PinnedWaking up from white environmentalismWhat does it mean to look at sustainability through an antiracist lens? — I’ve worked in sustainability for almost a decade in the non profit sector, mainly with global corporations focusing on reducing their environmental impacts. Yet it’s only in the last year or so that I have come to learn in depth about racism, colonialism and white supremacy, and how they are…Environmentalism7 min readEnvironmentalism7 min read
Dec 22, 2020Pale, male and stale? Designing a diverse panel of speakers5 things I learned last month — For the first time, to my glee, I got the opportunity to choose a panel of speakers for an event about sustainable fashion. I can count on one hand the number of times panel events in my line of work (corporate sustainability) were not completely white, and often very male…Diversity And Inclusion4 min readDiversity And Inclusion4 min read
Dec 1, 2020Primark shoppers aren’t the problemA topic that often gets raised in discussions about fast fashion goes something along the lines of… “not everyone can afford to shop sustainably. What if someone can only afford Primark and H&M, what are they meant to do?” (This very question came up just last week during a sustainable…Fashion3 min readFashion3 min read
Jun 8, 2020Living with less: What do we want from fashion once the dust has settled?This article was first published by Fashion Revolution in June 2020, on behalf of The Seam. The fashion industry has seen enormous upheaval over the last couple of months. As we edge into the post lockdown period, we at pause and take some time to reflect on how people’s personal…Fashion4 min readFashion4 min read
Apr 21, 2020Let’s be transparent — fast fashion is the problemH&M and other global fashion brands are receiving praise for their ranking in the fashion transparency index. Note — this is a transparency index versus a sustainability or ethical score. Before we applaud them (and give them our business), let’s consider what actually needs to happen for fashion to stop…Fashion4 min readFashion4 min read
Apr 19, 2020How to check in on your friendsIn these times of social distancing and isolation we know it’s more important than ever to check in on our friends. Especially the ones that are more vulnerable. Maybe they live alone, are single parents, are struggling mentally, or have a lot of weight on their shoulders due to lack…Loneliness4 min readLoneliness4 min read
Feb 12, 2020Poor Natalie PortmanI had more messages than usual after posting about Natalie Portman yesterday on Instagram for questioning the basis of the lavish praise she got for wearing a Dior dress embroidered with the names of women directors not nominated for an Oscar this year. I got messages along the lines of… …Intersectionality4 min readIntersectionality4 min read
Oct 30, 2019Why diverse leadership is needed for uncommon timesI was recently fortunate enough to be part of an evening of talks and discussion on the future of leadership, hosted by consultancy and tech company Akou Studios. Here is the transcript of my talk (which, in person was somewhat less polished and rather rushed by the end — lots…Social Justice6 min readSocial Justice6 min read
Sep 10, 2019Safety first: what on earth is pyschological safety?I’m not talking about hard hats or fire extinguishers. I’m referring to a phrase that keeps popping up — pyschological safety. Put simply, the belief you won’t get into trouble if you make a mistake. This sounds like the flip side of imposter syndrome, the in-built fear that you will…Leadership6 min readLeadership6 min read
Aug 20, 2019Things I wish I’d known at the start of my careerI’ve finally accepted it. I am no longer part of the young, 20-something section of the workforce. It’s only a few years since greying CEOs were panicking over the mysterious wants of millennials. Now it’s the fresh-faced kids from Gen Z that are the subject of zeitgeisty conversations among marketers…Growth Mindset8 min readGrowth Mindset8 min read
