S01 Episode 12 | NEW BUSINESS MODEL

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S01 Episode 12 | NEW BUSINESS MODEL

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May 19, 2016

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Episode 12 | NEW BUSINESS MODEL

Released:

May 19, 2016

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An inclusive audio space, Conscious Chatter opens the door to conversations about our clothing + the layers of stories, meaning and potential impact connected to what we wear. Hosted by conscious fashion freak Kestrel Jenkins, Conscious Chatter is a venue that allows us to continue to learn more about the garment industry and how we can all be a bigger part of positive change in the industry.

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S01 Episode 23 | DIVERSITY IN FASHION: DIVERSITY IN FASHION by Conscious Chatter
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S01 Episode 12 | NEW BUSINESS MODEL

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