“I am an 11-year ex-professional athlete. After retiring, I began researching and educating myself on the food industry, becoming more diligent about my diet and cleansing my body of toxins in food. This journey led me to explore fasting and experiment with different eating styles (plant-based, paleo, etc.). Ultimately, I settled on a pescatarian lifestyle, which I have maintained for 8 years.
During this time, as I researched the dangers of microplastics, pollution, and the meat industry’s impact on our planet, I noticed a recurring connection to the role textiles play in these issues. While living in Portland, OR, I was fortunate to meet many people who worked at Nike, which coincided with my learning more about the textile industry and its toxic, polluting effects on our planet. This marked the beginning of my journey into slow fashion.”
