In this episode, I talk to my new friend, Anna Ptak about her work in the fashion industry, why she feels it is important to purchase from and support companies employing "over-comers," and she teaches me a little about fashion forecasting. Anna is an overcomer herself.  She mentions it a few times in the show, but does not dive into that part of her story. If you would like to hear more about this part of her story, please check out the wonderful interview Still Being Molly did with her awhile back. 

We couldn't get enough of our conversation with Latoya Tucciarone from Sustainable Home Goods. So, here we go for another week. This week, we are not just talking about justice, but race specifically. Y'all!  At one point, Latoya just starts preaching and I might have cried while editing this show. I believe this conversation is going to open some eyes, touch  the hearts of women who have been aching to talk about this, and give you some practical steps to move forward in "the good work," as Melissa calls it!

If you do not feel ready for this conversation right now, it's okay. We hope you will be soon. Please just wait until you feel ready and open. 

Welcome back, friends!!  Pull up a seat to the table and get to know the awesome human that is Latoya Tucciarone.  Look, you're welcome!!  I'll just say that now, because you are going to LOVE her and want to be her best friend. We have split this conversation into two episodes, because we talked SOOO long.  Bless her for hanging with us.  Part one, we are just getting to know Latoya, her business, and family.  ENJOY!!

We are such good friends, we are not just giving you one holiday shopping guide, but TWO!  Today, on the show, we have Sophia from JuJuu.  Sophia runs this awesome company in Tulsa specializing on making gifting stress-free!  JuJuu connects consumers with social enterprises and socially conscious brands to provide meaningful gifts.  On the show, she schools me on giving gifts focused on the recipient, not me, and tells us all the brands we need to know about.  We talk a lot about brands located in Tulsa.  So, get ready to hear just HOW COOL TULSA is!!  If you are not a local listener, this is your opportunity to start planning your vacation to Tulsa. ;)

Merry Christmas!  It's Cyber Monday and time to get shopping. Oh, wait!  Let's make a commitment to shop with purpose this year. We have some great suggestions of ethical shops for you to try! It can be hard to not shop off your family member's list.  So, shop their list, but add in a meaningful gift from one of these awesome shops!

In this episode, you will get to hear the sweet voice of Kara's daughter, Fini.  While she was supposed to be asleep during recording, she was not! At one point she shushes me!!