Sudara

Zera House: Providing a Safe Home for Women Who Have Been Trafficked

Today, we are honored to share our interview with the founders of Zera House — a nonprofit that provides a safe, loving home for women who have been trafficked and/or sexually exploited to heal and live out the purpose for their life.  Read on to learn more about their work and how you can get […]

The Desai Foundation: Changing The Lives of Women & Girls

We are constantly inspired by amazing organizations and kick-ass women working to change the world. Today, we want to highlight the incredible work done by the Desai Foundation. The Desai Foundation focuses on sustainable development for women and girls with programs spanning from vocational classes, health camps, community volunteer outreach, and sanitary napkin programs. The […]

Brands We Love: Threads Worldwide

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Threads Worldwide creates life-changing work for women around the world through the fair trade of artisan jewelry (did we mention every piece is gorgeous?). This November, we are teaming up for a special giveaway across our social channels. We sat down with two of the founders Kara and Angela to hear about their journey, inspiration, and Thanksgiving traditions!   Sudara: […]

Brands We Love: JOYN

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An entrepreneur from a young age and a marketer by trade, Melody Murray CEO+Founder of JOYN, has a mission to provide comprehensive jobs with sustainable business practices. JOYN partners with talented artisans to create 100% handmade (and gorgeous) bags, “each bag is unique. No factories, no automation — because the more hands that it takes […]

Brands We Love: The Soular Backpack

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We were recently able to chat with Salima Visram, the entrepreneur behind the company that creates Soular’s backpacks.  These backpacks are equipped with solar panels which allow children who don’t have access to electricity in rural parts of Africa to study at night without having to use an expensive and carcinogenic kerosene lamp.   We […]

Inspiring Simplicity + Chat with Olivia from Simply Liv & Co

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We’re excited to feature Olivia of Simply Liv & Co on the blog today.  We’ve read her blog for almost a year and admired her living simply message and wanting more out of life than just “more.” Read on to learn about her work!  You can find even more of her tips, thoughts and inspirational posts […]

Fighting Human Trafficking: Guardian Group

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Today we are honored to share an interview with U.S. Veterans from Guardian Group — a nonprofit that is bringing the fight to sex-trafficking. We are deeply inspired and encouraged by their work.

Designers for Sudara: Julianne Tiegs

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We are excited to introduce you to our friend and jewelry artist, Julianne Tiegs. She is a Bend, Oregon based artist with a heart for ending human trafficking and empowering women.

Designers for Sudara: Alicia Lovejoy Leather Goods

Today’s interview is one we know many will relate with on multiple levels. Whether it’s as a woman, a mother, a creative soul or as someone who is looking for encouragement to make the leap into starting something you feel drawn to, read on and be encouraged by the gracious and talented Alicia Lovejoy.

Designers for Sudara: Meet MULXIPLY

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This week’s collaboration is a brimming with as much passion for job creation in Nepal as it is for design. We want to introduce you to Tanja Cesh, founder and CEO of MULXIPLY.