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

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 partners in India, helping preserve traditional techniques and uplift local communities through meaningful employment and long-term collaboration. Passion Lilie is also one of our Top Rated brands, recognized for their ethical sourcing, customer-loved products, and sustainability commitments. In this conversation, Katie shares how she built a business that prioritizes people, purpose, and craftsmanship. You’ll hear about: Katie’s personal journey and founding story How Passion Lilie supports and uplifts artisan communities in India Why slow fashion and timeless style are core to the brand’s mission Highlights from our brand rating and what makes Passion Lilie a Top Rated brand Reflections on ethical fashion and industry change Important Links 👇 Shop Passion Lilie: 🔍 See the brand rating: 🌱 Register your interest to become a member: 💌 Sign up to our newsletter: 📝 Show notes: 💚 Find other rated brands: How to Support the Podcast Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please: Follow or

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Empowering Artisan Communities Through Fair Fashion: Katie Schmidt of Passion Lilie is an episode from The Sustainable Jungle Podcast by Sustainable Jungle.

This episode is 35:42 long.

This episode was published on Jun 24, 2025.

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