For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Joelle Tangen, Designer and Owner of La Jolie Joelle. After learning about the overwhelmingly unsustainable nature of the fashion industry in college, Joelle sought to pave her own way by focusing on sustainability and what that niche is for her. Her love of nature and creating has led her to curate her own fashion line, build upcycled art outside of the realm of clothing and had her creating sustainable drag for Pattie Gonia.

I am so grateful that I got the chance to sit with Joelle and chat about how sustainability manifests in different ways and how we are constantly learning and leveling up in an industry that focuses, almost entirely, on the bottom line.

Show Notes:

• Bridging the gap between runway and wearable
• Working your piece of the sustainability puzzle
• Using your unique gifts to create lasting change
• Finding inspiration in the materials your using / sourcing
• An unlikely connection to sustainable drag and the midwest

Handles:
IG: @lajoliejoelle

Links:
La Jolie Joelle 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 Heather Snowden, Sustainable Fashion Journalist and Editor, Remake Ambassador and Brand Ambassador at Give Your Best UK. Her particular focus in the sustainability realm is human rights. After the first time I met Heather, I was enchanted by her knowledge and the way she spoke with such eloquence when discussing tough issues. To share this knowledge in a way that doesn’t come off as elitist is a gift! Because, so often, in the sustainable community, these narratives can come off as snooty and entitled.

I am so honored that I got the chance to sit with Heather and talk about the ins and outs of the industry we hold so dear while maintaining the hope that it can do better.

Show Notes:

• The privilege of being able to quit
• We are conditioned to be individualist
• Clothing is a human right
• Giving people the space to change
• There are a lot of people that care

Handles:
Instagram: @hlsnowden

Articles by Heather:
Fashion Supply Chains - Remake
Clothing Poverty - Vogue
Seaweed Fashion - High Snobiety
Ethical Organic Fashion - atmos

Additional Things to Click on:
Environmental Policies in the EU
Give Your Best
Remake Brand Accountability Report
Sustainably LB Patreon

Music:
Ian Aeillo

Creative:
Lauren Bates

Logo:
Meadow Hearn

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