Ladies Finance Club - Get Rich The True Cost of Cheap Fashion: How Ultra-Fast Brands Like Shein & Temu Are Hurting Women and the Planet
What’s the real cost of that $10 t-shirt?
In this episode of Get Rich, Molly Benjamin chats with Kat Halliday, Head of Ethical Fashion at Baptist World Aid Australia, to unpack the hidden price tags behind fast fashion giants like Shein and Temu. From the exploitation of garment workers (most of them women) to the shocking environmental toll of 55 new clothing pieces per person each year — this conversation will make you think twice before your next “add to cart.”
Kat reveals:
👚 What ultra-fast fashion really means (and why it’s worse than fast fashion)
💸 The truth about how much workers are actually paid
🌏 Which Aussie brands are doing better — and who’s still failing
🛍️ Practical steps you can take to build an ethical wardrobe without breaking the bank
If you care about your money and the people who make your clothes, this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Tune in to learn how your fashion choices can drive real change — for women, the planet, and your wallet.
LINK AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
Website: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/
Podcast: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/behind-the-barcode/
Speak Out to MP Tool - https://baptistworldaid.org.au/action/behind-the-barcode/
Ethical Fashion Guide - https://baptistworldaid.org.au/resources/ethical-fashion-guide/
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