Episode 11: Diversity Consignment X Project Reworked Runway with Luis Cepeda

Episode 11: Diversity Consignment X Project Reworked Runway with Luis CepedaGuest: Luis Cepeda, Assistant Manager at Diversity Consignment Host: Molly — Local Threads Podcast Location: Jamaica Plain, Boston MA🧵 SummaryIn this episode, Molly sits down with Luis Cepeda, the Assistant Manager at Diversity Consignment, one of Boston’s most beloved shopping spots for the secondhand and vintage markets. We talk about Project Rework Runway, the brand’s mission to challenge social norms and inspire creativity, and how a small team built a community hub rooted in sustainability, imagination, and style. There's a reason Diversity Consignment is one of Boston Globe’s “Best of the Best 2025”🎧 Chapters00:00 Welcome & Intro — Project Rework Runway 02:00 Upcycling Challenge: Designers Creating from Thrift 04:30 Community Events & Local Artist Support 07:00 The Meaning Behind “Diversity” 09:00 Open Streets JP & Growing the Runway 11:00 Behind-the-Scenes Chaos & Creative Calm 14:00 Theme Spotlight — “Revised War Torn” 16:00 Luis’s Journey from Barista to Assistant Manager18:00 Finding Personal Style & Rejecting Fast Fashion 21:00 Volunteers, Collaboration & Community Spirit 25:00 Consignment 101 & Artist Contracts 29:00 Redefining Sustainability in Boston Fashion 33:00 Five Years Strong — Boston as a Style Capital 35:00 Going Viral — Diversity’s Social Media Magic 38:00 Art, Selling & Staying Authentic 42:00 Final Message — Built for the Community“We literally built this store not for us, but for you." — Luis Cepeda, Diversity Consignment🔗 Connect 📍 Follow Diversity on Instagram 💌 [email protected] 🌐 Check out their website!🌐 Linktr.ee YouTube: 2024 Project Reworked Runway