Can Fashion Be Ethical? Find Out How from Bead & Reel’s Founder Sica Schmitz

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Can Fashion Be Ethical? Find Out How from Bead & Reel’s Founder Sica Schmitz

February 16, 2018 by Hope Ferdowsian

Sica Schmitz

Recently, I wrote about what we can each do to create meaningful change – including through our purchases. For a more in-depth look, check out my recent conversation with Sica Schmitz, founder of Bead & Reel as well as a frequent speaker, writer, and sustainable stylist. A former Hollywood Costume Designer, Sica now uses her love of storytelling […]

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Phoenix Zones: From the Abstract to the Practical

February 5, 2018 by Hope Ferdowsian

Children's Rights and Animal Rights

In my forthcoming book, Phoenix Zones, I write about how people and animals can heal in places where principles like freedom, love, and justice are upheld, as well as how staying true to these principles can mend society at large. I’m often asked what this approach requires of our everyday lives and choices – and […]

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What We Can Learn from the Most Courageous Acts of Resistance

January 22, 2018 by Hope Ferdowsian

Courageous Acts of Resistance in History

This month marks the one-year anniversary of what members of the media and activists have named the resistance. In the past year, the resistance has taken many forms, from marches to town hall gatherings, and it has covered a range of issues, including women’s rights. Over the weekend, people around the nation rallied to commemorate […]

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Finding Meaningful Resolutions in the New Year

January 7, 2018 by Hope Ferdowsian

New Year's Resolutions and Purpose

It’s hard to believe we’re now more than a week into 2018, nearly a quarter of the way into the 21st century. With the turn of the calendar, many people have been busy making New Year’s resolutions. It’s a long-standing tradition that grew out of an ancient ritual. Babylonians are thought to have been the […]

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