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Ep. 65 - Finding Integrity and Sustainability in Your Brand with Sejal and Margot from Coyuchi

Shownote

"This company completely aligns with who I am. I didn’t have to be a different person at work vs at home and now the two can really blend together.” - Sejal “People really do have this passionate affinity for the brand, and it makes doing our jobs a lot e...

Highlights

In this episode, the host shares her recent travel experiences and a personal health reset, before diving into a conversation with the leaders of a pioneering organic home textile company. They explore how the brand was built on deep integrity, from its origins in Oaxaca to its modern circular economy programs, and discuss the critical importance of knowing what's in the fabrics we sleep on and wear.
03:30
Lundies House is an expander for future retreats.
09:38
Body signaled exhaustion from travel
21:03
I don't have to compromise my values.
44:52
Skin absorbs what we sleep on.
48:19
Synthetic foams contain fossil fuels, VOCs, and flame retardants.
59:40
Consumer power drives demand for organic materials.

Chapters

A Scottish Escape and a Call for Rest: Lacy's Travels and Health Reset
00:00
Manifesting a Brand: How Coyuchi Came to the Forest Retreat House
09:38
Rooted in Integrity: The Origins and Five-Part Mission of Coyuchi
15:09
Beyond the Sale: Circular Economy Programs for Conscious Consumerism
38:42
What Are You Sleeping On? The Dangers of Synthetics and the Benefits of Natural Latex
48:19
The Power of the Label: Why Certifications Like GOTS and MADE SAFE Matter
56:41

Transcript

Sejal: We also really believe in conscious consumerism. And so, you know, if you don't need to buy something, don't buy it. But if you are going to buy something, buy something of quality. That's going to last you generations. Lacy Phillips: Welcome to Th...