Unraveling Fast Fashion; A Conversation with Threading Change on Sustainability in Fashion

Threading Change is on a mission to take the fashion industry from “fast and furious” to “slow and sustainable.” This youth-led powerhouse is all about stitching together a world where your clothes don’t cost the Earth (literally). They champion circular economies, climate justice, and feminism while calling out the fashion faux pas of the fast fashion industry. By empowering brands, policymakers, and everyday shoppers to rethink what they wear, Threading Change is proving that ethical fashion isn’t just trendy—it’s the future.Sophia YangSophia is the Founder & Executive Director of Threading Change, the world's leading youth-led ethical fashion and circular economy organization. Threading Change specializes in facilitating creative events, convening unlikely allies, and initiating valuable industry and citizen connections to co-create a fashion industry that is equitable, youth-driven, and climate-resilient. Sophia also dedicates her time to working as a Corporate Campaigner at Canopy Planet, collaborating alongside the world's leading fashion and consumer packaged goods brands to ensure that ancient forests are kept out of supply chains. Sophia is the recipient of the City of Vancouver's Greenest City Leadership Award in 2022, Corporate Knights’ Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leaders in Canada list in 2021, Starfish Canada’s Top 25 Under 25 Environmentalists award in 2017 and 2018, has attended the United Nations Climate Change Conference four times, and DJs as 'KALEIDO' in her spare time.Sophia's Facebook page@threadingchange on InstagramSophia's WebsiteSophia's Website@threadingchange on XSophia on YouTubeWe talk to visionaries and game-changers who are doing things differently; using their businesses to do more good in the world. Join us as we dive into the stories and strategies of companies driven by purpose, not just profit. Each episode uncovers unique strategies, challenges, and the deeply satisfying rewards of using business as a platform for change. We offer listeners practical insights on building businesses that are not only successful but also socially and environmentally conscious. You really can make both profit and a positive impact—come join us to find out how others are doing just that.Leena Manro is an award-winning writer, director, and co-founder of All Purpose, an award winning B Corp-certified creative agency based in Vancouver. As VP of Strategy and Storytelling, she leads an in-house team that creates powerful, purpose-driven media for corporate clients. With over a decade of experience, Leena has directed hundreds of narrative projects across diverse genres, earning awards for their cinematic quality and storytelling depth.Leena is driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in her community, environment and the planet. She’s drawn to collaborating with people and initiatives that strive to make the world a better place.All Purpose is proud to be B Corp certified. B Corps are companies verified to meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. The B Corp Movement transforms our economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet.Through this podcast, one of our aims is to showcase the impactful work of fellow B Corps, to inspire others to embrace purpose-driven practices that make a difference.B Corp Certification We would love to hear from you! Send us an email: [email protected] or follow us on LinkedIn . Let us know what you think of the podcast and if you have any topic or guest suggestions.We appreciate if you could subscribe to the the podcast (it's free!) by following the link below. And we'd love a rating if you are enjoying the podcast!Listen to Up to So Good: The Purpose of Business Up to So Good: The Purpose of Business is produced by All Purpose; a creative design and media agency located in Vancouver Canada. Follow the link to find out more about who we are and what we do.Website We're Up To So GoodYou can watch our episodes at YouTube Thank you for tuning in to another episode of Up to So Good!