Lisa Goldsand - Steering the Fashion Industry towards Sustainability

What motivates someone to leave a 20-year corporate career in fashion to spearhead a sustainability revolution?Lisa Goldsand, founder of the hyperlocal service Circular Thrift, shares how we can transform our fashion habits. With insights from her extensive corporate retail experience, she discusses challenges and opportunities within the industry and emphasizes consumer power in driving change. Lisa advocates for buying less, opting for quality pre-owned pieces, and embracing local clothing swaps to promote sustainability and community building.Episode in a glance- Lisa Goldsand's Sustainability Journey- The complex challenges of the fashion industry.- The story of Circular Thrift- How your buying habits matter and what you can do to make a difference.- How to become a sustainability conscious consumer- The Future of Sustainable FashionAbout Lisa GoldsandLisa Goldsand is the founder of Circular Thrift, a convenient clothing pick and drop off service that also does community swap events. She has a unique background, having spent almost 20 years working at Abercrombie & Fitch in various roles related to apparel retail operations. During her corporate career, Lisa gained extensive experience working with garment manufacturers, mills, and factories, giving her an in-depth understanding of the traditional linear supply chain process. After leaving Abercrombie & Fitch, she started Circular Thrift, driven by a desire to address sustainability challenges in the fashion industry while empowering consumers to make a difference through their choices.Learn more about Circular thrift here → https://www.circularthrift.org/Send us a message!