#106. The Sad Reality Behind Fast Fashion, Staying Hopeful About Climate Action & How To Break Away From The Chain of Consumerism? — Melissa Tan

Do you know the unethical practices behind some of your favorite fashion brands? Is the fashion industry killing our planet? Can we really make an impact on climate change? How do we stay hopeful?

This week’s guest is Melissa Tan. Melissa is a top Malaysian model turned climate action and sustainability advocate, EarthDay.Org ambassador, and keynote speaker.

In 2015, Melissa represented Malaysia with her appearance in the popular reality TV show: “Asia’s Next Top Model”—after pivoting from the Big 4 Consulting firm PwC.

Now, Melissa timelessly dedicates her energy to advocating for the zero waste movement in Malaysia, Singapore, and beyond. Her public speaking mission is to reach 1 million Malaysians about climate action by 2025.

Melissa and Benoit discuss the darkness of the fashion industry, what fast fashion revealed about consumerism, what it takes to become a top model, and her incredible journey to become the EarthDay.Org ambassador.

Expect to learn the dark side of the fashion industry, how to be truly fashionable, the power of association, and the best way to stay hopeful.

Let’s get this started.

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Show Notes

Melissa’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heymelissatan/

Melissa’s Website: https://www.heymelissatan.com/

Melissa’s Blog: https://www.heymelissatan.com/blog/

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