Custom Collaborative is a New York-based nonprofit transforming the apparel industry economics for low-to-no income women and immigrant women.In this episode, you're going to hear from Custom Collaborative’s founder and Executive Director, Ngozi Okaro.Ngozi advocates for a fashion industry that honors both planet and people. In this episode Ngozi talks about:Custom Collaborative's various programs: their training institute, business incubator, advocacy work, and cooperative development supportWhy local manufacturing is important for a sustainable and ethical fashion future,What we need at a legislative level for more accountability in the industry,How cooperatives can be an approach to a more equitable garment production system.If you know someone else that you think would also get something out of this episode, you can grab the share link on your podcast app and send it their way. FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/custom-collaborative-ngozi-okaro/  OTHER EPISODE(S) MENTIONED:EP11: Fashion Activism: It’s Time for Brands to #PayUp with Ayesha Barenblat LINKS MENTIONED:Fashion That Works ProductionGarment Worker Protection Act (SB 62)New York's Fashion Sustainability and Accountability Act, (“The Fashion Act”)Garment Worker Center CONNECT WITH NGOZI AND CUSTOM COLLABORATIVEWebsiteInstagram - @customcolabFacebook - @customcollaborativeTwitter - @customcolabLinkedInYoutubeFor volunteers, send your applications to: info@customercollaborative.org CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH & CONSCIOUS STYLE:WebsiteInstagramPinterestYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONSCIOUS EDIThttps://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/edit