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