Unpacking Ethical
15 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCo-hosts Katie and Sharmon are spilling all the tea when it comes to sustainable and ethical living. Unpacking Ethical is bridging the gap between politics, social justice, environmentalism, and fashion. It's more than intersection, it's integration.
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Unpacking Season Two
September 25, 2022 14:38 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBSharmon and Katie recap season two and talk about nuance, their favorite episodes of the season, and what they hope people leave with. Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the Preside...
Unpacking Comedy
September 18, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBSipping champagne, mimosas, and hard ciders brings the hilarity and chaotic energy of the “It’s Crazy You’re In My Business” (ICYIMB) podcast. In this episode of Unpacking Ethical we unpack comedy with ICYIMB's two hosts, Becky and Ta’Vi. We discuss how they got into comedy, their experience as Black femme comedians and why side characters are the best. Turns out ghosts can be bougie and Sharmon is obsessed with corny and absurd tv shows. Listen to It's Crazy You're In My Business htt...
Unpacking Community Gardens and Urban Farming
September 11, 2022 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBThis week on Unpacking Ethical, we chat with Kenya Miles of Bluelight Junction and Stephen Lucke of Gardopia Gardens to unpack community gardens and urban farming. In this episode: Kenya and Stephen share their origin stories. We talk about the impact and need for fresh, local food. We discuss urban farming and community gardens as venues for mitigating crime. Learn more about Bluelight Junction: Bluelight Junction website Instagram Learn more about Gardopia Gardens: Gardopia Garden...
Unpacking Radical Joy & Rest
September 04, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBThis week on Unpacking Ethical, we talk about the need for joy and rest with The Radical Joy Coach, Jordan Maney. In this episode: • Jordan talks about her work with “bleeding-heart" entrepreneurs. • We talk rest and joy as forms of resistance. • We each share the ways we push back to make room for joy and rest. Find more of Jordan Website: https://www.jordanmaney.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejordanmaney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejordanmaney/ Twitter:...
Unpacking Oeko-Tex
August 28, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week on Unpacking Ethical, Ben Mead and former guest Salma Quraishi, PhD joined us to talk about Oeko-Tex. We dive into why certifications are needed, who benefits, and what the certification process looks like. Apologies for the rough sound on this one. Technology was technologing. Here are some of the sites/resources that Ben mentioned: https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/ OEKO-TEX® standards that we discussed:STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/standard-10...
Unpacking Parenting
August 21, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBThis week on Unpacking Ethical, we unpack parenting with educator and author of “Positive Racial Identity at Home” Dr. Toni Sturdivant. In this episode: Toni discusses parenting in a much more intentional way than what’s normalized. We talk about common values that we can all pull from while parenting. We explore the importance of healing our relationships with young children. Find more from Toni https://www.toniphd.com/ Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazi...
Unpacking Foraging
August 14, 2022 15:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBDuring the season two premiere of Unpacking Ethical, we go on a foraging journey with Allison P. Erickson. In this episode: Allison shares how she got her start foraging. We explore foraging as sustainability. We dive into the joy of reconnecting with nature in this way. Find more from Allison on Twitter. Read her article here. Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http:...
Unpacking Fatphobia
September 05, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 29.2 MBWe're ending season one of Unpacking Ethical by unpacking fatphobia and the harm of mainstream beauty standards with Celeste Brown. “I think all unlearning fat phobia is about for me is being able to exist and be comfortable in your body and thank your body for what it's carried you through.” On this week’s episode: •Celeste opens up about navigating fatphobia as a Black woman. •We discuss how every industry, from fashion to healthcare, is complicit in perpetuating the hate and violence ...
Unpacking Sustainability
August 29, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 25.7 MBOn this episode of Unpacking Ethical, we unpack sustainability and all its messages with our friend and ENSA board member, Salma Quraishi. “I just think it’s a really important idea that sustainability extends into so many different things.” On this week’s episode: Salma shares her perspective on sustainability and how she applies the concept to various areas of her life. We discuss how and why we need to continue expanding its definition. Sharmon and Katie weigh in on the pros and cons...
Unpacking Perfectionism In Sustainability
August 22, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes - 24.9 MBEver felt like you weren't able to do enough to be considered sustainable? Co-hosts Katie and Sharmon are breaking down all the ways they aren't sustainable and the things they get wrong and why that's ok. ----------------- Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Cha...
Unpacking Secondhand
August 15, 2021 15:00 - 44 minutes - 27.6 MBOn this episode of Unpacking Ethical, we get real about secondhand fashion and sustainability with Natalie of Grey Moon Vintage. “These are a lot of the questions to ask why fast fashion is a part of the ugly side of the second-hand and the pollution problem.” On this week’s episode: Natalie dives deep — explores the dark side of the secondhand fashion industry and what we might not know about it. We discuss how fast fashion has co-opted sustainability. The three of us share our thought...
Unpacking Self-Care
August 08, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 26.9 MBThis episode of Unpacking Ethical features a candid conversation on self-care with comedian and co-host of It’s Crazy You’re in My Business podcast, Ta’Vi. “Tell the truth! Self-Care is telling the truth to white people.” On this week’s episode: Ta’Vi talks with Sharmon and Katie about what self-care looks like and why it’s important to laugh. We talk cooking, Black joy, and making room for all the small things in life. Ta’Vi shares more on It’s Crazy You’re in My Business podcast and t...
Unpacking Black Trauma as Entertainment
August 01, 2021 15:00 - 33 minutes - 19.8 MBThis episode of Unpacking Ethical focuses on the harm in telling stories only centered around Black trauma. “We’re so much more than our trauma.” On this week’s episode: Sharmon and Katie weigh in on why certain creative projects get the green light for Black audiences. We discuss what we love about celebrating Black art. We talk about what types of fresh narratives we’d like to see shared moving forward. Join us as we explore this personal and necessary topic. –––––––– Katie is the ...
Unpacking Veganism
July 25, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBThis premiere episode of Unpacking Ethical features a raw and in-depth chat with Naomi of Rooted Vegan Cuisine. “Veganism, especially for people outside of the vegan world, feels like this exclusive club. And if you’re not perfect you don’t belong, you don’t get to be part of it.” On this week’s episode: Naomi talks with Sharmon and Katie about the issues surrounding mainstream veganism and what needs to improve. Naomi gives an update on her plant-based food line, Rooted Vegan Cuisine. ...
Introducing Unpacking Ethical
July 18, 2021 15:00 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBCo-hosts Katie and Sharmon discuss the HOWs and WHYs of starting Unpacking Ethical. Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable ...