Terumi Murao is a Japanese-American creative director, model, sustainable wardrobe stylist, and surfer who dedicated much of her time to working with the Laru Beya Surf Collective in Far Rockaway, Queens. She also believes in finding creative new ways to give back to the community through fashion and styling. In this episode, Faith and Terumi talk about their shared New York Energy and Spirits, leveraging power & privilege for community uplift, navigating the fashion industry as environmentalists, and knowing how horrific it can be for the planet. They also get into the ups & downs of thrifting and buying secondhand, representation in the outdoors, examining privilege, and navigating whiteness. There is a lot of real talk and self-reflection in this episode, we think it's an incredible conversation to listen in on.
Terumi Murao is a Japanese-American surfer, sustainable wardrobe stylist, and model. She’s an activist who spends her time working with the surf non-profit Laru Beya Surf Collective in Far Rockaway, Queens. Today, Terumi joins Faith & Addie to discuss sustainable fashion, surfing, making ethical choices, and navigating privilege.
Terumi talks about where her awareness of the harmful effects of the fashion industry comes from. Then, Terumi and Faith engage in the exciting topic of the ethics of thrifting. They discuss their thoughts on whether or not someone who has the means and resources should be thrifting or second-hand shopping. The topic of ethics and why it is nearly impossible to make a 100% ethical choice is brought up, as Faith and Terumi discuss the best ways in which we can make choices.
Finally, Terumi shares the importance of exposure at a young age when experiencing different spaces normally associated with class and race. This is an insightful conversation that digs deep into examining the ups and downs of thrifting and buying secondhand, a reflection on sustainability, and an examination of privilege.
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