I’m the founder of The Honest Consumer. I’m an anxious creative advocating for low waste living, small businesses, sustainable food, mental health awareness, & eco-friendly living. I hope to inspire others to live honest, conscious, & transparent lifestyles through mindful living & better buying.
The idea of conscious consumerism can be overwhelming. When I first entered the space back in 2016, I felt like I was doing everything wrong. I felt like sustainable fashion was so focused on minimalism and neutrals, which didn’t fit my style. Zero waste seemed like an overwhelming label that I’d never fit into. I struggled over where to even start with changing my habits!
I wanted to be honest about how I was living my life and encourage others that imperfect sustainability is okay. Mindful living looks different for everybody! That’s why I created resources to give people easy tips for getting started. Mindfulness and sustainability are journeys - we’re all learning as we go.
My Experience Living Mindfully
I graduated with a degree in Social Entrepreneurship. I’ve always been passionate about using business and consumerism as a force for good.
I’ve been trying to live as sustainably as I can since 2015! For me this looks like trying to lower my waste, purchasing from small businesses, and choosing local or organic foods when possible.
I ran an eco-friendly boutique for four years! This gave me direct experience learning about sustainable sourcing and small business.
I’ve been sharing content on mindful living for almost nine years!
The Honest Consumer has had the honor of being featured on The Good Trade, Good On You, Gen20, The Nashville Guide, Porch, The Spruce Eats, Apartment Guide, & USA Today.
The Honest Consumer acknowledges that we operate on Indigenous lands of the Duwamish people. You can learn more about the Duwamish Tribe. And be sure to check out our guides on the importance of shopping Indigenous owned brands + 13 Eco Focused Indigenous Owned Small Businesses.
I am SO grateful for the support I have received so far. Be sure to follow The Honest Consumer on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and sign up for the weekly newsletter.
If you’re anything like me, you might feel overwhelmed with starting your conscious consumerism journey. Here are a few topics for inspiration:
Mental Health & Wellness (we can’t take care of Mother Earth if we don’t take care of ourselves)
We also have an AMAZING Ethical & Sustainable Brand Directory filled with incredible brands if you’re shopping for something specific and are looking to do this in a socially responsible way.
