Episode 57: Secondhand Stories (part IV), featuring Michelle

<p>Welcome to episode 57, our final episode of Secondhand Month. That’s right, I will be taking this Sunday off to focus on blog stuff and maybe just chill out slightly!  I’m also doing a ton of recording with guests. March is going to be amazing! But for all of you who will miss me too much, there should be a Patreon exclusive episode coming your way.  And of course, this could also be a great time to check out my other podcast,<a href="https://thedepartment.world/"> The Department!</a></p><p><br></p><p>Now this might be the last episode of secondhand month, but we will still be talking about secondhand ALL THE TIME, because I feel that shifting to a secondhand first mindset is a key component of a more sustainable future.  So keep your stories about secondhand coming!  The current question I have been pondering is <strong>“How do we get more people to shop secondhand?”</strong>  I would love to hear your thoughts on that!</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s episode, we’ll be getting all kinds of hot thrifting tips from my new long distance BFF, <strong>Michelle of </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blaksands/"><strong>blaksands.</strong></a><strong> </strong> She has some really good advice for new thrifters and pros alike.  We also have a great phone call from Gabriela.    And I'll dig into the illegal market for US secondhand clothing in Mexico!<strong> Thank you so much to Iris for sending me research about it!  </strong></p><p>Also!  This Saturday, February 27 from 10-4 PST, Michelle is participating in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fullmoonmarket.seattle/"><strong>The Full Moon Market,</strong></a> a virtual market that aims to “create a space where small businesses can come together each month to connect, grow their clientele, and foster their creative community."  She will be showing some new vintage, meeting you all, and introducing some new colors in her legendary beanies! Check it out!!!</p><p>Don't forget about your new hot Friday night date: <strong> our weekly IG Live Q+A session at