Naturspired® Podcast | Sustainable Fashion

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The Naturspired® Podcast is driven by a passion to educate and inspire individuals, industry professionals and fashion brands alike to rethink what fashion is supposed to mean and how we connect with it as a society. It’s built to help you learn, engage and act with curiosity. Show notes can be found here! You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music or wherever you get your daily dose of tunes. Socials: Follow The Naturspired Podcast! Follow Cris on Instagram & TikTok

  1. EP.32: Fabrics Made From Apple and Coffee: Fibers From Nature Part Two ✻ CTA: DONATE FOR GAZA✻

    07/22/2025

    EP.32: Fabrics Made From Apple and Coffee: Fibers From Nature Part Two ✻ CTA: DONATE FOR GAZA✻

    Welcome to Part Two of Fibers Fashioned From Nature. Today we’ll be covering Apple and Coffee-based materials! To listen to the previous episode about mycelium and lotus, please click here. → Click Here For All Shownotes Follow my fashion design projects on instagram @crisherreradesign Follow the podcast on instagram @naturspired ✻ EPISODE SUMMARY ✻ DONATE 🇵🇸: Every episode will now have a donation goal to help families and individuals affected by the wars in Gaza and Tehran, and Latinx communities affected by ICE mass deportations in the USA. Today’s episode goal is $100 CAD towards families and individuals in Gaza!Donation Link is located in the shownotes! Apple-based Fabrics: In this section, we discuss how apple-based materials are made, highlighting the Sozai Centre + Adam fabrics. We go through everything from collection and pulverization to sheet processing and discuss the complex view of using synthetic polymers versus natural materials to create innovative material solutions.Coffee-based Fabrics: In this section, we discuss how coffee-based technical composite fibers are made, specifically how the SCafe material is created. We explain how it works, what these terms mean, and break down the processing methods to make them digestible and easy to understand. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/naturspired-podcast-sustainable-fashion/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    23 min
  2. ✼ Season 2 ✼ EP.31: Fabrics Made From Mycellium + Lotus - Fibers From Nature Part One

    06/24/2025

    ✼ Season 2 ✼ EP.31: Fabrics Made From Mycellium + Lotus - Fibers From Nature Part One

    Welcome back! After a neary-exact two year slumber, the podcast has been finally revived to help you envision what fashion could look like if we change our habits from the inside out, both as consumers and businesses alike. In today’s episode, we’re discussing some incredible fibers from nature. This will be a two-part series as there are a total of four materials we’ll be covering, these being Mycellium, Apples, Coffee and the Lotus Flower. While all of these materials come from nature, the way in which they arrive at the place of fashion are varied, some get there with the help of modern techology and science, while others require percise craftmenship that has been passed on through generations. Today we’ll be covering Mycellium and Lotus. So buckle up, and let’s dive into the world of Fibers Fashioned From Nature. Click Here For Shownotes & Resources Follow my fashion design projects on instagram @crisherreradesign Follow the podcast on instagram @naturspired Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/naturspired-podcast-sustainable-fashion/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    19 min
  3. EP30: [Interview] The Pros and Cons of Secondhand Fashion: With The Vintage Seeker

    05/16/2023

    EP30: [Interview] The Pros and Cons of Secondhand Fashion: With The Vintage Seeker

    Today we're joined by Kristina Urquhart from The Vintage Seeker to discuss the pros and cons of the secondhand fashion market and how it can not only repurpose current fashion waste, but be an igniting force of innovation for the industry. Visit The Vintage Seeker here Follow @the.vintage.seeker on Instagram Follow my fashion design projects on instagram @crisherreradesign Follow the podcast on instagram @naturspired.podcast Click Here For Shownotes & Resources Like the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/naturspired-podcast-sustainable-fashion/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 min

  4. 04/04/2023

    EP29: What The Fashion Education System Is Gravely Lacking

    In this episode, I talk about my experience in the fashion education system and break down core issues that are hindering industry progress, fashion sustainability and innovation. I break things down from unsustainable teaching practices, outdated teaching methods, over-packed curriculums and more. I also spend some time discussing some of the solutions that could revolutionize the way fashion is taught and consequently, produced in a way that nurtures innovative thinking and allows the designers of the future to see human rights and sustainability as the default to start working in fashion. Follow my fashion design projects on instagram @crisherreradesign Follow the podcast on instagram @naturspired.podcast Click Here For Shownotes & Resources Like the podcast? Leave a review on Google or Apple Podcasts! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/naturspired-podcast-sustainable-fashion/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    20 min
  5. EP28: The Power of Positivity in Creating Systemic Change

    03/07/2023

    EP28: The Power of Positivity in Creating Systemic Change

    In this episode, I discuss the power of positivity in igniting action and real behavioural change. Like, you know how we're more likely to adopt a new habit in our lives if it offers a positive solution or makes our lives easier? As humans, we're psychologically wired to want positive incentives to do positive things. And solely focusing on the negative can (in some cases) actually be counterproductive to activism and can result in fear, despair and a sense of hopelessness in our communities. So how do we address talking about the real issues in fashion while also inspiring a positive response? My theory is that by approaching the issues and problems in fashion from an educational perspective, but inspiring action from a place of positivity, excitement and joy, we might be able to create a world or industry that thrives on change. Not one that views change as a tedious task that "has to be done" in order to be considered good people. Follow my fashion design projects on instagram @crisherreradesign Follow the podcast on instagram @naturspired.podcast Click Here For Shownotes & Resources Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/naturspired-podcast-sustainable-fashion/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    20 min
  6. EP27: [Interview] Fighting Against Greenwashing In Fashion: With The Changing Markets Foundation

    10/18/2022

    EP27: [Interview] Fighting Against Greenwashing In Fashion: With The Changing Markets Foundation

    This episode will cover some of the important work the Changing Markets Foundation has been up to with a specific focus on their latest campaign: greenwash.com. Read the rest of the shownotes here. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/naturspired-podcast-sustainable-fashion/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    40 min
  7. EP26: [Interview] Why Inclusivity & Joy Are So Important In Sustainable Fashion With Oge Ajibe

    08/16/2022

    EP26: [Interview] Why Inclusivity & Joy Are So Important In Sustainable Fashion With Oge Ajibe

    Grab your favourite comfort drink and join us for this joyful chat about self-expression, inclusivity and building a sustainable fashion brand using deadstock with Oge Ajibe. View the shownotes here If you found this episode useful or resonated with it, please share it with your network or send us a donation so we can continue to bring insightful and educational content your way! Otherwise, you can follow us on Instagram for thought-provoking and insightful content! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/naturspired-podcast-sustainable-fashion/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    43 min

  8. 07/05/2022

    EP25: What Is Neuromarketing And How Does It Affect Our Fashion Purchases?

    In this episode, I expand on what neuromarketing or consumer neuroscience is and how it connects to fashion and why it's an important tool for shifting the fashion industry from the inside out. As always, all shownotes and mentioned links for this episode can be found here, on the naturspired site. Follow the podcast on instagram @naturspired.podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/naturspired-podcast-sustainable-fashion/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    18 min
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The Naturspired® Podcast is driven by a passion to educate and inspire individuals, industry professionals and fashion brands alike to rethink what fashion is supposed to mean and how we connect with it as a society. It’s built to help you learn, engage and act with curiosity. Show notes can be found here! You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music or wherever you get your daily dose of tunes. Socials: Follow The Naturspired Podcast! Follow Cris on Instagram & TikTok

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