The Conscious Cut
The Conscious Cut
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This podcast is dedicated to re-thinking sustainability in fashion and beyond. As a second-generation garment manufacturer, host Hoiki Liu has seen the challenges of overproduction, greenwashing, and unsustainable business models firsthand. Through conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers—especially those driving sustainable practices here in Hong Kong—we’ll explore real solutions for a more responsible and transparent future. Let’s cut through the noise and redefine sustainability together.
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Focuses on sustainability in fashion, environmental advocacy, and corporate responsibility, with episodes exploring topics such as waste management, eco-design, and the role of renewable energy, including conversations with industry experts like WWF's Karen Ho and eco-design professor Jane Scaffidi Abbate.
This podcast is dedicated to re-thinking sustainability in fashion and beyond. As a second-generation garment manufacturer, host Hoiki Liu has seen the challenges of overproduction, greenwashing, and unsustainable business models firsthand. Through conversations with entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers—especially those driving sustainable practices here in Hong Kong—we’ll explore real solutions for a more responsible and transparent future. Let’s cut through the noise and redefine sustainability together.
In this collaborative episode of The Conscious Cut, host Hoiki Liu teams up with Avey Cortes and Nicolle Macario, two visionary community builders in Hong Kong dedicated to fostering connection and conscious lifestyles. Avey, founder of the nonprofit Sweat With Us and the podcast Move Sweat Discover, shares how he launched free fitness classes for domestic workers during COVID, growing a supportive network of over a thousand members while promoting accessible wellness and inclusivity. Nicolle, creator of La Lusyon, discusses her shift from supporting sustainable brands like Hula and Fenxiang to helping entrepreneurs craft meaningful events that nurture lasting customer relationships and mindful habits. Together, they explore the power of shared values in overcoming isolation, mediating challenges within groups, and tying community efforts to environmental stewardship—like reducing waste through thoughtful event planning and encouraging reusable practices. Tune in for heartfelt insights on evolving from introverts to changemakers, and discover how building strong networks can inspire sustainable shifts in daily life.
Avey Cortes is the founder of Sweat With Us and Move Sweat Discover; Nicolle Macario is the founder of La Lusyon.
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