Podcast 147 – Lauren Bright
SUMMARY
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STRATEGY
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Lauren Bright (BS multidisciplinary engineering ’11), founder and principal consultant of Torus, an innovative textile consulting firm based in Portland, Oregon.
As a Purdue alumna and leader at the intersection of science and art, Lauren has a demonstrated passion for driving change in the global textile industry. She’s diving into how her interdisciplinary background helps her advance sustainability in today’s fashion world.
In this episode, you will:
- Learn more about the fast fashion industry, including what factors set it apart from traditional seasonal fashion, why it appeals to people, and its impact on the environment and our bodies.
- Discover how social media marketing influences our decision-making, especially when it comes to our fashion choices and the counter movement of “slow fashion.”
- Hear about Lauren’s work in the textile industry and how Torus is a powerful platform for systems-level change through research, policy advocacy and partnership-building with nonprofits, brands and more.
- Find out more about her journey in Purdue’s multidisciplinary engineering program and how she gained invaluable skills in STEM and art, which set her up for career success.
- Learn more about Lauren’s background working for elite brands such as Nike, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Columbia Sportswear Co. and Gap Inc.
- Explore Lauren’s practical tips for being a more sustainable consumer, like thrifting and creating a capsule wardrobe.
- Gain insights into her hopes for the future of fashion sustainability, including stronger industry regulation.
You don’t want to miss this episode with a STEM and fashion innovator who’s changing what we wear — for the better.
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- Fast fashion advertisements proliferate on our social media feeds these days. 📱 On the new episode of #ThisIsPurdue, we’re joined by Lauren Bright, founder and principal consultant of Torus and @PurdueENE alumna. This STEM and fashion changemaker has worked for elite brands like @nike and @ColumbiaSportswear and is passionate about driving sustainability in the global textile industry through her own consultancy. She digs into why fast fashion marketing appeals to our psyches and how it’s affecting our ecosystem and bodies. Plus, she shares practical tips for how you can be a more sustainable consumer every day, from thrifting to creating a timeless capsule wardrobe. Don’t miss this fashion-forward episode! 😉 👠 Listen today: <link>
- Rapidly changing fashion trends undeniably impact our style choices and purchasing habits –– and the environment. 🌎 But trailblazers like Lauren Bright, STEM and fashion expert, are changing things for the better. Listen to the latest episode of #ThisIsPurdue to get an inside look at how she’s helping to advance sustainability in the fashion industry through textile design innovation. 💡 Check it out: <link>
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- Lauren Bright, founder and principal consultant of Torus and Purdue @engineeringeducation alumna, is a STEM and fashion innovator and industry disruptor. 💡 She joins us on the new episode of #ThisIsPurdue for an insightful conversation about fast fashion and its environmental impact. Lauren also shares how she’s advancing sustainability in the global textile industry through research, advocacy and partnership-building with major brands like @reformation and nonprofits like @biomimicryinstitute. She’ll also talk about her memorable journey at Purdue, including the support she received while pursuing multidisciplinary engineering and studio art and having the opportunity to study Scandinavian textile design in Denmark! Listen now 🎧: <link>
- Hey, trendsetters and fashion mavens! ✨ Have you listened to the new episode of #ThisIsPurdue yet? #Podcast host @kate-young-podcast had a fascinating conversation with Lauren Bright, founder and principal consultant of Torus and Purdue @engineeringeducation alumna. They spoke about sustainability at the intersection of STEM and fashion. ⚙️ 👞 Tune in to learn more: <link>
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- #ThisIsPurdue recently interviewed Lauren Bright, a STEM and fashion expert and @purdue.ene alumna. It was the most stylish episode to date! 🙌 Want to learn more about the modern fashion world and how industry leaders like Lauren are at the forefront of sustainability innovation in textile design? Listen to her full episode now at the 🔗 in bio.
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- Fast fashion is affordable and easily accessible, but ever wonder about its environmental impact? 🤔 🌎 On #ThisIsPurdue, Lauren Bright, @PurdueENE alumna and leading STEM and fashion innovator, dives into this timely topic and more. Tune in! <link>
- Thrifting is a fun hobby and a great way to be sustainable! 🛍️ On the new episode of #ThisIsPurdue, Lauren Bright, a STEM and fashion leader and @PurdueENE alumna, shares her best tips for being a stylish, eco-friendly consumer. 🎧: <link>
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