ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes

In this episode of ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, Tafreed sits down with April Perrin, a sustainable fashion stylist, content creator, and advocate for intentional shopping, to break down why so many people feel stuck in the cycle of buying clothes but still feeling like they have “nothing to wear.” April shares the turning point that changed her life: a trip to Southeast Asia, where she met artisans and ma...

In Season 2, Episode 2 of ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, I’m joined by Norbyah Nolasco, a high school teacher based in Hong Kong and a sustainable style creator who’s all about restyling, rewaring, and making fashion more circular. We talk about what secondhand really means in 2026, especially when thrifting can accidentally turn into overconsumption. Norbyah shares how she thinks about buying less, why she...

Season 2 starts with a builder’s mindset. In this Webisode, Tafreed Butt sits down with Jack B. Wiese, Founder & CEO of On The Bias, a fashion design and production platform focused on improving the back-end infrastructure of the fashion industry. If you’re a designer, brand owner, or manufacturer tired of guesswork, messy production workflows, and scattered tools, this episode breaks down wha...

Some conversations stay with you long after they end. This episode is one of those. It’s about curiosity, lived experiences, and the small choices that quietly shape who we become and how we show up in the world. In this episode of ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, host Tafreed Butt sits down with Lina Sutha, an ecology and biodiversity student from Malaysia and the creator of Simply Pasha, for a thoughtful co...

In this insightful episode of ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, Tafreed Butt sits down with Michelle Winn, a self-taught fashion designer, secondhand boutique owner, and founder of Emmy’s Label, to explore sustainability, creativity, and the realities of building a conscious fashion brand. Michelle shares her journey from a lifelong passion for art to choosing fashion as her primary medium of expression. She o...

In this inspiring Webisode, Liza Kazakova, co-founder of the sustainable fashion brand Võld Urban, sits down with host Tafreed Butt to share her remarkable journey from the IT industry to building one of London’s rising circular-fashion brands. Liza opens up about her transition from project management and software engineering into fashion, the early challenges of designing ethical high-performanc...

In this engaging conversation, Maureen, a cervical cancer survivor and YouTube content creator, shares her inspiring journey from battling cancer to empowering others through her channel. She discusses the importance of health awareness, the impact of community support, and her passion for sustainable fashion. Maureen emphasizes that looking good doesn't require spending a fortune and highlights t...

In this episode, Stephanie Hernandez shares her journey from social work to founding Thrift the District, a sustainable fashion company. She discusses her experiences in social work and therapy, emphasizing the importance of personal style and sustainability. Stephanie provides valuable tips on thrifting, styling, and building confidence through fashion. Her passion for helping others find their u...

In this engaging conversation, Sybil Stewart, a brand architect and sustainability advocate, discusses the importance of sustainable branding across various industries, particularly fashion and hospitality. She explains the concept of greenwashing, the significance of ethical production, and how consumers can make informed choices. The dialogue also touches on personal journeys into sustainability...

In this engaging conversation, Katrina Lashmar shares her journey from corporate life to becoming a full-time content creator focused on sewing and fashion. She emphasizes the importance of sustainability in her work and discusses the challenges and rewards of creating content on platforms like YouTube. The discussion also delves into the ethics of fast fashion, the significance of quality in clot...

In this conversation, Julia, a personal stylist from Munich, discusses her approach to sustainable fashion, emphasizing the importance of utilizing what is already in one's closet. She explains her process of working with clients to enhance their personal style while promoting sustainability through up-cycling and education. The discussion covers the significance of closet awareness, the role of i...

In this conversation, Cassidy Wilson shares her experiences and insights on sustainable tourism and solo traveling. She discusses her journey from her first solo trip to Aruba to her aspirations to move abroad and work in sustainable tourism. Cassidy emphasizes the importance of building confidence through travel, inspiring others to explore solo, and the mindset shift that occurs when one travels...

What happens when a scientist, storyteller, and sustainability advocate teams up with fashion to reimagine the industry’s future? In this episode, Tafreed (host & founder of ZÁY SHEEN) sits down with Dr. Heather Masson-Forsythe, scientist, communicator, and founder of Communitique, to explore how science and creativity can work together to solve fashion’s biggest challenges.🎧 In this episode,...

What does it really take to build a sustainable fashion brand in a fast-fashion world? In this episode of ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, Tafreed sits down with Shaina, founder of Arlo and Olive, for an honest conversation about the joys and challenges of running a slow fashion brand.🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover: ✨ The origin story of Arlo and Olive & ZÁY SHEEN’s mission ✨ The hardest realities...

What does it take to build a sustainable fashion brand in Ghana—and what lessons can the world learn from it? 🌍In this episode, Tafreed (host & founder of ZÁY SHEEN) sits down with Samuel Kumi-Gyau, Ghanaian climate advocate, entrepreneur, and founder of Gold Coast Tokota—a sustainable footwear brand redefining African fashion with eco-conscious craftsmanship.✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episo...

What if sustainability was more than a trend — but a lifestyle, built one small choice at a time? In this episode, Tafreed (host & founder of ZÁY SHEEN) sits down with Sheridonna Wilson, fashion designer, CEO of Sheridonna Designs, and founder of the Unity Fashion Institute Foundation (UFI). From Kingston, Jamaica, to the U.S., Sheridonna’s journey blends eco-luxury fashion, parenting, self-ca...

What happens when a fashion designer who once created for icons like Prince and Janet Jackson walks away from the glitz of fast fashion to fight for the planet? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Clementina Martínez-Masarweh — The Sustainable Latina™, a fashion disruptor, artist, and activist transforming textile waste into change. From her childhood in California’s labor camps to founding...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Azucena Morales, founder of Lillium Flos, to explore how fashion can be both sustainable and inclusive. From her cultural roots and personal journey to designing adaptive garments and upcycling fabrics, Azucena proves that style can empower, uplift, and protect our planet. 🌎✨🎙 What you’ll hear in this Webisode:✔ Her journey from sewing with family to l...

💡 If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep shopping when I don’t need more clothes?” – this episode is for you. In this episode, we sit down with Aleksandra Wlodarczyk – a fashion industry veteran with over 20 years of experience, from fast fashion sourcing in Bangladesh and Turkey to speaking at the United Nations on consumer psychology. Together, we explore the hidden costs of fashion – on...

In this episode, we sit down with Desirée Dupuis, visionary founder of VOES & CO., the vegan leather footwear brand redefining what it means to create fashion without compromise. 🌿👟 Featured in Forbes, Desirée has been called the “Nike of Vegan Fashion,” proving that style, sustainability, and compassion can walk hand in hand. We explore:Desirée’s personal journey into veganism and how it sh...

In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Natasha Nogan, a sustainable fashion pioneer with 20+ years of experience, to explore how fabrics, culture, and ethics shape the future of fashion.✨ What you’ll discover in this episode:Natasha’s journey from sewing at age 7 to founding Benu ApparelThe evolution of sustainable fabrics – from only 5 eco-options to today’s innovationsWhy Spandex and...

In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Chanel, sustainability advocate, content creator, thrifter, and conscious mother, to explore her inspiring journey from modeling in the fast fashion world to embracing an eco-conscious lifestyle. ✨ What you’ll hear in this conversation: ♻️ Tyler’s powerful shift away from fast fashion🛍 Why thrifting is more than just saving money, it’s a step toward sustain...

In this inspiring episode of ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, host Tafreed Butt sits down with sustainable fashion advocate Jenna Flood to explore the power of rethinking the way we dress. From her early days as a minimalist fashion content creator to becoming a voice for slow, conscious style, Jenna shares her journey, the myths about secondhand fashion, and how minimalism is more than just a style; it’s a m...

In this episode of the ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, we sit down with the incredibly creative and thoughtful Nick, a designer whose work blends sustainability, personal identity, and bold self-expression. From their first designs to the journey of moving to NYC, Nick opens up about what fuels their creativity, how they define sustainability in fashion, and the role Gen Z plays in shifting style culture. We...

What does it take to fight plastic pollution, protect our oceans, and inspire global change? 🌍 In this episode of ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, I sit down with Amanda Rushforth, sustainability advocate, ocean ambassador, and change maker, to explore how we can all make a difference. We talk about:♻️ The reality of ocean plastic and what’s being done to stop it🌱 Conscious fashion and sustainable living ti...