This episode of Sustainably LB is a solo episode. I haven’t done one of these in a while. But I believe this topic to be of utmost importance this holiday season. To be honest, this conversation is always important, and these tips extend to all aspects of shopping, not strictly during the crazed overconsumption narrative of the holiday shopping season. But, essentially, we will be talking about consuming less, shopping local and breaking the wheel of overconsumption. And in this little chat, I will give you a bunch of tips, tricks and alternatives to do just that!

Show Notes:
CONSCIOUS SHOPPING TIPS
Before making a purchase consider these questions

• Who Made This?
• Is It Ethically and Sustainably Produced?
• Does the Brand Value and Pay Their Workers?
  • Have they signed the Pakistan and / or Bangladesh Accord?
• Can I Find it Locally?
• Can I Find it Pre-Loved or Through a Buy Nothing Group?
• How Long Will it Serve Me?
• What Does the End of Life for this Product Look Like?
• Do I Actually Need This?

Handles:
IG: @sustainably_LB

Links:
Sustainably LB Website
Sustainably LB Patreon
Learn More About Socioeconomic Justice - The Or Foundation

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

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to hold space with Nicole Daberkow, Designer and Owner of Elsie’s Attic. After working in the creative design space for over a decade, Nicole decided that it was time to trust the universal nudges and shift her career to slow fashion and design. Her love of the sacred nature of sewing and creating unique pieces led her to create her own sustainable fashion brand built upon doing more with what we already have.

I am so grateful that I got the chance to chat with Nicole about how sustainability manifests in different ways and how, by focusing on the journey, we are able to reach the destination.

Show Notes:

• Creative Problem Solving
• Intentionally Doing the Best With What We Have
• Art as an Extension of the Soul’s Expression
• Breaking Out of the Mindset of Disposability
• Asking Ourselves, “Does this Align with My Values?”

Handles:
IG: @elsiesattic_

Links:
Elsie’s Attic Website
Sustainably LB Patreon
Remake Brand Accountability Report

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

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to hold space with Tori Cates, Certified Reiki Master and Founder of Satori 23. If you’ve been a follower of the podcast from the beginning, you might remember Tori from our first interview about her sustainable, witchy fashion brand, Potion 23. Since that interview, Tori and I have formed a beautiful friendship and I have had the privilege to watch her practice of creating magic with her hands evolve from the intentionality and love worked into every piece of Potion 23 to working that same energy a different way through her healing modalities with Satori 23.

We are moving into a new way of healing and care. One that expands our perception beyond what we can see. Because, in truth, we are so much more than meets the eye anyway and it is about time humanity caught up. I hope you enjoy my interview with Tori as much as I enjoyed our conversation.

Show Notes:

• The Sisterhood of Doing the Work
• The Intersection of Art and Spirituality
• We Are Here to Be Embodied
• Balancing Spirituality and Groundedness
• Energy is Not Limited by the Same Confines as Matter

Instagram: @Satori23Energy

Links:
Satori 23 https://www.satori23.com
Sustainably LB Patreon https://patreon.com/SustainablyLB

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