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Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and RegenerationRegeneration: Energy, Industry & The Future We Choose | Paul Hawken Series, Parts 9 & 10Welcome, Regenerators! In this special bonus episode of Care More Be Better, we bring together Parts 9 and 10 of our Regeneration series inspired by Paul Hawken's groundbreaking book, Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. Trimmed for your listening pleasure.Part 9: Energy We dive deep into renewable energy—from solar and geothermal to wind and microgrids. We discuss the rise of electric vehicles, heat pumps, energy storage innovations, and the need to electrify everything. I even share my journey of switching banks away from JP Morgan Chase, which heavily funds fossil fuels, and what th...2025-04-0655 min
Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration228: Cynthia Power | Circular Economy In Fashion And BeyondCountless clothing items are produced every single day, and when they get worn out or destroyed, they simply pile up in landfills. Cynthia Power is raising awareness about circular economy to address this alarming problem, maximize the lifespan of products, and greatly minimize waste. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, she brings her knowledge as a circular programs expert to discuss how the fashion industry can ditch the Make-Use-Dispose Model and focus more on the sustainable repair economy. She explores how current technologies are being employed to level up resale programs and recycling processes. Cynthia also shares practical tips on how to...2025-03-2857 min
Customer Growth SessionsS2 E8: From Authenticity to Sales: Caroline Priebe’s Guide to Presale Success on a BudgetIn this episode of Customer Growth Sessions, Pat Ahern interviews Caroline Priebe, the CEO and founder of Driftless Goods, an online marketplace focused on plastic-free, regenerative wool products.
Caroline shares the inspiration behind the brand, stemming from her extensive background in sustainable fashion and her desire to create eco-friendly performance wear.
She details the challenges and successes of launching the brand on a limited marketing budget, the importance of authenticity in marketing, and the surprising media coverage Driftless Goods received from major publications. Caroline also provides valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to build a...2025-03-1220 min
Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and RegenerationBreaking Down The Benefits Of Regenerative Wool With Caroline PriebeThe worsening microplastic solution is endangering not just the environment but human health as well. Caroline Priebe is here to present an effective alternative to make the clothing industry more sustainable: regenerative wool. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, she talks about the many benefits of ditching synthetic materials in favor of wool, which is not only good for the environment but also serves as timeless pieces of clothing. Caroline also discusses the most humane ways of harvesting wool, some sustainable fashion tips, and the best approaches to choosing a good business partner. About Guest:Caroline Priebe...2024-05-0833 min
FSW ConversationsFSW Conversations 10: Caroline Priebe of Driftless GoodsIn this edition of FSW Conversations, our co-publisher Jessica Quillin speaks with Caroline Priebe, founder of Driftless Goods and the Center for the Advancement of Garment Making. A longtime sustainability advisor, consultant, and designer with deep experience in the fashion industry, Caroline has spent her career using systems thinking to design pioneering apparel, supply chains, and business models. She founded her outdoor-wear brand Driftless Goods in early 2023, as an online store, gallery and brand for “people who like exceptionally nice things and would prefer not to wrap themselves in plastic.”Thanks for reading FSW. Subs...2024-04-1226 min
FSW ConversationsFSW Conversations 10: Caroline Priebe of Driftless GoodsIn this edition of FSW Conversations, our co-publisher Jessica Quillin speaks with Caroline Priebe, founder of Driftless Goods and the Center for the Advancement of Garment Making. A longtime sustainability advisor, consultant, and designer with deep experience in the fashion industry, Caroline has spent her career using systems thinking to design pioneering apparel, supply chains, and business models. She founded her outdoor-wear brand Driftless Goods in early 2023, as an online store, gallery and brand for “people who like exceptionally nice things and would prefer not to wrap themselves in plastic.”Thanks for reading FSW...2024-04-1226 min
Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration55 | Regeneration Part 10, Solving The Climate Crisis By Regenerating IndustriesThis is the 10th installment in our coverage of Regeneration: Ending The Climate Crisis In One Generation by Paul Hawken – and today we discuss the topic of Industry. From Big Food to Healthcare, Banking to Poverty, Plastics to Fashion – solutions are ready and ripe for implementation and it will take all of us pushing in concert to spirit forward significant change quickly. This episode will get you thinking about how you can be part of that positive movement for regenerative industries around the globe. If you are new to the series, consider starting at the beginning with my pr...2021-11-1235 min
The Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation PodcastThe New Fashion Entrepreneur: What Leadership in Fashion Must Look Like for the Next Generation with Caroline Priebe, Founder of the Center for the Advancement of Garment Making📄 Full Show Notes & Episode Bonuses 🌍 Better World Weekly Newsletter 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube 🤩Become an Ensemble Community Member More than simply a response to the altruistic call of social responsibility, the participation of entrepreneurs in the burgeoning sustainable fashion industry is also, at the bottom line, a smart business decision. Climate change and social strife are existential dangers, and because of that, are huge business risks that currently have—and will continue to have—a very direct negative impact on every sector within the fashion industry. Indeed, the future of the fashion industry...2021-07-1337 min
Life Ensemble#182 - The New Fashion Entrepreneur: What Leadership in Fashion Must Look Like for the Next Generation with Caroline Priebe, Founder of the Center for the Advancement of Garment Making📄 Full Show Notes & Episode Bonuses 🌍 Better World Weekly Newsletter 🎬 Subscribe on YouTube 🤩Become an Ensemble Community Member More than simply a response to the altruistic call of social responsibility, the participation of entrepreneurs in the burgeoning sustainable fashion industry is also, at the bottom line, a smart business decision. Climate change and social strife are existential dangers, and because of that, are huge business risks that currently have—and will continue to have—a very direct negative impact on every sector within the fashion industry. Indeed, the future of the fashion industry...2021-07-1337 min
Stork'dS2 EP8 - The Stars Aligning with Caroline: Traveling to Denmark for Fertility TreatmentsCaroline Priebe’s journey to Motherhood is what some would consider unconventional. Living in New York City and not feeling confident she would meet someone, Caroline made the decision to pursue motherhood without a partner. After feeling resentful towards the fertility clinics and processes in the United States, Caroline researched clinics overseas, and in the end decided to celebrate her 40th birthday in Denmark, with an intrauterine insemination. Caroline joins Julia in this episode to discuss her journey in becoming a single mother by choice, the challenges the process brings, the benefits of travelling abroad for fertility treatments and ho...2021-06-1043 min
Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration14: Caroline Priebe | Fast Fashion and How to Style SustainablyToday we get to talk about fashion -- fast fashion and a more responsible alternative -- a slower and perhaps more deliberate, eco-friendly fashion. To dive into this topic we are joined by Caroline Priebe of the Center for the Advancement of Garment Making.About Our Guest, Caroline Priebe: Caroline Priebe is an experienced designer and sustainable fashion expert. She is the Founder and Director of Sustainability at The Center for the Advancement of Garment Making (CAGM). They design innovative, circular and regenerative business models that benefit all people, planet and profit. They work...2021-04-2849 min
The co-lab career storiesLori Adelman - Talent Acquisition at Tory BurchLori Adelman is a Human Resources Executive with 20+ years of HR experience in the fashion industry. Lori started her career as a Human Resources Manager at Calvin Klein, and has held senior roles at numerous impressive brands like Cole Haan, DIOR, Condé Nast, Coach and currently, Tory Burch. Her extensive expertise spans Talent Acquisition across all departments from Creative, Strategy, C-Suite and HR Business Partner roles. Listen along for insider Human Resources advice as fellow co-lab member, Caroline Priebe, talks with Lori about her background.
2021-04-0821 minThe co-lab career storiesCaroline Priebe - Founder & Director at The Center for the Advancement of Garment Making, Sustainability/Circularity StrategistCaroline Priebe is the Founder and Director of Sustainability at The Center for the Advancement of Garment Making, offering brands sustainable/circular business strategies, creative consulting and learning opportunities. An early adapter to sustainable design (1999), Caroline began her career strategically working for sustainable fashion pioneers including Zero + Maria Cornejo, Rogan, Loomstate, and her own brand, ULURU. Caroline has previously taught sustainability classes at Parsons and currently teaches via The Sustainable Leader Masterclass. Listen along as fellow co-lab member, Lori Adelman, chats with Caroline on her diverse experience.2021-04-0623 min
GreenCastSustainable FashionCaroline Priebe joins us to talk about how sustainability intersects with the fashion world. In her work in the fashion industry in addition to her sustainability consulting with fashion companies, we learn about all of the areas of sustainability that fashion touches, and the possible future for the industry. Join the conversation on our Facebook or Instagram! Let us know your thoughts on this, and future episodes.You'll also have access to resources mentioned in this episode. @wcgtgreencast on both platforms. Support the show2020-07-1539 min