What’s the real cost of that $10 t-shirt?

In this episode of Get Rich, Molly Benjamin chats with Kat Halliday, Head of Ethical Fashion at Baptist World Aid Australia, to unpack the hidden price tags behind fast fashion giants like Shein and Temu. From the exploitation of garment workers (most of them women) to the shocking environmental toll of 55 new clothing pieces per person each year — this conversation will make you think twice before your next “add to cart.”

Kat reveals:
👚 What ultra-fast fashion really means (and why it’s worse than fast fashion)
💸 The truth about how much workers are actually paid
🌏 Which Aussie brands are doing better — and who’s still failing
🛍️ Practical steps you can take to build an ethical wardrobe without breaking the bank

If you care about your money and the people who make your clothes, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Tune in to learn how your fashion choices can drive real change — for women, the planet, and your wallet.



LINK AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE

Website: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/
Podcast: https://baptistworldaid.org.au/behind-the-barcode/
Speak Out to MP Tool - https://baptistworldaid.org.au/action/behind-the-barcode/
Ethical Fashion Guide - https://baptistworldaid.org.au/resources/ethical-fashion-guide/



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What&rsquo;s the&nbsp;real&nbsp;cost of that $10 t-shirt?
In this episode of Get Rich, Molly Benjamin chats with Kat Halliday, Head of Ethical Fashion at Baptist World Aid Australia, to unpack the hidden price tags behind fast fashion giants like Shein and Temu. From the exploitation of garment workers (most of them women) to the shocking environmental toll of 55 new clothing pieces per person each year &mdash; this conversation will make you think twice before your next &ldquo;add to cart.&rdquo;
Kat reveals: 👚 What&nbsp;ultra-fast fashion&nbsp;really means (and why it&rsquo;s worse than fast fashion) 💸 The truth about how much workers are actually paid 🌏 Which Aussie brands are doing better &mdash; and who&rsquo;s still failing 🛍️ Practical steps you can take to build an ethical wardrobe without breaking the bank
If you care about your money&nbsp;and&nbsp;the people who make your clothes, this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Tune in to learn how your fashion choices can drive real change &mdash; for women, the planet, and your wallet. 
LINK AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE
Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://baptistworldaid.org.au/">https://baptistworldaid.org.au/</a> Podcast:&nbsp;<a href="https://baptistworldaid.org.au/behind-the-barcode/">https://baptistworldaid.org.au/behind-the-barcode/</a> Speak Out to MP Tool -&nbsp;<a href="https://baptistworldaid.org.au/action/behind-the-barcode/">https://baptistworldaid.org.au/action/behind-the-barcode/ </a>Ethical Fashion Guide -&nbsp;<a href="https://baptistworldaid.org.au/resources/ethical-fashion-guide/">https://baptistworldaid.org.au/resources/ethical-fashion-guide/</a> 
💌 Want more money tips straight to your inbox? Join thousands of Australian women getting savvy with their finances -subscribe to the Ladies Finance Club newsletter for the latest money hacks, expert advice, and exclusive event invites!<a href="https://www.ladiesfinanceclub.com/newsletter25"> Sign up here at https://www.ladiesfinanceclub.com/newsletter25</a>
Are we friends on Instagram? <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ladiesfinanceclub">Follow us here at https://www.instagram.com/ladiesfinanceclub</a>
🙏 A big thank you to our sponsor,<a href="https://www.investorkit.com.au/"> InvestorKit at https://www.investorkit.com.au/</a>! The Only Buyer&rsquo;s Agency Awarded as Australia&rsquo;s #1 for 2 Years in A Row.
The advice shared by Ladies Finance Club is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Our content is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon to make financial decisions. If you are considering purchasing a financial product, read the PDS and TMD and seek financial advice tailored to your personal needs. Molly Benjamin and Ladies Finance Club Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Wattle Partners Pty Ltd, AFSL 383169.
Ladies Finance Club acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which this podcast was recorded, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
[See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.]

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We make personal finance fun, fearless, and totally doable no matter where you're starting from. No confusing jargon, no guilt trips - just high-impact, simple money strategies that anyone can start using right away. &nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re saving for a home deposit, creating a budget that actually works, investing in property or the sharemarket, growing your income, or finally figuring out superannuation, this podcast has you covered. &nbsp; Hit subscribe and let&rsquo;s get rich (and stay rich) together.

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Welcome to Get Rich by Ladies Finance Club- the personal finance podcast that helps women do just that: get rich and stay rich.

Hosted by Molly Benjamin, founder of the award-winning Ladies Finance Club and a reformed hot financial mess, this is where smart, ambitious women come to take control of their finances, grow their wealth, and level up their money game.  

We make personal finance fun, fearless, and totally doable no matter where you're starting from. No confusing jargon, no guilt trips - just high-impact, simple money strategies that anyone can start using right away.  

Whether you’re saving for a home deposit, creating a budget that actually works, investing in property or the sharemarket, growing your income, or finally figuring out superannuation, this podcast has you covered.  

Hit subscribe and let’s get rich (and stay rich) together.

Welcome to Get Rich by Ladies Finance Club- the personal finance podcast that helps women do just that: get rich and stay rich.
Hosted by Molly Benjamin, founder of the award-winning Ladies Finance Club and a reformed hot financial mess, this is where smart, ambitious women come to take control of their finances, grow their wealth, and level up their money game. &nbsp;
We make personal finance fun, fearless, and totally doable no matter where you're starting from. No confusing jargon, no guilt trips - just high-impact, simple money strategies that anyone can start using right away. &nbsp;
Whether you&rsquo;re saving for a home deposit, creating a budget that actually works, investing in property or the sharemarket, growing your income, or finally figuring out superannuation, this podcast has you covered. &nbsp;
Hit subscribe and let&rsquo;s get rich (and stay rich) together.

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