Use materials to showcase Loved getting to go deeper with Yevu, Been London, Maydi and Fatra as they use materials to showcase their values and literally embody the impact (or change) they want to see in the world. Next episode - you know what it is. Reflection time. Frankie and I reflect on the last four conversations and discuss how our perspectives have expanded, and what questions we now have. See you there. IG: @themajoritygroup  Text “materials” to (833) 495-4773 for a visual guide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When designing clothes, deciding which materials to use and where to source them are choices that impact all aspects of our lives. Hear from Akilah Stewart, founder of FATRA, a creative waste management company, as we discuss how we’ve been collectively trained to view waste as an output, and how we can re-train ourselves to utilize it as a resource - especially in fashion.  IG: @themajoritygroup  Text “hifatra” to (833) 495-4773 for a visual guide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yevu’s vibrant Ghanian wax print fits are the result of efforts by Anna Robertson and Felicia (Fili) Asetsiwah and their team of seamstresses, tailors, procurement officers, and textile vendors. Hear from Anna and Fili as we learn why their business is structured both as a brand and a foundation, and why wax is their print-of-choice and how they use it to create iconic, ethical and undeniably Yevu pieces.   IG: @themajoritygroup  Text “Yevuclothing” to (833) 495-4773 for a visual guide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.