Through beautiful handicrafts, one traveler and entrepreneur is connecting people with locals from around the world, sharing their traditions and stories.
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How Stylish Recycled Jewelry Is Empowering Women Artisans Around The World
Travel is everything to Mandy Nagel, the founder of I Thought of You, a woman-owned business which sells Fair Trade and sustainable products with a story.
How Le Dessein Is Fusing Fashion & Art To Help Underprivileged Girls Gain An Education
Le Dessein — a socially responsible fashion line that addresses educational needs for underprivileged girls — promotes female empowerment in Liberia.
Artisans Of Rwanda: Meet Grace, A Basket Weaving Instructor In Kigali
Whether visiting Kigali or living in the city, Grace Mukeshimana is the best person to meet for a memorable sisal basket weaving experience.
Rwanda Travel: 5 Immersive Cultural Experiences In Kigali
Kigali has more to offer than just its dark past, and is one of the most liveable cities in Africa, safe, beautiful and full of culture.
Q&A With Kelly Jones, New York’s First “Scent Sommelier”
Wine and perfume aren’t a notorious match. Sometimes, however, pairing the unlikely leads to innovative concepts that work surprisingly well. This is what happened with …
Artisans Of Rwanda: Meet Yusta, The Master Weaver
Gender Equality In Rwanda Since President Kagame first took office in 2000, not only has the policy towards gender equality changed, mentalities have too. The …
Power Shift: More Women Are Riding Motorcycles, And It’s Driving Change
Whether it’s for freedom, adventure, spiritual experience, confidence, independence, or community, women are taking to motorcycles with an increased voracity. Three years ago, Debra Teplitz, …
How beyondBeanie Is Helping Bolivian Women Artisans Take Charge Of Their Futures
The old adage goes, give a man a fish, he eats for a day, but teach a man to fish, and he eats for a …
Big Impact: How Bikes Are Empowering Women In Afghanistan [Video]
Liv Beyond – Shannon Galpin as Liv Ambassador from LET MEDIA on Vimeo.“Riding in Afghanistan is like nothing else in the world. It’s hot, it’s …