It took us a long time to be able to talk about sustainability properly without greenwashing the topic or worse, sending conflicting messages with what we promote. After all, we do not pride ourselves to be a sustainable brand, simply one that supports sustainability by encouraging customers to buy only what they need.⁠ But after much groundwork, conversations with our stylists, industry advocates, and deep research (which really was just in one book Fashionopolis) we are finally able to discuss the topic in what we believe to be a meaningful manner. To share what sustainability really means.⁠ And when we say discuss, we truly mean it. We kickstarted this podcast just for the purpose of discussion with industry advocates.⁠

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Our very first guest Anisa Johnny is the co-founder of social enterprise Style Nomads. Style Nomads is supporting single Mums by training them to make quality non tarnish lightweight jewellery. Anisa is also a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Marketing and Management at Raffles College and started her career in fashion at the buying department of Marks & Spencers. Having run her own fashion label in the UK and showcased collections at London Fashion Week, consulted as a Product Developer for brands such as Topshop, she has deep knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes. She was also recently awarded The Finder's Expatpreneur Awards 2021 and we are so blessed to have Anisa as our mentor at Girlsourced having her guidance since we kickstarted the business. 

Tune in to this episode of Girlsourced Chats to hear more about how Anisa went from fast fashion buyer to sustainability advocate. You will learn from Anisa how you as a consumer or even a brand can be more sustainable and hopefully be inspired to play a part in saving our planet. 

To find out more about Style Nomads and to support their mission, visit the following links:

Website : https://stylenomads.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearestylenomads

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeareStyleNomads

If you are looking to start somewhere with sustainability, our stylists at Girlsourced can also help you on your journey. We encourage all customers to wear what you already have and buy only what you need. This means looking at your wardrobe with new eyes, where a Girlsourced stylist can help create looks that makes your wardrobe as good as new. If you are definitely missing a few key pieces, a styling session can also help you to identify what really suits you before you jump into a purchase. Find out how, reach out to us at:

Website: https://girlsourced.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlsourced

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girlsourced