CARE WHAT YOU WEAR & SO MUCH MORE..‪.‬ MAJAMAS EARTH

In this episode, I speak with Amelia Trumble, Co-Founder of ReTold Recycling. She and her partner, Alan Yeoh have solved one of the textile industry's biggest problems; how to keep our used clothes and other textiles out of landfills and off the beaches in Ghana and other places around the world. They have created one of the easiest ways to actually recycle our clothes and more, ensuring it all avoids the trash and goes to good use instead. Learn how you can lower your impact on the planet and help solve the problem our household textile waste creates. 

I hope you enjoy this episode!


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In 2005 Christal Earle was working as a Humanitarian Aid in the Dominican Republic alongside people who made their living out of the world's trash. She saw millions of items that had reached their end of life, but not their end of use, including the billions of tires that end up in the world's landfills each year. In this episode, I speak with Christal about her inspiration to launch Brave Soles to create handcrafted sandals and accessories from old tires and upcycled leathers. Despite the damage she's seen us do to people and the planet, Christal is one of the bravest, most positive people I've had the pleasure to speak with. Her story will inspire you and help you see that Climate Change doesn't have to destroy us and that it may actually present the best opportunity to create a business. I hope you enjoy this episode.


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Ever wonder why a skimpy pair of underwear costs so much? What about all the bras out there? How can such small garments be so expensive? In this episode, we speak with Kristen Anderson, a fellow designer of intimate apparel, driven entrepreneur, and owner of KRSTN NDRSN Design Studio. Kristen explains why great fitting intimates aren't cheap and reveals the amount of work involved to make sure each pair fits perfectly. But in this episode, we don't just get into your underwear... Hear what really happens when you own a clothing company, from the challenges brand owners face, to the vast knowledge needed to make a brand grow, and the importance of knowing when to let go. Most importantly, we discuss the importance of doing work that continues to light you up. So take off your underwear, and take a good look at it while you listen to ME, because there's no such thing as a "simple design" - regardless of how small the garment may be.

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Isaias Hernandez is used to tackling tough topics. In this episode, we discuss his work as an environmental justice educator, teaching the rest of us why BIPOC communities experience the biggest impacts from Climate Change. He speaks honestly about growing up the son of Mexican immigrants, living in Tongva-land in Southern California, and coming to grips with his childhood that was so very different from his peers at Berkeley. We learn how to relearn what we've been taught in history class for eons and just how difficult that process can be when it doesn't match our reality. Our discussion reminded ME that a healthy, sustainable lifestyle should be a right and not a privilege.

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Most of us would hurl after drinking a beer with an old cigarette floating on top, but Danielle Martin, owner of Soap Distillery was inspired. Years later, that event helped her launch a boozy scented line of products that evoke a sense of nostalgia, are richly layered and mostly plastic free. In this episode, we speak with Danielle about what motivated her to start her business, what sets her apart from the bigger beauty brands, what it's like being a boss and why it's so important to make products that are kinder to the planet and a cut above the rest. So join ME in a boozy candle and engaging conversation, no hangover, guaranteed.


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Lindsay Christinee, talented journalist behind The Wellness Feed, shares her transition from tabloids to sustainability newsletters (AND everything from sustainable living and self care to travel, fashion and food). She highlights her research on ethical, eco-friendly beauty, apparel and other brands who are operating responsibly on her site. Join ME to hear why she believes brand transparency is key to knowing who you're buying from and why now, more than ever, we all need to support companies who are doing their best to minimize their impact on the planet. 

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