We spoke to Paola Masperi, founder of both charity Mayamiko Trust and ethical womenswear label Mayamiko. The charity behind the brand trains disadvantaged people in Malawi and other parts of Africa in creative and transferable skills like tailoring, and then supports them to use those skills through business and finance education workshops and micro-financing.
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This series of interviews with ethical online entrepreneurs is intended to help and inspire anyone trying to find their way in business.
Ethical Ecommerce Interviews: Niche & Cult on Expanding and Rebranding
InterviewsWe spoke to Michele Riley, founder of Korean natural beauty retailer Niche & Cult.
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Ethical Ecommerce Interviews: Karst Stone Paper on the Importance of Building the Right Team
InterviewsWe spoke to Kevin Garcia, co-founder and co-CEO of Karst Stone Paper (who’ve just launched a beautiful new website: take a gander!). After encountering stone paper while travelling in Asia, he figured out a way to turn it into beautiful, sustainable stationery.
Ethical Ecommerce Interviews: CORPUS on the Natural Revolution
InterviewsWe spoke to Jean-Pierre Mastey, founder of CORPUS Naturals. With nearly two decades of experience in skincare, he’s harnessed the latest advancements in natural chemistry to create fully natural deodorants.
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Ethical Ecommerce Interviews: Project Full on Growing a Business After Kickstarter
InterviewsWe spoke to Kali Gordon, founder of Project Full. An architect by trade, she’s hoping to spread the message of mindfulness with her organic meditation cushions.
Challenges of Hosting a Magento Store or WooCommerce Store (Interview)
InterviewsEthical Ecommerce Interviews: QWSTION on Creating Their Own Sustainable Fabric
InterviewsThis is the second in a series of interviews with ethical online entrepreneurs: we hope they’ll be helpful and inspirational for anyone trying to find their way in business. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Our second interviewee is Hannes Schoenegger, co-founder of QWSTION. As well as their collections of sustainably and ethically crafted bags, the brand have developed their very own sustainable fabric: Bananatex.
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Ethical Ecommerce Interviews: Zero Waste Club on Running a Zero Waste Business
InterviewsThis is the first in a series of interviews with ethical online entrepreneurs: we hope they’ll be helpful and inspirational for anyone trying to find their way in business. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Our first interviewee is Pawan Saunya, co-founder of Zero Waste Club: creating sustainable (and affordable) essentials for zero waste living.
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