Laura Grier - Empowerment-Intention-Sustainability. The Mission Of Handmade, Andeana Hats

Laura Grier wears many hats; Photographer, Adventurer, Traveler, Entrepreneur and Co-founder of the handmade hat brand, Andeana Hats. Sustainable alpaca wool hats handmade by Quechua Artisans in Peru and hand woven Palm Hats made by K’iche Artisans in Guatemala. Each hat has a woven intention band.
Join us as we talk about her passion for Peru and the amazing people that led her to launch this business to preserve tradition, empower artisans and choose to care.

Laura Grier, coined the Indiana Jones of Travel Photography, is a travel and wedding photographer, multi-entrepreneur, and co-founder of the sustainable hat brand, Andeana Hats. Living abroad at a young age and growing up with 2 CIA parents, it is no surprise she turned her life of travel, adventure, and exploration into a profession. As a photojournalist of 22 years, Laura has photographed on all seven continents capturing and writing about her experiences. Working with National Geographic in Peru, Laura fell in love with the culture, people, and artisans there; hence Andeana Hats was born with her co-founder, Pats Krysiak. Recently awarded a Social Impact Award in 2022 by KNOW a global media company and community dedicated to amplifying the voices of Female Leaders, Executives and Entrepreneurs. Laura currently resides between So Cal and Miami surfing both coasts while trekking the world!
 
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Timestamps:

• [3:09] How did a visit to Peru turn into a hat business?
• [12:29] Is hat making a disappearing art?
• [14:57] Fair trade and making the hats.
• [18:40] The Quechua people.
• [21:07] Growing up with parents in the CIA.
• [27:04] How often do you travel for work?
• [34:04] Sustainability and intention in these South American cultures.
• [43:58] Laura's Goddess photo shoots.
• [50:19] How to connect with Laura.
• [51:48] Laura's three sustainability tips.

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