Are your investments destroying the planet & exploiting animals?  You’ve ditched single-use plastic, you carry your own bag to the supermarket, shop from zero-waste supermarkets and thrift, rent, or borrow when it comes to fashion, right? But what about your investments? Does your portfolio follow the same sustainable and cruelty-free principles as your lifestyle? It's time to put your money where your mouth is. When it comes to making the world a better place, investing isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But it should. If you’re investing your money in companies that are polluting the planet, and exploiting its beings you’re funding them to continue exploiting the planet, people & animals. As conscious citizens, we should avoid financially backing companies or industries that negatively impact people, society and the environment, this includes avoiding companies engaged in: animal testing (like pharma and beauty companies)  animal cruelty, factory farmin...

 Have you watched the TV Show Emily in Paris? Not only did I find Emily in Paris clichéd and uninspired (and the style of the main character tacky most of the times), the show was also very unrealistic financially and a disaster when it comes to sustainability… The show practically teaches you that being financially reckless is glamorous. A novice social media strategist wearing new {designer} outfits and bags every day make no sense at all – financially or practically. Her spending and lifestyle habits set a wrong example, especially for the young viewers, when it comes to sustainability and managing your money. She’s driving around in taxis in an expensive city like Paris instead of taking public transport (a common practice by people in her salary bracket). And all those fancy restaurants she’s spotted dining in. Dah….! I know, I know. Emily in Paris is not about sustainability or money. But just because it's not, doesn’t mean the show writers can’t be creative with beli...