Reza (She/Her) is the founder and editor-in-chief of SUSTAIN the mag, an online media platform where eco-conscious warriors cultivate a healthy, planet-friendly lifestyle. At SUSTAIN, it's our focus to create a diverse and inclusive space for people who are making a change for the planet and the people. SUSTAIN has hosted multiple virtual and IRL community-driven events such as her Susty Bus Tours, as well as holding space in the “Slow Media” movement.

She currently resides between Austin & Minneapolis, where she loves to hike, bike around, and enjoy lots of coffee.

Leah Bury / @leah.creative is a multi-form creative and curator based in Austin, Texas. Since beginning in 2020, she has curated several art galleries and zines with hundreds of local artists. She also loves digital art, photography, and writing.

Slow fashion has grown majorly as one of Leah’s passions over the years, and she is deeply interested in finding unique and exciting ways to cultivate community and connection around the slow fashion movement - which is why the Slow Fashion Festival was created!

Mikaela Friedman is a visionary artist and fashion disruptor, redefining the boundaries of sustainable style from her Austin, Texas hub. Her iconic hand-painted cowboy boots have become a staple of the Texas psychedelic scene, worn by the likes of Khruangbin. But Mikaela's true passion lies in revolutionizing the fashion industry through slow fashion - a movement that prioritizes quality over quantity, and sustainability over speed.

But Mikaela's vision doesn't stop there. She's now taken her passion for slow fashion to the next level with the launch of Shop Slow, a boutique revolutionizing the retail experience in Austin, Texas. With Shop Slow, Mikaela is empowering consumers to rethink their relationship with clothing, and embracing a future where style and sustainability go hand in hand.