Join Aalia and the upcycle queen Orsola de Castro as they delve into the concept of sustainable fashion. Orsola launched her upcycling label From Somewhere in 1997 and, in 2013, co-founded Fashion Revolution, a global campaign with participation in over 100 countries. Having observed the harmful and unethical practices behind garment making and the fashion industry, Orsola provides detailed insight into why and how we can support ethical companies while extending our wardrobe lifetime and individually reducing our carbon footprints at home.

Who Made My Clothes?

Join Aalia and the LA-based slow fashion artist Selina Sanders as they delve into the concept of slow fashion. Having worked professionally in the industry for 15 years, Selina came to the realization that fashion, on a large scale, was more about cutting corners than beauty and creativity. After losing her job during the pandemic, she turned to Instagram’s ethical fashion community to share her sustainable clothing line that features carefully sourced vintage materials. Her brand ethos: “Maximum style, minimal carbon footprint.”

What's the Rush, Fashion?

Join Aalia and environmental media host Kristy Drutman as they discuss the topic of intersectional environmentalism and its connection to media, society, and politics. “Intersectional” is an inclusive term used to include the planet and all people when advocating for environmental protection. Having grown up in a culturally mixed household, Kristy founded the Brown Girl Green show & is passionate about creating conscious, culturally relevant content to engage audiences about proactive solution-building to the climate crisis.

Environmentalism & Diversity: The Intersection

Join Aalia and serial ecopreneur Marci Zaroff as they delve into the importance of sustainable living which includes many aspects of our lives spanning from nutrition to fashion to business. Marci coined the term “eco-fashion” and is an internationally recognized eco-lifestyle expert, educator, innovator, and author. Having founded several companies including MetaWear and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Marci has been instrumental in driving authenticity, environmental leadership, and social justice worldwide for nearly three decades.

Bridging Entrepreneurship & Eco-Lifestyle

Join Aalia and zero waste advocate Laura Young as they delve into the concepts of being mindful and wasting less in order to more efficiently care for our bodies and our planet. Environmentalist and public speaker “Less Waste Laura” advocates for environmental education, obtained her Masters Degree in Environmental Protection and Management, and currently works for the international development charity, Tearfund, as their Scotland COP26 Advocacy and Campaigns Coordinator. Come along and listen to Laura’s professional and personal journey as an environmentalist and to obtain some tips on how to lead a more sustainable life.

Learn More, Waste Less

Welcome to Verte Vibe! 

We are a female-founded ethical and sustainable community-based podcast that advocates educating and providing accessibility to citizens who believe in taking care of themselves, each other, and our planet.

Join Creative Director turned Ecopreneur Aalia Mauro as she takes the mic with various industry experts to discuss sustainable fashion, climate science, veganism, environmental & social justice, and health & wellness.