Ever hit "complete purchase," only to be smacked with a wave of buyer's remorse? Join activist and author Aja Barber as she rips the band-aid off our collective consumption addiction and helps us imagine a world beyond fast fashion.

In this eye-opening episode of the Scenic Route, we dive deep into:

• Why your shopping habits might be a hangover from colonialism
• The truth behind "retail therapy" and emotional spending
• How to break free from the buy-buy-buy culture
• Finding your authentic style without breaking the bank
• Why secondhand shopping is your secret weapon
• How to recognize and resist manipulative marketing
• Building a wardrobe that reflects your true values

Aja Barber, author of "Consumed: The Need for Collective Change," shares powerful insights about:

• The real environmental and human cost of fast fashion
• Why "style" can't be purchased but must be discovered
• Breaking the cycle of overconsumption
• Finding freedom beyond the dopamine hit of shopping
• Building a conscious closet that lasts (and your proud of)

Whether you're a conscious consumer or just starting to question your shopping habits, this conversation is your wake-up call to reclaim your style, your values, and your purchasing power.

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Join her Patron for all things sustainable fashion (incl. the best secondhand finds!)

Buy her book Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism

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