Episode 323 features Kestrel (just me!) in the first-ever solo episode of the show. With a primary focus on vulnerability, Kestrel shares some of the rollercoasters she has faced personally over the last year (from health to finances), why she and Nat are parting ways when it comes to regularly hosting the show, the true costs of producing a podcast, as well as a question on whether performative vulnerability is what we are seeing too often from the industry.
“To all of you interested in sustainable fashion or those of you who work in the industry - I want to ask you a question: are you ok!?”-Kestrel
OCTOBER THEME — MAYBE VULNERABILITY IS WHAT FASHION REALLY NEEDS
As you can see, Nat is not here. It’s super bittersweet, as doing the show hand-in-hand with someone I love, a best friend, and someone I admire deeply was truly magical. At the same time, realities happen, things shift, and sometimes what you anticipate doesn’t actually work out in the end.
Being honest about the journey is, and always has been important to me.
Nat is amazing as many of you already know. Moving forward, she won’t be cohosting with me on a regular basis, but she will jump back in as a guest or cohost on the show on and off down the line.
I know this might be confusing for you since there have been a lot of shifts on and off throughout the year. First of all, thanks for sticking around, for caring deeply about the show, and believing in the potential power of change in the fashion space.
This episode is all about vulnerability — I hope you can feel my hope to tear down some of the curtains that often separate us for connecting on a deeper level.
Here’s what you'll hear from me:
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A bit about my person health stuff I’ve gone through over the last year
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Why it wasn’t possible for Nat and I to continue co-hosting together - hint, hint: independent media is hard
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A little insider info on what it costs to run a podcast
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Some musings on whether it’s possible for the sustainable fashion / fashion realm as a whole to get vulnerable and what that could look like
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