Welcome back to Season II of The SISTAIN Podcast—your trusted space for all things non-toxic living, mindful swaps, and everyday wellness.

In this episode, Jaclyn Tracy, founder of SISTAIN, shares her journey in building a marketplace centered on transparency, design, and education. From navigating greenwashing to making simple, safe swaps, Jaclyn dives into what it really means to live non-toxic—without the overwhelm. She also explores SISTAIN’s evolving vision, including its expansion into baby essentials and the cultural shift toward conscious consumerism.

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Mila Goldman Moore is the Founder & CEO of CONTEXTvintage. The curator behind the vintage furniture for sale in the SISTAIN retail store in Denver, Colorado.

She started her career in architecture and fell into vintage curation over a decade ago and hasn't stopped curating since. She has an absolutely gorgeous collection of vintage furniture and is continually curating new items.

Mila talks about why she named the company CONTEXTvintage, how it's all about mixing together what you love and what your passionate about. Putting together these objects in your space in a way that no one else would. The furniture itself is rare, high-end pieces that often hold a story. How you choose to display those pieces, the contrast, the mix, the context is completely unique to you.

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Kelly Gores is the writer, director, and producer of the 2017 award-winning documentary Heal. To continue the conversation around healing, consciousness, and personal transformation, she founded and hosts The HEAL Podcast. She is a mother, a seeker, a meditator, and loves to read, write, play sports, travel, and spend time in nature.

In this episode, Kelly talks deeply about the mind body connection. We talk about everything from how to heal trauma, to how to start simply with awareness to eventually get to a place of surrender and acceptance. 

She shares various healing tools with us so that we can choose which is best to utilize on our own journey. No healing journey is ever the same.

We loved having Kelly on the show because our philosophy at SISTAIN is: Take Care of Yourself. Take Care of the Planet. 

To make sustainable lifestyle changes, we first have to focus on our foundational needs. Our own internal healing. Only then can we raise the vibration of the greater collective. 

Embracing imperfect progress at the intersection of design & sustainability.

On The SISTAIN Podcast, we interview inspiring sustainable brand founders, spiritual & wellness experts, community builders, creators and designers. We talk all things sustainable lifestyle, how to overcome perfectionism and choose small changes that lead to real progress.

Anact is short for “an act”. The simple act of taking action and creating positive impact. Brianna’s simple act was to create a sustainable towel made out of hemp and organic cotton that is better for ALL people and the planet. The meaning behind it, taking one act a day, to combat the climate crisis takes off the pressure of zero waste or nothing. Which is very aligned with SISTAIN's focus on progress > perfection.

Prior to working with sustainable materials, Brianna worked in human rights. In this episode she talks about everything from helping legalize hemp in Florida to getting kidnapped in Rwanda and how that gave her the strength and bravery to start her own company.

In 2019, Brianna helped legalize hemp in Florida while launching Anact. Prior to starting Anact, she worked in the apparel industry for prAna, Columbia Sportswear, and Under Armour.

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Kate Bailey is the CEO & Founder of TARRA, a co-working company elevating women in business. She is such a light, her energy is absolutely contagious and she is personally my fashion muse.

Kate shares a story she has never shared publicly before about being diagnosed with a brain disease at 23-years-old and the reason why she wants to help people reach their absolute fullest potential.

She talks about climate change and how we can drive impact only by living in the Both/And space of "it has to happen tomorrow" and "it also takes time."

You will walk away from this episode ready to change the world, inspired to up your vintage shopping game and ready to connect and elevate likeminded female change makers who are are driving real impact in this world.

Josie Schweitzer is an incredible inspiration to me. She is both free and disciplined. She lives in the middle, the present state where true joy exists. You will walk away from this episode with specific tools and practices or at a minimum inspiration to find those things that can help ground you in your everyday!

Josie Schweitzer teaches a blend of fluid movement, pranayama, kundalini, and meditation classes, Josie artfully crafts each teaching experience with intention and intelligence, providing a cohesive structure for an eye-opening, transformative journey. Present moment awareness is at the heart, a truth that permeates every movement, stillness and breath.

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Phoebe Yu is the founder and CEO of Ettitude, an award-winning material science and lifestyle company with the mission to dramatically reduce the harmful environmental impact of textiles. Ettitude is so very rooted in both impact and sustainability. They have their own trademarked textile that's called Clean Bamboo.

In this episode, Phoebe talks about everything from how bamboo is processed, why the material is more sustainable than conventional textiles, what motivates her and how she stays healthy as the CEO of a rapidly growing company.

Check out SISTAIN's collection of Ettitude here.

Europe regulates 1,300 toxic chemicals while the US only regulates 30.

MANY soaps in the US are endocrine disruptors. Soapply is changing that through educating consumers about what to look out for and offering a much cleaner solution that also gives back.

Soapply's soap is good for you, your skin and our planet. And every ounce helps fund water, sanitation, and hygiene around the world.

Check out SISTAIN's collection of Soapply here!

Megan Karp describers herself as a spirit in a human body — living in this world with various titles: a writer, a health coach, a tastemaker, and my favorites, wife and mother. 

Like me, Megan is inspired by nature when it comes design. But what motivates her is finding peace and harmony in everyday. She shares tips and tools for how she creates space to find your own peace and harmony.

Megan lives a very intentional lifestyle, she is wise beyond her years and as you listen to this episode you'll know exactly what I mean when I share that Megan possesses a captivating spirit, an extraordinary understanding of the world around her, and an inner radiance that shines so bright.

Jessica Manning is a lifestyle creator, a design guru and my greatest inspiration when it comes to fashion, style and home aesthetic. She share's her winding road from school to career, dabbling in music then design before taking social media creation, production and partnerships into a full-time career.

She's been advising us on all things aesthetic over here at SISTAIN, consulting on SISTAIN's brand vision and directing our design process.

If you're interested in moving your creator side hustle into a full-time gig or if you're as big of a fan girl of Jessica Manning's style (and humble nature) as I am, you have to give this a listen!

Jurrien Swarts is the Co-Founder and CEO of Stojo. Stojo offers collapsible convenient reusables that we sell in our store shop.thesistain.com.

Jurrien and I talk about everything from how to end disposable culture, to how he takes care of himself, how he balances family life, what he's excited and hopeful about in the sustainable space, and the challenges of building a scaling a company over the last 10 years.

In this episode of the SISTAIN Podcast, Jaclyn Tracy interviews Amy Ziff, founder of Made Safe, discussing her personal journey towards creating a certification for safer products. Amy shares her experiences with health challenges due to toxic chemicals, the importance of chemical awareness, and the current state of chemical regulation in the US. The conversation highlights the impact of endocrine disruptors, offers tips for reducing chemical exposure, and introduces the Made Wise certification aimed at guiding brands towards safer practices. The episode concludes with practical recommendations for consumers looking to make healthier choices in their everyday products.

Thank you for tuning in to Season II of the SISTAIN Podcast!

In this conversation, Jaclyn Tracy shares her personal experience of preparing for and going through an unmedicated birth. She discusses the essential items she packed for the hospital, the challenges she faced during labor, and the importance of having a supportive doula. Jaclyn reflects on the emotional and physical aspects of her birthing experience, including complications that arose during delivery and her postpartum journey, including breastfeeding. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the significance of being informed and prepared for childbirth, as well as the beauty and resilience of the human body during this transformative experience.

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In this episode, Jaclyn Tracy interviews Alexandra Brooke Clark, founder of Armur Health, who shares her deeply personal journey of navigating chronic illness and how it led her to become a leading voice in home detox. After battling Lyme disease and uncovering the compounding effects of mold exposure and EMF sensitivity, Alexandra became passionate about the often-overlooked impact of our environments on overall health. She opens up about the turning points in her healing journey and how these experiences fueled her mission to help others create non-toxic living spaces. From hidden dangers in everyday household products to the invisible stressors like electromagnetic fields, Alexandra offers practical insights and actionable steps for detoxing your home. This conversation is a powerful reminder of the importance of advocating for your health and making informed, conscious choices in the spaces we live in.

To follow Alexandra and check out what she does: 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/armur_health/

Website - https://www.armur.health/

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In this episode of the SISTAIN Podcast, host Jaclyn Tracy welcomes Kat Dey, co-founder of Ettitude, to discuss the importance of clean living and non-toxic choices, particularly in the realm of textiles. They explore the benefits of bamboo bedding, the significance of certifications, and practical tips for consumers looking to create a healthier home environment. Kat shares her journey with Ettitude, the impact of sustainable textiles on health, and the importance of mindfulness in non-toxic living. The conversation emphasizes the need for conscious consumerism and the role of stress management in overall wellness.

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In this episode of the SISTAIN Podcast, Jaclyn interviews Mera McGrew, founder and CEO of Soapply, who is on a mission to revolutionize the soap industry by promoting clean, safe, and sustainable hand soap. They discuss the global hand washing crisis, the safety issues surrounding personal care products in the U.S., and the importance of transparency in ingredients. Mera shares her journey of creating Soapply, the challenges of navigating toxic ingredients, and the significance of certifications. The conversation emphasizes the need for consumers to make informed choices and the impact of their purchasing decisions on global health and sustainability.

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On this episode of the SISTAIN podcast, host Jaclyn Tracy sits down with Jerri Hobdy, founder of Meno, a design-forward, non-toxic furniture company rooted in sustainability and simplicity. Together, they dive into the inspiration behind Meno, what it takes to create truly sustainable home goods, and why non-toxic living is essential—not just for our homes, but for our health and the planet. This conversation is full of insight for anyone curious about conscious design, thoughtful entrepreneurship, and creating spaces that support wellness from the inside out.

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Welcome back to Season II of the SISTAIN Podcast—your trusted space for all things non-toxic living, mindful swaps and everyday wellness. 

In this conversation, Jaclyn Tracy interviews Callie Milford, co-founder of No Tox Life, a company dedicated to creating non-toxic and sustainable products. They discuss the journey of building the brand, the importance of sustainability, and the challenges of entrepreneurship. Callie shares insights on product development, customer engagement, and the environmental impact of plastics, emphasizing the need for businesses to adapt and innovate in response to consumer feedback and market demands. They discuss the importance of ingredient integrity in non-toxic products, the challenges small businesses face due to tariffs, and the future of manufacturing in the context of sustainability. 

Episode Tariff Update: 

This podcast was recorded 4/24/2025. Since then the US and China have agreed to decrease the tariffs by 115% for 90 days as of 5/12/2025. US Tariffs on Chinese imports will fall from 145% to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on US goods will fall from 125% to 10%.

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In this episode of the SISTAIN Podcast, host Jaclyn Tracy interviews Megan Larabee, the founder of Laradacky, a Denver-based home goods studio known for its modern, handmade cutting boards and trays. Megan shares her journey from interior design to creating beautiful, functional products, emphasizing the importance of local sourcing and sustainability. The conversation explores design aesthetics, the role of community in entrepreneurship, and the significance of empowering women in business. Megan also discusses the upcoming expansion of Laradacky into ceramics and picnic totes, highlighting the artistic nature of her products and the joy of creating inviting spaces for entertaining.

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In this episode of the SISTAIN podcast, host Jaclyn interviews Justine Lucas, founder of Q15 Impact, who shares her inspiring journey from advocacy and human rights work to climate justice and resilience. Justine discusses her experiences in various organizations, including Global Citizen and Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation, and how these shaped her approach to social impact. She also opens up about her recent transition to motherhood, the challenges of IVF, and the importance of community support. The conversation highlights the need for resilience in both personal and professional realms, emphasizing the power of collective action and the importance of self-care.

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In this episode of the SISTAIN Podcast, host Jaclyn Tracy speaks with Jamie Han, the founder of Hamkke, a brand that merges Korean heritage with modern design through beautifully crafted ceramic tableware. Jamie shares her inspiration for starting Hamkke, the design philosophy behind the products, and the importance of community and connection through food. The conversation delves into the sustainable practices of the brand, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the emotional journey of building a business. Jamie also offers insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and discusses future aspirations for Hamkke.

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In this episode, Sarah Szeto, founder of Sunday Edition, shares her journey from the fast-paced fashion industry to creating a mindful lifestyle brand centered around clean candles and intentional living. She discusses the importance of slow living, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the significance of creating rituals in daily life. Sarah emphasizes the need for transparency in the candle industry and the importance of using clean ingredients, especially as a new mother. The conversation highlights the beauty of simplicity, sustainability, and the power of presence in our everyday actions.

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SISTAIN Podcast welcomes Ava Thobe, co-founder of Glazed Garage, for a deep dive into the art and ethics behind handcrafted ceramics. Ava shares the story of how Glazed Garage began, the meticulous process of creating their beautiful pieces, and the care they take in sourcing food-grade, non-toxic clay and glazes. From the importance of safe cookware to the craftsmanship that goes into every product, this conversation blends sustainability, health, and creativity in one inspiring episode.

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In this conversation, Jaclyn interviews Jenny Blackham, the founder of MDL Notebooks, discussing the innovative design and sustainable practices behind the refillable modular notebook. They explore Jenny's journey in creating the company, the importance of simplifying wellness tracking, and the power of journaling in mental health. The discussion also touches on personal wellness routines, overcoming self-doubt, and the significance of clarity in life decisions. Jenny shares insights on affirmations and the role they play in personal growth, emphasizing the need to let go of past experiences to focus on future aspirations.

Find MDL Notebooks at:

 https://www.instagram.com/mdlnotebooks/

https://thesistain.com/collections/mdl-notebooks

In this episode of the SISTAIN podcast, Jaclyn Tracy interviews Verity Noble, co-founder of Nude Foods Market, a pioneering zero waste grocery store. Verity shares her inspiration for starting Nude Foods, the unique offerings of the store, and the importance of making sustainable shopping accessible. The conversation delves into the environmental and health impacts of plastic consumption, the role of government in addressing plastic waste, and practical tips for living sustainably. Verity emphasizes the significance of community engagement and education in promoting a zero waste lifestyle, and shares exciting plans for the future of Nude Foods Market.

To find more about Nude Foods:

https://www.instagram.com/nudefoodsmarket/

https://nudefoodsmarket.com/

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In this conversation, Dr. Kenna Ducey-Clark, founder of HealthStyle, shares her journey in women's health coaching, emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates functional medicine. She discusses the importance of understanding and addressing toxic burdens in our environment and bodies, offering practical tips for reducing exposure to harmful substances. Dr. Kenna highlights the interconnectedness of health and beauty, advocating for self-care and proactive health management to enhance longevity and well-being.

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