Tomorrow is International Women’s Day so we’ll see social media posts, emails, articles, texts with stats and stories about the importance of women in the economy and society. As Mini entrepreneurial journey, she hopes to “Inspire Inclusion” (this year’s theme) AND confidence.
]]>Tomorrow is International Women’s Day.
According to Wikipedia, it’s “a day as a focal point in the women's rights movement. IWD gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.”
Tomorrow, we’ll be bombarded with social media posts, emails, articles, texts hailing, both optimistic and depressing, stats and stories about the importance of women in the economy and society.
This year’s theme is the less than inspiring “Inspire Inclusion.” If you’re like me, you’ll see both cause for celebration and disappointment. But this year I am inspired to share more and include you in my entrepreneurial journey.
In my last newsletter, I also shared a photo that was taken after one of the photoshoots. I was sweaty, wished I had done something with my hair and was/am a very AWKWARD “model”. But in chatting with others, they only saw confidence and joy.
I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support that I received via emails, texts, and love on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. THANK YOU!
It will take a bit of time, but I‘m getting more comfortable and confident in sharing my voice and using this platform to uplift others as well.
The more we share about our individual experiences with real life stuff like work, family, society… the less we feel alone and isolated. That is a beautiful thing.
XOXO, Mini
P.S. You know what’s timeless? Confidence.
Try our sophisticated Flirty Off-Shoulder Top as seen here on Barbara Brooks, founder of SecondAct Women.
The wide neckline is a fun contrast to the iconic EDS turtleneck you’ll find on our tops and dresses.
The soft, loose-fitting top features a single shoulder beautifully capped to anchor the off-shoulder neckline.
Pair with your favorite jeans or our 24/7 Pants and a good glass of wine to achieve this look.
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We set out this sustainability assessment project with the goal of creating real, meaningful solutions to Everyday Sabbatical’s fabric scraps problem. The verdict is in— sustainability is not easy nor inexpensive. Going green doesn’t always guarantee a win-win situation, it is difficult to be both cost-effective and environmentally conscious.
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Here’s a stat that makes me sad: According to the American Textile Recycling Service, only 14.7 percent of textiles were recycled in 2018. This amounts to 2.5 million tons, which sounds like a lot, but if 2.5 million tons is 14.7 percent, that means there’s 14.5 million tons of textiles that aren’t recycled every year. That’s so much waste!
I’m not a big shopper and my closet is small, which surprises most people. Before I left for the Peace Corps years ago, I cleaned out my closet – and was shocked by how many clothes still had tags and were unworn. It made me ill thinking of all the money wasted. I learned from that moment and, since then, only buy things I will actually wear – and wear often, which is why a versatile design is a core philosophy for Everyday Sabbatical.
I remember thinking how odd it was that Patagonia was compelling customers not to keep buying “more.” Of course, it’s very authentic and on-brand for Patagonia but I get it the deeper gratification and mission now. I get giddy when I hear the “ding” of an order, but knowing that people wear their Everyday Sabbatical over and over is even more gratifying and makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
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Sustainability — a buzz word that, over the past few years, has increasingly gained attention in the fashion industry. It’s estimated that 13 million tons of textile waste ends up in landfills or is burned. (Burned!) On average, Americans throw away around 82 pounds of clothing each year. At Everyday Sabbatical, we believe in educating our customers, transparency, and walking the talk with what we’re actually doing – not greenwashing.
As Mini mentioned, over the past few months, we’ve been working to improve our impact on the environment by keeping our fabric waste and trying to figure out how to use the excess material effectively. We’ve also worked to improve our mailers because we know changes can be made to minimize our environmental impact. That’s why this summer we assessed the ecological impact of Everyday Sabbatical’s 2020 summer clothing order. Our goal? Address and explore solutions to reduce our fabric and plastic waste problem.
Stay tuned for more updates on our sustainability journey!