How Designer Mara Hoffman Found the Courage to Shut Down Her Sustainable Label

Don't Change A Thing

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In this NEW episode of our podcast, "Don't Change a Thing," Elisa and Lily sit down with Mara Hoffman, the groundbreaking sustainable fashion designer who recently made the tough decision to shutter her eponymous label of 24 years. Mara, who worships women, reflects on the joy she’s received over the years celebrating all bodies with her inclusive clothes as she grappled with being a cog in the wheel of a highly harmful industry that is reluctant to change—even though she proved sustainability is possible—and doesn’t prioritize our planet.

In this episode, Mara discusses how reconnecting with nature and using psychedelics gave her permission to unplug from the system and use her innate artistry in other ways that won’t add more stuff to the earth. We also dive into how courageous it is to let go of what's defined you as a person—your whole identity—while seeking freedom, growth, and beauty in the unknown.

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