Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture
Calen Otto - Travel Writer & Podcast Host
85 episodes
5 days ago
Walk in just about any clothing store and you’ll find a few things to be true: a “fat tax” is imposed, clothing can’t be mended to accommodate changing bodies, and fast fashion drives the bottom dollar.
Scroll through Rae Hill’s website and you’ll see the opposite: garments that can be altered, that are made to last, and break binaries.This business model is rare, but it’s the driving force behind Origami Customs.
In this episode Rae, the founder, shares about starting their business from a suitcase, lugging their sewing machine from one flight to another. We learn how travel impacted their gender identity and how they break down binaries even in LGBTQ+ spaces.
We also discuss:
- What “fat tax” is and how Origami Customs does it differently
- How the fashion industry based their standard sizes off small bodies (and how that impacts our mental health today)
- How scarcity mindset pushes us to support fast fashion and disposability culture
- How to do Black Friday differently, even if you’re not ready to boycott
- How to have an anti-capitalist business in an ultra capitalistic society
Throughout these important topics Calen and Rae weave messages of queer euphoria and joy, reminding folks of the cherished superpowers they possess. As a stressful holiday season descends upon us, let this be your reminder to keep building community and chosen family wherever you are.
SHOWNOTES
- 2026 Unruly Finca Ganadito trip: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/finca-ganadito-in-costa-rica-calen-otto-01051353
- Unruly Group Trips: wanderwoman.online/unruly-group-trips/
- Join the Unruly Patreon: patreon.com/unrulytravel
- Origami Customs: https://origamicustoms.com
- Unruly Travel & Living Blog: unrulytravel.com
-Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT
- Support the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories, Venmo - @unruytravel
- Contact: calenotto@gmail.com
- Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller
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Walk in just about any clothing store and you’ll find a few things to be true: a “fat tax” is imposed, clothing can’t be mended to accommodate changing bodies, and fast fashion drives the bottom dollar.
Scroll through Rae Hill’s website and you’ll see the opposite: garments that can be altered, that are made to last, and break binaries.This business model is rare, but it’s the driving force behind Origami Customs.
In this episode Rae, the founder, shares about starting their business from a suitcase, lugging their sewing machine from one flight to another. We learn how travel impacted their gender identity and how they break down binaries even in LGBTQ+ spaces.
We also discuss:
- What “fat tax” is and how Origami Customs does it differently
- How the fashion industry based their standard sizes off small bodies (and how that impacts our mental health today)
- How scarcity mindset pushes us to support fast fashion and disposability culture
- How to do Black Friday differently, even if you’re not ready to boycott
- How to have an anti-capitalist business in an ultra capitalistic society
Throughout these important topics Calen and Rae weave messages of queer euphoria and joy, reminding folks of the cherished superpowers they possess. As a stressful holiday season descends upon us, let this be your reminder to keep building community and chosen family wherever you are.
SHOWNOTES
- 2026 Unruly Finca Ganadito trip: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/finca-ganadito-in-costa-rica-calen-otto-01051353
- Unruly Group Trips: wanderwoman.online/unruly-group-trips/
- Join the Unruly Patreon: patreon.com/unrulytravel
- Origami Customs: https://origamicustoms.com
- Unruly Travel & Living Blog: unrulytravel.com
-Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT
- Support the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories, Venmo - @unruytravel
- Contact: calenotto@gmail.com
- Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller
74. How To Go Plant-Based On A Budget With Texas Herbivore Destiny DeJesus
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture
1 hour 27 minutes 38 seconds
1 year ago
74. How To Go Plant-Based On A Budget With Texas Herbivore Destiny DeJesus
Have you ever thought about adopting a plant-based diet? Or maybe you’re like me, an old timer vegan who still feels lost in the kitchen.
*Enter Destiny DeJesus on stage left*
Destiny, creator of Eat Yo Destiny, is here to show us how to eat in a way that helps our bodies thrive, the planet heal, and protects animals from harm. A tiny house livin' vegan in Texas, she highlights how to make plant-based eating affordable by sharing her best money saving tips for the grocery store and beyond.
In this episode she reveals how to transition from eating animals to a plant-based diet (even if you travel often), her healthy and easy go-to meals, a fool-proof recipe for crispy tofu, the reality of buying and living in a tiny house, and why food pantries are for everyone.
We answer questions from our listeners like, “Does going raw vegan really make your period cramps go away?”, “Have you ever accidentally eaten something that wasn’t vegan?," and most importantly, “How does Scotty like VDog?” 🐶
- Anti-speciesit language tips: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2023/03/31/is-veganism-a-diet-language-tips/
- Eating plant-based on a budget: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2018/07/22/eating-plant-based-on-a-budget/
- Vegan while traveling: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2017/05/01/eat-well-and-travel-vegan/
- Eat Yo Destiny website: eatyodestiny.com
- Destiny’s tiny house tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDxngthjVjs
- Vegan cream cheese taste test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC-oC7Ex3VE
* Chopped vegan cheese in the Bronx: https://eatplantega.com/
* A quick, affordable, and healthy meal for those on the go: https://katu.com/afternoon-live/cooking-recipes/vegan-spicy-peanut-noodle-salad
* Destiny’s favorite ramen recipe: https://www.veganricha.com/spicy-peanut-butter-ramen/
* Texas Eats Green: https://www.texaseatsgreen.com/
- Unruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.online
- Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT
- Join the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravel
- Donate to the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories, Venmo - @unruytravel
- Contact: calenotto@gmail.com
- Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture
Walk in just about any clothing store and you’ll find a few things to be true: a “fat tax” is imposed, clothing can’t be mended to accommodate changing bodies, and fast fashion drives the bottom dollar.
Scroll through Rae Hill’s website and you’ll see the opposite: garments that can be altered, that are made to last, and break binaries.This business model is rare, but it’s the driving force behind Origami Customs.
In this episode Rae, the founder, shares about starting their business from a suitcase, lugging their sewing machine from one flight to another. We learn how travel impacted their gender identity and how they break down binaries even in LGBTQ+ spaces.
We also discuss:
- What “fat tax” is and how Origami Customs does it differently
- How the fashion industry based their standard sizes off small bodies (and how that impacts our mental health today)
- How scarcity mindset pushes us to support fast fashion and disposability culture
- How to do Black Friday differently, even if you’re not ready to boycott
- How to have an anti-capitalist business in an ultra capitalistic society
Throughout these important topics Calen and Rae weave messages of queer euphoria and joy, reminding folks of the cherished superpowers they possess. As a stressful holiday season descends upon us, let this be your reminder to keep building community and chosen family wherever you are.
SHOWNOTES
- 2026 Unruly Finca Ganadito trip: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/finca-ganadito-in-costa-rica-calen-otto-01051353
- Unruly Group Trips: wanderwoman.online/unruly-group-trips/
- Join the Unruly Patreon: patreon.com/unrulytravel
- Origami Customs: https://origamicustoms.com
- Unruly Travel & Living Blog: unrulytravel.com
-Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT
- Support the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories, Venmo - @unruytravel
- Contact: calenotto@gmail.com
- Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller
