The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne
The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne
🎙 Where fashion meets its conscience—and gets a glow-up.
Welcome to The Ethical Stitch, the unapologetically bold podcast unraveling the truth behind what we wear—and how it's made. Hosted by fashion sustainability expert and industry insider Michelle Alleyne, this weekly series exposes the hidden cost of fast fashion while spotlighting the changemakers, designers, and disruptors who are reshaping style with purpose.
From her front-row seat as a professor at Parsons and FIT to the factory floors of global production hubs, Michelle brings two decades of unfiltered insight, real talk, and solution-focused conversations. Whether you're a curious consumer or a fashion industry insider, this podcast is your go-to for smarter style choices, ethical design thinking, and jaw-dropping truths the labels won't tell you.
🔥 Expect hot takes like:
— “No more polyester.”
— “Stop calling it vegan leather.”
— “Why aren’t your fave designers doing better?”
Plus: actionable tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and interviews with the innovators making sustainability sexy.
If you care about the planet and your closet, pull up a chair.
New episodes drop every week. Follow @michellealleyneofficial and visit michellealleyne.com to learn more.
Because in the future of fashion, ethics aren’t optional—they’re iconic.
The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne
Charging Tomorrow: Julia Souder and the Impact of LDES Council
In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne engages with Julia Souder, CEO of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, to explore the critical role of clean energy in sustainability. They discuss Julia's journey into the clean energy sector, the importance of long duration energy storage, and its impact on climate goals. The conversation highlights innovative collaborations, challenges in sustainable energy solutions, and the need for equity in energy storage. Julia shares insights on the connection between energy and various fields, including fashion and design, and emphasizes the importance of community involvement in the energy transition.
Takeaways
Sustainability begins with understanding the systems that shape our world.
Energy is a cultural aspect that influences our daily lives.
Long duration energy storage is essential for a reliable energy future.
Community engagement is crucial for effective energy solutions.
Innovative collaborations can lead to breakthrough solutions in energy.
Challenges in energy infrastructure require systemic changes.
A modern energy grid must be resilient and human-centered.
Equity in energy access is vital for a sustainable future.
Emerging technologies in energy storage can transform various industries.
Personal inspiration drives the mission for a sustainable energy future.
🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne
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🌍 Website: michellealleyne.com
🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.
Stay smart. Stay stylish. Stay stitched in.