Fashion Futurist®
What if you could be part of a global movement building for the future? Now you can with Fashion Futurist®, an innovative platform for bold ideas and transformative action. Our name symbolizes global creativity, vision, and forward-thinking approaches that drive systemic change across sectors. Just as fashion mirrors culture, innovation, and design, we use these powerful elements to explore solutions to the world’s most complex challenges. Powered by Greater Than Equal®, our mission is to activate a global ecosystem of leaders who turn ingenuity, emerging technologies, and diverse perspectives into tangible social impact. Hosted by Kamilah Sanders, we spotlight leaders sparking change and inspiring action. Innovators rethinking supply chains, technologists using AI for equitable access, front-line entrepreneurs collaborating to address climate challenges, and more. Through thought-provoking conversations, Fashion Futurist® connects you to the resources, strategies, and tools you need to drive systemic change and build a more inclusive, resilient future. Join us in building the future we imagine. Together, we can drive systemic change for maximum impact.
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In Part 2, we continue our conversation with Teju Adisa-Farrar discussing how to make time and find balance as a passionate, multi-hyphenate social impact leader. We define and examine alternative economic models and the connection between food and fiber. Plus, we delve into her critical work supporting livelihoods and lifeways with the Black Fiber & Textile Network.
Teju is an environmental equity consultant, multifaceted f...
We talk with Teju Adisa-Farrar, environmental equity consultant, multifaceted facilitator, and past inaugural Co-Managing Director of the Fibers Fund. She takes us on a journey discussing growing up zero-waste in a Pan-African household to her current focus on environmental and climate justice. We delve into the complexities and benefits of being a multi-hyphenate and the importance of reclaiming our positive relationship to nature...
Welcome to Fashion Takes Five, a special segment of the Fashion Futurist podcast where we delve into the key points and insights from our recent episode with your host, Kamilah Sanders. Join me as I take a closer look at some of the thought-provoking moments from our conversation with the Sara Ali. In Part One of our discussion, Sara shared her unique perspective on the fashion industry, its power to engage, its potential for divis...
Nkwo Onwuka - Designer, Sustainability Expert, and Founder of sustainable, ethical fashion brand NKWO joins us as we discuss her journey as a designer transforming waste into fashionable garments. Exploring the ins and outs of working with local artisans to solve modern problems with an ancient techniques, we discuss how her work bridges the gap between sustainable fashion and preserving traditional craft skills. Get inspired as sh...
In this Fashion Futurist Brands Special we are joined by Fashion Futurist, Designer, and Founder of sustainable fashion brand TAKAII - Thakane Bazill as we take a deep dive into the effects of mass production and overconsumption on the Global South.
What is Fashion Futurist Brands?
Occasionally we feature sustainable, ethical brands and brand focused content. These interviews are also available to watch on our YouTube channel @fa...
Multidisciplinary Fashion Educator, EdD Scholar, Researcher, Strategist, Editor, Author and Founder/Executive Director of The Council for International African Fashion Education (CIAFE) - Frederica Brooksworth joins us to discuss her journey into fashion education. She explores the importance of decolonizing fashion education and the work she is doing through CIAFE to connect the diaspora globally.
Frederica Brooksworth
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Speaker, Author, Consultant, Coach Jacqueline Shaw joins us as she discusses her passion and journey into African Fashion. Through her vast experience and travels to the continent she provides first hand insight into sourcing and manufacturing in Africa.
With 16 years’ experience in the global fashion industry (working for brands and retailers such as Puma, C&A, Russell Athletic, Animal, Fila, Wilson) living and working in 4...
Artist, Brand Consultant and Founder of Global Fashion Marketplace, Bukola Dagiloke joins us in Part 2 of our conversation discussing her technology and innovation in Africa and how Africa addresses the UN SDGs. Join us as she gives inspiring examples of how Africa can lead global sustainability efforts.
Bukola Dagiloke is a brand and business consultant specialising in sustainable fashion and innovation and is the founder of Gl...
Artist, Brand Consultant and Founder of Global Fashion Marketplace, Bukola Dagiloke joins us for Part 1 of our conversation discussing her journey into entrepreneurship, circularity in Africa, and how to tackle the World's waste issue. Join us as she gives inspiring examples of how Africa can lead global sustainability efforts.
Bukola Dagiloke is a brand and business consultant specialising in sustainable fashion and innovat...
Culture and Communication Advisor, Sara Ali joins us to discuss how to learn from Africa and other industries; greenwashing; and how sustainability should be a way of life vs a marketing campaign. She also emphasizes the importance of acknowledging that Africa is not emerging - it has always been there. Get inspired by Part 3 of this thought-provoking conversation.
Sara Ali is a British-Sundanese award-winning culture and commun...
Culture and Communication Advisor, Sara Ali joins us as she discusses political issues in fashion, emphasizes the impact of Black Women in the industry, and touches on the importance of petitioning for what you believe through your everyday choices. Plus we discuss - Realistically, Are we really going to achieve the 2030 Climate Goals? Get inspired by Part 2 of this thought-provoking conversation.
Sara Ali is a British-Sundanese...
Culture and Communication Advisor, Sara Ali joins us to discuss the Influence of African on the Fashion Industry and her journey into sustainable, ethical fashion. Get inspired by Part 1 of this thought-provoking conversation.
Sara Ali is a British-Sundanese award-winning culture and communication advisor and sustainability fashionista in the business of luxury with over 27 years of experience in African and Arabian markets. She...
Kamilah Sanders, Founder of Greater Than Equal discusses her why behind starting the Fashion Futurist movement. Take a listen and if you resonate let us know if you are ready to join the Fashion Futurist movement - like, subscribe, share and follow us at the channels below:
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