Who made your clothes? What were they paid? What conditions do they work in? What conditions do their wages afford them to live in? The West’s addiction to fast fashion comes not just at an environmental cost but also a human cost as these stats show. So what can you do? Ask the question ‘who made my clothes?’ There are so many ways to do that such as: * using apps such as @goodonyou_app * getting educated by following sites such as @cleanclothescampaign * only buy clothing that has been identified as ethical. In Australia that is via @ethicalclothingaustralia it internationally Fair Trade * do your own research into the brand, contact them directly and ask question as to their workers conditions, their supply chain and more and if you can’t get answers then shop with someone else It’s easy to be sucked in by cheap and convenient but that shouldn’t be on the back of the suffering of others. It’s all about spending well 📷 @goodonyou_app @brightly.eco 
After a few days away at the Business Chicks conference I feel this. I’m someone who loves control. I like to read the last page in the book first, I rewatch movies, I like climate controlled exercising and it’s no surprise perhaps that it’s also a big part of my Money Story. Now, I don’t intend to reject control completely. That would make me feel unsafe. However I am going to have the courage to embrace some things I felt were too messy to step into. How or what that will look like I’m not sure. But intention is the first step, right? What about you? What are you gripping tightly to, where do you need to find ease and what do you need to just start doing, knowing it will be uncomfortable and even difficult but it’s time. Happy weekend x 
Embracing my bogan roots with my tribe for the Business Chicks conference B party. After all, at end of the day I’m a chick born at Blacktown Hospital and grew up in Penrith so it’s all there just below the surface. I slipped into this role a little too easily. Inspiration, learnings, laughs, tears. The perfect few days 😍 With @pamjabbour @leannehaining @tina_tower @michelle.j.cox @therebeccasaunders 
In a new study, researchers have found that the likelihood of a woman experiencing violence by a male partner surges by 35% if she earns more than him. Women who outearned their male partners were also 20% more likely to suffer from emotional abuse. Interestingly this was not specific to an age, cultural background, education level or socio economic background. Personally I’m seeing this more and more. My concern is it’s preventing women from investing because they don’t want to emasculate their partner further or they’re not asking for payrises or minimising their success because they’re fearful this will escalate the tension, abuse and even violence in their home situation. If this is you please understand this is not ok. If you have a friend in this situation, again, please understand this is not ok. I’ve posted the link to the article in my stories which talks more about this but if you see yourself or someone you know in this post there is help. Talk to someone including your local domestic violence hotlines. In Australia thats 1800 RESPECT. Finance is a feminist issue and we need to recognise and call out this behaviour. 
Find your tribe. These women - some of the smartest, strongest, funniest, savviest women I know. The band is back together gals 🤓🤓 Who do you need in your circle who will champion you, challenge you, cheerlead you and have a damn good time while you do it? If you know you need a supportive business community who will help you grow as a business owner make sure you jump on the Waitlist for the Business Adulting Plan (link in bio) With @pamjabbour @leannehaining @karen_james_ Missing @julieockerby @juliekingassociates @laurajhhall @darraghheard #businesschicksconference