Episode 128 - The Problem With Fast Fashion: Eye Opening Facts You Want to Know About with Kristi Soomer of Encircled

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Kristi Soomer is CEO of Encircled and manages a customer-focused team in Toronto. She is committed to ensuring a transparent manufacturing process from start to finish, along with fair wages and good working conditions for her team.  Since launching Encircled in 2012, she is proud of her commitment to creating clothes that look, feel and do good. Ethically made from the finest, most soft and flattering eco-friendly fabrics, her collection is designed with intention, flexibility and exceptional fit at its heart. At last, form and function come together without compromise. We all know that what we put in and on our bodies matters...have you thought about your clothing?  It matters too.  In so many other ways other than exposing yourself to toxins.  Think about our environment.  Think about ethics surrounding manufacturing of these "fast fashion" brands.  Many don't think twice when they order that $10 bikini top online...this episode will help you understand what fast fashion is truly about.  I certainly learned a lot from Kristi Soomer, Founder of Encircled.  Encircled is a B Corp, ethical, sustainable, slow fashion brand.Do you know what a capsule wardrobe is?  Complete their quiz & get a discount when you do this!  Go here:  https://www.encircled.ca/tools/perfect-product-finder/whats-your-capsule-wardrobe-style#/questions/1Please subscribe, rate and review my podcast with a few kind words...this totally helps us podcasters to be found in this giant world of podcasting and it really gives back and helps us to secure fabulous guests!  If you use Apple, go into my podcast, scroll down until you see "Write a Review" and proceed.Also - go ahead and follow me on my Instagram and Facebook private group accounts here where you'll get access to even more free content all about health, nutrition, biohacking, balanced living and life over 40!https://www.facebook.com/groups/sandyknutritionpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Support the showI'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca