Episode #246 - How Cactus became the new leather...

<p>Joining the show is Renia Pruchnicki, Founder of Truth Belts!</p> <p>I started Truth in 2001. I made belts from my apartment in downtown Toronto.</p> <p>I was determined to create a life I loved and at the same time, I wanted to do something that would make a difference to our planet.</p> <p>Since I had no experience with leather, I made my belts out of what I like to call ‘Genuine Non-Leather’.</p> <p>I thought it was a clever phrase and decided to stamp all of my ‘leather-look’ belts with this phrase on the back. Funny!</p> <p>Renia Starting Truth Belts</p> <p>Over the years, as my approach to design has developed, my personal interests and lifestyle choices have also evolved – more and more, they aligned with and reinforce the innate philosophy of Truth.</p> <p>I strongly believe as a business owner I can make choices that make a difference to our planet.</p> <p>Mother nature needs our help right now. Nature is here to support humans and it seems like all we have done is abuse and exploit her to fulfill our own selfish desires. Us humans are currently behaving in a way no animal would ever treat their herd, flock, pod, or swarm.</p> <p>We have forgotten we are part of nature. That’s why I choose to have my products made in Canada and to use animal-friendly materials.</p> <p><a href="https://truthbelts.com/about-truthbelts/?fbclid=IwAR3yLaWZR9HgyHScWa5ycnVJ6R0g0OqQm6eINvg51nsA7e0RmCO0AXGqXTI" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://truthbelts.com/about-truthbelts/</a></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/shutupandgrind/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/shutupandgrind/support</a>