What happens when a fashion designer who once created for icons like Prince and Janet Jackson walks away from the glitz of fast fashion to fight for the planet?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Clementina Martínez-Masarweh — The Sustainable Latina™, a fashion disruptor, artist, and activist transforming textile waste into change. From her childhood in California’s labor camps to founding DNA Sustainable Threds, Clementina’s journey is as inspiring as it is urgent.🎧 In this cinematic conversation, we cover: ✨ Her roots in activism & culture ✨ The highs and hidden costs of designing in fast fashion ✨ The breaking point that changed everything ✨ Reinventing fashion through upcycling and deadstock ✨ Climate art, films, and bold visions for the future ✨ Real solutions we can all take toward sustainable living🔥 Don’t miss the Sustainability Lightning Round where Clementina busts myths, shares habits, and leaves us with an unforgettable call to action.📌 Why watch? Because this isn’t just fashion, it’s about rethinking our choices, our closets, and our future.🔔 Subscribe for more episodes bridging fashion, ecology, and conscious living.https://zaysheen.com/Follow Clementina Martinez-Masarweh: https://www.instagram.com/dnathreds/#SustainableFashion #FastFashion #ClimateAction #Upcycling #EthicalFashion #DNAThreds

What does it take to build a sustainable fashion brand in Ghana—and what lessons can the world learn from it? 🌍In this episode, Tafreed (host & founder of ZÁY SHEEN) sits down with Samuel Kumi-Gyau, Ghanaian climate advocate, entrepreneur, and founder of Gold Coast Tokota—a sustainable footwear brand redefining African fashion with eco-conscious craftsmanship.✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Samuel’s journey into climate advocacy & sustainable entrepreneurship.The vision behind Gold Coast Tokota and the “Happy Feets” philosophy.How traditional Ghanaian leatherwork blends with modern design.The reality of building ethical fashion in Ghana—sourcing, labor, and secondhand impacts.Why solar energy became part of his brand’s story.Vocational training, youth empowerment, and linking climate action with job creation.The future of African ethical fashion and its global influence.💡 Who this is for:Eco-curious Gen Z, fashion lovers, sustainability advocates, and anyone interested in how grassroots innovation can reshape the global fashion industry.📌 Highlights to look out for:“Happy Feets” explained 👞Solar-powered operations ⚡Empowering communities through TVET programs ✊🎧 Stick around for the rapid-fire Q&A and final takeaways you won’t want to miss!👉 Follow Samuel & Gold Coast Tokota:https://www.instagram.com/samuelkumigyau/https://www.instagram.com/goldcoasttokota/👉 Follow ZÁY SHEEN:🌐 Website: zaysheen.com📸 Instagram: @zaysheen

💡 If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep shopping when I don’t need more clothes?” – this episode is for you.In this episode, we sit down with Aleksandra Wlodarczyk – a fashion industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, from fast fashion sourcing in Bangladesh and Turkey to speaking at the United Nations on consumer psychology.Together, we explore the hidden costs of fashion – on people, the planet, and our own minds. Aleksandra unpacks the dopamine rush of shopping, the sneaky marketing tricks that keep us hooked, and the tough truths behind unfair labor and overproduction.🌍 Expect powerful insights, personal stories, and practical steps to help us break free from the cycle of overconsumption – while still loving style, self-expression, and creativity.✨ Topics we cover:The environmental and human toll of fast fashionWhy shopping gives us a dopamine hit (and how brands exploit it)The psychology of “the buying disease”Marketing tricks: FOMO, fake sales, and haul cultureHow to rewrite habits and shop more mindfullyThe future of fashion: progress or just greenwashing?------------Aleksandra Wlodarczyk is the founder and author of the portal Conscious Fashion Consumer and founder of Fashion Futures. After a successful 20-year career in the fashion industry, Aleksandra Wlodarczyk now dedicates her expertise to consumer education on sustainable consumption patterns, leading educational projects, and advising companies on sustainable product strategies.As a lecturer of sustainable fashion at Collegium Da Vinci in Poznań and the University of Silesia in Katowice, Aleksandra Wlodarczyk shapes the next generation of industry professionals with a focus on sustainability.Aleksandra Wlodarczyk serves as European Climate Pact Ambassador by the European Commission and is a member of the expert group for the UNEP/GRID Climate Leadership program. Additionally, she contributed as an expert to the Roundtable for Sustainable Fashion under the UN Global Compact Network Poland, supporting the UN's sustainability initiatives in the fashion industry.Aleksandra Wlodarczyk was honored as a "Journalist for the Planet" by the Climate Strategies Poland Foundation. Her expertise has been featured in major media outlets, including Glamour, Fakty TVN, TVN 24, Forbes, TVP, Gazeta.pl, and several prominent radio stations.Committed to advancing her knowledge, Aleksandra Wlodarczyk completed postgraduate studies in ESG and Climate Transformation at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences.Follow Aleksandra:https://www.instagram.com/swiadomy.konsument.mody/https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandrawlodarczyk1/------------🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and join the movement for conscious fashion and mindful living.Tags:sustainable fashion, fast fashion, consumer psychology, fashion’s hidden cost, why we keep shopping, greenwashing, ethical fashion, mindful shopping, psychology of buying, shopping addiction, overconsumption, thrift shopping, circular fashion, fashion marketing tricks, FOMO sales, haul culture, ethical brands, slow fashion, sustainability and style, ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, Aleksandra Wlodarczyk#ZaySheenWebisodes #SustainableFashion #ConsumerPsychology #ConsciousLiving

What if sustainability was more than a trend — but a lifestyle, built one small choice at a time?In this episode, Tafreed (host & founder of ZÁY SHEEN) sits down with Sheridonna Wilson, fashion designer, CEO of Sheridonna Designs, and founder of the Unity Fashion Institute Foundation (UFI). From Kingston, Jamaica, to the U.S., Sheridonna’s journey blends eco-luxury fashion, parenting, self-care, and community empowerment.🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ How Sheridonna turned her passion for design into a sustainable fashion brand ✨ Highlights from her latest collection, Raw Elegance & her iconic Denim Empress piece ✨ The role of social media & Gen Z in shaping sustainable fashion ✨ The mission behind UFI — teaching, mentoring, and empowering the next generation ✨ Real talk on parenting, homeschooling, and self-care as a creative fuel ✨ Quick-fire favorites + audience Q&A on family sustainability & starting a brand🌍 Why watch? Because sustainability isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress, values, and weaving care into every thread of our lives.Follow Sheridonna Designs & UFI:Sheridonna & The Empire Links🌐 WebsiteSheridonna Designs: https://sheridonnadesigns.com/Linktree – Sheridonna Designs: https://linktr.ee/Sheridonnadesigns📸 InstagramSheridonna: https://www.instagram.com/sheridonnaSheridonna Designs LLC: https://www.instagram.com/sheridonnadesignsllcUnity Fashion Institute: https://www.instagram.com/unityfashioninstitute/Sheridonna’s Beauty Salon: https://www.instagram.com/sheridonnabeautysalon/Sheridonna’s Diary of a Fashionista: https://www.instagram.com/sheridonnasdiaryofafashionista/Humble Confident Modeling Agency: https://www.instagram.com/stories/humbleconfidentmodelingagency/2966724597409625257/?hl=enUFIF Nonprofit: https://www.instagram.com/ufif_nonprofit/🎙️ PodcastSheridonna Wilson Show on Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheridonna-wilson💼 LinkedInSheridonna Wilson Bedell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheridonnawilsonbedell/🎵 TikTokSheridonna on TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdfP6PTp/💎 Redefine Fashion with Sheridonna: Craft a Sustainable LegacyDonate Here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/redefine-fashion-with-sheridonna-craft-a-sustainable-legacy 🌐 Website: zaysheen.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaysheenwebisodes_/#ZaySheenWebisodes #SustainableFashion #EcoLuxury #SheridonnaWilson #RawElegance #EcoFriendlyLiving #SlowFashion

In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Natasha Nogan, a sustainable fashion pioneer with 20+ years of experience, to explore how fabrics, culture, and ethics shape the future of fashion.✨ What you’ll discover in this episode:Natasha’s journey from sewing at age 7 to founding Benu ApparelThe evolution of sustainable fabrics – from only 5 eco-options to today’s innovationsWhy Spandex and recycled polyester aren’t as sustainable as they seemThe hidden power of “high-frequency fabrics” like hemp, linen, and organic cottonInsights on building an ethical brand, local production, and upcycling coutureChallenges in affordability, dyes, and consumer educationA sneak peek into NY Fashion Week and Natasha’s vision for a mainstream sustainable future🎙 Whether you’re a designer, conscious consumer, or sustainability advocate, this episode will leave you with new perspectives on how fashion can honor both style and the planet.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the 🔔 to stay updated with more Webisodes featuring voices shaping the future of sustainable fashion.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Azucena Morales, founder of Lillium Flos, to explore how fashion can be both sustainable and inclusive. From her cultural roots and personal journey to designing adaptive garments and upcycling fabrics, Azucena proves that style can empower, uplift, and protect our planet. 🌎✨🎙 What you’ll hear in this Webisode:✔ Her journey from sewing with family to launching Lillium Flos✔ Stories of inclusivity & adaptive fashion design✔ How upcycling and thrifting are reshaping wardrobes✔ Affordable, beginner-friendly tips for sustainable style✔ A vision for the future of truly inclusive, eco-conscious fashion💡 Whether you’re into sustainable fashion, thrifting, or DIY sewing — this episode is packed with creativity, empowerment, and practical tips to inspire your journey.📌 Now streaming on YouTube, Spotify, and for the first time, SoundCloud 🎧#ZaySheenWebisodes #SustainableFashion #AdaptiveFashion #Thrifting

In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Chanel, sustainability advocate, content creator, thrifter, and conscious mother, to explore her inspiring journey from modeling in the fast fashion world to embracing an eco-conscious lifestyle.

✨ What you’ll hear in this conversation:♻️ Tyler’s powerful shift away from fast fashion🛍 Why thrifting is more than just saving money, it’s a step toward sustainability👩‍👧 How motherhood shaped her values and sustainable choices💍 Planning a wedding with less waste and more intention🌿 Conscious beauty, self-expression, and redefining style

Tyler’s story is proof that change is possible, inspiring, and deeply impactful. Whether you’re a thrifter, a parent, or just starting your sustainability journey, this conversation will spark ideas on how to live more intentionally.

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In this powerful episode of the ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, we're joined by Bridgett Artise, designer, educator, and founder of Born Again Vintage, for a deep dive into the world of up-cycled fashion, sustainability, and redefining style with purpose.

🎙️ Episode Title: Born Again: The Future of Fashion is Already Here

🗓️ Premiere: Monday, June 30, 2025 — 12:00 PM EST

📍 Available on: YouTube, Spotify, & Apple Podcasts✨

What we cover in this episode:

- Bridgett’s journey from corporate life to conscious fashion

- The power of up-cycling and circular design

- Why true innovation in fashion isn’t futuristic, it’s ancient, personal, and present

- How to build a fashion brand rooted in sustainability and cultural respect

- This conversation is more than style; it’s about rewriting the rules of consumption, creativity, and community.

🧵 Subscribe to Záy Sheen for more powerful conversations with change-makers in the world of ethical fashion.

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