"Change My Life" is a faith-based podcast sharing inspirational stories and life lessons to positively change your life, and strengthen your Christian walk. Tune in bi-weekly for real testimonies, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to help you grow, overcome challenges and live with purpose!
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The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne 🎙 Where fashion meets its conscience—and gets a glow-up. Welcome to The Ethical Stitch, the unapologetically bold podcast unraveling the truth behind what we wear—and how it's made. Hosted by fashion sustainability expert and industry insider Michelle Alleyne, this weekly series exposes the hidden cost of fast fashion while spotlighting the changemakers, designers, and disruptors who are reshaping style with purpose. From her front-row seat as a profe ...
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Send us a text Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Phillipians 4:6 Working is apart of everyday life. We pretty much can't go a day without doing some kind of work. It's a good healthy thing! However, it's not wise to get in the way of the Lord's work or H…
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1% For The Planet: Rethinking Corporate Responsibility with Kate Williams
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In this episode, Michelle Alleyne sits down with Kate Williams for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about what real sustainability looks like when businesses choose to lead with intention. Together, they trace the origins and evolution of 1% For The Planet and unpack how a simple commitment to giving back has grown into a global model for colle…
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Send us a text And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Matthew 23:12 I'm so glad the Lord looks on the heart. That is where the truth lives and abides! It so important to keep a spirit of humility no matter what stage you are in life. In this episode, I will talk about the benefits walki…
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Reclaiming Fashion’s Waste: A Conversation with Rachel Ceruti of FABSCRAP
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Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne welcomes Rachel Ceruti, the community director at FABSCRAP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating pre-consumer textile waste. They discuss the importance of community in sustainability, the challenges of circular fashion, and how Fab Scrap is redefining the narrative a…
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In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne explores the revolutionary impact of Patagonia on the fashion industry and corporate responsibility. She delves into the brand's origins, its commitment to sustainability, and its bold marketing strategies that challenge consumerism. The conversation highlights Patagonia's activism, inclu…
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Send us a text The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22 Hey everyone this is MJ and thank you for joining me for my 100th episode! It’s been an amazing journey. I’ve learned so much from our guests and it helped me come out of my comfort zone a little bit! The "Good" news is WE ARE JUST GETTING START…
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Sustainable Study Hall: Real Solutions in Motion
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In this milestone 20th episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne invites listeners to join her for a Sustainable Study Hall, a milestone moment filled with real solutions in action. Michelle reflects on the show’s journey from simply raising awareness to inspiring meaningful change across the fashion world. She shines a light on innovato…
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Threads of Change: My First Climate Week NYC
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In this solo episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne takes you right into the pulse of Climate Week NYC. Her first experience of the week was nothing short of transformative. From intimate panels to bold art activations spilling into the streets, Michelle reflects on the energy, urgency, and vision that defined the Green Apple. She unpacks …
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Climate Week NYC Unplugged: Michelle’s Green Apple Solo Episode
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In this episode of the Ethical Stitch podcast, host Michelle Alleyne reflects on the vibrant atmosphere of New York City, transitioning from the excitement of New York Fashion Week to the upcoming Climate Week NYC 2025. She emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in sustainability efforts, highlighting various events and discussions that cater to …
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The Future of Sustainable Dressing with Julia Dietmar
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In this conversation, Michelle Alleyne interviews Julia Dietmar, co-founder and CEO of Open Wardrobe, an AI-powered platform that aims to revolutionize the way we think about fashion and sustainability. They discuss the importance of mindful dressing, the role of technology in managing wardrobes, and how consumers can make better choices to reduce …
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Sustainable Glamour: Elena Lisman Redefines Luxury with LOUÉ Studio
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Episode Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with Elena Lisman, founder of LOUÉ Studio, whose path from chemistry labs to couture ateliers is as bold as her designs. Together they dive into the power of plant-based innovation with materials like MIRUM®, the urgency of transparency and traceability in fashio…
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Episode 15: From Grassroots to Global: Re/Make’s Bold Vision with Alison Green
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Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne speaks with Alison Green, manager of operations and partnerships at Re/make, about the intersection of fashion, climate justice, and community engagement. They discuss the upcoming Wear Your Values Weekend event in New York City, the unique approach of Remake in uniting diverse vo…
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Threads of Change: Puja MJ on Community and The Slow Fashion Movement
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In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with Puja MJ, a bold sustainability advocate and climate justice leader from Mumbai. Their conversation dives into the Slow Fashion Movement and its powerful 90-day challenge that invites people to step away from buying new clothes and reimagine their relationship with fashion. …
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From Waste to Resource: Yayra Agbofah's Mission
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In this episode of Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne engages with Yayra Agbofah, founder of The Revival, a movement in Ghana focused on transforming textile waste into valuable resources. They discuss the impact of fast fashion on local communities, the importance of education and collaboration in sustainability, and share inspiring stories of …
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Threads of Change: Tsui Yuen-Pappas on Designing a Sustainable Future
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In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with special guest Tsui Yuen-Pappas for a thought-provoking conversation on the evolution of manufacturing and the urgent need for sustainability in fashion. Drawing on her extensive industry experience, Tsui explores the groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of eco-frie…
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Send us a text For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36 Money is considered the ultimate reward on this earth. We center our whole lives around it. However, we should centered our lives on Heaven instead. There is no greater reward than that. A place where is there is no sorrow, or pain or d…
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Tiny Threads, Big Impact: Rethinking Kids Fashion with Dinie Van Den Heuvel
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In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne engages with Dinie Van Den Heuvel, co-founder of Infantium Victoria, a children's fashion brand focused on sustainability. They discuss the importance of storytelling in fashion, the challenges of creating vegan and organic clothing, and the responsibility of designers in the industry. Di…
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Tech, Truth, and Transformation: Rethinking Fashion with Muchaneta Ten Napel
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In this engaging conversation, Michelle Alleyne and Muchaneta Ten Napel explore the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and technology. They discuss the importance of accountability in the fashion industry, the role of policy in driving change, and the need for collaboration over competition. Muchaneta shares insights from her experiences at t…
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Send us a text Do you know the important role listening plays in your life?? The way you feel right now is probably the result of something you heard. Just like we desire people to listen to us the Lord wants us to listen to Him. Are you listening correctly? Well, after you "hear" this episode you will definitely know! Let's Connect! Rate & Review …
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Unraveling the American Thread: A Stitch in Our Social Fabric
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This week on The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne speaks straight from the heart in a powerful July 4th edition that reexamines what freedom really looks like in America today. With raw honesty, Michelle reflects on the current political climate, recent policy shifts, and how they’re impacting real people—including her own family. This isn’t about …
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Send us a text Quality it’s something we all desire but how many of us truly believe we deserve it? Please take no offense to this episode because we know that happiness is not locked up in tangible things but we can live the Quality of Life through our Lord and savior Jesus Christ and that is the talk for today! I hope you will enjoy this one! Rel…
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Soft Revolution: Chloe Grant’s Mission for Ethical Intimates
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Soft Revolution: Chloe Grant’s Mission for Ethical Intimates 🧵 Episode Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with fashion disruptor and eco-intimates designer Chloe Grant to unzip the layered world of ethical lingerie and sustainable swimwear. Together, they thread through the real talk behind greenwashing, …
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Spreading the TRUE gospel to the World and more! w/Don Shenk
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Send us a text And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 We have a mandate as believers to spread the gospel to the world. Our guest Don Shenk goes into detail on how he has successfully been sharing the gospel to various countries through the Tide Ministry, persecution of the saints, Ameri…
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Couture with a Conscience: Moon Chang’s Planet-First Aesthetic
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🎙️ Episode 7 – Couture with a Conscience: Moon Chang’s Planet-First Aesthetic This week, The Ethical Stitch spotlights a truly provocative voice in sustainable luxury fashion: designer Moon Chang, the mind behind the fashion label Moon Chang NY. From developing designs for NASA (yes, that NASA) to crafting genderless faux-fur couture that challenge…
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Barriers, Bridges & Bold Moves with Michelle Alleyne
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In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne shares her excitement about attending the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen. She discusses the importance of sustainability in fashion, the themes of the summit, and her intention to bring back actionable insights for her listeners. The conversation emphasizes the need for collective ac…
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Designing With a Conscience: Casey Dworkin Unpacks It All
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In this conversation of The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne, Casey Dworkin discusses the complexities of creating sustainable fashion, emphasizing the importance of material choices, transparency in design, and the need for a paradigm shift in how sustainability is perceived in the industry. Dworkin shares insights on navigating the challenges…
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Vintage, Vision, and the Valenti Way: A Conversation with Keni Valenti
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In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne sits down with fashion archivist, creative force, and vintage vanguard Keni Valenti—a man who doesn’t just wear history, he preserves it. From thrift-store treasure hunts in his youth to becoming an unexpected fashion designer, Keni takes us on a journey through the vibrant lanes of vintage fa…
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System Shift - Andrea Kennedy on Teaching the Future of Fashion
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In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne steps into The Green Room with Andrea Kennedy—a powerhouse educator, curriculum builder, and longtime champion of sustainable fashion. From reimagining fashion programs at Berkeley College to pounding the pavement for the New York Fashion Act, Andrea’s work sits at the intersection of adv…
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Fashion’s Reckoning: Andrea Reyes on Overproduction, Corporate Spin, and Conscious Consumers
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In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with Andrea Reyes—a powerhouse advocate for sustainable fashion who’s been stitching real change from the classroom to the coalition floor as Executive Director of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition. They pull no punches, diving deep into the hard truths behind fashion’s glossy surfac…
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Send us a text But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for manlooketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. I Samuel 16:7 Everything is not what appears to be. That is why we must lean on the Holy Spirit for …
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Unraveling Fashion: Michelle Alleyne’s Earth Day Wake-Up Call
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Summary In the inaugural episode of 'The Ethical Stitch', host Michelle Alleyne introduces listeners to the world of ethical fashion, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and transparency in the industry. She shares her personal journey and insights gained from her experiences, particularly highlighting the impact of factory visits on her u…
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Send us a text The next level is calling but are you ready for it? It requires more time with God because the enemy will fight you every step of the way! Did you know that once you give your life to Christ that is just the beginning? There is so much more for you to experience (Miracles, signs & wonders)! Salvation is not stagnant, there are levels…
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Send us a text Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. I John 4:1 In learning the Christian walk it's very possible we may run into something that doesn't seem right. But let me encourage you not to walk away but to study and read God's word for yoursel…
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Send us a text Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord. Psalm 31:24 Life can be filled with so much responsibility that we tend to forget things. That's why reminders are so needed. Life can also be filled with trouble that will make us forget who we serve and His greatness. So, I thought I would just gi…
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Send us a text Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom. Proverbs 13:10 There is one thing that I try to avoid at all cost and that is pride. Because pride is something that the Lord himself even hates. So we must be very careful that we don’t allow this to sink into our very lives. If we do it can cause severe damage. I…
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Send us a text The Lord is a man of war: the Lord is his name. Exodus 15:3 We know fighting is not a good thing. Everytime one breaks out we are always trying to stop it before it gets serious. But sometimes we have no other choice but to fight. The kingdom of darkness never rests. It fights the people of God everyday. But there is a way we can alw…
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Send us a text There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 Positive change can be challenging. Positive change can be lonely. However, I'm encouraging you not to fear it, because it's good for you! Don't let fear manipulate your destiny and the abun…
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Send us a text One of the most amazing things you will ever see is someone who has been changed by God. He takes you off of a path of darkness and places your feet on a path of destiny. I’m grateful He did this for me and I know he will do the same for you! I hope you will engage in this wonderful journey that is designed to change your thinking, y…
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Send us a text Times can get tough for everyone. It can be tempting to leave God in these times, but I want to run to Him not from Him. It may be hard for some people to tap into a praise & worship mindset. So how do you worship God in difficult times?? Well, I have a little input on that and I would like to share it with you. I hope you enjoy! Let…
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The Benefit Of Telling Your Story, How to Satisfy Your Validation Deficit and more! w/ Susan Hoekstra
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Send us a text Hmmmm... Validation and affirmation is there a difference? Is it wrong to have the desire of wanting to be affirmed? What can we do to satisfy the hunger of wanting to be noticed? Well, you can find out all of that and more in today's episode. Please join me and author Susan Hoekstra as we discuss informative highlights from her new …
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Send us a text Hey All, Question for ya! What is your outlet? What is the thing that makes you smile inside? What gives you joy and peace? Do you have one? Please join me as we talk about the benefits of having a positive outlet and the cons of having a negative one. I really hope this episode enlightens you! Let's Connect! Rate & Review our podcas…
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Send us a text God is Funny! He will go above and beyond for his children to show His love. He definitely showed me His sense of humor on this particular day. I was able to laugh, minister forgiveness, and have an unusual spiritual encounter all in one day. I’m so glad God cares about the little things. I can’t wait for you to hear this testimony! …
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Send us a text And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Matthew 23:12 I'm so glad the Lord looks on the heart. That is where the truth lives and abides! It so important to keep a spirit of humility no matter what stage you are in life. In this episode, I will talk about the benefits walki…
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Let's Talk About Mental Health! w/Tracy Levine, LSCW
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Send us a text May is Mental Health Awareness month! I definitely didn't want to conclude this month without an episode covering this very important matter. Please join me and Mental Health Professional Tracy Levine as we cover... The warning signs of someone who is suicidal The importance of engaging in self-care and self-help The stigmas attached…
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Send us a text Life is so precious! We need to cherish it everyday. Well, at least that is the take away I got from this episode. I always knew my Mom was a strong woman but this testimony made me respect her even more. She should've been DEAD...but God! To say the least she has come through some very serious trauma. I'm so glad she took time to sh…
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Send us a text In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths - Proverbs 3:6 Destiny is about legacy. Jealousy can set in people's hearts when they can see what you will be remembered by. God gives us gifts, skills and abilities to build our legacy. Great destiny comes from difficult challenging paths. Many people want to take easy s…
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Send us a text And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested. I Chronicles 4:10 Hey Everyone, I want to talk about something today that m…
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Send us a text Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Phillipians 4:6 Working is apart of life. We pretty much can't go a day without doing some sort of work. It's a good thing! However, it's not good to try to get in the way of the Lord's work. He absolutely…
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Send us a text It's 2024 and I'm ready to receive what God has for me! Are you? New and beautiful things await you but how can you receive them if you are holding on to hurt and grudges?? In order to receive the new you have to let go of the old/past. I definitely don't want any thing to hinder you from the abundance that Heaven has ready to pour o…
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Fight For Them! Pt.II w/Minister Calvin Preston
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Send us a text Without the youth we have no future. That's why it's important that we nurture them with much love and cover them in prayer. Our youth deal with many challenges today. Are you equipped to minister to them in an effective way? I hope after the episode you will be. Please join me and Minister Calvin Preston as we continue our powerful …
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