At the beginning of Liz Bohannon's story is a volunteer trip to Uganda, which led to chicken farming, to sandal making and then to the launch of a brand with a deep commitment to education for young women in rural communities. Liz has turned fashion into a mechanism by which to empower.

Women's Empowerment in Rural Communities

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Serial entrepreneur, Adrian Solgaard has found connections between bags and bike locks as well as suitcases and sustainability. Founder of Solgaard, he joins us today to talk about launching a sustainable luggage line produced from ocean waste.

Ocean plastics, suitcases, and risk tolerance

Chris Baker has a deep case of wanderlust and a passion for social justice. Founder of One Seed Expeditions, Chris joins us today to talk about the travel industry and how he's using microfinance as a mechanism to invest in entrepreneurs across the low income countries where the company brings tourism.

Microfinance as a means to give back in tourism

Amirah Jiwa is a brilliant and compassionate social impact strategist with a knack for embedding social values and action within business. She joins us today to talk about her time with Away and how she led the organization to create a high impact partnership with Peace Direct.

Peace Building and Partnerships in the Luggage Industry

Brian Jones worked for his family's accounting business before packing his bags and moving to Africa. He joins us today to talk about the power of connection to drive - true connection that is, off the grid, between travelers and across communities.

Community, Connection and the Travel Industry

Eric Korman had a successful career working for consumer-facing brands before taking interest in the fragrance industry. He joins us to talk about conscious consumerism, imagination, and clean products which he's wound together into one beautiful brand, PHLUR.

Women's Empowerment in Rural Communities

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