Episode 20: Kantala
An episode of the The Social Impact Pulse podcast, hosted by Nureen Das, titled "Episode 20: Kantala" was published on September 8, 2021 and runs 35 minutes.
September 8, 2021 ·35m · The Social Impact Pulse
Summary
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
Episode Description
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