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Do you yearn to make a difference? Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, and anxious by the state of the world? Us, too. Feelanthrope is a podcast about activism in our everyday lives. Join us, Ally and Alex, just a couple of curious nerds, as we explore different career paths, talk to people who are making a difference, ask tough questions, laugh at silly jokes, and figure out how to build a better world together. Each week a discovery about the different flavors, shapes, and sizes of activism. Hosted by Ally Celones Senturk and Alex Kaufman. New episodes every Tuesday through Fall 2021.

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Sean Kam on sustainable fashion solutions, people watching, and being comfortably uncomfortable

October 12, 2021 • Ally Celones Senturk / Alex Kaufman • Season 1 • Episode 7

“Create. Reenvision. Repeat.” Learn how to appreciate and design sustainable garments that are as unique and beautiful as you are. Celebrate Filipino American History Month with sustainable fashion designer and artist, Sean Kam.
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Sean’s Savvy Shownotes:

Read about Sean’s business The Dressmaker
Follow Sean Kam, the Dressmaker on Instagram
Watch Plastics: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on YouTube
Read Can We Stop Greenwashing? an article by Elizabeth L. Cline
Watch The Ugly Truth of Fast Fashion from the Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj on YouTube
Host a clothing swap
Watch Ally and Christy’s interview on swap + sustain’s Pop-Up Swap and Hip Hop
Watch the True Cost (2015) documentary on YouTube
Join the Fashion Revolution
Read Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard
Visit 8 Fat Fat 8, a family-friendly neighborhood bar in Honolulu, HI for good fun, good food, and good karaoke!
Read about Sean and his creative process on ShoutOut Socal
Learn about the Kensington neighborhood in San Diego, CA
Learn about the Nextdoor app
Read about the C5 cargo plane, a large military transport aircraft
Get a sense of Sean’s responsibilities as an aircraft loadmaster in the US Coast Guard

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A special mahalo to Sean Kam. Feelanthrope is produced by Ally Celones Senturk. Our audio engineer and composer is Kory Hilpmann, with original music by Danny Nguyen. Our designer is Kait Kolsky.