Ep. 160 : Bird Collective
Tina and Angie describe themselves as “the Wizards behind the curtain” of an awesome company based out of Brooklyn called Bird Collective. They make beautiful patches, t-shirts, sweaters and hats and more celebrating birds from across the continent while also donating to conservation organizations and other projects that help make the world of birding more accessible to everyone.
Their mission from their website reads “Bird Collective is a Brooklyn-based brand creating thoughtfully designed apparel and accessories that celebrate birds and their habitats. Through meaningful partnerships with conservation organizations and community groups, they support bird conservation, protect the habitats birds depend on, and help make birding more inclusive and accessible to all.”
I wanted to interview these folks because of the company model, and because of the cultural creation that is possible with apparel. I am a fan of looking critically at the clothes we wear, and remembering that the things we wear represent our values and our desires. Our outfits show who we are and what we’re into. Why not make it count by sporting a fav pastime of birding, and by supporting amazing conservation projects? This is the first time I’ve interviewed a company or a business, which I might have thought I would never do, but really, I am stoked about the work that Angie and Tina are doing and how they are doing it.
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