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Building a Global Movement with Melanie Brummer
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In this inspiring episode of Wise Women Collective Radio, hosts Lin Schussler-Williams, Holly Hartman, and Brooke Haynes welcome Melanie Brummer, the founder of the Upcycled Cloth Collective. Melanie shares her remarkable journey from a self-employed artisan in South Africa to an internationally recognized leader in textile upcycling.
Discover how Melanie turned her mission to reduce textile waste into a thriving global movement, empowering communities to transform discarded fabrics into beautiful, meaningful creations. From launching a viral Facebook community with over 240,000 members to collaborating with Meta on community management best practices, Melanie’s story is a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Join us as we discuss:
✨ The environmental crisis of textile waste and its global impact.
✨ How Melanie built an engaged, mission-driven online community.
✨ The power of conscious choices and creative reuse in everyday life.
✨ Lessons in entrepreneurship, pivoting, and following your mission.
Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, community building, or making a difference, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to take action.
Connect with Melanie Brummer & The Upcycled Cloth Collective:
🔗 Facebook Group: Upcycled Cloth Collective
🔗 Website: upcycledclothcollective.com
🌿 Join us in creating a more sustainable future—one upcycled textile at a time!
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