[ Welcome ] Camille, Writer

In January 2026, a new recruit joined the Meanwhile Boutique team; it’s Camille, the blog’s new intern writer!

Welcome, Camille!

Learn more about Camille

Where are you from? Where did you grow up?

Could you introduce yourself in a few lines…

My name is Camille and I’m 25 years old. I’m from Lille and grew up there, but for the past few years, I’ve led a fairly nomadic lifestyle, moving around regularly. At the moment (early 2026), I’m based in Rennes to satisfy my love for Brittany.

Tell me a little about your background and your studies.

After studying ecology and working for two years in renewable energy as a communications and public relations officer, I’m slightly changing course to turn to advocacy journalism.

How did you know you wanted to be a journalist?

Certain that changing the world means giving a voice to those with great innovative, sustainable, and responsible initiatives, I spent a year traveling across France and even around the world in search of projects. It was in this context that I made up my mind to become a journalist for various media outlets that share my ideas.

Do you like what you do?

Also committed in my personal life to the fight against inequality within the NGO Oxfam, I desire a clear line between my personal and professional life, which, for me, must both be guided by my values of justice, equality, tolerance, and above all, respect (for the environment, other human beings, and animals). So in short, yes, I love what I do because it’s what makes me feel that my life has meaning.

Why did you choose to work at Meanwhile Boutique?

Convinced by the idea of returning to a simpler lifestyle, in which low-tech solutions come first, I advocate for a slower pace of life and believe that people need to relearn how to take their time. It was with this conviction that I discovered Meanwhile Boutique and sustainable consumption in line with this idea of slowing down, which goes hand in hand with craftsmanship and the return of handmade goods.

What is your role / what are your responsibilities at Meanwhile Boutique?

At Meanwhile Boutique, I look after our advocacy blog. I look for topics that appeal to everyone or are sometimes a little more niche, related to sustainable consumption, and research them for a blog post every Friday. I also write articles about our events and partnerships when we have new ones.

What is your favorite topic?

For me, slowing down consumption has two main beneficial effects: a benefit for the planet, but also a benefit for our brains. Advertising, which goes hand in hand with overconsumption, invades our lives to the point of taking up all the time we could spend on other well-being activities such as reading or sports. Thus, I would say that my favorite topic is highlighting the co-benefits of slower and sustainable consumption. Combining psychology and ecology has always interested me, especially since they are intrinsically linked.

What is your favorite social network?

I don’t really like social networks that much. I think they push us to constantly compare ourselves to one another and are a time sink. However, they also allow us to share good values when users make good use of them.

Being very creative, I would say that my favorite social network is Pinterest because it gives me a lot of inspiration for my written and artistic works.

Which values from the Meanwhile Boutique charter are you most drawn to?

I would say that, starting 2026 with billionaires who have never been so rich and people in precarious situations who have never been so poor, the value that touches me the most is the independence of brands. Indeed, we must value the work of small producers and re-establish local and artisanal know-how rather than enriching large industries even further.

What is your favorite product at Meanwhile Boutique?

I have already slowed down my textile consumption for some time now, but I am a real jewelry fan. I could buy jewelry every day, but I try to stop myself and choose brands whose product quality will ensure that they last over time. Thus, a heart ring by LA JUNGLE BIJOUX has caught my eye since I started working here.

If you had one wish to make for the planet, what would it be?

I think everything could be resolved if people managed to put aside their ego and desire for power and managed to listen to others. My dearest wish would be that we manage to communicate again and recreate a real connection.

Thank you, Camille, for these answers!