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Ethically Questionable

Jamila Brown
Sustainability
ULEZ
Climate Change
London
By Rotation
Plastic Detox
Sustainable Wine Solutions
Pete Hegseth
Byrotation
Polyester
Artificial Intelligence
Cancel Culture
Public Art
Nigel Farage
Oil Industry Profits
Earth Day
Circular Economy
Textile Waste
Count Binface
Fashion Rental

Wondering how you can have everything you want in life without f*cking up the planet?

Join Jamila Brown, former Global Head of Sustainability and Social Impact at Soho House, & founder of international impact agency Light/Work, each week as she talks to the culture shapers, industry innovators, and impact activists who are figuring it out too.

From fashion to food, dating to design, wealth buildi... more

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Trigger warning: this episode discusses sexual assault.

A former Cornell student alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven fraternity members in 2024. Messages about it were reportedly shared in a group chat with dozens of other men, a... more

Artificial intelligence is becoming impossible to ignore. It is changing how businesses operate, how people work, how students learn, and even how we think about productivity.

But behind the excitement is a much harder question: What happens when we... more

Recorded live at DUMBO House for Climate Week NYC, Jamila welcomes back her first ever repeat guest, Christopher Griffin, aka Plant Kween, educator, storyteller and author of You Grow Girl.

Between them they've been to a lot of events this week, and... more

This week's news cycle had it all, and Jamila and Jenn are not holding back. First up: CFDA CEO Steve Kolb's shocking physical altercation with PETA protesters at a COS runway show, caught on camera and now under investigation. Then, adult content cr... more

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Why "Polyester" Became an Insult (And Why Brands Are Still Making More of It)

Shayeza Walid, sustainability journalist at The Business of Fashion

Polyester turned into a slur online this year. Teenagers use it to mean cheap, plastic, fake, and peop... more

This year's heatwaves have produced what English wine growers are calling a genuine vintage year for sparkling wine, and that's not a coincidence. Jamila and Jenn get into three reports that landed this week and what they add up to. The UN's new Limi... more

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This week Jamila and Jenn look at two very different "cancellations" making headlines right now. The Met Gala had to scrap a planned museum exhibition honoring designer John Galliano after backlash over antisemitic remarks he made back in 2011, remar... more

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Gen Z has a new insult and it is savage. This week Jamila and Jenn break down "polyester," the TikTok slang word taking over from "larp" to call something fake, janky, and low effort. Except it turns out the word did not come out of nowhere. Its a di... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Griffin
Plant Queen, educator, storyteller, and author of You Grow Girl
Episode: EQ News: Live from Climate Week NYC w Plant Kween
Shayeza Wilde
Sustainability journalist at Business of Fashion
Business of Fashion
Episode: The Clothes Are Not Alright
Joe Roberts Walker
Founder of Mejuicer, a London-based circular ginger-shot subscription service
Mejuicer
Episode: To Send or Not To Send That Fiery Email... That is the Question
Eshita Kabra-Davies
Founder of ByRotation, world's largest clothing rental app
ByRotation
Episode: Rewind: You're Thinking About Your Wardrobe All Wrong
Elise Som
Serial entrepreneur, founder of Mijenta Tequila and Bare la Terre skincare
Mijenta Tequila / Bare la Terre
Episode: From Tequila to Tween Skincare - Can these Businesses be a Force for Good?
Marine Tanguy
Founder of MTArt, author of A Visual Detox, policy influencer, architect
MTArt
Episode: What Does Public Art Have To Do With Anything?
Corinna Pyke
Marketing and Partnerships Director for Sustainable Wine Solutions
Sustainable Wine Solutions
Episode: Wine Lovers, This One’s for You
Candice Brathwaite
Two-time bestselling author, podcaster, broadcaster, and media personality
Author and media personality
Episode: Candice Brathwaite on the Changing World of Brand, Influence, & Value Alignment
Lucy Cleland
Founder and Editorial Director of Country & Townhouse
Country & Townhouse
Episode: Miranda Priestly With A Conscience

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Jenn McGarrigle
News anchor and co-host; engages in discussion and analysis

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Hating AI Whilst Using AI
Q: Do you use AI in your work?
Yes, I use AI but with a policy and safeguards; it's a tool that can boost efficiency, but it requires careful use to avoid hallucinations and misinfo.
The Clothes Are Not Alright
Q: What is driving the current discourse around polyester?
Health concerns, wellness trends, and the visibility of polyester as a cheap, plasticky fabric have pushed consumers to push brands toward natural fibers and greater transparency.
From Tequila to Tween Skincare - Can these Businesses be a Force for Good?
Q: How did your path lead you to sustainability and ultimately to founding Mijenta Tequila and Bare la Terre?
Elise describes moving from design into sustainability after motherhood, going back to school at Harvard, and choosing suppliers and processes that reduce pesticides, use recycled materials, and create local, purpose-driven brands from the ground up.
Could I date someone who didn't believe in Climate Change?
Q: Ethical or questionable: a one night stand with somebody who you know is a bad person but is super hot?
It's a gray area; could be ethical if not promoting harmful behavior, but many would label it questionable given the potential impact and ethics of engaging with someone who embodies harmful traits.

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The show centers on ethics, sustainability, and responsible practice across culture, business, and creativity. In each episode, two hosts (with one often driving the conversation) unpack how to pursue ambitious goals, build credible brands, and partner with impact-focused teams without greenwashing. Topics span fashion, hospitality, design, food, and technology, with frequent dives into real-world case studies, practical steps for sustainable business, and thoughtful critiques of industry practices. Notable strengths include high-profile guests who bring hands-on experience in ethics-driven entrepreneurship, sustainable branding, and systemic change, plus a candid, no-nonsense interrogation of how marketing narratives intersect with environ... more

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2. Shayeza Wilde
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