The Fashion Pulpit

THE POWER OF SWAPPING podcast — Season 2, Episode 8 🎙️And just like that, we've come to the final episode of Season 2.To close this season, we're joined by Lumin Hew; sustainable fashion advocate and founder of Fashion Parade, a youth-led community dedicated to making conscious fashion accessible, engaging, and empowering for the next generation.What began as a personal passion project has grown into a movement that encourages young people to think differently about fashion consumption. Through workshops, events, and educational content, Lumin and her team have created spaces where sustainability feels less intimidating and more actionable.In this conversation, we explore the power of community, the role of youth in driving change, and why hope remains one of the most important ingredients in any movement. We talk about the challenges of advocating for sustainability in a fast-paced world, and how small actions, when multiplied across a community it can create meaningful impact.It felt only right to end this season with someone who represents the future of circular fashion: curious, optimistic, collaborative, and deeply committed to making change happen.To all our guests, listeners, swappers, and community members, thank you for spending this season with us. These conversations have reminded us why we started, why we continue, and why this movement is bigger than any one person or organisation.🎧 Episode 8 is now live.And for now, that's a wrap on Season 2. 🤍

THE POWER OF SWAPPING podcast— Season 2, Episode 7 🎙️What shapes the way we show up in the world?For Episode 7, we sit down with Arie, a marketer, strategist, trainer, and thoughtful communicator whose career has spanned marketing, merchandising, retail, media, and sales.What struck us most about Arie is her curiosity. Her willingness to keep learning, evolving, and asking better questions. Whether she's building teams, developing strategies, or navigating personal growth, she approaches life with intention and a deep belief in the power of positive environments.In this conversation, we explore the relationship between values, growth, and the choices we make every day. We talk about building confidence, staying aligned with what matters, and how the small decisions we make, whether in our careers, our wardrobes, or our communities, can compound over time.A thoughtful conversation about purpose, progress, and becoming the person you want to be.🎧 Episode 7 is now live.Come sit with us for a while.

POWER OF SWAPPING — Season 2, Episode 6 🎙️Can sustainability be practical, accessible, and part of everyday decisions, not just something reserved for experts?For Episode 6, we sit down with Audrey Yang, sustainability consultant and founder of Thought Partner Eco.After building a successful career in the creative industry, Audrey made the courageous decision to pivot her work towards climate action. Today, she helps businesses navigate their sustainability journey through education, strategy, and communications, making complex environmental challenges easier to understand and act upon.Known for her candid conversations on greenwashing, effective sustainability communications, and climate literacy, Audrey has become one of Singapore’s leading voices advocating for a more just and sustainable future.In this episode, we explore what it means to turn values into action, how to navigate sustainability without perfectionism, and why individual choices still matter in the bigger picture.A thoughtful conversation that reminds us that meaningful change often starts with curiosity, awareness, and the willingness to take the next step.🎧 Episode 6 is now live.

Can fashion teach us how to build better futures?For Episode 5 of Power of Swapping Season 2, we’re honoured to be joined by Sarah Ichioka: American-British urbanist, strategist, writer, and founder of Desire Lines, a cross-disciplinary practice helping communities and organisations imagine more regenerative futures.Based in Singapore, Sarah has become a leading voice in regenerative design and urban planning, challenging the way we think about growth, sustainability, and the systems we build around us. Her co-authored book Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency invites us to rethink what progress could look like if we truly learned from nature, community, and indigenous knowledge.In this conversation, we explore how these ideas connect back to fashion, the spaces we create, the systems we participate in, and how small mindset shifts can influence the future we collectively shape.A thoughtful and expansive conversation that reminded us sustainability isn’t just about consuming less, but learning how to live, design, and relate differently.🎧 Episode 5 is now live. Come sit with us for a while.

What does it mean to truly step into your own story?For Episode 4 of Power of Swapping Season 2, we sit down with Ratna — TEDx speaker, facilitator, and personal branding coach who helps individuals uncover their inner gem and show up fully in their lives and work.Ratna’s journey hasn’t been linear. From navigating imposter syndrome and burnout to redefining success on her own terms, her work today is deeply rooted in lived experience—empowering others to design a life that feels aligned, intentional, and true.She is also a long-time member of our community, having been swapping since 2017. Someone who reminds us that the way we dress, just like the way we live, can be a reflection of who we are becoming.In this conversation, we explore identity, self-worth, and how fashion can be part of reclaiming your voice—not just your style.

POWER OF SWAPPING — Season 2, Episode 3 🎙️This week on the podcast, we sit down with Durva Simone Bose — branding and content strategist, photographer, and a thoughtful voice in the ethical fashion space.Durva comes from a background in fashion and textiles, and over the years she has worked closely with sustainable brands, helping them shape stories and visual narratives that communicate their mission with clarity and intention. Her work has been featured in publications such as Tatler Asia and The Straits Times, where she continues to highlight the connection between our clothes, our choices, and the environment.But beyond her professional work, Durva has also been part of our swapping community for four years now. Someone who approaches style with curiosity and intention, and who embodies the spirit of conscious fashion in a very natural way.In this conversation, we talk about storytelling in sustainability, the evolving relationship between style and values, and how fashion can remain expressive while becoming more mindful.A thoughtful exchange with someone who truly walks the talk.🎧 Episode 3 is now live. Come listen in.

POWER OF SWAPPING — Season 2, Episode 12 🎙️Some stories are extra special — and Amber’s is one of them.Amber first walked into The Fashion Pulpit at just 14, volunteering during her school holidays. What started as curiosity quickly grew into commitment — she became a regular swapper from our early Liang Court days, and eventually, one of the strongest voices of circular fashion within her own community.Inspired by what she learned and lived at TFP, Amber went on to co-found her school’s very first Green Council, leading sustainability efforts on the ground and championing change among her peers. Her leadership, together with her team, earned the school the WWF Eco-School Green Flag — the highest recognition awarded.Today, Amber isn’t just part of our story — she’s an ambassador who truly walks the talk, carrying circular fashion values into her school, her style, and her everyday choices. Watching her grow alongside TFP reminds us why community, mentorship, and lived action matter so much.Tune in to hear Amber’s journey — from volunteer to changemaker — and how fashion became a powerful tool for impact. 🎙️✨

POWER OF SWAPPING — Season 2, Episode 1 🎙️For our very first episode back, we’re deeply honoured to be joined by Dr. Sun Sun Lim.Dr Sun Sun is a Lee Kong Chian Professor of Communication and Technology and Vice President (Partnerships and Engagement) at Singapore Management University. She’s a prolific scholar, a public servant, a thought leader on technology, ethics and social inclusion—and someone whose work constantly reminds us to centre humanity in the systems we build.But beyond her titles and accolades, she’s also been part of our swapping community for over 4 years. A familiar face at The Fashion Pulpit. Someone who walks the talk. Someone whose personal style reflects care, intention, and a deep commitment to sustainability.In this conversation, we explore how our relationship with fashion mirrors the way we engage with technology, progress, and consumption. We talk about slowing down, making conscious choices, and how individual actions—when done with intention—can shape a more ethical and hopeful future.This episode sets the tone for Season 2: quietly reflective, honest, and human.We’re so excited for you to listen. And even more grateful to start this season with someone who truly embodies the values we care about.

Full transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZMr83kOTuZd7zFbM44mm-iMobuIT1AXbAEcfAcbcYDY/edit?usp=sharing TIMESTAMPS Examining disposal habits (01:25) Where is “away”? (05:55) Textile-to-textile recycling technology severely lacking (12:32) Next steps (18:24) Download the report here: https://bit.ly/iow_report_2022 Article on the ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’ policy and why it’s insufficient in tackling textile waste by Stella Hartyanto: https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/extended-producer-responsibility-textiles/ - Sources mentioned Straits Times article on Salvation Army collection points https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/salvation-army-sees-spike-in-donations-amid-festive-season-appeals-for-items-in-good-condition Dead White Man’s Clothes https://atmos.earth/ghana-kantamanto-clothing-waste-problem/ Trend mania V   ox article https://www.vox.com/the-goods/23065462/trends-death-subcultures-style Fast Company’s ‘Why ‘recycled’ clothes are so difficult to recycle’ https://www.fastcompany.com/90763958/why-recycled-clothes-are-so-hard-to-recycle?utm_source=pocket_mylist BBC’s ‘Why clothes are so hard to recycle’ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200710-why-clothes-are-so-hard-to-recycle Difference between recycling, upcycling, downcycling and resaling https://ecocult.com/circular-fashion-recycle-upcycle-downcycle-resale-definition/ Atmos’ ‘From Attire to Ashes: Clothing Waste in the Atacama Desert’ https://atmos.earth/atacama-desert-chile-unwanted-clothing-waste/ The Atlantic’s ‘Seriously, What Are You Supposed to Do With Old Clothes?’ https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/08/what-to-do-with-old-clothing-donation-waste/671043/ NTU press release https://www.ntu.edu.sg/docs/default-source/corporate-ntu/hub-news/ntu-singapore-and-rge-launch-sgd6-million-joint-research-centre-to-tackle-textile-waste.pdf?sfvrsn=d11821d6_1 - Find more information at rewearpodcast.carrd.co Follow us on Instagram @thefashionpulpit Produced by PodcastMate Contact them at [email protected]

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1npKcVFRD35HxuCfCVRDzAYHZgqu8UHD7AVJuexa1cRI/edit?usp=sharing TIMESTAMPS TFP's update (1:20) Inside Our Wardrobe study report (4:23) Download the report here: https://bit.ly/iow_report_2022 Moving vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbFYYYU4rjg Sources mentioned: Stories Clothes Tell: Investigating Clothing as Objects of Love https://lcf-smc-show-21.co.uk/postgraduate/curation-theory-and-writing/stories-clothes-tell-investigating-clothing-as-objects-of-love – Find more information at rewearpodcast.carrd.co  The re:wear glossary: https://tinyurl.com/rewearglossarymobile | https://tinyurl.com/rewearglossarydesktop Follow us on Instagram @thefashionpulpit Send enquiries, feedback and constructive criticism to [email protected] Produced by PodcastMate @podcastmate.co Contact them at [email protected]