For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to share space with Leah Miles, Community Organizer and Owner of Shipment Vintage. Everything that Leah does embodies her dedication to community and cultivating connection and accessibility. What you see is what you get and there isn’t a facet of Leah that doesn’t shimmer with her authenticity. This ethos of community and accessibility are the foundations from which Leah operates.

While we discuss all the ins and outs that come with owning a vintage store, we explore how community plays an integral role in how we connect with those around us. Because in truth everything is connected and inspiration is everywhere. I hope you enjoy my interview with Leah as much as I enjoyed our conversation.

Show Notes:

• Being paid for your work and your worth
• Building community, not a store
• Making community accessible and safe again
• Support comes from within, but we need our team too
• Speaking other’s names in rooms of opportunity

Instagram:
@shipmentvintage
@floorsfloorsfloors_7052maple

Links:
Sustainably LB Patreon

Music:
Ian Aeillo
Creative:
Lauren Bates
Logo:
Meadow Hearn

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to quite literally share space with Rachel Campbell, Owner of Noa Brides. Everything that Rachel does echoes her commitment to ethics and relationships. There isn’t anything that she does that is superficial. These deeply ingrained beliefs are woven into the very fabric of what Noa Brides embodies.

While we discuss all the nuances that come with owning a bridal store focused on ethics, building her own collection and running a small, woman-owned business, we go deep. Because in truth everything is connected and inspiration is everywhere. I hope you enjoy my interview with Rachel as much as I enjoyed our conversation.

Show Notes:

• Centering ethical manufacturing
• Honoring the season that you’re in
• Connecting in relationships to be more than surface-level
• People are surprisingly easy to love when you seek to understand
• Every day we change, allow yourself and others to flow with it

Instagram: @noabrides

Links:
Noa Brides
Benefit Corporations
What Does a Made in Label Actually Mean

Music:
Ian Aeillo
Creative:
Lauren Bates
Logo:
Meadow Hearn

For this episode of Sustainably LB, I got to hold space with Susan Marrufo, Founder of Samarasa Center Student, Retreat Facilitator, Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Now, if you listened to the podcast last week, you might remember that I broke my interview with Susan into two parts, this episode is that second part. While both episodes are lovely as stand alone pieces, the two episodes truly build on each other and the first episode is a nice foundation for this second episode.

I view many of my conversations here on the podcast as medicine. But this one, probably because of the topic, feels deeply healing. I believe this is in part because of who Susan is and what she does through the Samarasa Center and her courses and retreats on Yoga, Sex and Death.

Show Notes:

• The art of noticing
• Healing your relationship to the feminine
• Everyone is a mirror
• Being afraid of your sacred power
• Healing of generational trauma isn’t all yours to carry

Links:
Samarasa Center

Offerings:
Samarasa Membership – Susan meets with with everyone live (online) 2x/week for some group coaching
1-1 Sessions – Work directly with Susan in a one-on-one capacity for deeper support in these trying times
Yoga, Sex and Death – Course and/or retreat designed to open you up to the abundance and mysteries of your inner and outer worlds
*Sign up on the Samarasa website or contact Susan directly on IG.

IG: @samarasacenter

Music:
Ian Aeillo
Creative:
Lauren Bates
Logo:
Meadow Hearn