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