How can we challenge the culture of consumerism and quit fast fashion? With Aja Barber

Aja Barber is a writer and fashion consultant, holding those in power to account by campaigning for a sustainable, inclusive fashion industry that doesn’t exploit workers and our planet.The fashion industry is one of the leading culprits of greenhouse gas emissions, generating tons of waste. Aja works tirelessly to find ways that we can all be more conscious about consumerism while learning about all the ways systems of power affect our buying habits.Today on The Wallet: 1/ We discuss the deep-rooted and complex relationship that we, as a culture, have with consumerism, why we feel the impulse to spend and why it’s so hard to stop consuming.2/ How and where we spend our money has consequences, and when we consume fast fashion, we should consider who and what we are supporting. Aja shares how we can all approach our purchases as citizens, not consumers. 3/ Aja tells me about her own journey of moving away from overconsumption, what she asks herself before she makes a purchase, and shares her tips for saving money while avoiding cheap, disposable items. You can follow and connect with Aja at:Twitter: @AjaSaysHello Instagram: @ajabarberBook: Consumed: The need for collective change; colonialism, climate change & consumerismResources:Book: No Logo by Naomi Klein Our podcast partners PensionBee are also offering you a £25 pension contribution (£20, plus £5 in tax relief) when you sign up. To claim the offer, follow this link: https://www.pensionbee.com/vestpod. Capital at risk. I’m Emilie Bellet, the founder of Vestpod.com - a thriving community that financially empowers women, author of You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich and host of The Wallet! You can learn more about Vestpod, join our events and subscribe to our newsletter at www.vestpod.com and on Instagram @vestpod. Join our private Facebook group: @vestpod.  We want to open up a direct conversation with you on the podcast. You can submit a proud money moment, a question or a comment on a previous episode. You just need headphones and a mic. Follow this link (https://telb.ee/abrzt) or email me the recording at [email protected].* Please note that we are not certified financial advisers! The articles and information made available on Vestpod and this podcast are provided for information and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice.* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.