SHALEEN RATANSI
A speaker, creative visionary, & advocate for thoughtful design through solution-oriented circular techniques dedicated to producing actionable change in fashion, textiles, products & packaging.
The founder of Aiya ayiA, an ethical plant leather goods company consciously built to create sustainable luxury products without compromising our planet, health, values & style. A purpose-driven company giving back to the planet & people through reforestation, zero waste, & donation initiatives devoted to rescuing girls & women from abuse & poverty.
MANTRA
Ahimsa: to do no harm
Citizen of the world
Obsessed with fabric draping
Playground swings are pure joy
Loves to play in the rain
Music enthusiast
Plant mom
Animal Lover
Vegan Foodie
Learning Spanish
PURPOSE
My goal is to educate & empower brands, companies, & consumers to embrace sustainability as a core value. To provide them with strategic solutions that incorporate environmental & social responsibility with financial viability.
Through thoughtful design, circular techniques & innovative materials, building processes, products, and packaging with actionable change to create lasting positive impact.
speaking
engagements
For live engaging conversations, a facilitator for panel discussions, or someone to build & guide your team through sustainable action plans, Shaleen's unique ability to connect with her audience fosters inspiration, out-of-the-box thinking, learning & discovery.
Shaleen can tailor her talk to meet the specific needs of any audience for your next event, pop-up, workshop, social media live session or gathering, no matter how large or small.
popular topics
WASTE IS A DESIGN FLAW
The inherent inefficiencies and consequences within conventional design practices that prioritize disposability over sustainability.
SUSTAINABLE FASHION, PRODUCTS & PACKAGING
Businesses leading the way in sustainable options for consumers by adopting conscious materials, design techniques, & production methods to minimize environmental impact & promote circularity.
ETHICAL VS. VEGAN
The principles of broader social and ethical implications throughout the supply chain.
SUSTAINABLE ETHICS & PRACTICES
Environmental & social equitable principles in production processes & business operations.
TRADITIONAL LINEAR VS CIRCULAR METHOD
The different approaches to production & consumption, resulting in the extraction of finite resources, high waste generation, and environmental degradation.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY, DESIGN & CLOSED-LOOP MODEL
The regenerative & resource-efficient approach to design, production & consumption of products to maximize their lifecycle.
PLASTIC PRODUCTION & NATURAL RESOURCES
The intricate relationship between the extraction, processing & consumption of fossil fuels (oil & natural gas) & the significant role water plays throughout the manufacturing process of plastic materials.
ANIMAL LEATHER & FAUX LEATHER
Ethical, environmental & health factors of animal, synthetic & bioleather materials in fashion, textiles & products.
INNOVATIVE MATERIALS & TEXTILES
A wide array of cutting-edge substances & fabrications prioritizing sustainability, functionality, & creativity in fashion, interior design & products & packaging.
HEALTHY LIVING: STYLE WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Conscious choices in fashion, textiles & home decor through sustainable & non-toxic materials focusing on the well-being of the environment & our families.
