We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.
In this episode we are joined by Salime Harp Cruces co-founder of Xaquixe - a glass innovation studio based in Oaxaca, Mexico that specializes in blown glass products made from used glass bottles. We hear about how Salime’s love for Mezcal launched her on a journey to work with hand blown glass; the meaning behind the name Xaquixe; how the brand cultivates impact through innovation in their production process that have led to using sustainable energy, along with knowledge sharing with peers; and how she would like Xaquixe to be remembered.
Check out our short promo teaser here.
This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.
In this episode we are joined by Rashmi Bharti co-founder of Avani - a community built on the principles of sustainability and local empowerment, that focuses on developing new approaches to sustainable, conservation-based livelihood generation for rural communities. We’ll hear about how Rashmi and her husband’s desire to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, led to the founding of the organization; how they have created an ecosystem based on sustainability in the supply chain that has grown over time; the challenges they have faced over the years; and the dreams and aspirations for Avani.
Check out our short promo teaser here.
This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway.
We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.
In this episode we are joined by Hema Shroff Patel founder of Amba Weave - a micro label that creates theme based collections based on India’s rich heritage and produces handcrafted contemporary textiles & fabric innovation. We’ll hear about the journey that led to the creation of the brand; how Hema cultivates impact and the moments that have made her proud; and what she’d like the legacy of Amba Weave to be.
Check out our short promo teaser here.
This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.
In this episode we are joined by Rachel Faller, founder of Tonlé, a zero waste sustainable fashion brand. It is a maker-led community that values inclusivity, honesty and reciprocity, and creates a purposeful future for fashion: one that is restorative, regenerative and just. We’ll hear about Rachel’s journey that led to the creation of a sustainable fashion brand; how she cultivates impact; the importance of challenging existing models of investment in social enterprises; and how she’d like Tonlé to be remembered.
Check out our short promo teaser here.
This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.
In this episode we are joined by Kaylene Alvarez, CEO of Athena Global and Managing Director of BIDUK Indonesia - a financial platform that invests in small and growing businesses, with a focus on women-owned/women-led businesses. We’ll hear about what drives Kaylene to create financial services that help clients grow into solid and sustainable businesses; how she cultivates impact through BIDUK; the moments that have made her proud; and the aspirations she has for the organization.
Check out our short promo teaser here.
This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.
In this episode we are joined by Sonica Sarna of Sonica Sarna Designs - a community of fashion activists and sustainable fashion enthusiasts that designs sustainable products for the conscious consumer; conducts workshops, masterclasses and 1-on-1 consultation on everything from ethical design and production to mindful consumption, environmental stewardship, indigenous wisdom, and circularity; and provides impact driven sustainable supply chains for brands.
We’ll hear about what drives Sonica to do the work she does as she strives for impact in the fashion sector; the moments that have made her proud; and the legacy she hopes to leave behind through the brand.
Check out our short promo teaser here.
This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
In this episode we are joined by Jenna Rakuita, Head of Impact at Ethik Collective - A business that connects brilliant creators with the resources they need to sell high-quality items at scale and pave the way for companies to form ethical sourcing practices and meaningful product collaborations. We hear about how the organization got started; their focus on research and evaluation and their efforts to measure impact; their moments of accomplishment; and the legacy they’d like to leave behind.
Check out our short promo teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
In this episode we are joined by Niyanta, the communications manager from 108 Knots - a social enterprise that aims to empower women artisans by providing them a platform where they are encouraged to utilise craft-based skills and create handmade products, based in Gujarat, India. We hear about how the organization was founded; some of the key accomplishments they have celebrated; how 108 Knots cultivates impact; and the aspirations for the organization.
Check out our short promo teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
In this episode we are joined by Allison Havens Director of Yabal - a Fair Trade organization, focused on sustainable fashion, that supports indigenous women’s weaving cooperatives in Guatemala, providing them with the opportunity to sell their hand-woven products through local and international markets. We’ll hear about the importance of cultivating relationships and sustaining impact with their artisan producers; the meaning behind the name Yabal; the history of how the social enterprise got started; and what she would if the sky was the limit!
Check out our short promo teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
In this episode we are joined by Shannon Keith, founder of Sudara - a certified benefit corporation that offers a beautiful line of apparel crafted by brave women in India who wish to remain free from the sex trade. We’ll hear about how Shannon views and cultivates impact at personal and professional level; the hybrid business model that has evolved over time; the moments that have made her proud; and how she would like Sudara to be remembered as a business that led with integrity to break cycles of poverty.
Check out our short animation teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
Tune in today for a review of our recently completed Series 4. We'll be taking a short break over winter and back with new episodes in the Spring. In meantime we'll be sharing clips from the various conversations in the new year.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
In this episode we are joined by Caryn Maxim, founder of Mayamam - 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 Mayamam; the moments that have made Caryn proud as founder; the ways in which leadership skills have been fostered in the group; and how Caryn would like Mayaman to be remembered.
Check out our short animation teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
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 public space designer led Aishwarya to create this brand with her mother; how they cultivate impact in the lives of their artisan producers through the brand; the moments that have made her proud as co-founder; and their aspirations for the brand.
Check out our short animation teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
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 got started; how Freeleaf cultivates impact through the work they do; the aspirations for the brand; and the role that consumers can play in having an impact.
Check out our short animation teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
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 behind the name, Blooh; the moments that have made Sangya proud as founder of Blooh; and her aspirations for the brand.
Check out our short animation teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
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 about how the brand got started; the moments that have made her proud as co-founder of Mint & Laurel; the challenges they face; and the legacy they’d like to leave behind.
Check out our short animation teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
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 listed as an UNESCO craftform. We’ll hear about how the brand got started; the impact the brand has had on the craftsmen; the aspiration for the brand; and how they would like to be remembered.
Check out our short animation teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
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 - a non-profit, educational toy brand that produces ethically-made learning resources in Palestine.
We hear about how her background in educational psychology led to the founding of both brands; the moments that have made her proud; her desires and aspirations for the brands; and how she would like the brands to be remembered.
Check out our short animation teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik
In this episode we recap series three and share some themes from our conversation. We'll be taking a short break and will be back in a couple of weeks with more conversations with entrepreneurs and brands who operate at the intersection of sustainable livelihoods and sustainable lifestyle products. Stay tuned!
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 700 Rivers; what motivates Cathy to work in the social impact space; and her dreams and aspirations for the brand.
Check out our short animation teaser here.
The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told.
Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik