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

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 - Five and Six Textiles; the importance of recognizing innovations within weaving communities in the global south; and their desire to create impact by how people look at hand woven textiles.

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