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Episode 182: The Performances We Do At Work, with Rachel Greenley
Episode 182: The Performances We Do At Work, with Rachel Greenley

Writer and all-around rad person Rachel Greenley (@rachel_greenley_words) is back! You first met her in January, when she dropped by to talk about her New York Times essay, This Is the Reality of America’s Fast-Fashion Addiction. In that piece of writing, she shared her experiences working in a facility processing Amazon returns. Her essay is a must-read for anyone who has wondered what happens with the items we buy online and then return! If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, you should go do that some time soon, too.  It is episode 151!


Rachel is here to discuss something completely different:  the performances we are expected to put on for others in a lot of our jobs.  These performances are not the actual work that is part of our job description, yet they are exhausting nonetheless.  We will be talking about the personal/emotional impact of those performances, how to recognize them, and our hopes for the future of work.

Also, it's November so that means small business audio essays are back! We get things started with Alex McGinness of Arcoiris Design Studio. You can find her on Instagram as @arcoiris.design.studio.  And check out her Rainbow Refresh Challenge, a 5 day audit challenge that can help you refresh your brand.

If 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
Or call the Clotheshorse hotline: 717.925.7417

Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com

Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:

​High Energy Vintage is a fun and funky vintage shop located in Somerville, MA, just a few minutes away from downtown Boston. They offer a highly curated selection of bright and colorful clothing and accessories from the 1940s-1990s for people of all genders. Husband-and-wife duo Wiley & Jessamy handpick each piece for quality and style, with a focus on pieces that transcend trends and will find a home in your closet for many years to come! In addition to clothing, the shop also features a large selection of vintage vinyl and old school video games. Find them on instagram @ highenergyvintage, online at highenergyvintage.com, and at markets in and around Boston.


The Pewter Thimble
Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.com


St. Evens
is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing yo

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Writer and all-around rad person Rachel Greenley (@rachel_greenley_words) is back! You first met her in January, when she dropped by to talk about her New York Times essay, This Is the Reality of America’s Fast-Fashion Addiction. In that piece of writing, she shared her experiences working in a facility processing Amazon returns. Her essay is a must-read for anyone who has wondered what happens with the items we buy online and then return! If you haven’t listened to that episode yet, you should go do that some time soon, too.  It is episode 151!


Rachel is here to discuss something completely different:  the performances we are expected to put on for others in a lot of our jobs.  These performances are not the actual work that is part of our job description, yet they are exhausting nonetheless.  We will be talking about the personal/emotional impact of those performances, how to recognize them, and our hopes for the future of work.

Also, it's November so that means small business audio essays are back! We get things started with Alex McGinness of Arcoiris Design Studio. You can find her on Instagram as @arcoiris.design.studio.  And check out her Rainbow Refresh Challenge, a 5 day audit challenge that can help you refresh your brand.

If 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
Or call the Clotheshorse hotline: 717.925.7417

Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com

Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:

​High Energy Vintage is a fun and funky vintage shop located in Somerville, MA, just a few minutes away from downtown Boston. They offer a highly curated selection of bright and colorful clothing and accessories from the 1940s-1990s for people of all genders. Husband-and-wife duo Wiley & Jessamy handpick each piece for quality and style, with a focus on pieces that transcend trends and will find a home in your closet for many years to come! In addition to clothing, the shop also features a large selection of vintage vinyl and old school video games. Find them on instagram @ highenergyvintage, online at highenergyvintage.com, and at markets in and around Boston.


The Pewter Thimble
Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.com


St. Evens
is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing yo

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