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Originally published on newsroom.marykay.com

When Dr. Lucy Gildea talks about Mary Kay, you can hear the spark. After 15 years at Procter & Gamble working across healthcare, beauty, and personal care industries, she joined the iconic brand in 2017 and quickly realized she had found her “home” – a place where science, marketing, and purpose all collide. Now as Chief Brand and Scientific Officer, she’s steering Mary Kay’s transformation, evolving the portfolio of advanced beauty solutions and sharpening the brand’s competitive edge through meaningful innovation, personalization, and emotional connection.

In this exclusive interview, Dr. Gildea reflects on the innovative spirit shaping the next chapter of growth of the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World^[1]. Dive in with Lucy as she uncovers the scientific force and brand values supercharging the product portfolio in six questions that spark discovery at every turn!

What drives women’s loyalty to the Mary Kay brand?

• Women stay loyal to Mary Kay because they genuinely love the brand – and the experience that comes with it. Yes, we offer great products, but what truly sets us apart is our deep sense of purpose. Every day, we wake up knowing exactly why we do what we do: to transform lives, to inspire hope, to enrich women, and to give back to the communities we serve. That commitment is not a marketing statement; it is who we have always been. It is our calling. And it all started with our founder Mary Kay Ash – an unstoppable trailblazer whose vision still guides us. Her legacy gives us a “timeless DNA” and that is what makes this brand so special and so enduring.

How has Mary Kay consistently stayed ahead in product innovation over the years?

• Staying ahead of the curve requires a disciplined focus on emerging consumers, beauty, and innovation trends. At Mary Kay, we combine robust internal research with insights from external partners, industry studies, and social listening.
• Just as importantly, we tap into one of our most valuable sources of real-time intelligence: our global network of Independent Beauty Consultants – millions of women who engage with consumers daily.
• We also look beyond the beauty sector for fresh inspiration, drawing ideas from adjacent industries and broader cultural shifts. By synthesizing this diverse input, we translate it into meaningful product experiences for both consumers and our Independent Beauty Consultants.
• Our goal is not to compete on every front or be everything to everyone; it is to remain clear about what differentiates us and to deliver a focused, thoughtful product portfolio that our beauty consultants can champion with confidence.

^{Unmask the Possibilities – The newly launched Mary Kay® Hydrating Cream Mask (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.)}

How do you balance legacy, strong brand identity, and constant innovation?

• As a scientist, I like to say that innovation is in our DNA. While product innovation is a big part of that, we are constantly evolving across every touchpoint of the business, balancing progress with tradition can create “healthy tension,” a challenge that legacy companies face.
• We work intentionally to move the company forward in ways that keep us relevant, staying true to our identity and culture, focusing on decisions that strengthen the Mary Kay brand.

How do you assess your product portfolio and decide on future product development?

• We research, develop, and manufacture innovative skincare, color cosmetics, and fragrances for 40 markets and offer nutritional supplements in selected markets. Imagine a world where beauty meets innovation, and our products reach millions across continents Being a global company with a broad portfolio naturally brings complexity. That is why we take a strategic, focused approach, always putting our Independent Beauty Consultant at the center, always looking at what supports “her” ability to grow her business successfully.
• Our product portfolio assessments also integrate health and wellness for instance through supporting skin barrier and skin microbiome, Artificial Intelligence (AI), immersive beauty experience, and sustainability. Consumers’ needs evolve, and so do the needs of our Beauty Consultants. We thrive on the challenge of delivering bold solutions that align with trends, offer functional depth, sensory delight, and redefine confidence and a sense of community for both our beauty consultants and consumers.

^{Mary Kay Clinical Solutions® Barrier Restore 1:1:3 helps get fast-acting barrier repair and visible redness relief in one single step. (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.)}

How do you attract the new generation of brand lovers?

• Mary Kay is by essence a purpose-driven multi-generational brand. We have been living our values for over 62 years, and we want to keep sharing that purpose in a way that resonates with every new audience. Let me walk you through two examples.
• AI-driven beauty personalization. A first in the direct selling industry, Mary Kay® Foundation Finder uses advanced artificial intelligence to scan a customer’s face on their mobile phone and provide personalized shade recommendations in just seconds. Think flawless foundation meets technology!
• Millennials and Gen Z consumers also prioritize sustainability and transparency, choosing brands that align with their values to make a positive environmental and social impact. They are not just buying a product – they are also buying into what a company believes in. The Shea ingredient at the heart of our newly launched Mary Kay® Hydrating Cream Mask and our Satin Body®, Hands® and Lips® lines is sustainably sourced through the Global Shea Alliance, contributing to the empowerment of millions of  women, who are the “She behind the Shea” in West Africa. That is one of the things I love most about my role: showing how our brand identity enhances every product we launch and every opportunity we offer.
   

^{The Mary Kay AI Foundation Finder helps consumers find their best foundation match. (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.)}

Can you give us a glimpse into Mary Kay’s most recent launches or upcoming launches?

• I am so glad you asked! We just recently launched^[2] the Mary Kay Clinical Solutions® Barrier Restore 1:1:3 which is the most recent innovation in our Clinical Solutions line inspired by widely used professional dermatologic and aesthetic treatments.
• Mary Kay Clinical Solutions® Barrier Restore 1:1:3 provides fast-acting skin barrier repair support and visible redness relief in one formula. Working hand in hand with a favorite moisturizer, this exclusive Barrier Restore Technology formulated mimics the skin barrier’s natural lipid ratio to replenish the key components that help keep the skin barrier strong, keeping out pollutants and bacteria while retaining critical moisture and nutrients. If you know anyone who suffers from skin redness, dryness, itching, rough texture, or overall sensitivity, tell them to give this wonderful product a try!

^{The Mary Kay Clinical Solutions® skincare line (Photo Courtesy: Mary Kay Inc.)}

Did You Know:

• Topping the charts: In 2025, Mary Kay was named the #1 Direct Selling Brand of Skin Care and Color Cosmetics in the World^[3] by Euromonitor International for the third consecutive year. Mary Kay has just ranked #2 on the Forbes Best Customer Service Companies 2026 List and ranked #9 on the Forbes Best Brand for Social Impact 2025 List.
• Women-led: 62% of our global Research & Development team is led by women and 81% of our Global Brand Marketing & Creative Design Studio team is made up of women.
• World-class manufacturing: Mary Kay’s Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing and R&D facility in Lewisville, Texas features 20 product-packaging lines & the capability to produce up to 1 million units per day.

Learn more about Mary Kay products here.

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About Mary Kay

One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. Learn more at marykayglobal.com. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on X.
 

^{[1] “Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2025 Edition, value sales at RSP, 2024 data”}

^{[2] The Mary Kay Clinical Solutions® Barrier Restore 1:1:3 launched in the U.S. and will be rolling out into the international markets in 2026 and beyond.}

^{[3] “Source Euromonitor International Limited; Beauty and Personal Care 2025 Edition, value sales at RSP, 2024 data”}

CHARLESTON, S.C., February 24, 2026 /3BL/ – The City of Charleston in partnership with the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) announced the grand opening of Charleston’s Financial Empowerment Center (FEC), offering professional, one-on-one financial counseling and coaching as a free public service to the local community.

At the Charleston FEC, professionally trained financial counselors help individuals and families with low and moderate incomes manage their finances, pay down debt, increase savings, establish and build credit, protect assets, prepare for legacy planning and access safe and affordable mainstream banking products.

At the core of the FEC model is the integration of counseling into other social services, such as housing and foreclosure prevention, workforce development, benefits access, domestic violence services, and more. Charleston FEC services are offered to the public through close partnership with local nonprofit, Increasing HOPE, an established financial training center with over 20 years of experience in the community. Residents can access Charleston FEC services by visiting www.Charleston-sc.gov/FEC. The national FEC initiative is funded by a $1 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation, along with support from other generous partners.

“At Wells Fargo, we are committed to opening pathways to economic advancement and helping to build stronger communities,” said Kristy Fercho, Head of Financial Inclusion and Opportunity at Wells Fargo. “Our support of Charleston’s Financial Empowerment Center is a tangible way to help individuals and families strengthen their financial futures.”

“Local leaders know first-hand the connection between family financial stability and community financial stability – and this connection is especially important during the current crisis,” said Jonathan Mintz, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. “Mayor Cogswell and the City of Charleston is part of a growing national movement to bring free, high-quality financial counseling as a public service to their residents; we are proud to partner with Mayor Cogswell to help residents work towards a stronger financial future.”

About the FEC Movement

First piloted in New York City under Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg in 2008, FECs across the country have worked with over 200,000 clients, helping them reduce individual debt by over $344 million, and increasing their families’ savings by more than $69 million. In addition, a CFE Fund evaluation showed that this program works even for residents with very low incomes and other complex financial challenges. The City of Charleston is one of over two dozen local governments working to launch a local FEC initiative. The Charleston FEC is supported by the CFE Fund, Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, and Pinnacle Financial.

About the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund)

The CFE Fund supports municipal efforts to improve the financial stability of households by leveraging opportunities unique to local government. By translating cutting edge experience with large scale programs, research, and policy in cities of all sizes, the CFE Fund assists mayors and other local leaders to identify, develop, fund, implement, and research pilots and programs that help families build assets and make the most of their financial resources. The CFE Fund is currently working in over 150 cities and counties, and has disbursed over $75 million to city governments and their partners to support these efforts. For more information, please visit www.cfefund.org or follow us on Twitter at @CFEFund.

For further information, please contact Macy Adams at adamsm@charleston-sc.gov.

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DETROIT, February 24, 2026 /3BL/ – Comcast announced it has awarded a $50,000 grant to St. Patrick Senior Center, Detroit’s largest community organization dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of adults over the age of 55.

The grant will enhance St. Patrick Senior Center’s Digital Technology Program, which helps older adults build confidence and skills to navigate today’s digital world. The program provides training in basic digital literacy, job readiness, and access to essential online resources, while introducing immersive experiences that foster social connections.

“Technology is no longer a luxury — it’s a lifeline for many of our residents,” said SaTrice Coleman-Betts, Executive Director of St. Patrick Senior Center. “This grant from Comcast will enable us to empower older adults with the digital skills they need to stay connected, access critical resources, and explore new opportunities. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and ensuring that age is never a limitation to learning or thriving in a digital world.”

Open to Detroit and surrounding communities, the program serves residents aged 55 and older and offers instruction on staying socially connected, accessing benefits and basic needs resources, preparing for employment opportunities, and using mobile technology. Participants also gain knowledge about broadband services and access to updated devices.

“Comcast has deep roots in Detroit, and we’re committed to investing in programs that strengthen this community,” said Ben Miller, Executive Director of Government and Community Affairs for Comcast Michigan. “Our partnership with St. Patrick Senior Center reflects that commitment —helping older adults gain the digital skills they need to stay connected, access vital resources, and embrace new opportunities. Together, we’re building a more connected Detroit for generations to come.”

This grant is a part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to expand internet access, deliver digital skills training, and drive economic mobility.

About St. Patrick Senior Center
St. Patrick Senior Center is Detroit’s largest health and wellness center for older adults. Located in Midtown, over 3,300 older adults from Detroit and the surrounding communities receive services to support them aging in place. Recognizing digital literacy and adoption is essential, St. Patrick Senior Center’s services are offered at over five community sites and increases immersive experiences such as virtual reality to help keep them connected to the digital world.

About Comcast Corporation 
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

DETROIT, February 24, 2026 /3BL/ – Comcast announced it has awarded a $50,000 grant to St. Patrick Senior Center, Detroit’s largest community organization dedicated to supporting the health and wellness of adults over the age of 55.

The grant will enhance St. Patrick Senior Center’s Digital Technology Program, which helps older adults build confidence and skills to navigate today’s digital world. The program provides training in basic digital literacy, job readiness, and access to essential online resources, while introducing immersive experiences that foster social connections.

“Technology is no longer a luxury — it’s a lifeline for many of our residents,” said SaTrice Coleman-Betts, Executive Director of St. Patrick Senior Center. “This grant from Comcast will enable us to empower older adults with the digital skills they need to stay connected, access critical resources, and explore new opportunities. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and ensuring that age is never a limitation to learning or thriving in a digital world.”

Open to Detroit and surrounding communities, the program serves residents aged 55 and older and offers instruction on staying socially connected, accessing benefits and basic needs resources, preparing for employment opportunities, and using mobile technology. Participants also gain knowledge about broadband services and access to updated devices.

“Comcast has deep roots in Detroit, and we’re committed to investing in programs that strengthen this community,” said Ben Miller, Executive Director of Government and Community Affairs for Comcast Michigan. “Our partnership with St. Patrick Senior Center reflects that commitment —helping older adults gain the digital skills they need to stay connected, access vital resources, and embrace new opportunities. Together, we’re building a more connected Detroit for generations to come.”

This grant is a part of Project UP, Comcast’s $1 billion commitment to expand internet access, deliver digital skills training, and drive economic mobility.

About St. Patrick Senior Center
St. Patrick Senior Center is Detroit’s largest health and wellness center for older adults. Located in Midtown, over 3,300 older adults from Detroit and the surrounding communities receive services to support them aging in place. Recognizing digital literacy and adoption is essential, St. Patrick Senior Center’s services are offered at over five community sites and increases immersive experiences such as virtual reality to help keep them connected to the digital world.

About Comcast Corporation 
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

Las Vegas Sands

In 2025, our people strategy was recognised through 32 awards and accolades in Macao, across Greater China and internationally.

It’s been a year of practical innovation: new Child Care Leave, enhanced Parenthood Support Shifts, and AI-powered health screening tools, all designed to support our Team Members for the long term.

Through student placements, career insight initiatives and our graduate programmes, we’re helping to develop talent across the wider community too.

About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner Macao®. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

Las Vegas Sands

In 2025, our people strategy was recognised through 32 awards and accolades in Macao, across Greater China and internationally.

It’s been a year of practical innovation: new Child Care Leave, enhanced Parenthood Support Shifts, and AI-powered health screening tools, all designed to support our Team Members for the long term.

Through student placements, career insight initiatives and our graduate programmes, we’re helping to develop talent across the wider community too.

About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner Macao®. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

Las Vegas Sands

In 2025, our people strategy was recognised through 32 awards and accolades in Macao, across Greater China and internationally.

It’s been a year of practical innovation: new Child Care Leave, enhanced Parenthood Support Shifts, and AI-powered health screening tools, all designed to support our Team Members for the long term.

Through student placements, career insight initiatives and our graduate programmes, we’re helping to develop talent across the wider community too.

About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner Macao®. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

Las Vegas Sands

In 2025, our people strategy was recognised through 32 awards and accolades in Macao, across Greater China and internationally.

It’s been a year of practical innovation: new Child Care Leave, enhanced Parenthood Support Shifts, and AI-powered health screening tools, all designed to support our Team Members for the long term.

Through student placements, career insight initiatives and our graduate programmes, we’re helping to develop talent across the wider community too.

About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner Macao®. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

Cascale has wrapped Season 3 of its “Source of Good” podcast, a nine-episode season that featured industry leaders working to advance decent work and climate action across the consumer goods supply chain.

With a thematic focus on the people and practices behind sustainability, the season explored what it takes to protect workers’ rights, strengthen human rights due diligence, improve purchasing practices, and build resilient, fair supply chains. Each episode offered a holistic lens on how collaborative actions directly support efforts to combat climate change.

Season 3 also explored how industry-aligned tools and shared frameworks can help translate commitments into action — supporting common expectations, more consistent supplier engagement, and progress that can be measured over time. The season referenced Cascale’s Higg Index tools, exclusively available on Worldly, and Better Buying surveys, which Cascale acquired in 2025, as examples of how standardized data, benchmarking, and supplier feedback can help organizations align efforts across the value chain.

This season brought together experts spanning human rights, responsible purchasing, transparency, investment, circularity, and supplier engagement — featuring conversations with leaders from the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), Retraced, UNIQLO, Fair Wear, Good Fashion Fund, REI Co-op, ERALDA, and more.

Episodes included:

• There’s No Sustainability without Workers’ Rights feat. John Morrison, CEO, Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)
• Transparency Never Goes Out of Style with Retraced feat. Lukas Puender, Co-Founder, Retraced
• Better Buying: From Research to Reform with Dr. Marsha Dickson and Under Armour
• How UNIQLO Built Decent Work Into Its DNA feat. Eshan Chan, Supply Chain Sustainability Manager, Fast Retailing
• Due Diligence in Practice with Fair Wear and Mammut feat. Annabel Meurs, Executive Director, Fair Wear
• Invest Where It Matters with Good Fashion Fund and Pratibha Syntex feat. Jayanth Kashyap, Investment Lead, Good Fashion Fund
• Built to Last—and Love with REI and Ambercycle feat. Greg Gausewitz, Senior Manager of Sustainability, REI Co-op
• Meeting Suppliers Where They Are with ERALDA and Eileen Fisher feat. David Forsgate, Chief Representative Officer, ERALDA,
• Sustainability Needs a Different Angle feat. Anne-Laure Descours, Board member at Gildan and former Chief Sourcing Officer, Puma

“Source of Good” is a co-production of award-winning producer Hueman Group Media and Cascale, a global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. The podcast is hosted by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, Cascale’s communications director and a former journalist.

Since its debut in September 2024, “Source of Good” has released nearly 30 episodes featuring industry experts and leaders working across climate action, transparency, circularity, and decent work. Guests to date have included author and Cascale co-founder Rick Ridgeway, as well as leaders from organizations such as Recover, Brooks Running, Lenzing, Sappi, Dunelm, Nobody’s Child, the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), PrimaLoft, Tapestry, ITL, Ren Energy, Hirdaramani, Elevate Textiles, Avery Dennison, Cotton Incorporated, Hanesbrands, and many more.

Cascale’s “Source of Good” will return for Season 4 in spring 2026, with more conversations on collective action across the consumer goods supply chain to combat climate change and support decent work for all. Episodes are available on multiple platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and more. Listen and subscribe.

Cascale has wrapped Season 3 of its “Source of Good” podcast, a nine-episode season that featured industry leaders working to advance decent work and climate action across the consumer goods supply chain.

With a thematic focus on the people and practices behind sustainability, the season explored what it takes to protect workers’ rights, strengthen human rights due diligence, improve purchasing practices, and build resilient, fair supply chains. Each episode offered a holistic lens on how collaborative actions directly support efforts to combat climate change.

Season 3 also explored how industry-aligned tools and shared frameworks can help translate commitments into action — supporting common expectations, more consistent supplier engagement, and progress that can be measured over time. The season referenced Cascale’s Higg Index tools, exclusively available on Worldly, and Better Buying surveys, which Cascale acquired in 2025, as examples of how standardized data, benchmarking, and supplier feedback can help organizations align efforts across the value chain.

This season brought together experts spanning human rights, responsible purchasing, transparency, investment, circularity, and supplier engagement — featuring conversations with leaders from the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), Retraced, UNIQLO, Fair Wear, Good Fashion Fund, REI Co-op, ERALDA, and more.

Episodes included:

• There’s No Sustainability without Workers’ Rights feat. John Morrison, CEO, Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)
• Transparency Never Goes Out of Style with Retraced feat. Lukas Puender, Co-Founder, Retraced
• Better Buying: From Research to Reform with Dr. Marsha Dickson and Under Armour
• How UNIQLO Built Decent Work Into Its DNA feat. Eshan Chan, Supply Chain Sustainability Manager, Fast Retailing
• Due Diligence in Practice with Fair Wear and Mammut feat. Annabel Meurs, Executive Director, Fair Wear
• Invest Where It Matters with Good Fashion Fund and Pratibha Syntex feat. Jayanth Kashyap, Investment Lead, Good Fashion Fund
• Built to Last—and Love with REI and Ambercycle feat. Greg Gausewitz, Senior Manager of Sustainability, REI Co-op
• Meeting Suppliers Where They Are with ERALDA and Eileen Fisher feat. David Forsgate, Chief Representative Officer, ERALDA,
• Sustainability Needs a Different Angle feat. Anne-Laure Descours, Board member at Gildan and former Chief Sourcing Officer, Puma

“Source of Good” is a co-production of award-winning producer Hueman Group Media and Cascale, a global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry. The podcast is hosted by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, Cascale’s communications director and a former journalist.

Since its debut in September 2024, “Source of Good” has released nearly 30 episodes featuring industry experts and leaders working across climate action, transparency, circularity, and decent work. Guests to date have included author and Cascale co-founder Rick Ridgeway, as well as leaders from organizations such as Recover, Brooks Running, Lenzing, Sappi, Dunelm, Nobody’s Child, the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii), PrimaLoft, Tapestry, ITL, Ren Energy, Hirdaramani, Elevate Textiles, Avery Dennison, Cotton Incorporated, Hanesbrands, and many more.

Cascale’s “Source of Good” will return for Season 4 in spring 2026, with more conversations on collective action across the consumer goods supply chain to combat climate change and support decent work for all. Episodes are available on multiple platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and more. Listen and subscribe.