Ep 57—FRESH BLOOD, Part 2: Denim and Transparency with Beyza Baykan

This is Part Two of our FRESH BLOOD series, where I sit down with the next generation of denim leaders and ask what they see that we may not.FRESH BLOOD is about perspective. It is about how young professionals view sustainability, transparency, collaboration, and the future of this industry.In this episode, I speak with Beyza Baykan, founder of HMS Hand Made Stone. At 26, with a background in mathematics and international relations from USC and experience at the World Bank, she chose to build a business inside denim rather than outside of it. HMS develops a patented, upcycled pumice alternative designed to reduce sludge, water use, and waste while maintaining the aesthetics brands expect.But this conversation goes beyond product.We talk about greenwashing. We talk about whether collaboration actually leads to change. We discuss transparency, ethics, regulation, and what responsibility designers and brands should carry. Beyza is candid about what surprised her in the industry and what she believes must change.Fresh Blood is about listening to the people who are already shaping what comes next.Have a listen.Thank you to our sponsor Inside Denim.Beyza BaykanFounder & CEO of Baytech, HMS Hand Made StoneHMS Hand Made Stone, Linked-In, HMS Instagram, Personal InstagramInterested in being featured on The Jeansland Podcast as our next Fresh Blood guest?  Reach out!Please follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.