Upcycling Fashion & Saving Lives One Mask at a Time | Jillian Clark | Founder of Roboro6

Jillian Clark is the founder of Roboro6, an upcycled apparel company that turns scrap materials from film sets, theaters, and local factories into brand new, beautiful items. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, she pivoted overnight to producing face masks, creating a unique business model that also sponsors masks for the medical community. Her journey from dance and theater to entrepreneurship reveals how creativity, sustainability, and social impact can align. Jillian shares the environmental wake-up call that came from learning about waste in film, TV, and fashion, how she built a business from repurposed materials, and why mindful consumption matters now more than ever. This is a story about starting where you are, taking action, and making a difference from home. Chapters 00:00 Meet Jillian Clark 04:05 From Dance and Theater to Fashion Entrepreneurship 08:20 Founding Roboro6 and Upcycling Materials 12:45 How the Pandemic Pivoted Her Business Overnight 17:35 Designing Masks That Support Frontline Workers 22:15 The Global Impact of the Fashion Industry 27:00 Mindful Consumption, Spending, and Waste 32:10 Lessons from Working in Film, TV, and Fashion 36:25 Building a Business with Social Impact 40:45 Why Sustainability Is About Small, Daily Choices 45:15 How to Support Roboro6 and Get Involved The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices