Episode 25

Sustainable Style: Sarah Teresinski on Upcycling for Stylish Home Decor

Published on: 5th November, 2025

When Sarah Teresinski was a single mom, she couldn’t afford the beautiful little dresses she saw in stores for her daughter. So she decided to teach herself how to sew. That simple decision sparked a movement — and eventually, Redeux Style, where Sarah transforms old, unused items into something new and beautiful. Today, she helps people see the potential in what they already have or what they might find at the thrift stores — proving that sustainable can be stylish too.

“If everyone who follows me did just one upcycle a year, we could keep 60,000 pounds of waste out of landfills — that’s 5,600 garbage trucks saved.”

Hear Sarah talk about:

  • How teaching herself to sew turned into a full-time creative business
  • What it was like to face criticism early on — and why it fueled her mission
  • The difference between fast fashion, fast furniture, and true sustainable style
  • Her viral ceiling fan upcycle that caught the attention of The Drew Barrymore Show and Architectural Digest
  • How small, beautiful changes can make a big impact — for your home and the planet

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Tell Me What It's Like
Everyday People. Defining Moments.
*The show is taking a short break for the holidays — new episodes return in January 2026.*

Ever wonder what it really feels like to live through something extraordinary?

Host Stacy Raine talks with people who’ve faced defining moments, from running a world marathon to surviving a rare illness to building something entirely new. Hear the real experiences behind extraordinary choices as they discuss how it happened, what it felt like, and what they learned along the way.

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Stacy Raine

I was 16 when I conducted my first interview. I was a nervous high school kid assigned to interview a WWII veteran. It was an incredibly emotional conversation, and an experience I still think about to this day. I didn’t know it then, but that moment would shape everything that followed.

As a nonprofit communicator and podcast producer, I’ve spent my career thinking about the stories we all have to share. Tell Me What It’s Like unearths the backstory to the small and large moments that changed everything.

One of my biggest beliefs is that sharing stories connects us – as long as we're willing to listen.