I Found the Courage to Quit | Why Designer Mara Hoffman is Shutting Down Her Sustainable Label

Welcome to the fourth episode of our new podcast, Don’t Change a Thing, sponsored by BetterHelp, the online, accessible therapy site. Visit Betterhelp.com/dontchange and use promo code: dontchange to try BetterHelp today. 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 agonizing decision to shut down 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. Mara discusses how reconnecting with nature and using psychedelics gave her permission to unplug from a system that prioritizes profit over people and the planet. We also dive into how courageous it is to let go of what's defined you as a person—your whole identity—while finding a freedom and beauty in the unknown. 🎧Check out the extended podcast episode, where we also unpack the takeaways of Mara’s interview, wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4BkxAKBFLlTzdrshIQGs9b?si=b3d67a1f5c76472f Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-change-a-thing/id1378998607 Hosts: Lily Mandelbaum & Elisa Goodkind Producers: Sarah Albonesi Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Scott Naar Colo