Sustainable Tea with Shreya

• How This Brand Is Beating Fast Fashion With Modular Style Ft. Ozeqo Founder Esha Parekh Sheth

  Fast fashion is destroying our planet, feeding insecurity, and pushing us to consume more and value less. But what if your clothes could move with you, evolve with you, and last for years?In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with the founder of OZEQO, a revolutionary Indian modular fashion brand that is built on conscious consumption, customization, and sustainability. From creating detachable clothing to championing ethical production and zero-inventory systems, this conversation is packed with fashion industry revelations, emotional stories, and practical tips on how to dress with purpose.🧵 Whether you're a fashion lover, entrepreneur, or someone wanting to build a conscious wardrobe, this episode is your guide to making more with less.📌 Topics Covered:- Dark side of fast fashion- Why clothes must be worn 33+ times- How modular clothing works- Inside look at OZEQO’s production process- Real talk on fashion waste, labor ethics, and customer care- Startup tips for fashion brand foundersTimestamps:00:00 - Teaser: The Shocking Truth About Fast Fashion01:17 - Introduction: Why We Need to Rethink How We Dress02:29 - Welcome: Meet the Founder of OZEQO04:30 - Why Repeating Outfits is Sustainable Fashion’s Superpower 06:30 - Deconstructing Fashion: The Power of Detachables 08:30 - OZEQO's Mission: Custom Clothes Made for You 10:30 - The Hidden Costs of Fast Fashion No One Talks About 12:30 - From Stitching Solo to Building a Conscious Brand 14:30 - Why Modular Clothing is a Game-Changer 16:30 - No Inventory, No Waste: The Business Model Explained 18:30 - Real Stories of Women Choosing Conscious Wardrobes 20:30 - How Fitting Should Feel: Tailoring for Real Bodies 22:30 - Why OZEQO Doesn’t Believe in Seasonal Sales 24:30 - Supporting Indian Craftsmen & Ethical Production 26:30 - The Difference: Alterations, Upcycling & Care 28:30 - Behind-the-Scenes: The OZEQO Factory Ethos 30:30 - Minimalism in Indian Closets: The Real Shift 32:30 - Making Repeat Outfits Cool Again 34:30 - Multi-Way Outfit Demo: 1 Dress, 4 Looks 36:30 - Top Tips for Fashion Entrepreneurs & Startups 38:30 - What True Sustainability Looks Like in 2025 40:30 - The Future of Fashion: Deconstructed, Ethical & Proudly Indian 42:30 - Final Words: What It Means to Build with Purpose#FastFashion #SustainableFashion #ModularClothing #OZEQO #IndianFashion #ConsciousFashion #DetachableFashion #EcoFashion #FashionRevolution #RepeatYourOutfits

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• INDIA’s First FOOTWEAR Brand Solving the Waste Problem

  Would you wear shoes made from tyres, cork, medical gloves, and car seat foam?Welcome to a new kind of sustainability — practical, stylish, and built for India.In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, host Shreya Ghodawat sits down with Amit Jain, co-founder of Planet Paduks, India’s conscious footwear brand revolutionizing how we think about waste and fashion.From building 82% biodegradable shoes to breaking the myth that sustainability can’t be cool or affordable — Amit shares real insights that challenge everything you know about Indian fashion, pricing, and production.What You’ll Learn:- Why over 23 billion shoes end up in landfills each year- The real difference between biodegradable and compostable- How to make sustainability aspirational (and not just ethical)- Why Planet Paduks offers warranty (when no other brand does)- Inside India’s emerging ecosystem of plant-based leathers- What brands get wrong about “green” marketing- How waste, affordability, and style come together in one powerful productTimestamps:00:00 – Teaser 01:33 – Intro: Meet the founder of Planet Paduks 02:19 – Why He Couldn't Find the Right Footwear 04:11 – From Personal Pain to Business Idea 05:10 – Using Tires, Cork & Medical Gloves in Footwear 07:34 – Why Affordability Matters in Sustainable Fashion 09:05 – Making Sustainable Products Cool & Wearable 10:18 – Breaking Down the Materials Used 11:42 – Biodegradable vs Compostable: The Truth 13:07 – Why Nothing Is 100% Sustainable 15:15 – The Vegan Leather Problem & Durable Alternatives 17:52 – PU, PVC & Sustainable Innovation in India 19:40 – Dream Footwear Innovations & Kids Shoe Problem 21:06 – Cushioning Myth: What Your Feet Really Need 22:38 – Sourcing EVA Foam from Car Waste 23:39 – Cool Materials Like Banana, Coconut & Flower Leather 25:24 – Built-In Arch Support & Elastic for Comfort 26:12 – India's First Footwear Brand with Warranty 28:36 – Is Mass Production Always Bad? 29:55 – Footwear Made from Pomegranate & E-Waste? 31:09 – Where to Buy Planet Paduks Footwear 32:07 – Final Thoughts: Building a Truly Sustainable BrandShreya's Outfit CreditsPantsuit - @advait_in via @gateway.prJewellery - @isharya @octonov.studioShoes - @eridani.in

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• How Our Food Choices Shape Our Behaviour and the World Around Us

  If you’ve ever cuddled your dog while cutting meat in the kitchen, this episode is for you.In this conversation on Sustainable Tea with Shreya,India’s biggest sustainability podcast, social psychologist and author Dr. Melanie Joy helps @shreyaghodawat breaks down the belief system that shapes our perception of animals: carnism, the invisible ideology that conditions us to eat certain animals while loving others.From her personal journey, started by a health crisis and a childhood dog, to her research into the psychology of empathy, denial, and systemic violence, Dr. Joy reveals how conditioned our food choices are. She explains why people get defensive during conversations about animal suffering, why natural is used as a moral shield, and how even the most compassionate people support systems of harm.The episode unpacks:The psychology behind why we love dogs but eat pigsHow carnism uses defense mechanisms like objectification and de-individualizationWhy graphic content doesn’t always work, and how to be an emotionally sustainable activistThe 3 Ns of justification: “normal, natural, necessary”What relational literacy means, and how it can heal not just our diets, but our dialogueWe also explore the intersection of animal exploitation, environmental destruction, and social injustice, highlighting how the same dynamics of domination drive racism, patriarchy, and speciesism.This episode is both a wake-up call and a toolkit, for pet parents, animal lovers, and anyone curious about aligning their values with their actions.In this Episode0:00 - Introduction to Dr.Melanie Joy and her work1:14 - Journey into Veganism and Sustainability6:44 - Understanding Carnism; The Invisible Belief System11:04 - Psychological Defense Mechanism in Carnism17:42 The Interconnection of Animal Rights22:07 Building Relational Literacy for a Better World28:36 Overcoming infighting in Advocacy Movements33:06 Navigating Emotional Responses in Advocacy34:34 Creating Safe Spaces for Communication36:55 The Power of Personal Storytelling39:27 Self-Care in Advocacy41:57 Understanding and Managing Trauma44:24 Debunking Myths of Justification46:17 Cultural Perspectives on Animal Consumption48:19 Bridging the Gap in Food Choices51:35 The Truth Behind Ethical Labels53:34 Veganism and Indian Values57:22 Rapid Fire Insights on Veganism1:00:23 Building a Kinder World Through Compassion1:03:20 Steps Towards a Sustainable Future

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• This Is What the Top 1% Are Investing In (Spoiler: It’s Not AI)

  Make money while creating impact.Profit and purpose aren’t at odds; they’re the future of business.In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, host @shreyaghodawat sits down with three of India’s top impact investors - Aakash Shah (Partner, Peak Sustainability Ventures), Karan Mehta (Venture Principal, Green Frontier Capital), and Vineet Rai (Founder, Aavishkaar Group) - to explore why the next wave of economic growth will come from solving real-world problems.This episode shares insider information on:1) What investors are betting on now: water, waste, deep tech, energy storage, ethical food systems.2) Why solving India’s biggest challenges is also its biggest business opportunity.3) What makes a company investable in this space without any buzzwords and greenwashing.4) How to build ventures that scale and sustain5) The difference between outdated models of growth and the next-gen playbook for returns.6) Why the smartest capital is flowing towards founders building for resilience, regeneration, and reach.So if you’re building, fundraising, looking to invest or just trying to understand what the future of business looks like, this conversation is your cheat sheet.Watch the full episode now!Shreya's Outfit CreditsPantsuit - @advait_in via @gateway.prJewellery - @isharya @octonov.studioShoes - @eridani.inIn this Episode00:00 - Trailer01:23 - Introducing the Panel05:08 – What is Impact Investment?10:46 – Difference between Impact Investment and Traditional Investing32:57 – Lessons from Businesses That Suffered Losses57:00 – How Can a Small Investor Enter This Space?01:02:43 – Impactful Rapidfire01:14:03 – Closing Notes and Business Advice to Budding Investors and Entrepreneurs #investing #startups #greentech #climatesolutions #cleanenergy #impactinvestment #funding #capital #finance #innovation #entrepreneurship #mutualfunds #sustainablebusiness #greeninvesting #startupfunding #angelinvesting #climatetech #startupindia #economy #investmentstrategy #socialimpact #foodsecurity #smartinvesting #climateaction #sustainability #stws #podcast #purposedriven

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• This Gut-First Approach Melts Fat Naturally Without Compromising On Food

  If your gut’s not okay, nothing else is.Gut health has become the wellness buzzword of our times. We see it everywhere: probiotic labels, kombucha bottles, and grocery shelves. But when you move beyond the trends and start listening to your body, you realise gut health is about unlearning the noise and returning to what’s always worked: rhythm, rest, real food, and conscious breath.In this episode of Sustainable Tea with Shreya, India’s biggest Sustainability Podcast, Shreya Ghodawat and Dimple Jangda have the kind of gut conversation we avoid. They talk about the everyday things that slowly disconnect us from our bodies, batch-cooked meals that sit too long in the fridge, quick-fix antibiotics that wipe out more than just the bad bacteria, and habits like popping painkillers without pausing to ask why the pain is there in the first place.From Ayurveda to acid reflux, time-restricted eating to plant-based alternatives, this conversation is layered but practical. They touch on everything from IBS and leaky gut to the silent stress caused by processed food, dairy, and microplastics.Not from a place of fear, but from a place of awareness. Because sometimes, healing starts by paying attention to the most overlooked part of your body, your gut.If you’ve been feeling off, bloated, low on energy, stuck in cycles of quick fixes and vague symptoms, this episode might be your starting point. A gentle nudge to come back to your body, listen before you add another product to your shelf.Shreya's Outfit CreditsDress - https://www.instagram.com/bodicebodice?igsh=MXRmN3FvZTViNTlqZQ==Jewellery - https://www.instagram.com/studiometallurgy?igsh=MTQwcmpuanB6ZmI2dw== , https://www.instagram.com/araa.jewels?igsh=MWNvdjRmMmZ1aWJleA== , https://www.instagram.com/octonov.studio?igsh=MWt4OGx5aHViZHVtaw==Heels - https://www.instagram.com/eridani.in?igsh=MWZvZDd2d3dhemd4Zw== In this Episode:00:00 Trailer01:41 Introduction to Gut Health & Wellness02:45 What is Good Gut Health and Common Misconceptions05:55 Why Painkillers Are Not A Good Idea11:27 Why Controlling your Breathing is Important13:37 How to reverse PCOS 23:50 Why You Should Detox Your Body28:12 Effective Colon Cleanse Alternatives 28:43 What Affects Your Gut & Leads to IBS38:20 Why Our Generation Faces Gut Issues45:45 Plantbased Protein vs. Whey Protein for Gut Health48:20 Probiotics, Kombucha & Other Gut Health Remedies52:45 Changes When Switching to a Gut-Friendly Diet53:35 Rapid Fire with Dimple Jangda1:00:02 What Does Sustainability Mean and Closing Thoughts#DimpleJangda #guthealth #healthygut #ayurveda #digestion #digestivehealth #healthylifestyle #babaramdev #gutdetox #plantbaseddiet #vegan #wholefoods #superfoods #detox #breathwork #meditation #pranayama #cleaneating #naturalhealing #health #wellness #yoga #sustainableliving #selfcare #mentalhealth #ibs #pcos #pcod #antibiotics #foodismedicine #antiinflammatorydiet #painkillers #healthyhabits #balanceddiet #fermentedfoods #processedfoods #intermittentfasting

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