E22 - Fashion Waste and Conscious Capitalism with Kerry Docherty
March 25, 2025
How can fashion be a force for good? Can business thrive while prioritizing people and the planet? Do you know what major brands do with clothes that are not bought or sold in their storefronts? In this episode, host Hawah Kasat sits down with Kerry Docherty, a lawyer, author, and Co-Founder / Chief Impact Officer of Faherty Brand, to discuss how she’s bridging the worlds of business, sustainability, and social impact. Together, they explore her journey from being a lawyer focusing on human rights to leading a conscious fashion brand, highlighting the importance of ethical sourcing, cultural humility, and environmental responsibility. She also opens up about her upcoming book, “The Selfish Wife,” exploring the balance between personal fulfillment and service to others.
How can fashion be a force for good? Can business thrive while prioritizing people and the planet? Do you know what major brands do with clothes that are not bought or sold in their storefronts?
In this episode, our host, Hawah Kasat, sits down with Kerry Docherty, a lawyer, author, and Co-Founder / Chief Impact Officer of Faherty Brand, to discuss how ethical fashion, sustainability, and conscious capitalism can reshape the industry and the world. Kerry shares how her experiences in human rights shaped her approach to building a national business and brand that is unlike your average corporation.
Kerry shares insights on the environmental cost of fast fashion, the importance of native partnerships, the challenges of building a business that prioritizes both impact and profitability, as well as her forthcoming book, “The Selfish Wife,” exploring themes of personal growth, identity, and creative expression as essential components of a meaningful life.
In this episode, Hawah and Kerry discuss:
- Kerry’s transition from law focused on human rights and social justice to sustainable fashion
- The impact of fashion on the environment and steps toward sustainability
- Challenges in ethical fashion and cultural appropriation
- How Faherty’s “Second Wave” initiative promotes circular fashion
- The reality of conscious capitalism vs. traditional business models
- The inspiration behind Kerry’s upcoming book, “The Selfish Wife”
- Finding a balance between professional impact and personal fulfillment
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Learn More About Kerry Docherty:
1) Kerry’s Website: https://kerrydocherty.com/
2) Faherty Brand Website: https://fahertybrand.com/
3) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FahertyBrand
4) Kerry’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerrydocherty/
5) Faherty Brand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fahertybrand/
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