Episode 198: How To Talk About Slow Fashion Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty

How do we get people to join our community and work for change alongside us? By talking about slow fashion, fast fashion, and overconsumption! But starting these conversations can be intimidating.  And frustrating to continue! Have YOU ever tried to change minds in the comment section of a social media post?!  Fortunately Amanda has learned a lot about how to have productive conversations about slow fashion over the last four years, mostly by trial and error.  In this episode she shares what she has learned.  
This episode answers the following questions (and more):
Why is it important to talk about fast fashion/slow fashion with the people in your life?Who should care about fast fashion/slow fashion?How do I start these conversations without being a total party pooper?How do I meet people where they are (and avoid using shaming or blaming language)?How do I deal with common responses like "talking about fast fashion is classist" or "there's no ethical consumption under capitalism?"What can I learn by sharing my knowledges and experience with others?Episode 200 is coming soon! April 18th at 8pm Eastern.
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