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The Social Impact Pulse

The Social Impact Pulse

By Nureen Das

Cultivating intimate conversations with entrepreneurs, reflecting on the heartbeat of their organization. Each episode is a ‘no filter’ conversation with entrepreneurs working at the intersection of the sustainable livelihoods and lifestyle sectors, where we dig deep into the values they hold dear and how that moulds & shapes the social impact they strive for through their organizations.
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Episode 17: Fuchsia Shoes

The Social Impact PulseAug 18, 2021

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Episode 40: Xaquixe

Episode 40: Xaquixe

We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.

In this episode we are joined by Salime Harp Cruces co-founder of Xaquixe - a glass innovation studio based in Oaxaca, Mexico that specializes in blown glass products made from used glass bottles. We hear about how Salime’s love for Mezcal launched her on a journey to work with hand blown glass; the meaning behind the name Xaquixe; how the brand cultivates impact through innovation in their production process that have led to using sustainable energy, along with knowledge sharing with peers; and how she would like Xaquixe to be remembered.

Check out our short promo teaser here.

This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E  Artisan Fund.

Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik

Jun 08, 202240:56
Episode 39: Avani

Episode 39: Avani

We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.

In this episode we are joined by Rashmi Bharti co-founder of Avani - a community built on the principles of sustainability and local empowerment, that focuses on developing new approaches to sustainable, conservation-based livelihood generation for rural communities. We’ll hear about how Rashmi and her husband’s desire to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life, led to the founding of the organization; how they have created an ecosystem based on sustainability in the supply chain that has grown over time; the challenges they have faced over the years; and the dreams and aspirations for Avani.

Check out our short promo teaser here.

This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E  Artisan Fund.

Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik

The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway.

Jun 01, 202243:42
Episode 38: Amba Weave

Episode 38: Amba Weave

We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.

In this episode we are joined by Hema Shroff Patel founder of Amba Weave - a micro label that creates theme based collections based on India’s rich heritage and produces handcrafted contemporary textiles & fabric innovation. We’ll hear about the journey that led to the creation of the brand; how Hema cultivates impact and the moments that have made her proud; and what she’d like the legacy of Amba Weave to be.

Check out our short promo teaser here.

This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E  Artisan Fund.

Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik

May 25, 202235:53
Episode 37: Tonlé

Episode 37: Tonlé

We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.

In this episode we are joined by Rachel Faller, founder of  Tonlé, a zero waste sustainable fashion brand. It is a maker-led community that values inclusivity, honesty and reciprocity, and creates a purposeful future for fashion: one that is restorative, regenerative and just. We’ll hear about Rachel’s journey that led to the creation of a sustainable fashion brand; how she cultivates impact; the importance of challenging existing models of investment in social enterprises; and how she’d like Tonlé  to be remembered.

Check out our short promo teaser here.

This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E  Artisan Fund.

Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik

May 18, 202242:45
Episode 36: BIDUK Indonesia

Episode 36: BIDUK Indonesia

We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.

In this episode we are joined by Kaylene Alvarez, CEO of Athena Global and Managing Director of BIDUK Indonesia - a financial platform that invests in small and growing businesses, with a focus on women-owned/women-led businesses. We’ll hear about what drives Kaylene to create financial services that help clients grow into solid and sustainable businesses; how she cultivates impact through BIDUK; the moments that have made her proud; and the aspirations she has for the organization.

Check out our short promo teaser here.

This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E  Artisan Fund.

Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik

May 11, 202226:07
Episode 35: Sonica Sarna Designs

Episode 35: Sonica Sarna Designs

We’re excited to be partnering with R.I.S.E Artisan Fund - an impact investment portfolio that invests in early-stage artisan enterprises, creating sustainable livelihoods for rural communities with few economic alternatives. To learn more about the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund, click here.

In this episode we are joined by Sonica Sarna of Sonica Sarna Designs - a community of fashion activists and sustainable fashion enthusiasts that designs sustainable products for the conscious consumer; conducts workshops, masterclasses and 1-on-1 consultation on everything from ethical design and production to mindful consumption, environmental stewardship, indigenous wisdom, and circularity; and provides impact driven sustainable supply chains for brands.

We’ll hear about what drives Sonica to do the work she does as she strives for impact in the fashion sector; the moments that have made her proud; and the legacy she hopes to leave behind through the brand.

Check out our short promo teaser here.

This episode of the Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the R.I.S.E Artisan Fund.

Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik

May 04, 202231:23
Episode 34: Ethik Collective

Episode 34: Ethik Collective

In this episode we are joined by Jenna Rakuita, Head of Impact at Ethik Collective - A business that connects brilliant creators with the resources they need to sell high-quality items at scale and pave the way for companies to form ethical sourcing practices and meaningful product collaborations. We hear about how the organization got started; their focus on research and evaluation and their efforts to measure impact; their moments of accomplishment; and the legacy they’d like to leave behind.

Check out our short promo teaser here.

The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway.

Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik

Mar 30, 202233:03
Episode 33: 108 Knots

Episode 33: 108 Knots

In this episode we are joined by Niyanta, the communications manager from 108 Knots - a social enterprise that aims to empower women artisans by providing them a platform where they are encouraged to utilise craft-based skills and create handmade products, based in Gujarat, India. We hear about how the organization was founded; some of the key accomplishments they have celebrated; how 108 Knots cultivates impact; and the aspirations for the organization.

Check out our short promo teaser here.

The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway.

Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik

Mar 23, 202224:04
Episode 32: Yabal

Episode 32: Yabal

In this episode we are joined by Allison Havens Director of Yabal - a Fair Trade organization, focused on sustainable fashion, that supports indigenous women’s weaving cooperatives in Guatemala, providing them with the opportunity to sell their hand-woven products through local and international markets. We’ll hear about the importance of cultivating relationships and sustaining impact with their artisan producers; the meaning behind the name Yabal; the history of how the social enterprise got started; and what she would if the sky was the limit!

Check out our short promo teaser here.

The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway.

Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik

Mar 16, 202237:07
Episode 31: Sudara

Episode 31: Sudara

In this episode we are joined by Shannon Keith, founder of Sudara - a certified benefit corporation that offers a beautiful line of apparel crafted by brave women in India who wish to remain free from the sex trade. We’ll hear about how Shannon views and cultivates impact at personal and professional level; the hybrid business model that has evolved over time; the moments that have made her proud; and how she would like Sudara to be remembered as a business that led with integrity to break cycles of poverty.

Check out our short animation teaser here.

The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway.

Music by Josef Pres; DDmyzik


Mar 09, 202227:54
Series 4 Review
Dec 08, 202108:07
Episode 30: MayaMam Weavers

Episode 30: MayaMam Weavers

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

Dec 01, 202132:20
Episode 29: Ekatra

Episode 29: Ekatra

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

Nov 24, 202117:08
Episode 28: Freeleaf

Episode 28: Freeleaf

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

Nov 17, 202125:37
Episode 27: Blooh

Episode 27: Blooh

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

Nov 10, 202120:56
Episode 26: Mint + Laurel

Episode 26: Mint + Laurel

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

Nov 03, 202122:22
Episode 25: P-TAL

Episode 25: P-TAL

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

Oct 27, 202128:33
Episode 24: Darzah Designs

Episode 24: Darzah Designs

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

Oct 20, 202127:34
Series Three Review

Series Three Review

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! 

Oct 06, 202109:08
Episode 23: 700 Rivers

Episode 23: 700 Rivers

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

Sep 29, 202134:31
Episode 22: Five and Six Textiles

Episode 22: Five and Six Textiles

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

Sep 22, 202126:46
Episode 21: Mitimeth

Episode 21: Mitimeth

In this episode we are joined by Achenyo Idachaba-Obaro from Mitimeth - a Nigerian based social enterprise focused on transforming waste and building livelihoods.  We’ll hear about how her training in computer science and work in the energy sector led to starting a social enterprise; the importance of providing employment to artisan producers and her staff; the story and meaning behind the name Mitimeth; and her desire to have a vocational center that specialises in the transformation of natural fibres.

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

Sep 15, 202133:30
Episode 20: Kantala

Episode 20: Kantala

In this episode we are joined by Vikum Rajapakse and Nadishan Shanthikumar from Kantala - a Sri Lankan based sustainable brand that makes vegan bags & accessories. We’ll hear about what led them to start the brand; their commitment to providing a sustainable livelihood not just for their artisan producers, but the producers household; the challenges they have faced alongside their accomplishments; and how they would like to be remembered for creating a business that can be good for the planet while inspiring people in the supply chain and customers too.

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

Sep 08, 202135:23
Episode 19: Secret Projects

Episode 19: Secret Projects

In this episode we are joined by Fritha Mason Founder and CEO and Banke Ajayi CFO of  Secret Projects - a social enterprise that generates positive change in their communities in India through employing and training women to create clothing, accessories and homeware products. We’ll hear about how the organization got started; the meaning behind the name - Secret Projects; what motivates Fritha and Banke to do the work they do; and what they would like the Secret Projects legacy to be.

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

Sep 01, 202134:25
Episode 18: Deux Mains

Episode 18: Deux Mains

In this episode we are joined by Julie Colombino-Billingham, founder of Deux Mains a sustainable brand based in Haiti that employs and trains individuals to handcraft beautiful premium products with purpose, from responsibly sourced materials. We hear about Julie’s journey from working in disaster relief to creating the brand; the moments that have made her proud; how she would like Deux Mains to be remembered; and her desire to replicate the model globally.

This episode was recorded at the end of June - if you’d like to know more about how to support the relief and long-term development needs in Haiti, visit their affiliated organization, Rebuild Globally.

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

Aug 25, 202124:38
Episode 17: Fuchsia Shoes

Episode 17: Fuchsia Shoes

In this episode we are joined by Afshan Abbas founder of Fuchsia Shoes -  an ethically made, one-of-a-kind luxury shoe brand, based out of Seattle, Washington, USA. We’ll hear about her transition from being a software engineer to founding a shoe brand; the meaning behind the name Fuchsia Shoes; what motivates her personally as well as the brand to keep going; and the moments that have made her proud.

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

Aug 18, 202124:08
Episode 16: Rivaayat

Episode 16: Rivaayat

In this episode we are joined by the co-founders of Rivaayat - a social enterprise that aims to revive and sustain the age-old art form of Terracotta Pottery by empowering the artisans and making them entrepreneurs. What’s unique about this organization is that it is run by students from the Sri Ram College of Commerce in Delhi, India.  We were joined by Raya, Garv and Ishika who shared about how this enterprise came about; their goal to provide the artisans with a sustainable livelihood and increase their income; the importance of cultivating relationships and developing trust with the artisans; and their goal to have a mark on dying art forms in India;

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 Johnnie Holiday; DDmyzik

Aug 11, 202127:17
Episode 15: Social Stories Club

Episode 15: Social Stories Club

In this episode we are joined by Karis Gill from the Social Stories Club - a social impact gifting company based out of Edinburgh, Scotland. We’ll hear about how the idea for a social enterprise gifting company came to be; how they tell the story behind each product through packaging; how she cultivates impact through the products and by empowering and valuing the team; and her desire to make every company in the world have a social mission.

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 Johnnie Holiday; DDmyzik

Aug 04, 202121:14
Episode 14: Reflection on Series 2
Jul 14, 202112:45
Episode 13: mimycri

Episode 13: mimycri

In this episode we are joined by co-founders Nora and Vera mimycri, a Berlin based, social business that makes high-quality bags and backpacks out of discarded and broken refugee rubber boats. We’ll hear about how volunteering on the Greek island of Chios, welcoming refugees arriving in boats in 2015 led to the creation of mimycri; how they create impact not only for their team members but through their products;  how the brand serves as vehicle for conversations around the refugee crisis as well as the circular economy; their aspirations for the brand; and advice for entrepreneurs in the social impact space.

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.

Jul 07, 202134:22
Episode 12: Madia & Matilda

Episode 12: Madia & Matilda

In this episode we are joined by Shalize Nicholas founder of Madia & Matilda, a luxury clothing label, specalizing in upcycled and sustainable fabrics, based in Gloucestershire, UK.  We hear about how the brand got started; what motivates Shalize; how consumer engagement in sustainable fashion has evolved over time; and the story behind the name Madia & Matilda

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 Johnnie Holiday; DDmyzik

Jun 30, 202117:30
Episode 11: The Clothing Bank

Episode 11: The Clothing Bank

In this episode we are joined by Tracey Chambers and Tracey Gilmore from the Clothing Bank - a South African social enterprise that partners with fast fashion retailers whose merchandise has been returned by customers or hasn’t sold in a season, as well as appliance retailers with unwanted merchandise, and provides unemployed mothers and men to start informal retail trading businesses.

We’ll hear about how their mission to provide income for unemployed mothers, has become a holistic approach to creating sustainable livelihoods; the importance cultivating relationships and leveraging networks with corporate partners and others; their big big vision to see this model work through the rest of the world, where retailers partner with organizations to create employment for the unemployed through reselling waste merchandise; the challenges and opportunities that have made the Clothing bank what it is today; and shared some advice for aspiring social entrepreneurs and those early on in their social impact journey.

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 Johnnie Holiday; DDmyzik

Jun 23, 202137:13
Episode 10: Théla

Episode 10: Théla

In this episode we are joined by Diti Kotecha from Théla, a plastic upcycling initiative that handcrafts products with discarded plastic. We hear about her journey with plastic waste and its harmful impact; the meaning behind the name, Théla; the process of turning plastic into a material used for making bags and accessories; and her dream for Théla to become a curated handcrafted plastic platform, collaborating with other brands.

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 Johnnie Holiday

Jun 16, 202121:32
Episode 9: Truly Batique

Episode 9: Truly Batique

In this episode we are joined by UK based mother-daugther duo Loshini Bala and Payal Ramesh from Truly Batique - a brand that combines their love for arts and batik while empowering the  lives of impoverished artisan producers and communities in Malaysia.  We’ll hear about the motivation for creating the brand; the accomplishments both small and large that have made them proud; their dreams and aspirations for the brand; and what’s it like to run a family business.

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 Johnnie Holiday

Jun 09, 202122:58
Episode 8: Threadapeutic

Episode 8: Threadapeutic

In this episode we are joined by Hana Surya, founder of Threadapeutic, a sustainable artisanal textile studio that is passionate about fabric reconstruction with the goal of minimizing waste. Based in Jakarta, Indonesia, Therapeutic produces one-of-a kind contemporary bags, accessories and home furnishings, hand crafted from their signature faux chenille textile pieces, which have been sourced from deadstocks and offcuts from the garment industry. We’ll hear about how what started out as a hobby, turned into a sustainable brand; what it means to be amongst the first brands in Indonesia that uses waste products & how the brand empowers others through their work; and how she would like Threadapeutic 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 Migfus20

Jun 02, 202127:57
Episode 7: Diya Foundation & Diya Innovations

Episode 7: Diya Foundation & Diya Innovations

A conversation with Sarah Santamaria Founder and CEO of Diya Foundation, and Suman John, co-founder and CEO of Diya Innovations - sister organizations providing life skills and employment to the adults with intellectual disabilities. We hear about the history and creation of both organizations; how Sarah and Suman cultivate impact both at a professional and personal level; the moments that have made them proud, particularly seeing the transformation in the lives of their students and employees, who now through their own incomes, contribute to their families finances; and how Sarah and Suman have used Diya to create a collaborative platform engaging with others in the sector across the state of Karnataka, to raise the bar and possibilities of including the differently abled into the workforce.

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 Migfus20

May 26, 202130:52
Episode 6: Songa Designs

Episode 6: Songa Designs

A conversation with Sarah Sternberg, founder of Songa Designs - a socially conscious lifestyle brand that works with artisan producers in Rwanda. We hear about three moments that made her proud; the meaning behind the name “Songa Designs”; how she measures impact by the number artisans and weavers she can serve by creating financial independence for them; and the things that keeps her up at night, including production capacity & the opportunity to consistently train more women.

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 Songa Designs; Hoerspielwerkstatt_HEF

May 19, 202123:55
Episode 5: Reflecting on Series 1
May 05, 202115:27
Episode 4: Goodie’s African Interiors

Episode 4: Goodie’s African Interiors

A conversation between design student Cellah Were Osewe and Goodie Mzuri of Goodie’s African Interiors.

We hear about how self-improvement plays an important role in Goodie’s efforts around knowledge sharing in the sector; the intentional design of the business to ensure that everything they do has a positive impact on whoever they work with from the producers to the consumers of their products; how she is inspired and empowered by her producers whose positive attitude keeps her going; and how she would like her legacy to be one of change.

Check out a short animation from this episode here.

The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told.

Music by Migfus20

Apr 28, 202132:45
Episode 3: Style Isle
Apr 21, 202123:22
Episode 2: Tierra & Lava
Apr 14, 202124:59
Episode 1: Pomogrenade

Episode 1: Pomogrenade

A conversation with Aiswarya Kutty & Madhulikha Umapathy, founders of Pomogrenade - a sustainable fashion brand.  We hear about how it all begin for the brand and the story behind the name, Pomogrenade; how they cultivate impact; the ways in which they are striving to make sustainability a way of life; and how they would like their brand to be remembered.

Check out a short animation from this episode here.

The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told.

Music by Migfus20


Apr 07, 202126:40