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Let's Rijois TogetherSeason 2, Episode 2: Interview with Paige Marinelli, Founder of HoamMeet Paige Marinelli, up-and-coming designer and Founder of vegan leather accessories brand, Hoam. Paige is on a mission to redefine the classic cowboy boot by reinventing the iconic style to better align with the future of fashion and our planet. Think of Hoam as your home for boots made from the earth, for the earth. Discover the joy of cactus leather and more about this new brand's ethos in our latest Founder-to-Founder interview.
2023-05-1541 min
Let's Rijois TogetherSeason 2 Episode 1 Interview with Linda Miller, Founder of Pure RosyCatch up with Linda Miller, Founder & CEO of sustainable period underwear brand Pure Rosy, in this Founder to Founder follow-up interview to discover the measurable strides the brand has made over the past year.
2023-02-1318 min
Let's Rijois TogetherEpisode 19: Interview with Aaron Roubitchek, Founder of Ponto FootwearMeet Aaron Roubitchek, founder of Ponto Footwear, the footwear brand made from recycled and bio-based materials and designed to help us take steps towards a cleaner, kinder planet. Discover why “doing more with less” is truly at the heart of Ponto in our latest Founder-To-Founder interview.
2023-01-2253 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 18: Interview with Jessica Schreiber, Co-Founder FABSCRAPMeet Jessica Schreiber, co-founder of FABSCRAP, the non-profit organization working with over 800 brands to recycle and redistribute hundreds of thousands of pounds from the fashion design and entertainment industry in New York City and Philadelphia every year; discover which sustainability data metrics - and volunteer stats! - factor into the success of her mission; and, hear about ways you can support efforts to reduce waste in the fashion industry at the business level either as a donor to the fundraising campaign for expansion, as a sorting volunteer, or via a corporate team-building exercise in our latest Founder-To-Founder interview.
2022-11-2044 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 17: Interview with Beautycounter's Regan Nelson + Greenhouse Challenge #3Meet Regan Nelson, clean living expert and brand advocate for Beautycounter, a beauty company leading a movement to a future where all beauty is clean beauty. Discover the company’s push for legislative initiatives to inspire Congress and consumers to take more action to protect our health; Regan’s can’t-live-without sunscreen for an active outdoor life and snow days in Idaho; and more facts about safer, cleaner, more sustainable living in this AMA interview.
Greenhouse Challenge #3: Three winners will get rewarded for participating in the challenge and take home Beautycounter's “Best In Clean Heroes” gift sets (challenge k...
2022-11-1354 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 16: Interview with Aleks Gosiewski, Co-Founder of Keel LabsMeet Aleks Gosiewski, Co-Founder & COO of Keel Labs™ (formerly known as AlgiKnit) a sustainable materials company addressing the highly polluting systems of textile production with aquaculture-based technologies; discover the mission-driven purpose behind the company’s flagship product, Kelsun™, a seaweed-based yarn with a significantly lower environmental footprint than conventional fibers; and learn how Aleks got her start as an entrepreneur and set out to change the fashion and textile industry in Episode 16’s AMA.
2022-10-2635 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 15: Interview with BYBORRE's Anisha Sharma and Cloé LankhorstMeet Anisha Sharma and Cloé Lankhorst from Amsterdam’s BYBORRE. These textile industry changemakers join host Jennifer Grove for an in-depth "Ask Me Anything" interview and in-depth look at how BYBORRE has been rewriting the rules of responsible textile creation by digitizing the design and production process and introducing Textile-as-a-Service. Anisha and Cloé share their insights and expertise, along with a sincere passion for their company’s culture and the textile community, in this episode's fascinating textile-focused AMA.
2022-09-2240 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 14: Interview with Intimate Apparel Designer Fern ClausiusMeet Fern Clausius, an award-winning 2019 graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology's couture Intimate Apparel Design program, and the Creative Director and Founder of her eponymous label, FERN New York, an ethically produced collection of lingerie incorporating remnant textiles. Discover the evolution of Fern's inspiration (think: French couture, Art Nouveau, surrealism, cinema!) and sustainable approach behind her one-of-a-kind pieces -- you may have spotted them at opening night at the Metropolitan Opera, the NYC Ballet or burlesque deep within Brooklyn -- along with the most amazing, precious baby gift she designed; and, the special must-have item Fern gets delivered...
2022-08-1837 minLet's Rijois TogetherGreenhouse Challenge #2Welcome to our Greenhouse Challenge #2! Listen, participate and earn rewards for taking a small step towards making the world a better place. For more details, join the community @rijoistogether
2022-07-2903 minLet's Rijois TogetherInterview with a Rijois Intern: Luca PabloIn today's special episode "5 Things You Need To Know About Luca," we'll discover why our intern is passionate about graphic design, social media, sustainability and eco-responsibility...and so much more! Join us for a unique look from the intern's view of life at Rijois, and then take a peek at her video and graphic design work contribution on our social channels, including @rijoistogether.
2022-07-2014 minLet's Rijois TogetherGreenhouse Challenge #1Welcome to our first Greenhouse Challenge! Listen, participate and earn rewards for taking a small step towards making the world a better place. For more details, join the community @rijoistogether
2022-07-1505 min
Let's Rijois TogetherEpisode 12: Interview with Dr. Karen Pearson, Chair of FIT Sustainability CouncilFresh from the 16th annual Fashion Institute of Technology Sustainable Business & Design Conference, Dr. Karen Pearson, Chair of the FIT Sustainability Council and a professor of Science and Math at FIT, joins host Jennifer Grove for an in-depth "Ask Me Anything" look on the topic of sustainability in the fashion industry. With a dynamic biography -- Dr. Pearson has won a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, she has been noted as one of the 100 Most Inspiring Women in STEM, and she is a recipient of FIT’s President’s Award for Excellence to name a few accola...
2022-06-0748 min
Let's Rijois TogetherEpisode 11: Interview with Sustainable Fashion Designer Jussara LeeMeet Jussara Lee, a native Brazilian of Korean heritage and Founder of the NYC-based eponymous collection Jussara Lee. Hear how and why she developed a small scale business operation where luxury fashion and sustainable practices work in tandem; her most "rebel" decision to create Hand Me Up based on disruptive zero-waste design principles; and, of course, all about her love for her treasured Bruce Lee top made from her fabric scraps and designed by her good friend Zero Waste Daniel, all in this special Founder-To-Founder interview with Jennifer's fellow FIT alumni.
2022-05-091h 04Let's Rijois TogetherEpisode 10: Miranda Bennett Studio interview with Miranda BennettMeet Miranda Bennett, Founder of Austin-based Miranda Bennett Studio, an ethical, sustainable apparel collection; discover the ethos behind end-to-end design solutions that cut carbon emissions and how her team has pioneered the use of non-toxic natural dyes at scale in the USA; learn how Miranda starts her day with Austin's Farmhouse Delivery service which incorporates a local CSA component; and hear many more thoughtful responses to our latest Founder-To-Founder interview.
PS: Don't forget to check out Miranda's latest book recommendations for when she needs a digital news break:
• Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
2022-04-2950 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 9: EcoLuxe interview with Chanelle DupreMeet Chanelle Dupre, Founder of newly-launched EcoLuxe, makers of personal care, home and office products made from biodegradable, non-toxic, organic materials like bamboo; discover why FSC’s (Forest Stewardship Council) seal of approval is vital to Chanelle’s brand; and, hear her passionate plea encouraging everyone to discover whether your individual investments are supporting petroleum-based, profit-driven initiatives or the sustainable efforts that better align with your personal values in our latest Founder-To-Founder interview.
2022-04-2141 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 8: Up Norway interview with Torunn TronsvangMeet Torunn Tronsvang, Founder of Up Norway, Norway’s number one sustainable travel curator, to discover a gateway to the golden Arctic glow, micro-retreats, and biodynamic farm visits; and find out why several times a week, this B-corp can be found taking the stairs up to the office building roof in Episode 8’s Founder-to-Founder round of 20 Questions.
Looking for the links Torunn mentions in her interview?
• Beyond all the way West Norway: 99 travel tips a brilliant holiday by Gunnar Garfors
• Amundsen Sports Technical sportswear made to Roald Amundsen's standards and his spirit of adventure...
2022-04-1342 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 7: LOLI interview with Tina HedgesMeet Tina Hedges, Founder & CEO of LOLI, a personalized skincare company dedicated to delivering clean, conscious, concentrated beauty; discover Tina’s mission-driven purpose behind zero-waste packaging; and learn why she loves a strong café con leche to start the day in Episode 7’s interview and round of 20 Questions.
2022-04-0556 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 6: Payway interview with Kim MillerMeet Kim Miller, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Operations at Payway, a software technology and payment gateway solution company that has been innovating payment solutions for over 35 years, beginning with the publishing industry; discover one of her company’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives supporting the Ground Truth Project; and hear why Kim’s 1992 barn jacket is now and forever sustainably in style in Episode 6’s round of 20 Questions.
2022-04-0144 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 5: America's Best Cleaners Interview with Chris WhiteMeet Chris White, Partner & Executive Director of America’s Best Cleaners, the garment care industry’s leading certification agency, to discover the extensive initiatives ABC affiliates are embracing at every point in the dry cleaning journey in order to reduce environmental impact and carbon footprint; the one thing that keeps Chris up at night (hint: you probably know someone who is guilty of this); and, why this article about salmon on the high seas grabbed his attention in Episode 5’s interview and 20 Questions.
2022-03-3147 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 4: Ascention interview with Greta FitzMeet Greta Fitz, the Founder & CEO of Ascention, the brand bridging the gap between scent and wellness utilizing the healing energies of ethically-sourced crystals designed to elevate your mind; discover the love behind her top selling fragrance; and, find out why Greta's favorite repurposing tip is actually a stylish home decor win in our Founder-to-Founder interview round of 20 Questions.
2022-03-3050 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 3: Pure Rosy interview with Linda MillerMeet Founder & CEO of Pure Rosy, Linda Miller, who explains the waste-saving company's sustainable period protection "for anyone who menstruates," along with the story behind The Maggie Fund and The D.A.R.E. Women's Foundation—a non-profit organization that supports Tanzanian women, who are often denied opportunities for education and extracurricular activities once they start menstruating, and consequently face immense challenges when trying to achieve financial independence later in their lives; plus, why Linda's most splurge-worthy purchase brings her so much joy in our Founder-to-Founder interview round of 20 Questions.
2022-03-2833 minLet's Rijois TogetherEpisode 2: Green Business Bureau interview with Tom PermatteoMeet President of the Green Business Bureau, Tom Permatteo, who shares more about his company's eco-certification service, the benefits of a 4-day work week, and the most recent item he composted in our Founder-to-Founder interview round of 20 Questions.
2022-03-2839 min
Let's Rijois TogetherEpisode 1: Welcome To Our World!Welcome to Let’s Rijois Together! In this intro episode, we give a brief overview of everything we’ll explore on this podcast journey together, including the business of sustainable shopping; the impact our choices make on the environment; and, our solutions to mitigate environmental impact.
Rijois is a business on a mission to achieve net-zero emissions through collective action. Living with lower carbon impact is our responsibility, and we’re here to make it a reality without compromising on quality and convenience. It turns out, maybe we can have it all!
At Rijois, we’re build...
2022-03-2407 min