Turning Textile Waste Into Change with Yesha Patel, Founder of After

In this episode, we sit down with Yesha Patel, founder of After, a startup tackling one of fashion’s biggest problems, textile waste. From the rise of fast fashion to the environmental cost of unwanted clothes, Yesha shares how After is working to give garments a second life through collection, recycling, and rethinking what “waste” really means.

We dive into her founder journey, the challenges of building a sustainability-driven startup, moving away from home to work on her passion and being part of Melbourne's vibrant startup ecosystem. Whether you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, sustainability, or just curious about what happens to the clothes we throw away, this conversation sheds light on why what comes after fast fashion matters.