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Episode 1: Empowering artisans from remote Colombian villages, seeing a real social impact, and building a business during a global pandemic In Conscious Conversation
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In this very first official episode of In Conscious Conversation, we are beyond excited to introduce to you the incredible Kate Wrigley, Founder of the Colombia Collective.
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED, BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED: this is the philosophy of the Colombia Collective.
Working, collaborating and designing directly with artisan entrepreneurs, The Colombia Collective brings together traditional techniques with modern design to create exquisite, ethical and utterly unique collections of homeware and accessories.
Our podcast host Janice Sommer sits down with Kate to discuss the fascinating story of how she built her company.
Starting from her arrival in Colombia - without speaking Spanish - which happened because she had written a love letter to the mayor of Bogota, all the way to the moment in which she realised that she simply had to find a way to bring the exquisite craftsmanship of the Colombian artisans to the United Kingdom and Europe, Kate’s story is both gripping and entertainingly authentic.
We discuss the highs and lows of building a business that empowers artisans, the rewarding feeling of seeing a real social impact from one’s work, and the challenges of growing a business in the middle of a global pandemic.
Tune in to hear an amazing story - it will transport you straight to the remotest villages of Northern Colombia - and learn all about the ancient artisanal skills of the artisans who create Kate’s beautiful products by hand.
In this very first official episode of In Conscious Conversation, we are beyond excited to introduce to you the incredible Kate Wrigley, Founder of the Colombia Collective.
SUSTAINABLY SOURCED, BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED: this is the philosophy of the Colombia Collective.
Working, collaborating and designing directly with artisan entrepreneurs, The Colombia Collective brings together traditional techniques with modern design to create exquisite, ethical and utterly unique collections of homeware and accessories.
Our podcast host Janice Sommer sits down with Kate to discuss the fascinating story of how she built her company.
Starting from her arrival in Colombia - without speaking Spanish - which happened because she had written a love letter to the mayor of Bogota, all the way to the moment in which she realised that she simply had to find a way to bring the exquisite craftsmanship of the Colombian artisans to the United Kingdom and Europe, Kate’s story is both gripping and entertainingly authentic.
We discuss the highs and lows of building a business that empowers artisans, the rewarding feeling of seeing a real social impact from one’s work, and the challenges of growing a business in the middle of a global pandemic.
Tune in to hear an amazing story - it will transport you straight to the remotest villages of Northern Colombia - and learn all about the ancient artisanal skills of the artisans who create Kate’s beautiful products by hand.
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