Empowering Artisan Communities Through Fair Fashion: Katie Schmidt of Passion Lilie

The Sustainable Jungle Podcast by Sustainable Jungle

Jun 24, 202535:42Society & Culture

In this episode, we’re joined by Katie Schmidt, founder of Passion Lilie—a New Orleans-based fashion brand that blends timeless design with deep fair trade values. Katie and her team work hand-in-hand with artisan partne...

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