Legacy

Elisabeth Huijskens and Gretchen Huijskens
Legacy

Welcome to Legacy, a podcast for visionary women. Meet your newest goal-getting companion for practical lifestyle and success tips and girl-friend-like encouragement to get you out of your own way as you pursue your BIG dreams. Your hosts Elisabeth Huijskens and Gretchen Huijskens are Forbes-featured co-founders of Trades of Hope, a multi-million dollar ethical fashion company that exists to create jobs for women in communities of extreme poverty by selling their fair trade accessories. And oh, yeah, they're a mother/daughter team! The driven, honest, unapologetic duo pull on their decades of experience in these unscripted, candid conversations. We’re women committed to being our best selves, not solely for our own benefit, but to help others rise with us. From self-care to caring for the world, we lead our lives intentionally, boldly believing we can make a difference. We know that by confidently using our voices and pursuing our dreams, the women watching feel permission to do the same. Join us each week for unscripted conversations -- a haven for visionary women.

  1. 04/25/2023

    "Is it worth it?" - A Fashion Revolution Week Episode

    On the day of this recording, it is the middle of Fashion Revolution Week and the 10 year anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse. The fall of this multi-level workplace manufacturing items for today's most popular fast fashion brands was completely avoidable. Thousands of people died or were injured because the fast fashion industry turns a blind eye to the mistreatment of who makes its clothes.    This ethical fashion conversation is designed to educate. Not to shame. Shopping ethical fashion brands, fair trade brands, borrowing/thrifting/renting, and simply consuming less:   Creates more safe, dignified, fairly paid job options for women Helps mothers provide for their children and lowers their vulnerability to trafficking Lowers the demand for life-threating sweatshops and workplaces like the Rana Plaza Listen to our NO SHAME ETHICAL FASHION CONVERSATION here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legacy/id1610008932?i=1000553284867   Our Favorite Ethical Brands: Trades of Hope Elegantees Quince Marcella Modern Citizen Reformation Everlane Athleta    Shop Trades of Hope: tradesofhope.com   Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured founders of Trades of Hope, a multi-million dollar ethical fashion company that exists to create jobs for women to rise out of extreme poverty and trafficking. And oh, yeah, they're a mother/daughter team. The driven, honest, unapologetic duo pulls on their decades of experience in these unscripted, candid conversations.   CONNECT WITH YOUR HOSTS: Elisabeth's IG: instagram.com/elisabethhuijskens Gretchen's IG: instagram.com/gretchenhuijskens

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Welcome to Legacy, a podcast for visionary women. Meet your newest goal-getting companion for practical lifestyle and success tips and girl-friend-like encouragement to get you out of your own way as you pursue your BIG dreams. Your hosts Elisabeth Huijskens and Gretchen Huijskens are Forbes-featured co-founders of Trades of Hope, a multi-million dollar ethical fashion company that exists to create jobs for women in communities of extreme poverty by selling their fair trade accessories. And oh, yeah, they're a mother/daughter team! The driven, honest, unapologetic duo pull on their decades of experience in these unscripted, candid conversations. We’re women committed to being our best selves, not solely for our own benefit, but to help others rise with us. From self-care to caring for the world, we lead our lives intentionally, boldly believing we can make a difference. We know that by confidently using our voices and pursuing our dreams, the women watching feel permission to do the same. Join us each week for unscripted conversations -- a haven for visionary women.

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