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From Waste to Wow: How African Designers Are Redefining Luxury and Sustainability | w/ Beatrace Oola - CEO of Fashion Africa Now

African fashion is not a trend—it’s a paradigm shift. In this episode, visionary founder Beatrace Angut Lorika Oola (Fashion Africa Now) unpacks how designers of African origin are redefining luxury, sustainability, and storytelling through upcycling, limited editions, and Afrocentric/Afrodiasporic aesthetics. What you’ll learn: * Return to Sender: how deadstock and secondhand waste become high-end, limited-edition pieces * Why “people over profit” and pre-order models beat overproduction * The difference between “ethno clichés” and contemporary African luxury and streetwear * How fashion carries identity, codes, and culture—and why that matters now * Intersectionality, women’s networks, and the courage it takes to lead change Why listen now: * Overconsumption is fueling waste and pollution across the Global South—this movement offers real solutions * You’ll discover names to know (e.g., Bobby Kolade, Ghana collectives) and materials pushing fashion forward (raffia, banana fiber, mud cloth) * Practical takeaways: how to shop better, support designers, and shift from fast fashion to meaningful style Watch the episode and explore: https://fashionafricanow.com/de African fashion, Fashion Africa Now, Beatrace Oola, sustainability, upcycling, Return to Sender, circular fashion, ethical fashion, Afro-diaspora, luxury streetwear, pre-order model, slow fashion, women in leadership, intersectionality.

Stepping Into the Unknown: Burnout, Identity, and True Transformation with Ulrike Lettermann | S.2 Ep.8 w/ Ulli Lettermann

Transformation coach Ulrike Lettermann shares her raw journey through burnout, motherhood, identity shifts, and building a business from scratch. We talk about female leadership, stepping into the unknown, overcoming generational blocks, and finding clarity in the fog of personal change. A powerful episode for anyone feeling the nudge to grow. How is your transformation moving along? Any help or questions you have? Connect to award winning coach and host Hedi Schaefer via LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hedi-schaefer-2b375a3b/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hedi_schaefer] or www.hedischaefer.com Ulrike Lettermann is the founder of VersaVista Coaching and creator of the CYClead®️ leadership framework. *With more than 15 years of experience in film production and artist management, she brings a deep understanding of pressure, creativity and leadership to her work.* She co-authored Punk As Fck, contributing to cultural conversations on inequality and systemic change, and serves as City Chair Berlin for G100 Entrepreneurship & Sustainability. Ulrike is also Editor-in-Chief of HALT — the antidote to a culture of higher, faster, further. www.ulrike-lettermann.de This episode covers: personal transformation, burnout recovery, female leadership, identity shift, motherhood and career, self‑employment journey, nervous system regulation, overcoming fear of change, women in business, inner calling, personal growth podcast, Ulrike Lettermann interview

The Truth About Women in Business: Confidence, Fear & 30 Million Entrepreneurs | S. 2 Ep: 7 w/ Bhargavi Swami

In this episode of Change_Licious, I sit down with Bhargavi Swami [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhswami/] from India — an entrepreneur building an all-women HR consulting company that is quietly transforming how women return to work. Based in Bangalore, Bhargavi is part of a movement representing 30 million women entrepreneurs in India, while also working with countless women rebuilding careers after motherhood, relocation, and life transitions. But this conversation goes far beyond business. We talk about why so many women hesitate to start even when opportunities exist, the real reason confidence is often the missing piece, and what happens when women begin to trust their own instinct to act. Bhargavi also shares powerful stories of women who started with no laptop, no English, and no formal access — and are now working with global clients. Key themes in this episode: * Women entrepreneurship & leadership * Confidence vs. readiness * Overthinking and self-doubt * 30 million women building businesses in India * Women returning to work after life breaks * Investing in the Arts This is not just a conversation about work. It’s a conversation about courage, timing, and what changes when women finally start backing themselves. Connect to the host Hedi & her guest here: Hedi LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hedi-schaefer-2b375a3b/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hedi_schaefer/] Bhargavi LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhswami/] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bhargavi.swami/]

Leadership Secrets Revealed: Dr. Hynd Bouhia on Mindset, Money & Energy Flow | S. 2 Ep. 6

This isn’t just another leadership podcast. Join Hedi Schaefer and Dr. Hynd Bouhia for a deep dive into the invisible forces behind success: mindset, resilience, financial literacy, visibility, and the feminine energy that fuels it all. 30 powerful minutes to transform how you lead, create, and show up in the world. Connect via LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hedi-pottag-schaefer-2b375a3b/] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hedi_schaefer] Dr. Hynd Bouhia is a leadership and strategy expert with over 25 years of experience advising executives and governments on high-impact initiatives. She is President of Strategica for Impact Investment and created the BAL Method® (Believe–Act–Lead) to help leaders strengthen vision, influence, and authentic leadership. A graduate of Centrale Paris, Johns Hopkins University, and Harvard University, she also founded the Women Leader Elevation Program and authored best-selling books on leadership and personal growth. https://www.balmethod.com/mastermind

Falling Madly in Self-Love: 12 Pillars to Transform Your Life | S. 2 Ep. 5 w/ Jasmyn Quianna

Feeling burned out, stuck, or like you’re “doing everything right” but still unfulfilled? 💥 In this episode, Jasmyn Quianna reveals how to transform your life with 12 pillars of absolute self-love—from self-trust and self-devotion to energy alignment and manifestation. High performers, leaders, and ambitious women: learn how to fall madly in love with yourself, heal from the inside out, and finally create a life that truly feels like yours. ✨ 🎧 Listen now for practical tools, soulful insights, and a free morning ritual to start your day grounded and powerful. - Connect to Hedi via ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/hedi_schaefer], ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/hedi-schaefer-2b375a3b/] or www.hedischaefer.com and download the transformation ecosystem to level up here: ⁠The Impact Boutique App [https://the-impact-boutique.joinkliq.io] Connect to Jasmyn via Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jasmynquianna Get her [https://www.instagram.com/jasmynquianna]Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJRDZVCY/ and [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJRDZVCY/]Free Gift – The Absolute Self-Love Morning Ritual (15 min morning practice): https://www.jasmynquianna.com/morning-ritual [https://www.jasmynquianna.com/morning-ritual] Website: https://jasmynquianna.com [https://jasmynquianna.com/] ---- self-love, personal growth, manifestation, high performers, energy healing, self-trust, self-compassion, self-devotion, life transformation