LATEST EPISODES

Latest Episodes

Motherhood, entrepreneurship and sustainability: navigating impossible expectations while caring for yourself and others, and building things that center care

Episode 324 features Camille Forde, a mother and entrepreneur working at the intersection of business, sustainability, and community-centered solutions. As a mother of two, Camille is deeply committed to building a more equitable and sustainable future that prioritizes community care.

Vulnerability, personal health, podcast evolutions & a question to the sustainable fashion folks: are you OK?

Episode 323 features Kestrel (just me!) in the first-ever solo episode of the show. With a primary focus on vulnerability, Kestrel shares some of the rollercoasters she has faced personally over the last year (from health to finances), why she and Nat are parting ways when it comes to regularly hosting the show, the true costs of producing a podcast, as well as a question on whether performative vulnerability is what we are seeing too often from the industry.

Why fashion needs to listen to nature’s lessons on slowing down, tuning in, practicing patience & cultivating creativity

In episode 322, you’ll hear from guests Nelson ZêPequéno, a Ghanaian-American Artist and the founder of Black Men With Gardens and Sustain Creative, alongside Cayetano Talavera, a fiber artist, zero waste fashion designer, and the creative force behind Hecho By Caye.

Geography and what our relationship to place can teach us about *sustainability*

In episode 321, you’ll hear from guests Teju Adisa-Farrar, the founder and co-creator of the Black Fiber & Textile Network and the creator/host of the Black Material Geographies podcast, alongside Layla K. Feghali, the founder of River Rose Remembrance, a Plantcestral & Ancestral Re-Membrance practitioner, cultural worker, author & story re-collector (archivist).

Preserving culture & decolonial frameworks — intersectional reform as a pathway toward sustainable fashion futures

In episode 320, you’ll hear from guests Wafa Ghnaim, a Senior Research Fellow at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Curator for the Museum of the Palestinian People and Founder of The Tatreez Institute, alongside Dr. Tanveer Ahmed, a Senior Lecturer in Fashion and Race at Central Saint Martins and also Course Development Lead for MA Fashion and Anthropology at London College of Fashion.

Sustainable fashion podcasters unite — reflections on 11 years since Rana Plaza, celebrating the power of collective movements & highlighting ways to focus our continued advocacy

In episode 319, you’ll hear from guests Stella Hertantyo, the co-host of the Conscious Style Podcast, alongside Emily Stochl, the host and creator of Pre-Loved Podcast.

WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYINg

“I listen to every podcast available in the sustainable fashion realm and Kestrel is by far the best interviewer. She has a nice format to her show ... Kestrel always has thoughtful questions, follow ups, and always lets her guests tell however long or short stories they want. I also love that her episodes are shorter, making them easier to get through when you’re a busy person. Highly recommend.”

— Emma2692

“I know nothing about sustainability or the fashion industry (but I’m an avid podcast listener) and yet I find Conscious Chatter extremely engaging. You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy it; it’s super accessible, and has completely transformed the way I think about what I wear.”

— Blair Beuttler

“Kestrel offers such a grounding, safe, and holistic space for exploring conscious fashion. I love tuning in to learn the behind the scenes thought processes and work from industry experts, makers, and professionals. A must-subscribe whether you’re just dipping your toes into the field or a connoisseur! Thanks for bringing these insightful conversations to me. With love from Kaméa!”

— Kaméa Chayne

“Kestrel and her incredibly knowledgeable guests shine the brightest of (solar powered) lights on what it means to live an eco-friendly lifestyle through your fashion choices! Bold, insightful, and engaging are just a few of the words I’d use to describe the time you’ll spend with them. Thanks for putting out such a superb show Kestrel - keep up the great work!”

— Katie Joy B.

“I find myself patiently waiting for Tuesdays/Wednesdays to listen to the newest podcast. I’ve not only learned a lot through listening to Kestrel and the amazing guests she has on, but also have found people just like me. Thank you Kestrel for such great storytelling episodes!”

— Vistisenshan

“I want to put this one on the playlist of everyone! This is the best thing you can do for an hour. Kestrel puts together legit episodes that address real issues within fashion and highlight those daring enough to create real change in their own diverse avenues of the industry. Great collection of perspectives and approaches.”

— JaFact