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30: MayaMam Weavers Cultivating intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, reflecting on the heartbeat of their organization. In this episode we are joined by Caryn Maxim, founder of MayaMam Weavers – a cooperative of women in Cajolá, a Mayan town in the western highlands of Guatemala. We hear about the journey that led to the founding of […]
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29: Ekatra Cultivating intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, reflecting on the heartbeat of their organization. In this episode we are joined by Aishwarya Jhawar, co-founder of Ekatra. Aishwarya is one half of a mother-daughter duo who have created a handmade stationery collective focused on women’s empowerment, based out of India. We hear about training as a […]
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28: Freeleaf Cultivating intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, reflecting on the heartbeat of their organization. In this episode we are joined by Adiysn Pyles, co-founder of Freeleaf – a social enterprise that provides employment and holistic care to at-risk and previously abused or exploited women in Asia and Austin, Texas. We’ll hear about how the brand […]
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27: Blooh Cultivating intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, reflecting on the heartbeat of their organization. In this episode we are joined by Sangya Gyawali from Blooh – a community of artisans dedicated to good design that currently works exclusively with skilled artisans and groups in Kenya. We’ll hear about how the brand got started; the meaning […]
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26: Mint + Laurel Cultivating intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, reflecting on the heartbeat of their organization. In this episode we are joined by Kinda Hibrawi co-founder of Mint & Laurel: a social enterprise and e-commerce with one vision – to connect highly skilled artisans from the Middle East to an untapped global market. We hear […]
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25: P-TAL Cultivating intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, reflecting on the heartbeat of their organization. In this episode we are joined by Aditya Agrawal, founder of P-Tal a sustainable brand that supports the dying hammered brass and copper sheets craft that is made into traditional utensils. This art form is currently the only craft from India […]
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24: Darzah & Zeki Learning Cultivating intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, reflecting on the heartbeat of their organization. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Janette Habashi, founder of two brands whose mission is to empower women in Palestine: Darzah – a non-profit, ethical fashion brand creating authentic, handmade Palestinian products; and Zeki Learning – […]
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23: 700 Rivers Cultivating intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, reflecting on the heartbeat of their organization. In this episode we are joined by Cathy Gomes, CEO and founder of 700 Rivers – a global, ethical, and sustainable lifestyle brand that creates all-natural products. We’ll hear about how the brand got started; the meaning behind the name […]
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22: Five and Six Textiles Cultivating intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, reflecting on the heartbeat of their organization. In this episode we are joined by Emma Wingfiled co-founder of Five and Six Textiles a design collaborative working with weavers in Côte d’Ivoire. We’ll hear about how the collaborative got started; the meaning behind the name – […]
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21: Mitimeth Cultivating intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, reflecting on the heartbeat of their organization. In this episode we are joined by Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro from Mitimeth – a Nigerian based social enterprise focused on transforming waste and building livelihoods. We’ll hear about how her training in computer science and work in the energy sector led to […]