Episode Details

Rita of Panty Witch joins Amanda to share her experiences as a small business owner and member of the slow fashion community. At one point in the conversation, Rita said, "There are humans behind every screen."  Get ready to meet this human (Rita) and learn more about what it means to be a maker/business owner in the social media era.  And we get this round of audio essays rolling with Clotheshorse All-Star Meredith, who shares her story of becoming her own boss (and she gives you some great advice).

We will also discuss this tweet from Aja Barber.

Can't get enough slow fashion/fast fashion talk? Check out Amanda's guest spot on Garmology!

Want to find some new, Clotheshorse-approved small businesses to support? Check out the Clotheshorse Small Business Directory.  New makers, sellers, and rad people will be added regularly.

Have a retail story you want to share? A weird "interview" that was really just free work?  An epic job quitting fantasy that we just have to hear? Tell us about it! You can either call the Clotheshorse hotline at ‪(717) 925-7417‬ or record an audio message on your phone and send it via email.  Or you can just send an email: amanda@clotheshorse.world.

Welcome Revive Athletics as a new sponsor of Clotheshorse (yay thank you)! . Use promo code “reviveit15” to get 15% off your first purchase at reviveathletics.com!

And...please check out Nooworks!  Nooworks is all about making clothes in a sustainable way that make you look and feel good.

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Thumbprint is Detroit's only fair trade marketplace, located in the historic Eastern Market.  Our small business specializes in products handmade by empowered women in South Africa making a living wage creating things they love like hand painted candles and ceramics! We also carry a curated assortment of  sustainable/natural locally made goods. Thumbprint is a great gift destination for both the special people in your life and for yourself! Browse our online store at thumbprintdetroit.com and find us on instagram @thumbprintdetroit.

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