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From waste to wonder, The story behind Lily's Tiny Eco

From waste to wonder, The story behind Lily's Tiny Eco

By: Leila Ahmadi
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So… I didn’t plan to start a podcast.

Actually, I planned to just declutter my closet—you know, like a normal person.

But somehow, here I am… with a mic, a million thoughts about textile waste, and a child who keeps asking why I’m sewing bags from old bedsheets instead of just going to the mall.

(Spoiler: the answer involves climate change, a lot of reading, and me having a mild identity crisis in the laundry room.)

But seriously—this all started when I came across a report about textile waste. It made me pause. And then… it changed everything.

I couldn’t stop thinking about where all this waste ends up. And what kind of world we’re leaving behind.

Especially for my daughter—who was eight at the time and already way more eco-conscious than most adults.

That one moment turned into a mission.

I started making things, changing how I live, and falling in love with slow, purposeful living.

And now I’m here, sharing this journey with you. It’s messy, imperfect, and sometimes includes me talking to my sewing machine—but it’s real.

So… welcome.

Bring your tea. Or coffee. Or laundry pile—whatever works.

I don’t have it all figured out—but I’m learning, changing, and trying to live with more meaning.

And maybe, just maybe, some of that will speak to you too


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  • From waste to wonder, The story behind Lily's Tiny Eco

    From waste to wonder, The story behind Lily's Tiny Eco
    Apr 24 2025
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    From waste to wonder, The story behind Lily's Tiny Eco
    May 16 2025

    📍 From July 11 to 15, I officially kicked off my business at the yoga retreat, and honestly, it felt like a dream. The weather was beautiful, the music was soulful, and I met so many amazing, like-minded people. Everything was under control. My website was up. I had, uh, everything ready for the business. I was over the moon.


    Everything about those days just fills me up. But you know how it goes. The fun part of business doesn't last forever. I came home full of hope and energy only to realize now I actually have to sell all these bags and yoga towels I made, and that's when things got real. As I started explaining my product to people, I could feel it.


    They didn't see them the way I did that hits me. It was like, oh, I've started a journey. That's definitely not going to be easy because it's not just about the bags, is it? How do I explain why someone should buy what I've made? Why it matters and why they should be okay paying a little bit more. That's what I started to realize.


    My job isn't just making things. It's sharing this story, the why behind it all, and honestly, that's what I wanted to talk about in the next episode.

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    From waste to wonder, The story behind Lily's Tiny Eco
    May 17 2025
    I Forgot to Introduce Myself!

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