Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, community, and progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry, this podcast isn’t about preaching or claiming to have all the answers. Instead, it’s a platform for honest, thought-provoking conversations exploring how to create positive, actionable change in and through sports.
Born from a passion for progress, Pre-Zero Sports Talk explores the pressing topics shaping our world today—leadership, innovation, community impact, performance and well-being, regenerative agriculture, governance, and more. Each episode goes beyond the surface, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues—conversations that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark action. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, industry leader, or someone seeking to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
Subscribe now to join a movement that informs, entertains, and empowers. Together, let’s redefine the role of sports in building a cleaner, safer, and more connected world—one episode at a time.
Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Fashion’s Hidden Impact: Sustainability, History & Sportswear with Victoria Scholz
Did you know that King Louis XIV shaped fashion as we know it today? The Sun King didn’t just rule France—he ruled fashion, creating trends, exclusivity, and the foundation of the modern fashion industry's status, branding, and consumption cycle, which still influence us today.
But what if we could change fashion’s future?
Fashion is more than just clothing—it’s a statement, a movement, and a force for change. In this episode, Sid Bensalah interviews Victoria Scholz, a sustainability advocate and ethical fashion expert, to uncover the truth about the fashion industry and its impact on our planet.
From her early days in the industry at 15 to her global experiences in London, Paris, Milan, and Florence, Victoria offers a profound and enlightening perspective on sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation in fashion.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Fashion’s Hidden Impact: Sustainability, History & Sportswear with Victoria Scholz
01:02 - Victoria's Early Career in Fashion
01:40 - Pivotal Moments in Sustainability
02:40 - Historical Roots of Fashion
04:38 - Modern Fashion and Social Impact
08:18 - Local Production and Sustainability
13:32 - Redefining Seasonal Trends
19:22 - Sustainability in Sportswear
24:45 - Promoting Diversity in Fashion
29:05 - Balancing Inclusivity and Brand Identity
31:13 - Steps for Sustainable Consumer Action
34:20 - Aligning Profit Motives with Sustainability
40:36 - Defining Personal Style Beyond Brands
43:52 - Innovations in Sustainable Fashion
49:56 - Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions
52:44 - Final Thoughts and Farewell
Fashion is at a crossroads. We can either continue the wasteful cycle of overproduction and environmental harm or demand change, support sustainable brands, and rethink our consumption habits.
Connect with Victoria:
📸 Instagram: @vcnscholz
🎵 TikTok: @dodoscholzog
▶️ YouTube: Victoria Scholz
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