There are 9 smart billion phones on the planet (more than there are people) and between conflict minerals, child miners and minimal recycling, they are not the most ethical product in your possession. Enter Fairphone, the world’s first ethical, modular smartphone. Co-founder Sean Ansett joins Kate to discuss why we shouldn’t have to choose between a great phone and a fair supply chain.
How can we combat the waste that is plaguing the fashion industry? New York-based journalist and author of Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, Elizabeth Cline rejoins Kate to discuss fashion waste, industry fixes and how to reclaim our love of fashion.
Jessa Blades is a renowned celebrity makeup artist, herbalist and wellness expert dedicated to helping women heal themselves (and their skin) from the inside out. She joins Kate to discuss holiday beauty, wellness, cannabis, food-as-medicine and more.
Why won't manufacturers put chemical ingredients on labels? Jon Whelan's documentary, STINK! follows him on a journey to discover the source of the strange odor coming from a new pair of pajamas, his young daughters got for Christmas. What he discovers should be a wake up call to us all, and has him advocating for truthful product labeling. Jon sits down with Kate to discuss the economics of putting chemicals in everything and what we can do about it.
There are 9 smart billion phones on the planet (more than there are people) and between conflict minerals, child miners and minimal recycling, they are not the most ethical product in your possession. Enter Fairphone, the world’s first ethical, modular smartphone. Co-founder Sean Ansett joins Kate to discuss why we shouldn’t have to choose between a great phone and a fair supply chain.
On the eve of the Global Release (November 19) of RiverBlue, a new documentary, uncovers how the fashion industry plays a part in destroying our world's rivers. Kate sits down with director Roger Williams and river activist Mark Angelo about the (not so) hidden damage fashion is playing on water systems around the planet.
Finding clean, nontoxic beauty options used to be nearly impossible. That's what Romain Gaillard realised when he opened The Detox Market as a pop-up, back in 2010. Now, with stores in LA and Toronto and corner stalls with synergistic partners, Romain Gaillard is dedicated to helping us 'detox our lives', easily. He joins Kate to share his journey and mission.
Chid Liberty was born in Liberia, West Africa, but left as an infant and did not return for 28 years. Inspired by the Nobel Peace Prize winning Liberian Women’s Peace Movement, on his return Chid co-founded Liberty & Justice, Africa’s first Fair Trade Certified™ apparel manufacturer to provide economic opportunities for internally displaced women. He joins Kate to discuss fashion, music and Ebola.
Meika Hollender launched a brand that celebrates, educates and supports women by providing the products, knowledge and inspiration they need to proudly take control of their sexual health. She joins Kate to discuss making sex healthier and why she decided to launch Sustain Natural (with her father).
During Climate Week NYC 2017, Kate gathered leaders from the fashion industry for an EcoSessions® on fashion's impact on climate change. Featuring Kate Black (moderating), Maxine Bedat (Zady), Vanessa Rothschild (H&M), Mara Hoffman (Mara Hoffman) and Nate Aden (World Resource Institute), the event was recorded live.
Nicole Bridger launched her namesake label of chic apparel made from sustainable fabrics in 2006. Over the last ten years, she has evolved her vision and mission and joins Kate to share her journey and why she is closing her flagship store, and relaunching with a smaller, CORE collection - a line of timeless basics.
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