{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty","title":"Episode 191: Fast Jewelry, Knockoffs, and Net 60 with Emily Li Mandri of MLE","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":8391,"description":"Emily Li Mandri, founder and design behind MLE, joins Amanda to talk about all things accessories and jewelry, including\nWhat is costume jewelry? And why is metal content important?\nThe drawbacks of \"fast jewelry\"\nWhat are the challenges of running a small, ethical accessories brand?\nHow are knockoffs and copycats a big part of the jewelry/accessories industry?\nWhat happens when bigger brands don't pay their invoices?\nAnd so much more! Read more about what is happening with Neighborhood Goods and unpaid brands here: \"Neighborhood Goods Has Closed--Vendors Want their Money.\"\nAmanda gets things started with thoughts about the \"Loneliness Economy,\" capitalism, and community. It turns out that one of the most revolutionary things we can do is...be active and supportive members of our community!\nFind Emily and MLE here:\n@madebyMLE on Instagram\nmadebyMLE.com (use code CLOTHESHORSE to get 10% off your order)\nAdditional reading:\n\"The Loneliness Economy: How Capitalism Thrives on Isolation,\" Piyush Patel, Medium.\n\"Capitalism starves us of love — we don’t have to stand by,\" Alexandra Kauffman, The Emory Wheel.\n\"Capitalism Subverts Community,\" Robert Neuwirth, Noema.\n\"Capitalism has warped our understanding of community — and it's making us vulnerable to manipulation,\" Valerie Vande Panne, Salon.\nRegister for the February Clotheshorse Webinar/Hang Out Session: Why new clothes are kind a garbage...\nFebruary 29, 8pm EST.  Free (but please support Clotheshorse via Ko-fi if you enjoy yourself)!\nLimited to 100 attendees, so register now here.\nIf you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording:  amanda@clotheshorse.world\nOr call the Clotheshorse hotline: 717.925.7417\nDid you enjoy this episode? Consider \"buying me a coffee\" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorse\nFind this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com\nClotheshorse is brought to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_u71z-ZNs_Ob6wKJAM2DSS8-P3fYJ_G9yobrjlS91nE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNjll/OTRlMDEwOWM3ZWFh/ODc4ODkxNDIyM2Jj/YjZjMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}