Sustain This!

Written by: Alyssa Beltempo Signe Hansen & Christina Mychas
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Sustain This! A slow fashion podcast that's about so much more than clothes.

    Join us every Tuesday as your hosts Alyssa, Christina and Signe chat all things mindful consumption, personal style and the quest for building a more intentional life...and wardrobe!

    Alyssa Beltempo is a sustainable stylist, Christina Mychas, a shopaholic turned minimalist-ish, and Signe Hansen is a colour consultant and slow fashion style coach. Together we will unpack the nuances of what it really means be a conscious consumer & find more joy in what we have right now. Let's go!



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Episodes
  • Is Digitally Cataloging Your Wardrobe the Key to Better Style? How the Indyx Closet App is Changing The Way We Get Dressed.
    Feb 11 2025

    In this episode, Devon Rule, founder of Indyx, shares how the platform helps users upload their closets, style outfits, and gain insights into their wardrobe usage. We discuss how Indyx tackles the frustration of having a full closet but “nothing to wear,” and how it connects consumers with their clothes and brands. The conversation covers the psychological benefits of digitizing closets, sustainability, and how data can guide mindful production. Devon also highlights features like collections and wishlists, which help users curate wardrobes and visualize outfits before buying. We touch on the rebranding of the no-buy movement and explore the role of AI in fashion. The episode concludes with a rapid-fire round on Devon’s personal style and future intentions.

    Find Indyx and download it here: https://www.myindyx.com/

    Find Indyx on IG @myindyx

    Find Indyx on TT @myindyx

    Find Devon on tt @devonrule

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Index: A New Digital Styling Platform

    03:05 The Unique Features of Index and User Experience

    06:01 The Fashion Industry's Disconnect and Index's Role

    08:56 Psychological Benefits of Digitizing Your Closet

    12:00 User Demographics and Sustainability Insights

    15:04 Data Utilization: Helping Brands and Consumers

    17:56 Future Vision: Bridging the Gap Between Users and Brands

    24:55 Exploring Collections and Wishlists

    27:17 The Art of Outfitting Before Buying

    29:56 Integrating New Pieces into Your Wardrobe

    32:56 Rebranding the No-Buy Movement

    41:56 The Role of AI in Fashion and Styling

    51:26 The Activation Hurdle of Digital Wardrobes

    54:41 Using Digital Tools for Creative Expression

    57:55 The Value of Index: Free vs. Premium

    01:00:00 Rapid Fire Questions: Insights and Inspirations



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    SIGNE HANSEN
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
    Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe

    CHRISTINA MYCHAS
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
    Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas

    ALYSSA BELTEMPO
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
    Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo

    If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Breaking down the best Scandinavian Style Secrets from an *actual* Scandinavian
    Feb 4 2025

    SUMMARY


    In this conversation, we dive into the world of Scandinavian style, exploring its key characteristics, cultural influences, and the way it strikes a balance between functionality and aesthetics. We chat about how color plays a role in Scandinavian fashion, the importance of having a few wardrobe staples, and how personal style is a way for individuals to express themselves. We also touch on the differences between Scandinavian and Canadian styles, highlighting how climate and culture shape the way people dress in each place.


    CHAPTERS


    00:00 Exploring Scandinavian Style

    06:00 Wardrobe Staples and Practicality

    12:09 The Evolution of Scandinavian Fashion

    17:58 The Role of Functionality in Style

    23:54 Wrap-Up and Observations


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    CONTACT US: sustainthispodcast@gmail.com
    JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SustainThisPodcast


    SIGNE HANSEN
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
    Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe

    CHRISTINA MYCHAS
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
    Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas

    ALYSSA BELTEMPO
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
    Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo

    If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo

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    30 mins
  • Everything you're getting WRONG about The Fantasy Self (plus a better way to think about it!)
    Jan 28 2025

    SUMMARY

    In this episode, we dive into the idea of the 'fantasy self'—that ideal version of ourselves we sometimes shop for and style ourselves around. We talk about how embracing this fantasy self can actually inspire us to be more authentic and grow, but also why it’s important to stay realistic and avoid putting style icons on a pedestal. We share our thoughts on becoming that “lipstick person” or whatever version of yourself you aspire to, and how small habits and lifestyle tweaks can help you align with your goals. It’s all about embracing the best version of ourselves in a practical, down-to-earth way and using personal style as a powerful form of self-expression.

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Exploring the Fantasy Self

    03:03 The Aspirational Self and Authenticity

    05:57 Influences and Style Icons

    09:00 The Pitfalls of Idolizing Style Icons

    11:59 Realism vs. Fantasy in Personal Style

    14:52 Practical Steps to Embrace Your Fantasy Self

    19:49 Embracing Change: Becoming a Lipstick Person

    22:02 Fantasy Selves: Aspirations and Self-Expression

    25:38 Behavior Over Appearance: Defining the Fantasy Self

    30:03 Living Authentically: The Power of Self-Expression


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    CONTACT US: sustainthispodcast@gmail.com
    JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/SustainThisPodcast


    SIGNE HANSEN
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UseLess_dk
    Website: https://www.uselesswardrobe.dk/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/useless_dk/
    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@useless_wardrobe

    CHRISTINA MYCHAS
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Christinamychas
    Website: https://www.minimalist-ish.com/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/christina.mychas/
    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@christina.mychas

    ALYSSA BELTEMPO
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlyssaBeltempo
    Website: https://msbeltempo.com/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/msbeltempo/
    TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@msbeltempo

    If you loved this episode please share it on your stories and tag us! We love to see which episodes resonate with you and it helps to spread the word more than you know, xo

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    29 mins

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