Episode 102: This Is A Bad System, with Aja Barber (part 1)

<p>"I want people to understand that this is a bad system." <br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajabarber/">Aja Barber</a> is here to tell you why it's time to stop giving your hard-earned money to fast fashion billionaires. There's no way you won't be revved and and ready to change the world after hearing Aja's thoughts and expertise!  This is part one of two of our conversation.</p><p>Check out Aja's book <a href="https://www.ajabarber.com/book">Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism</a>.<br>And support Aja's work via Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/AjaBarber">www.patreon.com/AjaBarber</a></p><p>Aja's other book recommendation:  <a href="https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/no-logo_naomi-klein/252270/item/12734394/?gclid=CjwKCAjwk6-LBhBZEiwAOUUDp3x9XtxAVZWj9fpBpkjqwJM-0wsAp7aWfDLdPbCUOIwl1OWPmhH9ExoCidEQAvD_BwE#idiq=12734394&amp;edition=2358404">No Logo: No Space, No Choice, No Jobs</a> by Naomi Klein</p><p>If you want to meet other Clotheshorse listeners, join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/clotheshorsingaround">Clotheshorsing Around</a> facebook group.</p><p>Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes, a weekly newsletter, and some swag? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast">Then become a patron!</a><br>You can also make a one-time contribution via Venmo to <strong>@crystal_visions</strong></p><p>Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable brands:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gentlevibesvintage/"><strong>Gentle Vibes:</strong></a><strong> </strong> We are purveyors of polyester and psychedelic relics! We encourage experimentation and play not only in your wardrobe, but in your home, too. We have thousands of killer vintage pieces ready for their next adventure! </p><p><strong><br></strong><a href="https://www.picnicwear.com/"><strong>Picnicwear:</strong></a>  a slow fashion brand, ethically made by hand from vintage and deadstock materials - most notably, vi