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Honest, Not Perfect

Arts EN ↓ 31 episodes

Welcome to Source's podcast - Honest, Not Perfect - the podcast for sustainability pros in retail focusing on progress, not perfection. We’re all about real talk on making retail greener, making sourcing more ethical and keeping the industry to account. Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director at Source and Jack Stratten from Insider Trends have partnered up to talk to the industry’s big thinkers and disruptors on the stories, strategies, and solutions shaping the future of responsible retail

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Honest, not Perfect Ep 6: Safia Minney MBE, Founder, Fashion Declares! 22.04.2025 48:25

Safia Minney on ethical fashion, fair labor and hard truths in the supply chain From personal experiences in South Asia to the evolving challenges of ethical fashion, Safia explores the realities of responsible sourcing and how passion can drive real industry change.

Honest, not Perfect Ep 5: Claire Bevan, Head of Retail, Natural History Museum 10.04.2025 45:53

Responsible retail in unexpected places Sustainability isn’t just for retailers - Claire Bevan reveals how heritage sites and cultural institutions are making an impact through collaboration and innovation.

Honest, not Perfect Ep 4: Simon Platts, ex-Sourcing Director, ASOS 27.03.2025 1:00:05

The future of ethical sourcing and brand responsibility with Simon Platts In this episode, Simon Platts reflects on his ethical sourcing journey, the trade-offs brands face, and the urgent changes needed in the industry. What should young sourcing professionals know? Listen in for key insights.

Honest, not Perfect Ep 4: Stuart Trevor, Founder, AllSaints 08.01.2025 52:01

A clothing company that doesn't produce any clothes Is this the future of fashion? Stuart Trevor’s vision reimagines sustainable business models with a clothing brand made entirely from existing garments

Sustainability vs profit - managing priorities with Neil Amer and Sara Allbright 08.01.2025 42:40

The big question here is how do businesses practically navigate the now, whilst also managing sustainability as a priority?

Planning for the unexpected – managing risk in an uncertain world with Anna Berry 09.12.2024 47:05

When businesses are focused on the now, how to they plan for the future, and more importantly, how to they learn to take notice of global events and plan for the impact that they will undoubtably have?