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Conscious Chatter

Kestrel Jenkins
Sustainable Fashion
Sustainability
Fast Fashion
Mental Health
Fashion Industry
Textiles
Environmental Stewardship
Gender Norms
Regenerative Agriculture
Vulnerability
Natural Dyes
Upcycling
Creativity
Personal Style
Self-Work
Body Positivity
Investment Pieces
Waste Reduction
Consumer Behavior
Carbon Emissions

The first global sustainable fashion podcast, Conscious Chatter opens the door to conversations about our clothing + the layers of stories, meaning and potential impact connected to what we wear. Hosted by Kestrel Jenkins, Conscious Chatter tackles nuanced topics that intersect with sustainability, fashion, systems of oppression, health, and wellbeing through a curiosity-driven lens. Through deep ... more

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Latest Episodes

In Episode 341, Kestrel welcomes Dr. Joanne Brasch, the Assistant Director at the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC), to the show. A network of local governments, non-government organizations, businesses, and individuals supporting policie... more

In Episode 340, Kestrel welcomes Constanza Gomez, the cofounder and CEO of Sortile, to the show. Sortile is a company focused on empowering the textile recycling industry with technology that enables the identification, sorting and traceability of te... more

In Episode 339, Kestrel welcomes Beth Jensen, the Chief Impact Officer at Textile Exchange, to the show. Leading the organization's efforts to achieve beneficial climate and nature impacts, Beth oversees key functions at Textile Exchange including im... more

In Episode 338, Kestrel welcomes Miranda Green, an investigative journalist focused on politics and climate change, to the show. As the author of Atmos Magazine's weekly newsletter, The Understory, Miranda takes a weekly look behind the climate headl... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Joanne Brasch
Director of Advocacy at California Product Stewardship Council
California Product Stewardship Council
Episode: Dr. Joanne Brasch of the California Product Stewardship Council on SB 707 The Textile Recovery Act Of 2024 - the nation's first textile EPR bill
Constanza Gomez
Co-founder and CEO of Sortile
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Episode: Constanza Gomez of Sortile on the questions we should be asking around EPR policy, a tool to support textile recycling, and the need for more research and data in the textile sector
Miranda Green
Investigative journalist based in Los Angeles focusing on politics and climate change.
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Episode: Miranda Green of Atmos on disappearing climate data, how it's impacting journalists & their ability to tell important stories, and what we can do about it
Gail Gallie
Founder of The Nat, with a background in marketing and global advocacy.
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Episode: Gail Gallie of THE NAT on their inaugural gala and the need to focus on galvanizing global capital to close the nature finance gap
Carry Somers
Co-founder of Fashion Revolution and author of The Nature Of Fashion.
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Episode: Carry Somers on her new book "The Nature Of Fashion" and the importance of both restoring fashion's connection with nature and repositioning fashion in the broader narrative of ecology as a mirror of who we are
Emily Mikhaiel
Co-founder and creative director of Nazeerah, a clothing brand focused on regenerative and organic farming practices honoring Egyptian cotton
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Episode: Emily Mikhaiel of Nazeerah on honoring her ancestors and Egyptian cotton through regenerative, organic farming practices and a localized supply chain
Cate Havstad-Casad
Designer, entrepreneur, and first generation regenerative rancher, managing Casad Family Farms and building Range Revolution.
Range Revolution
Episode: Cate Havstad-Casad of Range Revolution on building a leather supply chain that centers traceability and regenerative practices for the land, people & community
Ben Mead
Managing Director of Hohenstein Institute America and liaison for Oeko-Tex in the United States.
Hohenstein Institute America
Episode: Ben Mead of OEKO-TEX® on the what brands should be doing to mitigate toxic chemicals across fashion's supply chains amidst shifting tariffs & global policy change
Sumaq Alvarado del Aguila
Co-founder of Suay Sew Shop
Suay Sew Shop
Episode: Commons & the Second Nature Podcast on: what actually happens to your clothing donations?

Host

Kestrel Jenkins
Host and lead interviewer focused on sustainable fashion, systems change, and open dialogue about impact.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 240 ratings
  • A lovely affirmation

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Conscious Chatter is a rare, human space. As someone who spent twenty years in fashion, these conversations affirm that change is possible—and invite us all to be the heroes we’ve been seeking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miki P Spiritual Styling
    United States5 months ago
  • Such a great podcast

    This is one of my favourite all times podcast. It’s so informative and inspiring. Well done ladies!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    camischippa
    Australia2 years ago
  • Must listen!

    I cannot rave enough about this show. It is exactly what we need right now and you have to sit down and listen to the episodes right now. Go through this journey with Kestral and then Nat and please work on making a difference. I have learned so much about the fashion industry and the world from these shows. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Refashion Bainbridge
    United States2 years ago
  • A great listen

    Interesting, inclusive and informative ideas on how to approach sustainable fashion and incorporate positive changes to our daily lives through what we choose to wear. The conversations between Nat and Kestrel are encouraging and thought-provoking, leaving you feeling like you can be part of the solution :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megan McKean
    Australia2 years ago
  • 10/10 LOVE

    If you’re looking for a podcast that has a heart and asks the tough questions, look no further! I absolutely love this podcast. Kestrel is a force to be reckoned with. A pioneer in the fashion industry and someone who holds a space for everyone to be a part of the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    amy839359
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise thoughtful questions and actionable takeaways from each episode.
Shows high-quality guests with diverse perspectives on sustainability in fashion.
The show is seen as essential listening for ethical fashion and climate-conscious consumers.
The host is consistently described as insightful, approachable, and well-prepared.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dr. Joanne Brasch of the California Product Stewardship Council on SB 707 The Textile Recovery Act Of 2024 - the nation's first textile EPR bill
Q: How do you see education fitting into policy movement and specifically EPR policy?
Education is essential at every stage—from policy education for lawmakers and stakeholders during the legislative process to ongoing outreach by CalRecycle and the PRO, eventually culminating in broad public education campaigns to shift consumer behavior and support for repair-based practices.
Dr. Joanne Brasch of the California Product Stewardship Council on SB 707 The Textile Recovery Act Of 2024 - the nation's first textile EPR bill
Q: What are the primary tenets that we need to know about?
Key tenets include: a producer responsibility model with a third-party PRO, a board designed for diverse producer representation plus ex officio voices from other stakeholders, a strong emphasis on repair and upcycling, defined needs assessments, and performance standards that push for transparency and measurable outcomes in collection, sorting, and processing.
Dr. Joanne Brasch of the California Product Stewardship Council on SB 707 The Textile Recovery Act Of 2024 - the nation's first textile EPR bill
Q: So SB 707, you know so much about this, but can you give us, I guess, the cliff notes to start? How did the bill come to be? What's its focus?
SB 707 is the first textile EPR program in the country, and California's approach builds on existing EPR structures by focusing on textiles, with a framework that emphasizes repair, reuse, and a diverse, public-facing governance model. It includes a regulated-by-PRO funding mechanism, needs assessments, and a five-year update cycle to stay current with technology and market changes.
Constanza Gomez of Sortile on the questions we should be asking around EPR policy, a tool to support textile recycling, and the need for more research and data in the textile sector
Q: What are the biggest challenges you see in integrating EPR initiatives at local and global levels?
Key challenges include the lack of comprehensive data, varying infrastructure, and the need to harmonize regulations across regions so they are practical and enforceable while driving real improvements in collection, sorting, and recycling.
Constanza Gomez of Sortile on the questions we should be asking around EPR policy, a tool to support textile recycling, and the need for more research and data in the textile sector
Q: Can you dive a little deeper into what your device actually does and how it works?
The device uses near-infrared spectroscopy to measure how different materials reflect light, enabling identification of fibers and blends; it can be integrated at quality control stations or conveyor belts to sort textiles by material for reuse or recycling.

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A thoughtful, impact-driven show exploring sustainability and ethics in fashion. Across episodes, listeners hear from policymakers, researchers, brand founders, and journalists who illuminate textile recycling, textile EPR policies, regenerative farming, transparent supply chains, and responsible storytelling. The conversations frequently center on system-level change, data integrity, and practical actions for individuals and businesses to move toward circular fashion, with a clear emphasis on collaboration between industry, government, and civil society. A notable strength is the ability to connect policy, technology, and design to real-world outcomes, often highlighting actionable steps like repair, upcycling, responsible sourcing, and op... more

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Recent guests on Conscious Chatter include:

1. Dr. Joanne Brasch
2. Constanza Gomez
3. Miranda Green
4. Gail Gallie
5. Carry Somers
6. Emily Mikhaiel
7. Cate Havstad-Casad
8. Ben Mead

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