Fast Fashion Exposed: You Deserve Better Than Consumerism with Aja Barber

Scenic Route, Social Change and Mental Health Conversations for Perfectionists

Ever hit "complete purchase," only to be smacked with a wave of buyer's remorse? Join activist and author Aja Barber as she rips the band-aid off our collective consumption addiction and helps us imagine a world beyond fast fashion.

In this eye-opening episode of the Scenic Route, we dive deep into:

• Why your shopping habits might be a hangover from colonialism
• The truth behind "retail therapy" and emotional spending
• How to break free from the buy-buy-buy culture
• Finding your authentic style without breaking the bank
• Why secondhand shopping is your secret weapon
• How to recognize and resist manipulative marketing
• Building a wardrobe that reflects your true values

Aja Barber, author of "Consumed: The Need for Collective Change," shares powerful insights about:

• The real environmental and human cost of fast fashion
• Why "style" can't be purchased but must be discovered
• Breaking the cycle of overconsumption
• Finding freedom beyond the dopamine hit of shopping
• Building a conscious closet that lasts (and your proud of)

Whether you're a conscious consumer or just starting to question your shopping habits, this conversation is your wake-up call to reclaim your style, your values, and your purchasing power.
Join us on the scenic route.

Connect with Aja Barber
Website
Instagram
Threads
Join her Patron for all things sustainable fashion (incl. the best secondhand finds!)
Buy her book Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism

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Розділи

1. Navigating Consumerism and Self-Care (00:00:00)

2. Redefining Success and Happiness (00:04:56)

3. Navigating Consumerism and Personal Histories (00:20:44)

4. Embracing Slow Fashion and Mindful Consumption (00:36:26)

5. Combatting Weaponized Incompetence in Consumerism (00:42:54)

6. Definition of Style vs Fashion (01:00:09)

7. Embracing the Scenic Route (01:14:48)