Unpacking Ethical

Sharmon and Katie recap season two and talk about nuance, their favorite episodes of the season, and what they hope people leave with. Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a  scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative,  and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) View as a vodcast: https://youtu.be/B-xKnCTswh0 ENSA  is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

Sipping champagne, mimosas, and hard ciders brings the hilarity and chaotic energy of the “It’s Crazy You’re In My Business” (ICYIMB)  podcast. In this episode of Unpacking Ethical we unpack comedy with  ICYIMB's two hosts, Becky and Ta’Vi. We discuss how they got into comedy, their experience as Black femme comedians and why side characters are the best. Turns out ghosts can be bougie and Sharmon is obsessed with corny and absurd tv shows.    Listen to It's Crazy You're In My Business  https://anchor.fm/itscrazyyoureinmybusiness   Hear more from Becky https://linktr.ee/ohthatsbecky   Hear more from Ta'Vi https://linktr.ee/TaviTalksTrash Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a  scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative,  and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie  Edited by Sharmon Lebby Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) View the video podcast: https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical ENSA  is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

This week on Unpacking Ethical, we chat with Kenya Miles of Bluelight Junction and Stephen Lucke of Gardopia Gardens to unpack community gardens and urban farming. In this episode: Kenya and Stephen share their origin stories. We talk about the impact and need for fresh, local food. We discuss urban farming and community gardens as venues for mitigating crime. Learn more about Bluelight Junction: Bluelight Junction website Instagram Learn more about Gardopia Gardens: Gardopia Gardens website Instagram Facebook Twitter Linkedin YouTube Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie This episode was edited by Katie Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) View the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJpVP8KTzairBqlNvdpGX3GwtJOQRJIH ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

This week on Unpacking Ethical, we talk about the need for joy and rest with The Radical Joy Coach, Jordan Maney. In this episode: • Jordan talks about her work with “bleeding-heart" entrepreneurs. • We talk rest and joy as forms of resistance. • We each share the ways we push back to make room for joy and rest. Find more of Jordan Website: https://www.jordanmaney.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejordanmaney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejordanmaney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JordanManey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanmaney/ Katie  is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting  ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more  consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a  scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair  of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative,  and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical  fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally  sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically  interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black  and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie Edited by Sharmon Lebby Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) Listen as a podcast: https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical ENSA  is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded  people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local  job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

This week on Unpacking Ethical, Ben Mead and former guest Salma Quraishi, PhD joined us to talk about Oeko-Tex. We dive into why certifications are needed, who benefits, and what the certification process looks like. Apologies for the rough sound on this one. Technology was technologing.  Here are some of the sites/resources that Ben mentioned: https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/ OEKO-TEX® standards that we discussed:STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/standard-100-by-oeko-tex MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/made-in-green-by-oeko-tex, Label Check (Verify any OEKO-TEX® label or trace a MADE IN GREEN label) https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/label-check Buying Guide (sourcing) https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/buying-guide Socialhttps://www.instagram.com/oeko_tex/ https://twitter.com/OEKO_TEX_Int https://www.facebook.com/oekotex/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/oeko-tex/ Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) Listen as a podcast: https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

This week on Unpacking Ethical, we unpack parenting with educator and author of “Positive Racial Identity at Home” Dr. Toni Sturdivant. In this episode: Toni discusses parenting in a much more intentional way than what’s normalized. We talk about common values that we can all pull from while parenting. We explore the importance of healing our relationships with young children. Find more from Toni https://www.toniphd.com/ Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) Listen as a podcast: https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

During the season two premiere of Unpacking Ethical, we go on a foraging journey with Allison P. Erickson. In this episode: Allison shares how she got her start foraging. We explore foraging as sustainability. We dive into the joy of reconnecting with nature in this way. Find more from Allison on Twitter. Read her article here. Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate, she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Katie Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) Listen as a podcast: https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

We're ending season one of Unpacking Ethical by unpacking fatphobia and the harm of mainstream beauty standards with Celeste Brown. “I think all unlearning fat phobia is about for me is being able to exist and be comfortable in your body and thank your body for what it's carried you through.” On this week’s episode: •Celeste opens up about navigating fatphobia as a Black woman. •We discuss how every industry, from fashion to healthcare, is complicit in perpetuating the hate and violence toward fat bodies. •Sharmon, Katie, and Celeste go in depth about fatphobia's link to anti-Black racism in America. Join us as we make room for laughter and vulnerability during this final episode of Unpacking Ethical. Celeste is a Communications and Public Relations professional who works in education policy and advocacy. She is most passionate about increasing civic engagement and advocating for equitable access to educational opportunities. Follow on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Salma Quraishi Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) Listen as a podcast: https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

On this episode of Unpacking Ethical, we unpack sustainability and all its messages with our friend and ENSA board member, Salma Quraishi. “I just think it’s a really important idea that sustainability extends into so many different things.” On this week’s episode: Salma shares her perspective on sustainability and how she applies the concept to various areas of her life. We discuss how and why we need to continue expanding its definition. Sharmon and Katie weigh in on the pros and cons of mainstream sustainability. Join us as we talk raw and unedited about sustainability. ---------------------------- Salma is a board member of ENSA and producer of Unpacking Ethical. She is a faculty scientist and podcast host (Neuroscientists Talk Shop) at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she devotes her time to developing diversity in the research community. Her interest in ethical spaces originated with the many quandaries at the intersection of research, tech and commerce. Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Salma Quraishi Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) Listen as a podcast: https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

Ever felt like you weren't able to do enough to be considered sustainable? Co-hosts Katie and Sharmon are breaking down all the ways they aren't sustainable and the things they get wrong and why that's ok. ----------------- Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Salma Quraishi Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) Listen as a podcast: https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

On this episode of Unpacking Ethical, we get real about secondhand fashion and sustainability with Natalie of Grey Moon Vintage. “These are a lot of the questions to ask why fast fashion is a part of the ugly side of the second-hand and the pollution problem.” On this week’s episode: Natalie dives deep — explores the dark side of the secondhand fashion industry and what we might not know about it. We discuss how fast fashion has co-opted sustainability. The three of us share our thoughts on corporate greed and capitalism, and the challenges of addressing environmental issues we’re facing in fashion and beyond. Join us as we explore the many angles of secondhand, sustainability, and fast fashion. ---------------------------- Natalie is a purveyor of vintage fashion and the co-owner of Grey Moon Vintage. Keep up with what they are doing here:  https://greymoon.online https://www.instagram.com/greymoonvintage https://www.facebook.com/GreyMoonVintage Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Salma Quraishi Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) Listen as a podcast: https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

This episode of Unpacking Ethical features a candid conversation on self-care with comedian and co-host of It’s Crazy You’re in My Business podcast, Ta’Vi. “Tell the truth! Self-Care is telling the truth to white people.” On this week’s episode: Ta’Vi talks with Sharmon and Katie about what self-care looks like and why it’s important to laugh. We talk cooking, Black joy, and making room for all the small things in life. Ta’Vi shares more on It’s Crazy You’re in My Business podcast and the importance of being real on a public platform. Join us as we laugh a lot, and chat more in-depth about individual and collective self-care. Ta’Vi is the masterfully thought-provoking  comedian behind Ta’Vi Talks Trash on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter. They are also the co-host of the podcast It’s Crazy Your In My Business.  Find more from Ta’Vi on: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@tavitalkstrash Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tavitalkstrash/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tavitalkstrash Podcast https://anchor.fm/itscrazyyoureinmybusiness Merch https://tavisellsmerch.creator-spring.com --------------------------------

This episode of Unpacking Ethical focuses on the harm in telling stories only centered around Black trauma. “We’re so much more than our trauma.” On this week’s episode: Sharmon and Katie weigh in on why certain creative projects get the green light for Black audiences. We discuss what we love about celebrating Black art. We talk about what types of fresh narratives we’d like to see shared moving forward. Join us as we explore this personal and necessary topic. –––––––– Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs, Chair of Fashion Sustainability with the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative, and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Salma Quraishi Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) Listen as a podcast: https://ethicalnetworksa.org/podcast https://anchor.fm/unpacking-ethical ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow us: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

This premiere episode of Unpacking Ethical features a raw and in-depth chat with Naomi of Rooted Vegan Cuisine. “Veganism, especially for people outside of the vegan world, feels like this exclusive club. And if you’re not perfect you don’t belong, you don’t get to be part of it.” On this week’s episode: Naomi talks with Sharmon and Katie about the issues surrounding mainstream veganism and what needs to improve. Naomi gives an update on her plant-based food line, Rooted Vegan Cuisine. We dive into Naomi’s raw thoughts on what it means to be a good business owner, and why this is also sustainability in practice. Join us as we explore the many nuances of veganism and sustainability. Naomi is the owner of Rooted Vegan Cuisine based out of San Antonio, TX  Keep up with her here: http://rootedvegancuisine.com  http://instagram.com/rootedvegancuisine  http://facebook.com/rootedvegancuisine Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Music “Street Knowledge” by Bosnow Produced by Sharmon Lebby & Salma Quraishi & Katie Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow on: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA

Co-hosts Katie and Sharmon discuss the HOWs and WHYs of starting Unpacking Ethical.  Katie is the founder and editor-in-chief of ESJ, a fashion magazine promoting ethical and sustainable fashion to inspire readers to shop more consciously. http://ethicalstylejournal.com Sharmon is a scientist, writer/editor, stylist, the Founder of Blessed Designs and the President of the Ethical Network of San Antonio. As an ethical fashion advocate she encourages others to live intentionally sustainable lives while amplifying small businesses. She is specifically interested in the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and Black and Brown communities. https://linktr.ee/salebby Artwork by Destiny Darcel Unpacking Ethical is an independent podcast brought to you by the Ethical Network of San Antonio (ENSA) ENSA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that brings together like-minded people in support of ethical and sustainable business practices; local job creation; and positive social and environmental impact. Learn more: https://ethicalnetworksa.org Follow on: Facebook http://facebook.com/ethicalnetworksa Instagram http://instagram.com/ethicalnetworksa Twitter http://twitter.com/ethicalsatx YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyZcS5h_r_fGvfewN8foXJA