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The Gabby Reece Show

#259 This Board Member Left Adidas Because Fast Fashion is Ruining the Planet

The Gabby Reece Show

Dear Media

Nutrition, Wellness, Performance, Fitness, Health, 197246, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 954 Ratings

🗓️ 8 April 2024

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

My guest today is Eric Liedtke, the former president of Adidas, who's embarked on a new journey with a groundbreaking sustainable brand, Unless. Crafted from plants and minerals, Unless is redefining what it means to wear eco-friendly fashion. Eric shares his insights on the importance of communication, the art of presenting in various formats, and the essential qualities of effective leadership. Plus, he's giving us a sneak peek into the future of apparel, with innovations that allow garments to decompose and blend with the soil in just 30 days! Dive deeper into this sustainable revolution at unlesscollective.com. Enjoy!

A line from the Lorax

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not"

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Main Sections & Timecodes:

  • Sustainable Fashion and Eric's Journey [00:03:46 - 00:07:16]
  • Introduction to the concept of regenerative fashion and Eric's transition from Adidas to Unless Collective.
  • The Challenge of Innovating in Fashion [00:07:17 - 00:18:38]
  • Eric discusses the technical and operational hurdles in creating sustainable fashion products.
  • The Power of Teamwork and Leadership [00:18:39 - 00:24:34]
  • Reflections on the importance of surrounding oneself with a talented team and the role of effective leadership.
  • Navigating Startup Life and Future Goals [00:24:35 - 00:27:05]
  • Insights into the realities of starting a brand focused on sustainability and the ambitions for Unless Collective.
  • Addressing Technical Challenges [00:27:06 - 00:30:56]
  • Eric shares the intricacies of creating sustainable products, including the use of plants and minerals, and the importance of honest communication.
  • Personal Insights and Motivations [00:30:57 - End]
  • A deeper dive into Eric's personal motivations for change, the impact on his family life, and the broader implications of Unless Collective's mission.


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    0:00.0

    This podcast is brought to you by Vionic shoes. I personally have been wearing my first pair was the Georgie mule I got it in a nice like new buck color

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    thing for me is I have a really big foot, you guys probably hear me talk about it all the time.

    1:21.8

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    1:41.1

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    1:55.6

    This podcast is brought to you by Bonn Charge and I'm really excited. They have an exclusive offer for you today, and they have a new product, a red light face mask.

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