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saiebeauty.substack.com]]>https://saiebeauty.substack.com/podcastSubstackFri, 15 May 2026 15:56:10 GMThttps://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2620444.rssFrom the Saie OfficeWhat we're up to and into lately at Saie HQ.episodicFrom the Saie Officesaiebeauty@substack.comNo<![CDATA["Hope Doesn't Create Itself"]]>In this episode, we explore the global impact of plastic waste through the story of Lamu, a small island off the coast of Kenya where ocean currents carry in plastic from around the world, affecting local livelihoods that had no role in creating the problem. In partnership with rePurpose Global and through Planet Beautiful—our initiative with Sephora and 12 beauty brands—we’ve helped recover 1.45 million pounds of plastic, supporting not just cleanup efforts but community-driven solutions like job creation and upcycling programs in Lamu. Lauren Singer, our Head of Sustainability and Impact, sits down with rePurpose co-founder Svanika Balasubramanian to discuss the human side of the plastic crisis, where our waste really goes, and how systemic change is possible. As we work toward our goal of collecting five million pounds of plastic by 2027 through The Saie Climate Initiative, this conversation highlights the power of collective action—and the role each of us can play in creating meaningful change.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saiebeauty.substack.com]]>https://saiebeauty.substack.com/p/hope-doesnt-create-itselfsubstack:post:196178656Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:31 GMTFrom the Saie OfficeNo2013<![CDATA[This Is What Sustainability Looks Like]]>Sustainability has never been a side conversation for us—it shapes how our products are imagined, made, and ultimately exist in the world. In this episode, we introduce Lauren Singer, our new Head of Sustainability and Impact, whose role spans everything from communication to product design to long-term environmental responsibility. You may know her from Trash is for Tossers, but here, we explore what it means to scale her zero-waste philosophy across an entire company—and industry. Lauren and Laney discuss our 2025 Impact Report, the realities of beauty’s waste problem, and the systems we’re building through The Saie Climate Initiative and Planet Beautiful to create meaningful change. From accountability and emerging legislation to the limitations of recycling and the importance of transparency, this conversation is about what sustainability really looks like in practice—and why progress, not perfection, is the goal as we work to rethink beauty together.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saiebeauty.substack.com]]>https://saiebeauty.substack.com/p/this-is-what-sustainability-lookssubstack:post:192861018Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMTFrom the Saie OfficeNo1329<![CDATA[Everything Is a Choice ]]>Big news: we’ve officially launched at Credo Beauty—and it’s a partnership that feels deeply aligned. Since 2008, Credo has been leading the charge in pushing the beauty industry forward, asking hard questions about ingredients, sustainability, and responsibility in a space that produces an overwhelming amount of waste. To celebrate, Laney sat down with Credo co-founder and CEO Annie Jackson to talk about their shared belief that beauty can—and should—be done better. From Annie’s early days helping launch Sephora in the U.S. to building Credo as a destination for thoughtfully formulated, high-performing products you can experience in real life, the conversation covers everything from values and vetting brands to the growing demand for transparency and more sustainable packaging—plus the work both brands are doing with Pact to help tackle industry waste.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saiebeauty.substack.com]]>https://saiebeauty.substack.com/p/everything-is-a-choicesubstack:post:191151840Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTFrom the Saie OfficeNo1412<![CDATA[The Conversation We Still Need to Be Having]]>Today is Roe v. Wade Day. With this in mind, Laney sits down with Lisa Beattie Frelinghuysen for a timely conversation to reflect on what’s changed since the overturning of Roe and how we keep moving forward. Together, they unpack what’s often misunderstood about today’s reproductive healthcare landscape, why access to basics like condoms is essential, and how prevention and education remain powerful common ground. From Lisa’s experience working alongside Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the creation of the ClutchKit for life’s “clutch moments,” this episode is about practical action, shared responsibility, and refusing to give up—because progress may not be linear, but hope is always worth showing up for.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saiebeauty.substack.com]]>https://saiebeauty.substack.com/p/clutch-kit-projectsubstack:post:184774298Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMTFrom the Saie OfficeNo1189<![CDATA[For the Love of Pants]]>Laney sits down with Daniella Kallmeyer, founder of Kallmeyer, to talk about building a quietly powerful brand rooted in tailoring, longevity, and intentional design. They explore why local New York production matters, what it means to create pieces that feel “vintage in your own wardrobe,” and how Kallmeyer has become a modern New York staple over the past 13 years—culminating in a recent CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year nomination and a viral mini dress moment (despite Daniella insisting she’s really a pants designer). The conversation also touches on beauty, from Daniella’s love of fresh, lived-in makeup to her belief in subtle shifts over total transformations, reinforcing the idea that great style—like great beauty—isn’t loud, it’s lasting.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saiebeauty.substack.com]]>https://saiebeauty.substack.com/p/for-the-love-of-pantssubstack:post:182301351Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMTFrom the Saie OfficeNo1122<![CDATA[The Most Clarifying Acne Conversation We’ve Had Yet]]>In this episode, Laney sits down with esthetician and founder Sofie Pavitt—the acne whisperer of NYC—for a grounding conversation. They unpack why acne is never linear, the lifestyle triggers that matter more than you think, TikTok noise worth ignoring, and the skin care ingredients Sofie actually swears by. It’s an honest, reassuring guide to navigating breakouts—and letting go of the magnifying mirror.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saiebeauty.substack.com]]>https://saiebeauty.substack.com/p/the-most-clarifying-acne-conversationsubstack:post:179960599Wed, 26 Nov 2025 22:30:00 GMTFrom the Saie Office, Laney Crowell, and sofie pavittNo1085<![CDATA[Your Voice, Your Power, Your Right]]>Healthcare is not a luxury. It’s a human right. And yet, in America, that right is being chipped away with precision—state by state, law by law, cut by cut.

This fight feels deeply personal. Many of us have relied on the Planned Parenthood health center on Bleecker Street in New York City at one point or another. Now, with its closure, we’ve felt the impact firsthand.

And Alexis McGill Johnson knows this struggle intimately. As President and CEO of Planned Parenthood, she leads the nation’s largest provider of sexual and reproductive healthcare, including pregnancy testing and counseling, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, contraception, abortion care, mental health support, and more. Alexis has been involved with the organization’s leadership for more than 15 years, through some of the most challenging, high-stakes moments in recent history.

When we recorded this episode, we were talking about a potential federal defund of Medicaid and Planned Parenthood. Last month, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. Hundreds of Planned Parenthood health centers are at potential risk of closing, cutting off access to birth control, cancer screenings, STI testing, and so much more for millions of people.

Planned Parenthood didn’t sit quietly. They sued to block the measure, and a federal judge stepped in with a nationwide preliminary injunction. That means clinics can keep billing Medicaid while the case unfolds.

In our conversation, Alexis and Laney talk about what’s at stake, how we got here, and the tangible actions that can help push back against this moment.

If you take away just one thing, let it be this: go to imforpp.org. There, you’ll find the tools to contact your senators, support your local health centers, and help keep care within reach for everyone.

This is about more than politics. It’s about our bodies, our futures, and the shared responsibility we all carry to protect them. Stay informed, get involved, and raise your voice to defend healthcare as a fundamental right.

Thanks for standing with us,

Team Saie

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This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saiebeauty.substack.com]]>https://saiebeauty.substack.com/p/your-voice-your-power-your-rightsubstack:post:170386870Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:30:00 GMTFrom the Saie Office and Laney CrowellNo725<![CDATA[Part II: Taking Collective Action]]>We’re back with part two of our conversation with Kara Hurst, Amazon’s Chief Sustainability Officer. In this episode, we go beyond beauty to explore what it really takes to build a more sustainable future—at scale. From fashion icons like Stella McCartney to innovations in concrete and shipping, we’re talking about what’s possible when design and sustainability work together.

Laney and Kara share honest insights, practical tips, and one big reminder: you don’t have to choose between what’s beautiful and what’s better for the planet. Start small. Ask for help. Just get going.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saiebeauty.substack.com]]>https://saiebeauty.substack.com/p/part-ii-taking-collective-actionsubstack:post:170209887Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:00:00 GMTFrom the Saie OfficeNo519<![CDATA[Saie’s First Podcast Is Here: A Candid Conversation on Taking Collective Action]]>In the debut episode of Saie’s podcast, Laney Crowell, founder and CEO of Saie, sits down with Amazon’s Chief Sustainability Officer Kara Hurst to discuss the urgent need for bold, collective climate action. From rethinking beauty industry practices to Amazon’s path to net-zero carbon by 2040, the conversation highlights how collaboration, purpose, and community are key to driving meaningful change—starting now.



This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saiebeauty.substack.com]]>https://saiebeauty.substack.com/p/podcast-kara-hurst-collective-actionsubstack:post:167948170Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMTFrom the Saie Office and Laney CrowellNo5070