Michel May's guest appearances

Michel May

Des plans sur la planète - Couleur3

Ça se passe ici - RTS

Remotepreneurs Podcast

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Russ Perry

James Thompson

Debbie Arcangeles

Michael Thompson

Danny Carlson

Tom Libelt

Riley Bennett

Liam Martin

Chris Thomas

Greg Shepard

Gavin Dantez

Chris Reynolds

Kenji ROI

Anthony Cofrancesco

Tom Jackobs

OwlTail

Today we are very much looking forward to bringing you all a conversation with Michel May that about a subject that has become very near to us - that is the issue of chemicals and harmful dyes found in the vast majority of our textiles and in particular, bedding, which we are sleeping in every night. This extends of course across all textiles, but as our guest has launched a completely natural, plant based dyed bedding company, we want to focus a bit on that for today.  For some context, the global textile industry churns out millions of tons of products annually. 80% of those products are petrochemical-based, such as the non-biodegradable polyester fabrics. And the majority of commercially-used textile dye is made from oil, tar, heavy metals, and toxic chemicals. Conservatively, 60% of all dyes are AZO dyes – known carcinogens. Chlorobenzenes, common to both herbicides and dyes alike, are toxic when inhaled or when in direct contact with the skin. Not to mention that the chemical formaldehyde is a favorite for any fabric advertised as wrinkle-resistant sheets.  So what’s the good news here for our bodily and planetary health? That there are wonderful people coming up with wonderful, nature based solutions! So now on to my guest Michel of Aizome. Aizome craft luxuriously soft, healthy bedding, made entirely from plants. Using the magic of ultrasoundAIZOME has revived the lost art of plant dye for a modern, global market, infusing 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton with the pigment and properties of ancient medicinal herbs to create the naturally antibacterial, hypoallergenic, skin-soothing sheets that are durable, colorfast, and free from all synthetics and toxins, from seed to sheet.  Find Cora's conversation with Michel linked in our bio and across all platforms you find your podcasts!   Learn more about the line here: https://aizome-textiles.com/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=reve-23-06-28  And you can use the code REV15 to get 15% off AIZOME.

Today we are very much looking forward to bringing you all a conversation with Michel May that about a subject that has become very near to us - that is the issue of chemicals and harmful dyes found in the vast majority of our textiles and in particular, bedding, which we are sleeping in every night. This extends of course across all textiles, but as our guest has launched a completely natural, plant based dyed bedding company, we want to focus a bit on that for today.  For some context, the global textile industry churns out millions of tons of products annually. 80% of those products are petrochemical-based, such as the non-biodegradable polyester fabrics. And the majority of commercially-used textile dye is made from oil, tar, heavy metals, and toxic chemicals. Conservatively, 60% of all dyes are AZO dyes – known carcinogens. Chlorobenzenes, common to both herbicides and dyes alike, are toxic when inhaled or when in direct contact with the skin. Not to mention that the chemical formaldehyde is a favorite for any fabric advertised as wrinkle-resistant sheets.  So what’s the good news here for our bodily and planetary health? That there are wonderful people coming up with wonderful, nature based solutions! So now on to my guest Michel of Aizome. Aizome craft luxuriously soft, healthy bedding, made entirely from plants. Using the magic of ultrasoundAIZOME has revived the lost art of plant dye for a modern, global market, infusing 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton with the pigment and properties of ancient medicinal herbs to create the naturally antibacterial, hypoallergenic, skin-soothing sheets that are durable, colorfast, and free from all synthetics and toxins, from seed to sheet. Find Cora's conversation with Michel linked in our bio and across all platforms you find your podcasts!  Learn more about the line here: <a href="https://aizome-textiles.com/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=reve-23-06-28" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://aizome-textiles.com/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=reve-23-06-28</a> And you can use the code <a href="https://aizome-textiles.com/?utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=reve-23-06-28" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">REV15 to get 15% off AIZOME.</a>

REV On Air: The Effects of Textiles on Health and Planet with Michel May of AIZOME

Misa Muto

In this episode on the Remotepreneurs Podcast, we have the founders of Aizome Bedding, a Japanese bedding brand that managed to raise $127.000 from crowdfunding. Misa Muto comes from Japan and Michel May is from Germany but lived the last decade in Japan. Both of them were working in the Japanese corporate world until they discovered the world of remote work and became digital nomads. Raising money on crowdfunding helped them to launch their eco-friendly brand and bring it to the world. If you ever wondered how to raise money for your business, than I suggest you to listen to the podcast and learn from our remotepreneurs crowdfunding experience: Remotepreneurs Insights Shared:  Japanese working culture: Misa shares her thoughts about the working corporate culture in Japan as Japanese herself and Michel explains his perspective as foreigner that worked in the Japan’s corporate environment. Aizome Bedding: Misa and Michel share why they started the eco-friendly bedding company and the health benefits of sleeping on a naturally dyed sheets. Crowdfunding Experience: Both of them agreed that there’s no silver bullet for crowdfunding success but also share some simple applicable strategies that will help you to be more successful in raising money. Hiring and Running Remote Teams: Misa and Michel share how they’re running their remote teams including outsourcing, offline recruiting, training and communicating.   Key Quotes “It was easier to start my own business than to convince 50 year old bosses that we can do things differently” – Michel “Japanese workers are too busy to ask if they’re happy” “In Japan there’s a schedule how many days you can take off in case you have death in your family” “One of the best benefits from working remotely is that you can work from your bed” - Misa “Crowdfunding is fun – DO IT! It’s like a festival – only 10 times harder than you think J” “Crowdfunding is a great way to find your first customer and jump-start your business, but don’t expect to get rich of it” “Crowdfunding is an advertising platform” “There’s no silver bullet for crowdfunding success, you need to talk with everybody about the campaign”  Resources Aizome Bedding Website Aizome Bedding - Kickstarter campaign Aizome Bedding – Indiegogo campaign Discount for Remotepreneurs  Tools: Slack  Don’t forget to get even more great episodes and resources to help you break out of the Matrix and grow your own remote empire at the Remotepreneurs website.  Love the content? Subscribe and leave a review!

In this episode on the Remotepreneurs Podcast, we have the founders of Aizome Bedding, a Japanese bedding brand that managed to raise $127.000 from crowdfunding. Misa Muto comes from Japan and Michel May is from Germany but lived the last decade in Japan. Both of them were working in the Japanese corporate world until they discovered the world of remote work and became digital nomads. Raising money on crowdfunding helped them to launch their eco-friendly brand and bring it to the world. If you ever wondered how to raise money for your business, than I suggest you to listen to the podcast and learn from our remotepreneurs crowdfunding experience: Remotepreneurs Insights Shared: <ul> <li>Japanese working culture: Misa shares her thoughts about the working corporate culture in Japan as Japanese herself and Michel explains his perspective as foreigner that worked in the Japan’s corporate environment.</li> <li>Aizome Bedding: Misa and Michel share why they started the eco-friendly bedding company and the health benefits of sleeping on a naturally dyed sheets.</li> <li>Crowdfunding Experience: Both of them agreed that there’s no silver bullet for crowdfunding success but also share some simple applicable strategies that will help you to be more successful in raising money.</li> <li>Hiring and Running Remote Teams: Misa and Michel share how they’re running their remote teams including outsourcing, offline recruiting, training and communicating.</li> </ul> Key Quotes “It was easier to start my own business than to convince 50 year old bosses that we can do things differently” – Michel “Japanese workers are too busy to ask if they’re happy” “In Japan there’s a schedule how many days you can take off in case you have death in your family” “One of the best benefits from working remotely is that you can work from your bed” - Misa “Crowdfunding is fun – DO IT! It’s like a festival – only 10 times harder than you think J” “Crowdfunding is a great way to find your first customer and jump-start your business, but don’t expect to get rich of it” “Crowdfunding is an advertising platform” “There’s no silver bullet for crowdfunding success, you need to talk with everybody about the campaign” Resources <a href="https://www.aizomebedding.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aizome Bedding Website</a> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aizomebedding/healthy-organic-bed-linen-with-natural-indigo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aizome Bedding - Kickstarter campaign</a> <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/organic-indigo-bed-sheets-that-treat-your-skin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aizome Bedding – Indiegogo campaign</a> <a href="https://www.aizomebedding.com/discount/Remotepreneurs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discount for Remotepreneurs</a> Tools: <a href="https://slack.com/intl/en-mk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slack</a> Don’t forget to get even more great episodes and resources to help you break out of the Matrix and grow your own remote empire at the<a href="http://www.remotepreneurs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Remotepreneurs</a> website. Love the content? Subscribe and leave a review!

Ep 2: How To Raise Money w/ Crowdfunding - Michel May & Misa Muto