Ethical Fashion Activist Benita Robledo on Cross-Country Moves and Career Shifts, Motherhood and Connecting with Ethical Influencers

Spirit of 608: Fashion, Entrepreneurship, Sustainability + Tech

On the heels of one of her most high-profile acting roles, Benita Robledo made the move to channel her celebrity into a platform promoting a more positive approach to fashion. Currently reviving her original blog after a two-year hiatus and launching a number of brand collaborations, this week's guest has built a loyal following by showcasing her candid thoughts on conscious consumption, secondhand style, ethical fashion brands, sustainable apparel and just about everything in between.

Listen to this week's show for her journey from acting in Hollywood to building an online presence and moving cross-country to Pennsylvania, where she lives with her husband and baby girl. You'll hear how this pop culture star and ethical fashion activist thinks about life in the spotlight, how she makes decisions about what to share on Instagram and when, as well as her approach to working with ethical fashion brands.

Meet this week's guest, Benita Robledo, Ethical Fashion Activist.

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Connect with Benita:

Instagram: @benita_robledo

Website: compassionfashionblog.com

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Why I Quit Fast Fashion: A Youtube video by Benita Robledo

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