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Welcome to AI in Action, where we explore the latest in artificial intelligence and what it means for your business. Each episode delivers sharp insights, breaking news, and real-world strategies to help you prepare for AI and put it to work. AI in Action is brought to you by Fast Slow Motion. Our team helps growing businesses put AI to work with practical, scalable solutions. To learn more about how we can help you implement AI in your business, visit fastslowmotion.com/ai.
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The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne 🎙 Where fashion meets its conscience—and gets a glow-up. Welcome to The Ethical Stitch, the unapologetically bold podcast unraveling the truth behind what we wear—and how it's made. Hosted by fashion sustainability expert and industry insider Michelle Alleyne, this weekly series exposes the hidden cost of fast fashion while spotlighting the changemakers, designers, and disruptors who are reshaping style with purpose. From her front-row seat as a profe ...
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Every B2B SaaS leader knows the frustration of poor decision-making. Despite your team working hard to build and market a great product, revenue growth is often inconsistent and unpredictable. In this show, Georgiana Laudi, co-founder of Forget the Funnel, breaks down how to evolve beyond guesswork by adopting the Customer-Led Growth framework - a systematic approach to help businesses understand their best customers, map & measure their experience, and unlock their best levers for growth. S ...
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Understand what CQM Meditations are and how they help us access a new sense of self that, with work and practice help us access change in reality. Discover the healing power of Contemplative Intelligence Meditations or CQM’s as we call them for short. We have learned a lot over the last decades about the science of getting well. The more we learned and observed about healing the clearer the model became to us. We started to understand the similarities of depression to addiction and generalis ...
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"Building a Business That Actually Matters" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 050
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55:48Send us a text In this episode, host Sam Donaghey and FSM CEO John Burdett sit down with Mike Beckham, co-founder and CEO of Simple Modern, to explore how purpose, generosity, and excellence can fuel a company’s growth. Mike shares his path from ministry to entrepreneurship, how Simple Modern approaches giving, and why hiring for fit is essential t…
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Data 360 Is The Nervous System Of Your AI
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38:36Salesforce Data 360 has become the data intelligence layer powering the entire Agentforce ecosystem. In this episode, Eric Housh and Zack Terry break down what Data 360 really is, how it evolved, and why it matters for any business preparing for AI. They walk through context engineering, semantic search and vector databases, relationship mapping, c…
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1% For The Planet: Rethinking Corporate Responsibility with Kate Williams
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29:43In this episode, Michelle Alleyne sits down with Kate Williams for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about what real sustainability looks like when businesses choose to lead with intention. Together, they trace the origins and evolution of 1% For The Planet and unpack how a simple commitment to giving back has grown into a global model for colle…
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"The Power of Leaders Who Think Like Owners" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 049
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37:51Send us a text In this episode, host Sam Donaghey and FSM Director of Growth Michael Johnson talk with Walter Kearns, VP of Sales at FireSeeds, about what it means to multiply leaders—and why it’s essential for scaling a healthy business. Walter shares practical ways to identify multiplying leaders, build a culture that lasts, and balance growth wi…
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Reclaiming Fashion’s Waste: A Conversation with Rachel Ceruti of FABSCRAP
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32:47Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne welcomes Rachel Ceruti, the community director at FABSCRAP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating pre-consumer textile waste. They discuss the importance of community in sustainability, the challenges of circular fashion, and how Fab Scrap is redefining the narrative a…
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Dreamforce 2025 redefined what it means to work with AI. Eric Housh and Zack Terry break down the event’s biggest announcements — from the debut of Agentforce 360 to OpenAI integrations, voice capabilities, and Salesforce’s evolving data strategy. They also cover this week’s top AI headlines: Adobe’s new AI Foundry, FTC transparency moves, and Andr…
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"What Your Buyer’s Really Thinking—And Why It’s Costing You Sales" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 048
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35:47Send us a text In this episode, host Sam Donaghey and FSM COO Matt Dyar sit down with Rishi Rawat, CEO of Frictionless Commerce, to explore the psychology of the Almost Buyer—what keeps prospects on the edge of conversion and how to move them forward. Rishi shares the three pillars of conversion success: demonstrate expertise, justify price, and ex…
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Salesforce Winter ’26 is here—and it’s packed with AI. In this episode, Eric Housh and Zack Terry break down what’s new, what’s ready to use today, and what’s worth planning for next quarter. From Agentforce updates to AI in Flow, Marketing Cloud, and Data Cloud, they unpack the tools that matter most for admins, sales leaders, and developers. Plus…
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In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne explores the revolutionary impact of Patagonia on the fashion industry and corporate responsibility. She delves into the brand's origins, its commitment to sustainability, and its bold marketing strategies that challenge consumerism. The conversation highlights Patagonia's activism, inclu…
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"Salesforce Winter ’26 Release Unboxed" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 047
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35:20Send us a text In episode 047, Sam Donaghey sits down with Fast Slow Motion’s Director of AI, Zack Terry, to unpack Salesforce’s Winter ’26 Release—one of the most AI-packed updates yet. From Agentforce and Salesforce Flow to key platform and cloud enhancements, Zack breaks down the updates that matter most and how they can streamline automation, i…
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OpenAI launches GPT Pulse, a proactive AI assistant that delivers personalized updates based on your conversations and connected accounts — plus, the $500 billion Stargate project is redefining AI infrastructure. In this episode, Eric Housh and Zack Terry sit down with Will Blackburn and Peter Inge, co-founders of DevClarity, to talk about how AI i…
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Sustainable Study Hall: Real Solutions in Motion
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16:43In this milestone 20th episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne invites listeners to join her for a Sustainable Study Hall, a milestone moment filled with real solutions in action. Michelle reflects on the show’s journey from simply raising awareness to inspiring meaningful change across the fashion world. She shines a light on innovato…
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AI is built into HubSpot like never before. In this episode of AI in Action, Eric Housh and Zack Terry share how to use HubSpot’s Breeze assistant and customer agent today—and what’s next with prospecting, closing, personalization, and data agents. These tools are designed to fit seamlessly into your processes, helping you save time and drive resul…
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In Episode 011 of AI in Action, Eric Housh and Zack Terry unpack HubSpot’s biggest AI moves from INBOUND 2025—Breeze AI agent expansion, the launch of Data Hub, and LOOP for agent optimization. They explain why the marketing funnel is officially dead and how HubSpot is making AI adoption easier for everyday users. You’ll also get the latest AI head…
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AI readiness isn’t theoretical anymore—it’s urgent. In this episode of AI in Action, Part 4 of our AI Readiness series, Eric Housh, Zack Terry, and FSM CTO Chad Seales focus on the final two pillars: technology and data. They break down what it means to be technically ready for AI, from governance and buy-vs-build strategies to Fast Slow Motion’s t…
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AI adoption isn’t just about tools—it’s about people. In this episode of AI in Action, Part 3 of our AI Readiness series, Eric Housh, Zack Terry, and FSM COO Matt Dyar share how leaders can find the right talent and build a culture that thrives in an AI-first world. Drawing on Patrick Lencioni’s The Ideal Team Player framework and the importance of…
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AI adoption isn’t just about tools—it’s about process. In this episode of AI in Action, Part 2 of our AI Readiness series, Eric Housh, Zack Terry, and FSM Chief Delivery Officer Jeff White explain the AI Project Lifecycle and Jeff’s STEP Model (Support, Think, Engage, Perform), showing how to move from experiments to scalable AI. They also cover th…
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AI is moving faster than ever—and businesses that don’t adapt will be left behind. In this episode of AI in Action, Eric Housh, Zack Terry, and FSM CEO John Burdett kick off our AI Readiness series, starting with strategy. They unpack what’s new in AI, from GPT-5 and OpenAI’s $8.3 billion valuation push to the U.S. Government’s AI Action Plan. Then…
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AI Is Changing Everything—Even the Internet
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24:09AI is breaking the internet—and reshaping your business whether you’re ready or not. In this episode of AI in Action, Fast Slow Motion’s Chief Growth Officer Eric Housh and Director of AI Zack Terry unpack what’s new in AI, from Google indexing ChatGPT conversations to the anticipated release of GPT-5. They also explore how Salesforce, Meta, and Se…
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Salesforce and HubSpot are rolling out major AI updates—and businesses are already seeing results. In this episode of AI in Action, we cover Salesforce voice agents (expected by Dreamforce), Agentforce inside Slack, and real client wins like auto-closing duplicate cases with 90–95% accuracy. You’ll also hear why keeping a human in the loop is criti…
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Agentforce Explained: Flex Credits + Trust Layer
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15:37AI is evolving quickly, and Salesforce Agentforce is rolling out powerful updates to keep pace. In this episode of AI in Action, we break down the newest features, including dynamic rich cards, expanded SDR agent capabilities, and trust layer improvements designed to keep AI safe and reliable. You’ll also learn Salesforce’s five attributes of an ag…
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Agentforce pricing is changing, and understanding the new model is critical for any business using Salesforce AI. In this episode of AI in Action, we break down the shift from the old license-plus-conversation model to Salesforce’s new action-based “flex credit” approach. You’ll learn how the new pricing works, how to estimate ROI for your organiza…
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Building Salesforce AI bots takes more than spinning up a chatbot. In this episode of AI in Action, we cover the essentials of designing, testing, and refining Agentforce agents that actually work. You’ll learn what makes a strong AI prompt, why context matters in prompt engineering, and how Agentforce interprets instructions. We’ll also show how A…
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How Companies Are Using Agentforce Right Now
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23:21AI is transforming how businesses operate, and Salesforce’s Agentforce is leading the way. In this episode of AI in Action, Fast Slow Motion’s Eric Housh and Zack Terry explain what Agentforce is, how it differs from ChatGPT, and how you can start applying it to your business. You’ll hear real examples of companies reducing support load, improving …
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Welcome to AI in Action. This short introduction will give you a quick look at what the show is all about and what you can expect from upcoming episodes. In every episode you’ll get sharp insights, breaking news, and real-world strategies to help you prepare for AI and put it to work in your business. AI in Action is brought to you by Fast Slow Mot…
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Threads of Change: My First Climate Week NYC
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12:20In this solo episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne takes you right into the pulse of Climate Week NYC. Her first experience of the week was nothing short of transformative. From intimate panels to bold art activations spilling into the streets, Michelle reflects on the energy, urgency, and vision that defined the Green Apple. She unpacks …
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"Humility, Trust, and the Six Working Geniuses with Patrick Lencioni" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 046
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52:28Send us a text In episode 046, Sam Donaghey and Michael Smith sit down with Patrick Lencioni for a powerful conversation about the Six Types of Working Genius, humility, and what it really takes to build a healthy team. From discovering why certain work drains your energy to naming the kind of conversation you’re having in a meeting, Pat shares pra…
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Climate Week NYC Unplugged: Michelle’s Green Apple Solo Episode
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10:29In this episode of the Ethical Stitch podcast, host Michelle Alleyne reflects on the vibrant atmosphere of New York City, transitioning from the excitement of New York Fashion Week to the upcoming Climate Week NYC 2025. She emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in sustainability efforts, highlighting various events and discussions that cater to …
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The Future of Sustainable Dressing with Julia Dietmar
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37:37In this conversation, Michelle Alleyne interviews Julia Dietmar, co-founder and CEO of Open Wardrobe, an AI-powered platform that aims to revolutionize the way we think about fashion and sustainability. They discuss the importance of mindful dressing, the role of technology in managing wardrobes, and how consumers can make better choices to reduce …
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"What Failure Taught Us That Nothing Else Could" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 045
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37:46Send us a text In episode 045, Sam Donaghey sits down with Fast Slow Motion leaders John Burdett, Matt Dyar, and Chad Seales for an honest conversation about failure and how the hardest lessons often shape the best leaders. From handshake deals gone wrong to costly client agreements, hiring missteps, and system crashes that brought entire businesse…
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Sustainable Glamour: Elena Lisman Redefines Luxury with LOUÉ Studio
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30:04Episode Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with Elena Lisman, founder of LOUÉ Studio, whose path from chemistry labs to couture ateliers is as bold as her designs. Together they dive into the power of plant-based innovation with materials like MIRUM®, the urgency of transparency and traceability in fashio…
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Episode 15: From Grassroots to Global: Re/Make’s Bold Vision with Alison Green
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35:46Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne speaks with Alison Green, manager of operations and partnerships at Re/make, about the intersection of fashion, climate justice, and community engagement. They discuss the upcoming Wear Your Values Weekend event in New York City, the unique approach of Remake in uniting diverse vo…
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"The Systems Behind Legendary Brands" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 044
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46:36Send us a text In episode 044, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson talk with Scott Wozniak—author of Make Your Brand Legendary and founder of Swoz Consulting—about what separates good brands from legendary ones. Scott shares the five-part “customer experience engine” behind world-class brands like Chick-fil-A, Disney, and Buc-ee’s, and explains how to…
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Threads of Change: Puja MJ on Community and The Slow Fashion Movement
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36:19In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with Puja MJ, a bold sustainability advocate and climate justice leader from Mumbai. Their conversation dives into the Slow Fashion Movement and its powerful 90-day challenge that invites people to step away from buying new clothes and reimagine their relationship with fashion. …
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"Behavioral Insights That Build Winning Teams" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 043
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33:19Send us a text In episode 043, Sam Donaghey and Michael Smith talk with Dr. Michael Abelson of The Abelson Group about how behavioral science can help leaders build more self-aware, high-performing teams. Dr. Abelson unpacks the power of DISC and motivators assessments, sharing how to use them to improve communication, hiring, conflict resolution, …
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From Waste to Resource: Yayra Agbofah's Mission
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33:32In this episode of Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne engages with Yayra Agbofah, founder of The Revival, a movement in Ghana focused on transforming textile waste into valuable resources. They discuss the impact of fast fashion on local communities, the importance of education and collaboration in sustainability, and share inspiring stories of …
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Threads of Change: Tsui Yuen-Pappas on Designing a Sustainable Future
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32:33In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with special guest Tsui Yuen-Pappas for a thought-provoking conversation on the evolution of manufacturing and the urgent need for sustainability in fashion. Drawing on her extensive industry experience, Tsui explores the groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of eco-frie…
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"Real Forecasts, Real Results" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 042
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39:43Send us a text In episode 042, Fast Slow Motion’s Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson talk with fractional revenue leader Lindsay Rios about the realities of sales forecasting and growth planning. Known for her no-nonsense approach, Lindsay shares why top-down forecasting often fails, how to build a more accurate bottoms-up model, and why understandin…
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Tiny Threads, Big Impact: Rethinking Kids Fashion with Dinie Van Den Heuvel
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37:37In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne engages with Dinie Van Den Heuvel, co-founder of Infantium Victoria, a children's fashion brand focused on sustainability. They discuss the importance of storytelling in fashion, the challenges of creating vegan and organic clothing, and the responsibility of designers in the industry. Di…
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Tech, Truth, and Transformation: Rethinking Fashion with Muchaneta Ten Napel
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38:52In this engaging conversation, Michelle Alleyne and Muchaneta Ten Napel explore the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and technology. They discuss the importance of accountability in the fashion industry, the role of policy in driving change, and the need for collaboration over competition. Muchaneta shares insights from her experiences at t…
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"How the Scalable Business Framework Saved My Life—and My Business" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 041
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33:53Send us a text In episode 041, Fast Slow Motion’s Sam Donaghey talks with John Burdett and Michael Johnson, co-authors of The Scalable Business Framework, about how to build a business that can thrive without burning you out. John shares how the principles in the book prepared him for the biggest health crisis of his life—and how his business kept …
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"Salesforce Summer '25 Release" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 040
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53:12Send us a text In episode 040, Sam Donaghey sits down with Zack Terry, Director of AI at Fast Slow Motion, to break down everything you need to know about the Salesforce Summer ’25 Release. Zack unpacks the latest features and updates—from retiring API versions and the final phase-out of Process Builder to big changes in Revenue Cloud, Einstein Act…
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Unraveling the American Thread: A Stitch in Our Social Fabric
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11:56This week on The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne speaks straight from the heart in a powerful July 4th edition that reexamines what freedom really looks like in America today. With raw honesty, Michelle reflects on the current political climate, recent policy shifts, and how they’re impacting real people—including her own family. This isn’t about …
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Soft Revolution: Chloe Grant’s Mission for Ethical Intimates
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29:16Soft Revolution: Chloe Grant’s Mission for Ethical Intimates 🧵 Episode Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with fashion disruptor and eco-intimates designer Chloe Grant to unzip the layered world of ethical lingerie and sustainable swimwear. Together, they thread through the real talk behind greenwashing, …
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"Why Most Businesses Get Marketing Wrong" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 039
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20:36Send us a text In episode 039, Fast Slow Motion’s Eric Housh talks with Shiv Narayanan, founder of How to SaaS and author of Exit Ready Marketing, about the four most common marketing mistakes companies make and how to fix them. Shiv breaks down how to rethink strategy, focus, budget, and team structure to drive growth. He also shares the Pyramid o…
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Couture with a Conscience: Moon Chang’s Planet-First Aesthetic
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28:39🎙️ Episode 7 – Couture with a Conscience: Moon Chang’s Planet-First Aesthetic This week, The Ethical Stitch spotlights a truly provocative voice in sustainable luxury fashion: designer Moon Chang, the mind behind the fashion label Moon Chang NY. From developing designs for NASA (yes, that NASA) to crafting genderless faux-fur couture that challenge…
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"Lead With Clarity, Negotiate With Empathy" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 038
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35:37Send us a text In episode 038, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson sit down with Jonathan B. Smith—EOS implementer and master negotiator with The Black Swan Group—to talk about what really drives business growth and better communication. Jonathan shares the five frustrations that hold businesses back, how EOS helps teams break through ceilings, and wh…
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The Growth System Behind Teams That Don’t Guess
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26:40This is Part 3 of a 3-part series for founders who want to stop being the bottleneck—and start building a system their team can actually use. In this episode, Georgiana walks through the exact 3-step process behind Customer-Led Growth. One that helps teams operate with clarity, confidence, and momentum—without needing the founder to constantly conn…
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Barriers, Bridges & Bold Moves with Michelle Alleyne
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10:05In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne shares her excitement about attending the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen. She discusses the importance of sustainability in fashion, the themes of the summit, and her intention to bring back actionable insights for her listeners. The conversation emphasizes the need for collective ac…
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"How to Turn Purpose Into a Profitable Business" - The Fast Slow Motion Podcast - Ep 037
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37:09Send us a text In episode 037, Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson sit down with Gabrielle Bosché—TEDx speaker, author, and co-founder of The Purpose Company—to unpack what “purpose” really means and how to align it with your work and life. Gabrielle shares a clear, practical framework for discovering your purpose, explains why it’s not about chasing …
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