In this episode, I am honored to welcome Dominique Gilliard to the show. Dominique is the Director of Racial Righteousness and Reconciliation for the Love Mercy Do Justice initiative of the Evangelical Covenant Church. He is the author of Rethinking Incarceration: Advocating for Justice that Restores. This book has rocked my world and I think you ALL need to run to the store to buy a copy. In this episode, Dominique breaks down the current climate of Mass Incarceration, what's feeding it, and what we can do to make an impact. See our show notes for all the links Dominique mentions. www.cultivated.fashion

If you've been hanging around Cultivated Conversations for any amount of time, you know welcoming refugees is something I am passionate about! That is why I was so excited to talk to Lauren Thompson, Operations Director at Treetops Collective, about welcoming refugees. Treetops is an awesome organization helping refugee women feel belonging. They also have an awesome social enterprise with awesome welcome gear! In this episode, Lauren helps us understand what a refugee is and why welcoming is so important.

In this episode, I talk with two other Indian adoptive mommas about their journeys through adoption. While all three of us have adopted from India, we each have very different stories. Grab your tissue and get your heart ready, because this is a sacred conversation! Show Notes coming soon at www.Cultivated.Fashion

Join me for the second part of my conversation with Anna Ptak, Ethical Fashion Designer & Adoptee. In this episode, Anna shares her story of adoption and advice for adoptive parents. Show notes at www.cultivated.fashion.

In this episode, I talk to my new friend, Anna Ptak about her work in the fashion industry, why she feels it is important to purchase from and support companies employing "over-comers," and she teaches me a little about fashion forecasting. Anna is an overcomer herself. She mentions it a few times in the show, but does not dive into that part of her story. If you would like to hear more about this part of her story, please check out the wonderful interview Still Being Molly did with her awhile back. For more show notes, check out www.cultivated.fashion.

We couldn't get enough of our conversation with Latoya Tucciarone from Sustainable Home Goods. So, here we go for another week. This week, we are not just talking about justice, but race specifically. Y'all! At one point, Latoya just starts preaching and I might have cried while editing this show. I believe this conversation is going to open some eyes, touch the hearts of women who have been aching to talk about this, and give you some practical steps to move forward in "the good work," as Melissa calls it! For a full list of resources and show notes, check out www.Cultivated.Fasion

On the episode today, sit with us and get to know the incredible owner of Sustainable Home Goods, Latoya Tucciarone! This will be a two part episode. In part 1, we'll be getting to know Latoya and hearing all about her ethical business and family.

We are such good friends, we are not just giving you one holiday shopping guide, but TWO! Today, on the show, we have Sophia from JuJuu. Sophia runs this awesome company in Tulsa specializing on making gifting stress-free! JuJuu connects consumers with social enterprises and socially conscious brands to provide meaningful gifts. On the show, she schools me on giving gifts focused on the recipient, not me, and tells us all the brands we need to know about. We talk a lot about brands located in Tulsa. So, get ready to hear just HOW COOL TULSA is!! If you are not a local listener, this is your opportunity to start planning your vacation to Tulsa. ;) See links to all the brands and resources in our full show notes at www.Cultivated.Fashion

Merry Christmas! It's Cyber Monday and time to get shopping. Oh, wait! Let's make a commitment to shop with purpose this year. We have some great suggestions of ethical shops for you to try! It can be hard to not shop off your family member's list. So, shop their list, but add in a meaningful gift from one of these awesome shops! In this episode, you will get to hear the sweet voice of Kara's daughter, Fini. While she was supposed to be asleep during recording, she was not! At one point she shushes me!! For all show notes, check out www.cultivated.fashion.

Happy Thanksgiving! 'Tis the giving season. So, we have a very wise woman on the show today to tell us her tips on where to give your $$ and time this season. She also explains what we should be looking for in the organizations we want to invest in. Plus, I press her on why it's important that an organization invests in their administration and growing their organization. Why is it a red flag if an organization says 100% of their donations go to their clients? Head to our website for a list of all resources and brands mentioned. www.cultivated.fashion

Y'all!! Get ready to fall in love with Amy Teague and thrifting. Amy is an artist and story teller in Tulsa, OK. In this episode, she shares her love for the story in an antique piece and her addiction to finding a great deal. You will fall in love!! My favorite line from this episode comes from when she found a Kate Spade bag for a few dollars. "Kids! Get in the car before they realize this Kate Spade purse was worth more!"