Sustainably LB

Today I will be talking about how women are viewed through the lens of their clothing. This episode will largely focus on Policing Women's Bodies and the Worldwide War on Women with a particular focus on Iran and Mahsa Amini’s death.   I will always be in full support of a woman’s right to choose. Particularly when it comes to her body and her clothing because I see what we wear as a beautifu...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to sit with a friend of mine, Christine Dart.  Christine is a Marketing Leader and creator of the Art of Life, Liberty, and Happiness Podcast.   Over our years together she has worn many hats, but today we are simply talking about awareness and intention. Oftentimes we get so caught up with the doing that we forget how to simply be. Showing up for ourselve...

This episode of Sustainably LB is a solo episode and I will be covering Faux Feminism.  All of this information is largely based on an article I wrote for Remake a global advocacy organization fighting for fair pay and climate justice in the clothing and fashion industry  I am a freelance journalist and sustainable fashion advocate, storyteller and activist who seeks progress over perfection.  My...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to sit with Designer Buf Reynolds. You can’t really talk about the Omaha fashion scene or Omaha Fashion Week without talking about Buf and her influence on it. From teaching herself how to make patterns and construct garments to really finding her stride in her thirties, Buf is proof that there is no recipe for success. That trial and error only adds to th...

For this episode, I got to sit with Amanda Tjarks Owner and Creator of Albany & Avers. Albany and Avers is a curated boutique located here in Omaha, NE in the Dundee neighborhood. After playing by corporate America’s rules, Amanda decided to take a leap and make her childhood dream a reality. Albany and Avers is committed to community, hosting a variety of events that connect those who share a...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to sit with Kelly Valentine, Founder and Owner of Scout Dry Goods and Trade and Co-Creator of Swap Omaha.  Since Kelly opened Scout’s doors in 2008 there has been a focus on environment and community.   As a small, woman-owned business, community is a central part of Kelly’s mission with Scout. This includes hosting events with local organizations across t...

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to sit with Samantha Hartong, creator and founder of Hart Collective. HART Collective is a beautiful community of fashion lovers and sustainability advocates centered around the goal of making sustainable fashion accessible for everyone. She operates out of Omaha, Nebraska, but her reach is vast, touching many corners of the Midwest and well beyond. The po...