#006: Jenny Duranski of Lena Rose Beauty and I discuss what it takes to be a lobbyist for your industry in Washington, D.C., how being scrappy not only saves you money but drives innovation in the sustainability space, why making compromises in your business is sometimes required to make a bigger impact and why the future of Green Beauty is actually…Blue? Podcast show notes available here:colleenmakes.com/006 If you love the show — share it! We can't build an EcoSassy world without your help. Please share a photo or pic of where you are while you're listening to the episode and tag me on Inst ..read more

#008: Imagine being told you’ll lose all your hair in two weeks. That’s what happened to today's guest Margot Greer after receiving a cancer diagnosis straight out of college. And finding a wig that she could afford, that suited her age, ethnicity and looked natural? Impossible. Nevermind something ethical or sustainable.  Now Margot is the founder of Woven Hair, an inclusive & ethically sourced hair extension company that gives back to women with medically induced hair loss. In today's session, we'll discuss the importance “traceability“ in the hair industry and any ethical business ..read more

#001: Today on the very first episode of EcoSassy, my guest Parisa Morris of Bide Market and I dive into how to take what pisses you off and create something that the world needs. We get into topics like where to begin when you’ve never organized an event before, the importance of defining your values and sticking to your guns, why you should survey your audience and customers, and how to get the markets you sell at to become more eco-friendly. Podcast show notes available here:http://colleenmakes.com/001 If you love the show — share it! The world won't be EcoSassy without your help. Please s ..read more

#010: Today we’re speaking with Mélanie Johnsson, a French Illustrator who moved away from the city to live in an English seaside town where she spends most of her time in the water. This connection to nature is very present in her illustrations and her conscious effort to work with sustainable brands. We chat about Melanie’s bold, joyful, and colorful artist style, what she looks for when taking on eco-friendly clients, and the process of creating Spellbound — a sustainably printed and carbon offset magazine.  Episode Notes:colleenmakes.com/010 Guest:Mélanie Johnsson, @melanie.johnsson ..read more

#005: Nina Zilka of Alder New York and I discuss how to get traction when your business defies traditional labels, why good visuals are essential for selling your product, what to do when you lose half of your business overnight (and how she’s making that her advantage, why being high-end AND accessible is the future for clean skincare, and a new plastic technology that might change the packaging game. Podcast show notes available here:http://colleenmakes.com/005 If you love the show — share it! We can't build an EcoSassy world without your help. Please share a photo or pic of where you are w ..read more

#007: Today we’re chatting with Betsy Drach, the founder of Dot Cup, the most beautiful menstrual cup on the market. Dot Cup is a mission-driven brand that pairs waste-free periods with women empowerment — for every cup purchased, one is given to a girl in need so she never has to miss school, work, or any opportunity because of something so normal as a period.  Prior to Dot Cup, Betsy was a former designer for clean water initiatives at World Vision, which gave her the design chops to build not only a beautiful brand but a more impactful one that pairs a buy-one, give-one model with edu ..read more

#011: Today we’re chatting with Alana Rivera, founder of Etta + Billie, an artisanal bath and body company. Feeling stressed at her job and needing to chill the EFF OUT, Alana began making soap inspired by farm-to-table food culture. Fifteen years later, Etta and Billie is a thriving, certified Green Business and has done some seriously cool brand collaborations — we’re talking donut soap, beer soap... you name it.  In today's session, we'll discuss: Why brand collabs are rocketfuel for your business Alana’s tips on how to make brand collaborations super successful  Why simply aski ..read more

#004: Today we chat with minimalist artist Britt Fabello and discuss how to create art that's a timeless heirloom rather than a disposable trend, the inherent beauty of sustainable materials, how to get savvy with your sourcing and making it a win-win for your supplier and yourself, and maximizing minimalism to reduce waste & save cash money.  Podcast show notes available here:http://colleenmakes.com/004 If you love the show — share it! We can't build an EcoSassy world without your help. Please share a photo or pic of where you are while you're listening to the episode and tag me on ..read more

Intro: Welcome to the EcoSassy family! Colleen Tracey, illustrator and designer for eco-conscious businesses, is on a mission to help artists and entrepreneurs build a thriving business (without compromising the planet). So stick around and hit subscribe to hear from creatives and business owners putting the sass in sasstainable.  ..read more

#002: If you thought you had wait to become an expert to build an audience, change minds, and make a living from your art — you’d be wrong. Our guest is Tolmeia Gregory of Tolly Dolly Posh and we discuss how to incorporate activism into your work (even as you’re learning!), how to navigate working with clients who may not align with your values, why GIF stickers are a great tool to engage audiences on difficult issues, and the importance of finding community when facing the climate crisis. Podcast show notes available here: colleenmakes.com/002 If you love the show — share it! The world won't ..read more