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How to Make Climate Change Sexy

EP1 - Tolmeia Gregory

Season 0, Ep. 1

For the first episode I’m joined by Tolmeia Gregory (@Tolmeia). Tolmeia is an Artist, Illustrator, Climate Justice Activist, and host of the Idealistically podcast where guests are asked what they would idealistically want, in an ideal world, to inspire more people to start creating radical visions of the future!


In this episode we discuss her journey from being a fashion blogger in her teens to the climate activist she is today. We also spoke about finding your place in the movement and the sneaky greenwashing fast fashion brands engage in. 


How to Make Climate Change Sexy is a podcast that explores how the fashion industry fuels the climate (and ecological) crisis and what can be done about this. It is produced and presented by Issey Gladston (@isseymg). 


Follow @sexyclimatechange on Instagram or find us at www.sexyclimatechange.co.uk ! 

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