Aja Barber

Mia Westrap, a social worker and TikTok sensation, shares her journey through a year-long no-buy challenge that reshaped her financial habits and sparked a movement against consumerism. Aja Barber, author of "Consumed," explores the ethical implications of fast fashion and advocates for a collective shift in how we shop. Together, they discuss the societal pressures driving excessive consumption and emphasize the importance of mindful consumerism in fostering sustainable practices and personal well-being.

Aja Barber, a sustainability expert and author of 'Consumed,' dives into the psychology of overconsumption. She discusses why Americans aren't tiring of excessive spending, despite its consequences. Aja examines the emotional motivations behind our consumer habits, touching on wealth inequality and the evolution of shopping culture. She advocates for a shift from wants to needs, emphasizing the importance of mindful consumption in the fast fashion industry. Join her in reevaluating our relationship with purchases for a richer, more sustainable life.

In this episode, Aja Barber, author of 'Consumed', discusses the global and environmental cost of fast fashion. She shares her personal journey from fast fashion enthusiast to slow fashion spokesperson. The episode highlights the need for collective change in the face of colonialism, climate change, and consumerism.

Fashion activist and writer Aja Barber discusses the detrimental impacts of fast fashion, advocating for sustainability. Topics include ethical fashion choices, exploitation in the industry, shifting consumer habits during lockdown, societal pressures, influencers' roles, and challenges of B-Core certification.

Amy and Mary chat with Aja Barber, a writer, stylist, and sustainability consultant, to discuss the problems with fast fashion and its worst offender, Shein. They explore Aja's recent book, more ethical options for gift giving, the intersection of shopping, consumerism, climate change, and colonialism, the impact of the fashion industry on non-white people, the rise of greenwashing, and the need for a shift towards meaningful and sustainable gifts.