Eco-Culture

This week on Eco Culture, we start with dancing… and end with sewing lessons.
Loritza shares what it was like being called in as a fashion medic for Brandy and Monica’s tour — including reconstructing a couture jacket with real rabbit fur sleeves that arrived in pieces. From tablecloth repairs to celebrity wardrobe fixes, we explore the hidden labor behind live productions — and what it means to make things last instead of throwing them away.
We also dive into:
Fast fashion and the “wear it once” mentality
Why thrift stores are full of nearly new items
Online thrifting (Poshmark, Etsy, etc.) and trust in resale culture
The power of learning basic sewing skills
Upcycling vs. discarding
Building practical sustainability habits
Plus:
A 100-year-old rocket-powered go-kart racer 🏎️
A red carpet premiere in Winter Park
Matthew Morrison’s magnetic stage presence
And Jonathan publicly admitting he cannot sew a button to save his life (yet)
By the end of the episode, we commit to filming a sewing tutorial — paper plate buttons and all.
Because sustainability isn’t just theory.
It’s skill-building.It’s participation.It’s being part of the solution.
🌱 Episode Themes
Sustainability through longevity
Repair culture vs. throwaway culture
Fashion responsibility
Accessibility in eco-conscious living
Learning practical skills
Creative upcycling
🧵 Memorable Moments
“Without it you ain’t gonna have any tablecloths or rabbit sleeves.”
The flying blazer button mid-pirouette.
Thrifting as a response to fast fashion.
Sewing as empowerment.
“You sew a button and next thing you know, you’re living off the grid.”
👗 Featured Links
Navarre Films: navarrefilmsllc.comAlienphant: (Loritza’s designs): alienphant.com

FULL INTERVIEW
TRAILER: Captain Jack and His Rocket Powered Go-KartHey there, welcome to Eco-Culture. Today, Jonathan chats with filmmakers Dan Hagler (Fluffy Hag Media) and Krystal Alexandria (Krystal Clear Media) to hear the stories behind their company names, Krystal’s journey as a cochlear implant recipient working in audio and film, and life on set. They may or may not talk about a certain shoot location at a haunted hotel. 3 guesses as to how long Jonathan lasted! 
Dan and Krystal also discuss their four‑year documentary project Captain Jack and his Rocket‑Powered Go‑Kart (premiering Feb 11 at Aloma Cinema Grill), lessons learned from working with spirited subjects, and practical sustainability steps they’re using in production like solar‑ready power trailers. Visit their pages to learn more or hire them for production work.

In this episode of EcoCulture, hosts Jonathan, Loritza and Ellie explore sustainable fashion, ethical filmmaking and creative entrepreneurship. They discuss Navare Films’ mission to blend old wisdom with new cinematic approaches, Loritza’s show "The World We Wear," and the role of wardrobe in storytelling, upcycling, and community impact.
Listeners learn practical tips for developing personal style responsibly, hear how productions can leave places better than they found them, and are directed to resources like NavareFilmsLLC.com and AlienPhant.com for more information and involvement.

In this episode of EcoCulture, hosts Jonathan McFadden @JM_Vox, Renee Morrison @ReneeMorrison (Hiro Diapers), and Ellie Logue @EngineeringParadise (Navare Films) introduce the mini-docuseries Engineering Paradise and explore everyday solutions for sustainable living.
Renee discusses Hiro Diapers’ innovation — unbleached, low-plastic diapers paired with plastic-eating fungi designed to break down diaper plastics in 12–18 months — and the brand’s mission to make eco-responsible choices accessible and convenient.
Ellie and the hosts cover regenerative and off-grid building principles, the environmental impact of common practices like lawn fertilizer, and simple, shame-free actions anyone can take today to help people and planet.