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227. Fashion + Purpose: Michael Sullivan, HAUS Clothing
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"Beyond talent lie all the usual words, discipline, love, luck, but most of all, endurance."
-Michael Sullivan
Welcome to the latest episode of the Turmeric & Tequila™ Podcast, where host Kristen Olson sits down with Michael Sullivan, a visionary fashion designer and eco-conscious entrepreneur. In a candid conversation, they explore the power of small acts of kindness, the importance of supporting marginalized communities, and the spiritual forces shaping their personal and professional journeys. Michael discusses creating inclusive spaces, redefining the fashion industry with fair compensation, and embracing sustainability. Michael also shares insights from his "open house" initiative, empowering women-owned and queer, trans BIPOC-owned businesses. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on empathy, persistence, and the collective advancement towards a more equitable world. Let's dive in!
Time Stamps:
00:00 Creative director dedicated to sustainable, inclusive fashion.
08:23 Accomplished all goals; seeking new creative direction.
13:27 Feeling unwelcome shapes reality; intentional creatives inspire.
20:41 Sought independence, built business with college friends.
22:11 Creating activities for diverse youth in nonprofits.
31:40 Best coaches impact, care, show up, lack ego.
36:17 Being Black and queer feels constantly challenging.
40:04 Underrepresentation in fashion production despite mood boards.
45:37 Spirituality and energy guide unexpected life outcomes.
47:58 Helping others learn is true spirituality.
55:48 Seeking sponsors and donations for upcoming show.
58:33 Seeking aligned sponsors for upcoming New York Fashion Week.
Michael Sullivan:
Michael is a passionate, fast-paced fashion designer and wardrobe stylist and tailor whose vocational efforts extend between Denver, Colorado, and Los Angeles, California. He utilizes his talents through collaboration and wardrobe tailoring and has contributed to various projects for companies such as Refinery29, Gentle Monster, and Charles David Shoes as well as clients such as J White Did It, SUCH, Selina Albright, and Ms. Lauryn Hill.
As the Founding Owner and Creative Director of an eco-conscious, gender affirming clothing line, HAUS, Michael has dedicated his passions and education to sustainable production methods, bespoke garment construction, pattern making as well as charitable event planning to benefit his community.
His line's most recent collection, Reclaim BlaQ, debuted at New York Fashion Week September 09, 2023, and since has been published on bet.com, xonecole.com, elle.com - Slovenia, and glamour.com - Bulgaria. He aspires to help educate people in the communities he belongs to as well as open doors for other black and black-LGBTQIA+ creatives
Michael Sullivan | Owner, Creative Director
hausclothing.com // @michaelcsully // @haus_hold
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Host: Kristen Olson
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