Professional Podcast Profiles and more...

Be sure to check out the show -  new episodes every week. I have conversations with Captains of Industry, Experienced Navigators, and Early Journey Explorers to glean lessons we can all apply to our professional (and personal) journeys. These are the latest episodes.

Will Your Major Impact Your Ability to Get A Career in Sustainability? career advice education Nov 03, 2022

This may not come as a surprise, but as a sustainability training and education provider, we talk to a lot of college students. Two of the most common questions we get are “which major should I choose...

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The Difference Between Recycling and Circularity must-know sustainable fashion Oct 27, 2022

Recycling has been around for decades, but circularity is a relatively new concept. The two seem to be similar (one does nestle into the other) and people often use them interchangeably, but there’s a...

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Everything You Need For A Sustainable Kitchen lifestyle sustainable living Oct 20, 2022

If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, then you know it’s officially Fall and it’s a great time to gather with friends and family, bust out your favorite sweaters, and maybe even get into the cooking/b...

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How to Get Your Dream Sustainability Job in the Apparel Industry career advice Oct 13, 2022

You might be wondering how those people in your organization got positions like VP of Sustainability or Head of Global Sustainability, or even CSO if your company is lucky enough to be structured to h...

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What You Should Know About NPS climate conservation government Oct 06, 2022

This past weekend, I visited Joshua Tree National Park for the first time and I was astounded by the beauty of the desert. Surrounded by mountains and a big blue sky above me, I felt like we needed to...

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True Cost of The Clothes We Buy lifestyle must-know sustainable business sustainable fashion Oct 04, 2022

Clothing can be a great way to express oneself and may be an amazing creative outlet, but have you ever considered the true cost of the clothes in your closet? 

We’re not talking about how much money...

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Will This Certification Change Sustainability in All Industries? Sep 29, 2022

At The Underswell, we focus on the apparel and footwear industry, but one thing Derek brought up in one of our recent calls is that a lot of, if not most, industries use the same materials. 

Sure, th...

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Common Greenwashing Examples sustainable brand sustainable fashion Sep 27, 2022

We’ve all seen those corny commercials for a product that’s marketed as “sustainable.” They’ll often include images of different ecosystems, use earth-toned colors, have symbols of leaves or the plane...

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Denim Brands to Know About materials sustainable fashion Sep 22, 2022

It’s one of the most iconic fabrics in the history of fashion and almost everyone has a piece in their closet. Denim comes in a plethora of different washes and can be made into almost any piece of cl...

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An Overview of the United Nation's SDGs climate government must-know sustainable business Sep 20, 2022

When you and your family, friends, or colleagues talk about sustainability, what topics come up? How do you guys define sustainability? And most importantly - how do you think a sustainable future can...

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Let's Talk About Consumption critical debate op-ed sustainable fashion Sep 15, 2022

I’ve talked to a few people about whose responsibility it is to drive real change in the apparel space. Does it fall on brands, consumers, or government to make the shift towards sustainable practices...

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Engraining Sustainability into Everything You Do lifestyle sustainable living Sep 13, 2022

When we talk about “sustainable living,” what does that really mean? We probably all have an image in our heads as to what this looks like and truth be told - there is no one way to live a sustainable...

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