY skincare products

Having an impact in our neighborhoods and working to give back to those in need is an important aspect of sustainability in my opinion. Today's guests are doing just that - in addition to diverting clothing and toiletries from landfills, these sustainable brown girls are making a difference in their community.  Before we get into this episode, I do want to mention that there are dates and events mentioned that have already passed. However, our guests hold different events throughout the year, so follow them on Instagram to stay up to date.  Today's featured sustainable brown girls are the ladies of Well Cloth'd, a non-profit based in Brooklyn, New York, founded by three Black women and lifelong friends -  Leetah McGee and sisters Jenne and Marien Richardson, later joined by Maya Shelton.  With a mission to take the mystery out of donating, Well Cloth’d ensures that recipients receive high-quality care packages, that are curated specifically to meet their needs. Today we're joined by Jenne, Leetah, and Maya. We talk about: - how and why Well Cloth'd was started - how Well Cloth'd helps the community - how their donation strategy keeps clothes and toiletries out of landfills - tips for others to create similar programs in their cities - future goals for Well Cloth'd Support Well Cloth'd: Website: https://www.wellclothd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellclothdin Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

When I first started my sustainable journey, it wasn't necessarily to be better for the planet. I wanted to be better for my body. A lot of us choose products with organic ingredients because we're told it's better for our bodies, but that may not always be the case. In this episode, our guest is busting some health-related myths as well as sharing how the health and medical industries can be more sustainable.   Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Dr. Anjali Malik, a breast imaging radiologist, and women’s health advocate. She mentors and inspires women to charge of their breast and ovarian health, all while promoting sustainability and plant-based nutrition.   We talk about:  - How sustainability relates to the health industry  - Ingredients in beauty products & food impacting breast & reproductive health  - Microplastics found in blood and what it means for our health    - If waste within the medical industry is avoidable   Support Dr. Malik:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anjalimalikmd/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/anjalimalikmd Website: www.AnjaliMalikMD.com   Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Since I've been doing this podcast, I've seen so many different career paths that can be taken within the sustainability industry. Today, we're chatting with a sustainability consultant about how businesses can be more sustainable, specifically in the fashion, music, ad art industries.   Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Alexzandria Ashton, founder of Ashton Wolfe Sustainability Consulting. Alexzandria is a passionate sustainable fashion industry advocate and social-climate activist who wants to see change within the fashion, music, and film industries. We talk about: - How Alexzandria became interested in sustainability - Why she started Ashton Wolfe Sustainability Consulting - How a fashion brand just starting can be more sustainable - How a supply chain audit works - How digital art can replace fashion overconsumption Support Alexzandria here: Website: https://www.ashtonwolfe.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashtonwolfeconsulting/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolagirlwolfe/ Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

As people who care deeply about the environment, worrying about climate change and our impact on the planet can often be overwhelming. When the news is often filled with negativity it’s easy to go down a dark rabbit hole. However, finding positive climate news and things to get excited about is so important to our mental health and drive to continue the fight for Mother Earth. In this episode, we’re chatting with our guest about how to maintain joy as an environmental activist.   Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Arielle V. King, an environmental justice staff attorney at an environmental law think tank in Washington DC and host of The Intersectional Environmentalist podcast, The Joy Report. We talk about: - how Arielle's sustainable journey began - Arielle's role with Intersectional Environmentalist - her job as environmental justice staff attorney & what that entails - The Joy Report podcast & how Arielle stay optimistic - art's role in environmental activism Special thanks to Bookshop.org for sponsoring this episode. Check out our curated list of books written by fellow sustainable brown girls at https://bookshop.org/shop/sustainablebrowngirl. Use code SBG10 for 10% off your purchase until August 29, 2022. Support Arielle here: Arielle's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ariellevking/ Intersectional Environmentalist Website: https://www.intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/ Intersectional Environmentalist IG: https://www.instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist/ The Joy Report Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/41en5Yu2UdhUHrclIa07RK IE Tik Tok: @isxenvironmentalist  Arielle's Tik Tok: @ariellevking  Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

After a two-and-a-half-year battle with kidney cancer, my mom passed away a few days ago. It only felt right to dedicate an episode of the Sustainable Brown Girl podcast to the woman who inspired and fostered my love for the planet and people.  Special thanks to Leaf Shave for sponsoring this episode. Shop leafshave.com for all of your plastic-free shaving needs. Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Taking care of our skin should be a top priority - just as we only have one planet, we only have one body, so it’s important to take care of it. Our guest today is sharing tips on how to have a sustainable skincare routine as well as incorporating full-body wellness into your routine.   Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Emani Mone, a third-generation beauty professional on a mission to provide quality vegan-friendly skincare and curated full-body wellness experiences. At Beauty Strike, based in Brooklyn, NY, Emani and her team are creating space for women of color in the beauty and wellness industry.   We talk about: - how Emani's sustainable journey began - what led her to start Beauty Strike - ways to have a sustainable skin routine & best products to incorporate - thoughts on DIY skincare Special thanks to Leaf Shave for sponsoring this episode. Shop leafshave.com for all of your plastic-free shaving needs. Support Beauty Strike here: Visit Beauty Strike online: https://www.beautystrike.us/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautystrikeny  Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

As people who are conscious of how the choices we make impact the planet, we are probably also conscious about the brands we support and buy from. It can be difficult to know who's the real deal and who's not, which is why businesses like Sancho's exists.    Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Kalkidan Legesse, the Ethiopian woman owner of Sancho's, a sustainable fashion & ethical gift department shop based in the UK. Sancho's mission is to make it easy for shoppers to prioritise people and the planet by curating the best sustainable fashion brands and putting them under one roof.  We talk about:  - how Kalkidan's sustainable journey began  - what led her to start Sancho's  - how they select sustainable brands to stock  - how Sancho's is addressing fashion circularity   Special thanks to Ethique for sponsoring this episode. Shop ethique.com for all of your plastic-free hair and beauty bar needs. Support Sancho's here:  Visit the website: https://www.sanchosshop.com  Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wowsancho/  Shop & Sell on Owni: https://sanchos-resale.owni.app/ Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

We all are on our own sustainable journeys but it's great to learn how other people are approaching sustainability. And seeing how people live sustainably in real life can be inspiring. Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Addie Fisher,  the woman behind the Old World New blog. Addie is a sustainable living enthusiast and a thrift fashion lover. On her blog and Instagram, Addie shares sustainable living tips and encourages her audience to slow down and live more intentionally. We talk about: - why Addie started Old World New blog - favorite thrift finds - tips for living sustainably on a budget - experience as a sustainable parent - tips for budding eco-influencers Special thanks to Ethique for sponsoring this episode. Shop ethique.com for all of your plastic-free hair and beauty bar needs. Support Addie here: Website: https://oldworldnew.us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldworldnew YouTube: http://bit.ly/OldWorldNew-YouTube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldworldnew Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Today we're talking all about sustainability through food. Our first featured sustainable brown girl is Elise Smith, co-founder of oECo Studios, an ethical eco video production company that works with earth-forward brands. Elise is also the owner of WinniE's Bakery, she's a food writer, recipe developer, and set stylist. Today we'll be talking about how we can be more sustainable when it comes to shopping for food and cooking. Later we'll hear from Rachel Laryea, a Ghanian woman based in Brooklyn, NY.  Rachel is the founder of Kelewele, a lifestyle and food brand focused on plantain based eats. Rachel is a plantain lover embarking on a journey at the intersection of food, culture, and community. Support Elise here:  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/winniesbakery/ WinniE's Bakery website: https://www.winniesbakery.com/ Magnolia Workshop: https://magnolia.com/workshops/course/a7e429b0-e11a-11ec-947e-f95ae9004318/baked-from-scratch-cakes/ Support Rachel here:  Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelewelenyc/ Kelewele website: https://www.kelewelenyc.com/ Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

For decades, China and other Asian countries have been the main hub of textile production, but now eyes are shifting toward Africa. With major potential for growth, African development is on the rise. In today's episode, we will be discussing the benefits of manufacturing in Africa and how more companies can get involved.  Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Jacqueline Shaw, a fashion designer, consultant, and founder of Africa Fashion Guide - a social enterprise promoting sustainability within Africa's fashion and textile industry. Through her organization, Jacqueline consults clients on building and growing their African fashion business while positively impacting communities throughout Africa. Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/africafashionguide/ Learn more about Africa Fashion Guide: https://linktr.ee/africafashionguide Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

It’s no secret that I’m not vegan, but as a former vegan, I surely believe that we should limit our meat intake for the health of our bodies and the planet. Today's featured sustainable brown girl is Monique Koch, also known as Brown Vegan on YouTube, Instagram, her blog, and podcast. Through her platform, Monique shares family & beginner-friendly vegan tips and recipes for folks who say they could never go vegan.  We’ll talk about tips on going vegan, why representation within the vegan community is important, and how to deal with family & friends who question your veganism. Check out our NEW MERCH! Pre-orders open until June 24, so don't miss out! https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/shop My episode on Brown Vegan podcast:  https://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/sustainable-brown-girl-podcast Visit Brown Vegan website: https://www.brownvegan.com/ Follow Brown Vegan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownvegan/ Subscribe to Brown Vegan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Brownvegan/videos Listen to Brown Vegan podcast: https://www.brownvegan.com/podcast Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

It’s the sustainable brown girl podcast 2 year anniversary! In this episode we’re going to take a walk down memory lane to see how far Sustainable Brown Girl has come in the past two years, we’re going to hear updates from a few past guests, we’ll talk about the future of this platform, and I’ll finally answer the question that I’ve been asking guests for the past year - what being a sustainable brown girl means to me. Check out our NEW MERCH! Pre-orders open until June 24, so don't miss out! https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/shop Big thanks to our Podcast Coordinator, Ariell, for being ROCKSTAR! Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a.recycled.soul/ Thanks to our past guests from seasons 1 & 2 for sharing updates! Raya Salter (Episode 10) Follow Raya on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climateauntie/ Visit Raya's website: https://www.rayasalter.com/ Gynn Lynn (Episode 21) Follow Gwen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inagreenminute/ Mothers & Others for Clean Air: https://www.mothersandothersforcleanair.org/about-us/leadership-board-of-directors/ Hannah McCall (Episode 22) Visit the website: cleanbeautyforblackgirls.org Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleanbeautyforblackgirls Lashanti Jupp (Episode 24) Visit Lashanti's website: https://www.lashantijupp.com/ Follow Lashanti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lashanti_siren/ Tune in to Siren Sundays on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LashantiTheSiren Alejandra Dueñas (Episode 27) Follow Alejandra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alejandraduenas_/ Camille Lee (Episode 30) Wear Em Out Tees Website: www.wearemouttees.com (Use code SBG20 for 20% off) Follow WEOT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/wearemouttees/ Jasmine Davenport (Episode 31) Follow Jasmine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzyclimate Our Climate website: https://ourclimate.us/ Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

It was such an honor to be able to sit down with today's featured Sustainable Brown Gir,l Dominique Drakeford. She's an environmental educator, community advocate, and sustainable style influencer. Dominique works at the intersections of sustainability and style to heal our relationship to the Earth and spark equitable change for economic wellbeing while simultaneously celebrating her Blackness. In this podcast episode, we talk about: - how Dominque's sustainable journey began - the creative & business project Dominique is working on - how Dominique uses fashion as a form of activism - what being a mother has taught Dominique about sustainability  Support Dominique: Website: https://www.dominiquedrakeford.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominiquedrakeford/ Summer School: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-school-landing-page-do-not-order-from-here-tickets-311270106267 Watch the video interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Abi-Msc4ACQ Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!

Sustainability is more than reducing waste, recycling and being more conscious about our purchasing habits. Sustainability can also be expressed through art and design. By using plant fibers to create art rather than synthetic materials, or designing your home or office with the natural environment in mind, you can take your sustainability game to the next level. Today’s episode is a double feature, where I will be chatting with Jade Nikaylah Williams, an artist and model about how she incorporates natural materials and dyes into her handmade rugs. And later we’ll hear from Priscille Joseph, an interior designer about how to bring nature into your home design.    Our first featured sustainable brown girl is Jade Nikaylah Williams, a model, designer, and alchemist of the Earth. Through her art, plant-based meals, and free-flowing lifestyle, Jade inspires us to remember that we are infinite beings living a human experience.  Support Jade here:  https://www.jadenikaylah.com/portalrugs  https://www.instagram.com/jadenikaylah/  https://www.behance.net/jadenikaylah (Graphic Design)   The next featured sustainable brown girl is Priscille Joseph, an interior designer with a focus on bringing nature into the built-in environment through biophilic patterns. Priscille is also the host of Design Talk Podcast where you can gain practical interior design and wellness tips that can transform your space.  Support Priscille here:   https://www.lpdstudio.ca  https://www.instagram.com/lpdstudio.ca   Donate to Sustainable Brown Girl on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sustainablebrowngirl Visit the Sustainable Brown Girl Website: https://www.sustainablebrowngirl.com/ Follow Sustainable Brown Girl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablebrowngirl/ Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts!