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Iloshe Swim was founded by designer Falak Burch, a Maldivian native and travel enthusiast whose inspiration is drawn from her hometown, as well as cultures from the many other countries she visits. Having lived in several developing countries, she has seen first-hand the negative impact fast fashion has had on the Earth and its inhabitants. Her vision has been to build a brand that promotes awareness of marine environment, plastic pollution and slow fashion through ethical and sustainable business practices. Falak believes that fashion and sustainability should always play well together, which is why she and her company take the time to source the most high-end, recyclable fabrics on the market. Her mission is to provide a swimwear line that loves the Earth as much as it loves us. We met through our mutual friend Melanie and after a brief conversation we immediately connected over our shared love for the TV show Project Runway! Falak shared with me her technique of spiritual manifestation to whisper into the universe while listening to a podcast and how one day she hoped to be featured on one. Go figure, perfect for my Not So Darlin podcast! That very same day I asked her to be one of my guests. We discussed not only who and what her brand is all about, but how we both have struggled with self-esteem issues, discovering self-love, and dealing with imposter syndrome. And as a special treat for my followers, enjoy 12% off your Iloshe Swim purchase with promo code NOTSODARLIN12 at iloshe.com, now through 6/1/21. Enjoy!