
Fashion Futurist®
Podcast by Greater Than Equal®
What if you could be part of a global movement building for the future?Now you can with Fashion Futurist®, an innovative platform for bold ideas and transformative action. Our name symbolizes global creativity, vision, and forward-thinking approaches that drive systemic change across sectors. Just as fashion mirrors culture, innovation, and design, we use these powerful elements to explore solutions to the world’s most complex challenges.Powered by Greater Than Equal®, our mission is to activate a global ecosystem of leaders who turn ingenuity, emerging technologies, and diverse perspectives into tangible social impact.Hosted by Kamilah Sanders, we spotlight leaders sparking change and inspiring action. Innovators rethinking supply chains, technologists using AI for equitable access, front-line entrepreneurs collaborating to address climate challenges, and more.Through thought-provoking conversations, Fashion Futurist® connects you to the resources, strategies, and tools you need to drive systemic change and build a more inclusive, resilient future.Join us in building the future we imagine. Together, we can drive systemic change for maximum impact.
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In Part 2, we continue our conversation with Teju Adisa-Farrar discussing how to make time and find balance as a passionate, multi-hyphenate social impact leader. We define and examine alternative economic models and the connection between food and fiber. Plus, we delve into her critical work supporting livelihoods and lifeways with the Black Fiber & Textile Network. Teju is an environmental equity consultant, multifaceted facilitator, and was the inaugural Co-Managing Director of the Fibers Fund in 2023. She is the creator / host of the Black Material Geographies podcast, a 2022 honoree for the Conscious Fashion Campaign, and a member of the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network—supporting work that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals. Teju is an expert on alternatives with a focus on: communities’ design, sustainable textiles, creating regenerative fiber systems, and adopting climate resilient strategies for Black humans, Indigenous communities, and people of the global majority. Teju is a researcher, connector and multihyphenate living between New York and California. Teju Adisa-Farrar https://www.tejuadisafarrar.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/misstej @misstej Linktree https://linktr.ee/misstej Black Fiber & Textile Network https://www.blackfibernetwork.com/ Black Material Geographies Podcast https://www.tejuadisafarrar.com/black-material-geographies-podcast Executive Producer & Host Kamilah Sanders [https://kamilahsanders.com/] IG [https://www.instagram.com/kivanoir/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamilahsanders/] Powered by Greater Than Equal [https://greaterthanequal.com/] Learn more about Fashion Futurist [https://fashionfuturist.io/] Follow Fashion Futurist YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6a2spYOonj0yw2rMCxTL0w] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fashionfuturist] IG [https://www.instagram.com/fashionfuturist.io/] Subscribe to Email List [https://greaterthanequal.ck.page/bfab61d8f9] Are You Maximizing Your Impact? Discover how to maximize your social impact in life and business. Get your FREE Impact Catalyst Score [https://kamilah-1ir1fobr.scoreapp.com/] today! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fashion-futurist/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/fashion-futurist/exclusive-content]

We talk with Teju Adisa-Farrar, environmental equity consultant, multifaceted facilitator, and past inaugural Co-Managing Director of the Fibers Fund. She takes us on a journey discussing growing up zero-waste in a Pan-African household to her current focus on environmental and climate justice. We delve into the complexities and benefits of being a multi-hyphenate and the importance of reclaiming our positive relationship to nature thus reclaiming value within ourselves. Teju is an environmental equity consultant, multifaceted facilitator, and was the inaugural Co-Managing Director of the Fibers Fund in 2023. She is the creator / host of the Black Material Geographies podcast, a 2022 honoree for the Conscious Fashion Campaign, and a member of the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network—supporting work that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals. Teju is an expert on alternatives with a focus on: communities’ design, sustainable textiles, creating regenerative fiber systems, and adopting climate resilient strategies for Black humans, Indigenous communities, and people of the global majority. Teju is a researcher, connector and multihyphenate living between New York and California. Teju Adisa-Farrar https://www.tejuadisafarrar.com/ IG https://www.instagram.com/misstej @misstej Linktree https://linktr.ee/misstej Executive Producer & Host Kamilah Sanders [https://kamilahsanders.com/] IG [https://www.instagram.com/kivanoir/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamilahsanders/] Powered by Greater Than Equal [https://greaterthanequal.com/] Learn more about Fashion Futurist [https://fashionfuturist.io/] Follow Fashion Futurist YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6a2spYOonj0yw2rMCxTL0w] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fashionfuturist] IG [https://www.instagram.com/fashionfuturist.io/] Subscribe to Email List [https://greaterthanequal.ck.page/bfab61d8f9] Are You Maximizing Your Impact? Discover how to maximize your social impact in life and business. Get your FREE Impact Catalyst Score [https://kamilah-1ir1fobr.scoreapp.com/] today! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fashion-futurist/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/fashion-futurist/exclusive-content]

Welcome to Fashion Takes Five, a special segment of the Fashion Futurist podcast where we delve into the key points and insights from our recent episode with your host, Kamilah Sanders. Join me as I take a closer look at some of the thought-provoking moments from our conversation with the Sara Ali. In Part One of our discussion, Sara shared her unique perspective on the fashion industry, its power to engage, its potential for division, and the need for a more inclusive approach. So, let's dive right in and explore these key takeaways. Sara Ali is a British-Sundanese award-winning culture and communication advisor and sustainability fashionista in the business of luxury with over 27 years of experience in African and Arabian markets. She has been featured in Vogue Business, BBC Africa, MBC and Wardrobe Crisis podcast. She has received national UK awards for her mentoring and sustainability achievements and her sharp views on race, colonialism, representation, climate change, and human rights have made her a trusted counsel in the Black arts and culture community unions. Guest Sara Ali @thesaraali Subscribe to Email List [https://greaterthanequal.ck.page/bfab61d8f9] Executive Producer & Host Kamilah Sanders [https://kamilahsanders.com/] IG [https://www.instagram.com/kivanoir/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamilahsanders/] Powered by Greater Than Equal [https://greaterthanequal.com/] Learn more about Fashion Futurist [https://fashionfuturist.io/] Follow Fashion Futurist YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6a2spYOonj0yw2rMCxTL0w] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fashionfuturist] IG [https://www.instagram.com/fashionfuturist.io/] Are You Maximizing Your Impact? Discover how to maximize your social impact in life and business. Get your FREE Impact Catalyst Score [https://kamilah-1ir1fobr.scoreapp.com/] today! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fashion-futurist/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/fashion-futurist/exclusive-content]

Nkwo Onwuka - Designer, Sustainability Expert, and Founder of sustainable, ethical fashion brand NKWO joins us as we discuss her journey as a designer transforming waste into fashionable garments. Exploring the ins and outs of working with local artisans to solve modern problems with an ancient techniques, we discuss how her work bridges the gap between sustainable fashion and preserving traditional craft skills. Get inspired as she provides recommendations for brands that are interested in working with local artisans. Nkwo Onwuka is a seasoned sustainability expert in the African creative industry. She is devoted to promoting a positive image of Africa and the unique interpretations of its rich history and traditions through design. She launched her brand, NKWO, in 2012. NKWO is an artisanal brand at the forefront of sustainability and social innovation in the Nigerian fashion industry. The brand creates artisanal and limited-edition pieces from second-hand denim, made in Nigeria cotton, end-of-line fabric, cutting table waste and single use plastic. The brands core values include textile waste reduction, environmental conservation, traditional craft skill preservation, innovation and women empowerment. NKWO @nkwo_official https://www.instagram.com/nkwo_official/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/nkwo_official/?hl=en] https://www.nkwo.design [https://www.nkwo.design] Subscribe to Email List [https://greaterthanequal.ck.page/bfab61d8f9] Executive Producer & Host Kamilah Sanders [https://kamilahsanders.com/] IG [https://www.instagram.com/kivanoir/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamilahsanders/] Powered by Greater Than Equal [https://greaterthanequal.com/] Learn more about Fashion Futurist [https://fashionfuturist.io/] Follow Fashion Futurist YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6a2spYOonj0yw2rMCxTL0w] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fashionfuturist] IG [https://www.instagram.com/fashionfuturist.io/] Are You Maximizing Your Impact? Discover how to maximize your social impact in life and business. Get your FREE Impact Catalyst Score [https://kamilah-1ir1fobr.scoreapp.com/] today! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fashion-futurist/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/fashion-futurist/exclusive-content]

In this Fashion Futurist Brands Special we are joined by Fashion Futurist, Designer, and Founder of sustainable fashion brand TAKAII - Thakane Bazill as we take a deep dive into the effects of mass production and overconsumption on the Global South. What is Fashion Futurist Brands? Occasionally we feature sustainable, ethical brands and brand focused content. These interviews are also available to watch on our YouTube channel @fashionfutrist - https://www.youtube.com/@fashionfuturist Be sure to go subscribe for additional bonus content! About Thakane Bazill Fashion Futurist and Designer Thakane Bazill believes in Decentralised Fashion Production. She is an advocate for inclusion of Global South/ Majority in Metaverse, Digital Fashion, NFT and education. Thakane's current projects include working on a platform for alternative fashion production engaging local tailors and designers for a more democratic ecosystem. She is open to collaborative projects and consulting with fashion brands and designers regarding diversity, alternative production practises, future of fashion, and creative projects. Thakane is also a partner with WADA, a West African Cardano blockchain community for educational outreach and business integration. https://www.instagram.com/thaka.baz/ https://www.instagram.com/takaii_studio/ https://www.instagram.com/takaii_eu/ Watch Episode on YouTube [https://youtu.be/TSf7VbXAHDU] Subscribe to Email List [https://greaterthanequal.ck.page/bfab61d8f9] Executive Producer & Host Kamilah Sanders [https://kamilahsanders.com/] IG [https://www.instagram.com/kivanoir/] LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamilahsanders/] Powered by Greater Than Equal [https://greaterthanequal.com/] Learn more about Fashion Futurist [https://fashionfuturist.io/] Follow Fashion Futurist YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6a2spYOonj0yw2rMCxTL0w] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/fashionfuturist] IG [https://www.instagram.com/fashionfuturist.io/] Are You Maximizing Your Impact? Discover how to maximize your social impact in life and business. Get your FREE Impact Catalyst Score [https://kamilah-1ir1fobr.scoreapp.com/] today! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fashion-futurist/exclusive-content [https://redcircle.com/fashion-futurist/exclusive-content]
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