Episode description

Every Wednesday on the Hippie Haven podcast, learn how to live harmoniously with yourself, others & the planet. We talk about all things hippie, including eating vegan, reducing your trash, starting an ethical business, eco-activism, gardening, beekeeping, tiny house living, and so much more.

My guest today is Shannon Lohr. She is the founder & CEO of Factory45 and co-founder of {r}evolution apparel, a sustainable clothing company for female travelers and minimalists that was featured in The New York Times and Forbes.com. She has worked with over 200 entrepreneurs from all over the world to create ethically-made products with a focus on environmentally-friendly materials - many of whom have gone on to launch some of the most transparent supply chains in the fashion industry. Today we're talking about how to start a sustainable clothing brand, increasing supply chain, transparency, crowdfunding a new business, and more.

Factory45's website
Shannon's Instagram
Listen to Shannon's Podcast: The Clean Living Podcast
Market 45
Vetta's Website
Shop Sotela
Poshmark + thredUP + Buffalo Exchange websites

This episode is made possible by the Futon Shop. Visit hippiehavenpodcast.com/thefutonshop for natural and organic mattresses and pillows. 

The Hippie Haven Podcast is hosted by Callee - a zero waste activist & business owner. Formerly a translator for the US Navy, Callee was honorably discharged as a conscientious objector in 2017 following an episode of severe depression & alcoholism fueled by not living in alignment with her core values. That same year, at age 23, she started Bestowed Essentials, a handmade line of eco-friendly beauty & home products that are now stocked in over 100 stores around the US & Canada. Callee began hosting this free podcast in August 2018, as well as speaking at events and teaching educational workshops across the country, as part of her life mission to arm you with the knowledge & tools you need to spark positive change in your community. In December 2019, she opened The Hippie Haven in Rapid City, South Dakota - a zero waste retail store & community space with a little free library - the first of its kind in the state. 

Follow along on Instagram - @hippie.ceo & @hippiehavenshop & @bestowedessentials
Shop zero waste home goods at www.hippiehavenshop.com
Read this episode's transcript at www.hippiehavenpodcast.com/107