For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Maria Corpuz Owner of Bel Merch and Design and Host of Riverside Chats. This conversation has been a long time coming and I am so grateful that we finally got to sit and hold space around some many amazing topics. We cover so much in this episode! From taking the opportunity to turn a flawed system into a space for change to experiencing and learning into parts of your story that you might not have known existed.

I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed our conversation.

Show Notes:

• Turning a flawed system into an opportunity for change
• The connection of what your story means to you
• Finding a job that fits and pays the bill(s)
• The importance, history and art of tradition and culture
• The art of doing nothing

Handles:
Instagram: @belmerch_
@mariaecorpuz

Links:
Bel Merch and Design Website
Sustainably LB Patreon

Music:
Ian Aeillo
Creative:
Lauren Bates
Logo:
Meadow Hearn

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Selina Sanders Slow Fashion Clothing Artist and Creator of her namesake brand, Selina Sanders. The entire time Selina was sharing her story and her experience in the fashion industry, I was spellbound. I mean, I was on the edge of my seat hanging on every word. And it isn’t because she shares things about the industry that I don’t know. But she shared her story in such a way that reminded me that you can always change the narrative and life has a funny way of bringing you right where you need to be. Even if you seemingly lose your way.

I am so honored that I got the chance to sit with Selina and talk about the ins and outs of the industry we hold dear and what really matters in this life.

I hope that you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed our conversation.

Show Notes:

• Change doesn't happen overnight
• Disputing the idea of what fashion and dressing is about
• A clear(er) picture of the result of our choices
• Being an artist, in any capacity, is about sharing your art
• Determining your own measurement of success

Handles:
Instagram:
@selina_sanders

Links:
Selina’s Website
Patterns
YouTube Channel
Domestika Course
Daz-E Thrift Shop
Sustainably LB Patreon
Beth Jones

Music:
Ian Aeillo
Creative:
Lauren Bates
Logo:
Meadow Hearn

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Jamie Smith Artist, Creator of El Crisol Art and Spanish Teacher. Her inspiration for starting El Crisol came from her experience with injury and looking for the beauty in the unloved and overlooked moments in between what most consider the ideal aspects of life. We cover so much in this episode but we keep coming back to connection and curiosity and embracing the ride while trying to do the best with what we have.

Because in truth everything is connected and inspiration is everywhere. I hope you enjoy my interview with Jamie as much as I enjoyed our conversation.

Show Notes:

• Using art to capture emotions through memories
• Necessity breeds creativity
• Traveling through art
• The emotional effect of both clothing and art
• Unconsciously using clothing to speak to those that are looking for you

Instagram: @el.crisol_art.gallery

Links:
El Crisol Art Gallery
Sustainably LB Patreon

Music:
Ian Aeillo
Creative:
Lauren Bates
Logo:
Meadow Hearn