Mindful Businesses

We talk with co-founders Sujata and Taniya (Su and Ta) who decided to quit their well-paying jobs and put their hearts and souls into spreading love through traditional hand-woven sarees. They have a family of 1400 weavers. The process of weaving every saree is a celebration of centuries of tradition and the authenticity of Indian arts. Suta strives to preserve the art of generational craftsman, g...

We talk with Sarah Jackson (whose name has been changed due to security reasons), founder and CEO of Tahmina. Tahmina is an international brand with a vision to export transformational products from different conflict regions of the world. Their maiden project is saffron and saffron-infused teas from Afghanistan. Learn more about their work through this podcast. Be the first to know about our late...

Co-founder Rahul Choudhary of Ricron Panels talks about the motivation and the process of converting toothpaste and candy wrappers into a great cost-effective substitute for plywood and MDF. Join us on his journey. Be the first to know about our latest episode by subscribing www.mindfulbusinessespodcast.com https://www.ricron.com/

We talk to Megan Stoneburner Aseem, Director of Sustainability and Sourcing at Outerknown. At Outerknown every decision is made with the highest regard for the hands that build our clothes and the world we call home. From seeds to suppliers to a circular design, their mission is to protect natural resources, empower the people crafting the clothes, and inspire change within the industry and beyond...

How does having a child change life perspectives? We talk to co-founders Anamika Sengupta and Biplap Dutta who decided to raise him in a plastic-free world. They designed and created earth-conscious products to raise a child who lives in co-existence with nature. They envision a world where we and our children can have their basic rights to breathe pure without fear and live in a world that thrive...

Buy handmade, change women's lives. We chat with Joan Shifrin and Catherine Shimony, extremely dynamic and creative women who run this New York-based non-profit brand Global Goods Partners, like a business and with the overall mission to do good and empower women. Their work, resources, and resolve are focused on bridging gaps, opening doors, and providing opportunities for artisan women to join t...

Malai is a newly developed biocomposite material based on Bacterial Cellulose is grown on water from mature coconuts and natural fibers from the banana stem, hemp, and sisal. A duo of designers and material researchers Zuzana Gombosova and Susmith Susheel have for the last 2 years have been based in Kerala where they continue building a pilot manufacturing unit and working on improving material pr...

MUD Jeans is a Dutch sustainable denim brand. In 2013 MUD Jeans introduced the innovative ‘Lease A Jeans’ fashion concept. With this concept MUD Jeans has won various prizes such as the Edie Award for Sustainability Business Models and the Peta Vegan Award. On a daily basis, the company engages and applies itself in the transition towards a circular fashion industry by recycling or upcycling of re...

The Farmer’s Dog was founded on the belief that, like people, pets should be enabled to lead their best possible lives. Their first product is a subscription service that delivers wholesome, freshly-cooked meals for dogs - an antidote to the unregulated, highly processed, preservative-fueled world of commercial pet food. The Farmer’s Dog launched in 2014 after co-founder Brett Podolsky's battle to...

Through her curiosity and love of knitting, Laurie Gonyea discovered the magical and therapeutic properties of yarn spun with pure silver. However, this extraordinary material was not being produced in the U.S. for the hand knitting market. Laurie set out to change that. The result is a collection of modern, elevated essentials that are kind to your skin and the world around you. Each collection i...

Bradford and Bryan Manning are two blind brothers on a mission to cure blindness. At a young age, they were diagnosed with an eye disease that causes blindness over time. To fight back, they left their former careers to start Two Blind Brothers, a small charitable clothing company that donates 100% of the profits to drive life-changing research for a cure for blindness. Their condition inspired a...

Swahili Coast partners with artisans in East Africa to craft ethically handmade, fair trade, adventure-ready accessories. It connects them to global markets using principles of fairness, dignity, and respect. Swahili Coast strives to support the creation of worker-owned cooperatives and provide continuing support through fair exchange and promotion of workers' rights in the East Africa region. Be...

Muskaan's lipstick is more than just a pretty shade - it's a way to show your true colors. Look good and do good with Muskaan. Portions of the proceeds go towards funding a rotating lineup of local and global charity partners. They believe giving back is truly the most beautiful thing. Plus, they perform due diligence to ensure that the donations are given in the hands of those who need it most. ...

Hats that empower women & capture the energy of the Sacred Valley, infusing it into your everyday life. #WearYourIntention Be the first to know about our latest episode by subscribing www.mindfulbusinessespodcast.com https://andeanahats.com/

We talk with Kimberly McGlonn, a passionate founder/CEO, Grant Blvd about her mission and her vision in training returning citizens women to create clothes in West Philadelphia. Following her brand's goal to be inclusive, she has a wide range of sizes made from clothes that she gets from thrift stores. Be the first to know about our latest episode by subscribing www.mindfulbusinessespodcast.com ht...

ABLE is a lifestyle brand focused on ending generational poverty by providing an economic opportunity for women. We talk to Jen Milam, director of merchandise planning, about how the brand works to be transparent and accountable in an industry where women workers often cannot meet the basic needs for themselves and their children. She talks to us from their headquarters in Nashville, TN. You can b...

"Nature is the best designer as it has had 1000s of years to perfect it." - Rony Joseph, designer, and owner of Zojila.com. Listen to how nature inspires him to design your everyday kitchen products using minimalist principles. He talks about how he has in the 15 years of business hasn't bought new outer boxes - he is always able to find reusable boxes, savings that he passes on to his customers....

"Business best in the world" and "Business best FOR the world" - Susan Correa, Founder and CEO of Art and Eden talks to us from NYC, passionately about her desire to create sustainable organic and affordable children's clothing. Art and Eden is mindful in their sustainability practices from the cotton seed to the final product. Listen to learn more. Be the first to know about our latest episode by...

The environmentally conscious you doesn't want to use plastic straws, but paper straws dissolve in your drinks. Here is the answer for you: Palm Straws! In this episode, we talk to Palm Straw co-founder Dave Mash about their bio-degradable plant-based​ straws. Be the first to know about our latest episode by subscribing www.mindfulbusinessespodcast.com