Peeled Pomegranate

Episode 8 is our first episode with a pair of cofounders! In episode 8, Didi sits down with SOBER BEAUTY’S Valentine Chen and Johannes Walch for an insider look at how they built China’s first clean & vegan beauty brand. SOBER BEAUTY has been certified by The Vegan Society, and their The O.N.E. Tinted Lip Oil was a Vogue Beauty Awards Finalist in 2023. In this episode, Val, Johannes, and Didi disc...

The guest for our 7th episode is Clara Simanjuntak. Clara is an architect-turned-sustainable fashion entrepreneur based in Singapore. She is also the founder of Nyana Nyana Eco and Something Sustainable, both of which support women-led ethical brands, artisan communities, and conscious consumers. Nyana Nyana Eco was selected as one of five Singapore designers to be featured in The Earthshot Prize...

Welcome to episode 6! In this episode, Didi chats with Yishu Wang. Yishu is the founder of Little Fierce, which makes bio-neutral kids’ shoes. Sourced sustainability in France and Germany, Little Fierce’s shoes are made in Portugal and shipped globally! In this episode, Yishu and Didi discuss: * What Yishu did before Little Fierce and how her previous experiences translated into building a brand....

Welcome to episode 5! In this episode, Didi talks to Carla Zhang. Carla is the founder and creative director of Le Ngok, a sustainable fashion label based in Manila and Shanghai. In this episode, Carla and Didi discuss: * Carla’s recent win at the 2025 Redress Design Award competition. * Le Ngok’s upcycling, zero-waste approach to fashion design. * How anime and manga awakened Carla’s interest in...

In our fourth episode, Didi interviews Itee Soni! Itee is the cofounder of Loop Swim, a sustainable swimwear brand, and founder of The Nectar Foundry, a sustainable home and gift brand. Originally from New Delhi, Itee has been based in Shanghai since 2007. She is a creative and an entrepreneur specializing in branding, womenswear, textiles, graphics, interiors, product, packaging, experiential des...

In this episode of Peeled Pomegranate, Didi talks to Andrea Sonntag-Vega, an ophthalmologist and cofounder of 5Loops, a sustainable eyewear brand with a circular economy concept. Growing up with her twin sister Caroline near the beaches of Peru, Andrea experienced nature as something self-evident. As they moved around the world and saw the impact of many pollutants on nature and people, Andrea dec...

Our first interview episode is here! In this episode, Didi chats with Odile Pauline, a fashion executive, designer & founder of Odile Atelier, a bridal and bespoke brand based in the Philippines. In this episode, Odile and Didi discuss: * The story of Odile Atelier’s beginnings.* How Odile Atelier makes bridal gowns sustainable.* A fresh perspective on The Devil Wears Prada and how fashion is dire...