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#YouMatter
by Noonday Collection
#YouMatter is hosted by Noonday Collection Founder and Co-CEO Jessica Honegger. #YouMatter connects you – the Ambassador – to the Artisan, Home Office, and each other. Saying yes to building a flourishing world through your Noonday business creates real impact, and Noonday wants you to know that YOU matter. Grab your cup of tea and your headphones! Your dose of encouragement and connection is waiting for you.
Episodes
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#YouMatter 53: Get Ready to SHINE!
This week’s very special episode is devoted to all things SHINE! Our biggest event of the year is just a few weeks away, and to celebrate Jessica is sitting down with our amazing emcee, Jamie Ivey, to talk about why she’s such a die-hard Shine fan, and to give some special sneak peeks of what’s…
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#YouMatter 52: “When Adoption Wakes You Up” with Suzanne Campbell
This week we’re continuing our celebration of National Adoption Month with a conversation with Suzanne Campbell. Suzanne is an adoptive mama who won a trip to Austin as part of our collaboration with IF:Gathering earlier this year. Listen in as Suzanne and Jessica reconnect to talk about how...
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#YouMatter 51: Celebrating National Adoption Month!
Join Jessica as she catches up with two amazing adoption advocates in honor of National Adoption Month and World Adoption Day (Nov 9)! First, Meredith Toering of the Morningstar Project in Beijing, China talks about the tensions involved in adoption, and about some of her favorite adoption…
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#You Matter 50: How to Be a Bridge-Builder with Latasha Morrison
We have reached 50 episodes! Thank you to all of you who have listened, shared with your Ambassador sisters, and joined us for discussion in the Ambassador Facebook group. We hope you have been inspired to get out there and keep changing the world! In this week’s episode, Jessica is talking with...
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#YouMatter 49: Cultivating Empathy with Sarah Sherwood
At our recent Coaching Leadership Summit in Denver, life coach and podcast favorite Sarah Sherwood shared about the concept of empathy and how we can cultivate true empathy in our relationships. Whether you think you’ve got empathy down pat or need some help developing it, we guarantee this…
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#YouMatter 48: Fair Trade Month + The Man Behind the Beads
October is Fair Trade Month, and to celebrate, we’re bringing in everyone’s favorite Leader of Artisan Development, Karen Gibbs, to share about why fair trade matters and how we practice the principles of fair trade at Noonday. You’ll also listen in as Jessica sits down with Animo, the man who…
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#YouMatter 47: From Uganda with Love
This week’s episode comes to you from our recent Ambassador Trip to Uganda! You’ll hear from Mama Sham, one of our original Ugandan Artisan Partners, as she shares her story of becoming paralyzed and how Noonday was able to provide the funds she needed to receive life-saving surgery. You’ll also...
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#YouMatter 46: Dreams Unleashed with Michelle McKinney
On today’s episode Jessica talks with Michelle McKinney After being an Executive Assistant at Starbucks Michelle started Dreams Unleashed. Michelle is a goal setting and achieving pro and in this episode, Michelle shares about her story and her heart for seeing women achieve their dreams. She…
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#YouMatter 45: How to Hustle with Samuel From India
This week, Jessica sits down with Samuel, an Artisan Entrepreneur who works with one of our Partner Businesses in India. You’ll hear Samuel’s story of starting his own business and hitting the pavement every day to make it a success. You’ll also hear about the Indian Artisans who you are…
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#YouMatter 44: A Global Family with Anurag & David
In this episode, Jessica sits down with two of our dedicated Artisan Business Partners: Anurag from India and David from Vietnam. These two men had very different paths towards the fair trade world, but today both of them are creating opportunity for vulnerable people in the communities where…
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#YouMatter 43: Energy Management with Sarah Sherwood
This week on the podcast, Jessica catches up with her friend Sarah Sherwood, a professional life coach who was on the podcast a few episodes ago talking with us about shame resilience. In today’s episode, Jessica and Sarah talk about energy management and how to make the most of the energy we…
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#YouMatter 42: From India to Austin — A Conversation with Roopa
Earlier this month, we had the honor of hosting Roopa, one of our amazing Artisan Entrepreneurs from India, in the Noonday Home Office. I sat down to chat with Roopa and hear her story of working in fair trade for over 30 years. In this conversation, you’ll learn more about the incredible Dhokra...
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#YouMatter 41: Finding Work/Life Balance with Susan Seay
In this episode, Jessica sits down with speaker and author Susan Seay to talk about finding balance in your work, life, and relationships. They discuss the freedom of finding your “good enough” line, the importance of defining your core values, and the dynamics of managing your home life,...
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#YouMatter 40: Kenyan Connections
This week, you’ll hear from Andrew and Anne, two passionate Artisan Entrepreneurs who lead one of our Partner Businesses in Kenya. This talented couple has a heart for creating opportunity in one of the poorest places in the world: the Kibera Slums of Nairobi. Tune in to hear how they got started...
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#YouMatter 39: From Haiti with Love
Ready to get inspired for our Haiti Impact Giveback in June? Join Jessica as she records stories from our very first Haiti Ambassador Trip! You’ll hear from Ambassadors with a wide variety of perspectives, start dates, and experiences as they share their thoughts on travelling to Haiti—and how…
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#YouMatter 38: Ambassadors Talk Shame Resilience
If you haven’t checked out episode 37, Jessica’s interview with Sarah Sherwood, be sure to listen to that conversation for some helpful context for this week’s episode. In episode 38, Jessica connects with Ambassadors Kacey West, Liz Lindow, Jill Edwards, and Raeann Patton to hear about their own...
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#YouMatter 37: Developing Shame Resilience with Sarah Sherwood
If there is anything that slows us down on our journey to make a difference in the world, it’s shame. Shame is something many women struggle with, and it can be crippling. But on this week’s episode, Jessica is sitting down with her friend and life coach Sarah Sherwood to talk about how we can...
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#YouMatter 36: Adoption & Family Preservation - Stories From Haiti
In this episode, you’ll listen in as Jessica talks with Wideleine, an Artisan in Haiti who over 10 years ago made the painful decision to place her daughter for adoption because she was living in poverty. Today, because of dignified work, Wideleine’s life looks very different. You’ll also hear a...
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#YouMatter 35: Celebrating Female Entrepreneurship with Cherry and Jalia
Before Shine, Jessica sat down with Cherry (Ethiopia) and Jalia (Uganda) to learn more about their personal journeys towards owning their identities as women business owners - and how that ownership has empowered them to help other women own their worth. In this conversation, you’ll hear some...
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#YouMatter 34: Rosario’s Adventures in Texas
Rosario, the leader of one of Noonday’s Artisan Partner Businesses in Guatemala, recently traveled to Austin to speak at IF: Gathering and spend some time in the Noonday Home Office. In this episode, you’ll hear Rosario’s inspiring presentation from IF as well as a special conversation with…
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#YouMatter 33: Goal Setting with Mica May & Erin Rigsby
Jessica kicks off the first episode of 2017 with Mica May (of May Designs) and Erin Rigsby (one of Noonday Collection’s top coaches) to discuss goal setting! While this concept may intimidate many of us, Jessica, Mica, and Erin share actionable tips and encouragement to make goal setting…
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#YouMatter 32: Your Impact in 2016
In our final episode for 2016, Jessica kicks us off with connecting to our why – we do this for the artisan. Hear a conversation from Karen and Moon as they talk about India. Then, Katie and Joy from Andean Collection catch up while Joy is in town visiting the Home Office and we hear about what...
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#YouMatter 31: Noonday Your Way: Stories from the Community
We’re back with a very special and extended Thanksgiving episode of #YouMatter! Join Jessica as she connects us back to our personal impact – and she has a personal invitation for you! Then, listen as you hear from six Ambassadors: Jennifer Frey, Tali McBride, Joanna Wang, Nicole Featherstone,...
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#YouMatter 30: #DoingMyPart – A Haiti Update and Ambassador Interviews
This week you’ll hear straight from Jessica as she interviews Chandler, the founder of Haiti Design Co-op. You’ll hear an update about the artisans we partner with in Haiti, and how each of us can do our part to amplify our impact. Keep listening, as you’ll hear Jessica interviewing Ambassadors...
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#YouMatter 29: Partnering in India
In this episode, you’ll get to hear directly from Nidhi, the lead designer from one of the groups Noonday partners with in India. Then listen as Jessica interviews Brie from the product team about India, her travels there this year, and her personal Noonday journey.
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#YouMatter 28: Collaborative Design with Sarah Sides
Katie sits down with Sarah Sides, Noonday’s design associate, to talk all things collaborative design! What does collaborative design mean? Why is it important? How can you spot it in Noonday’s pieces? Take a listen and be inspired by this important component of our design relationship.
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#YouMatter 27: Staying Conscious & Curious, At Home & Abroad
In our final trip recap episode, Jessica Honegger interviews two Ambassadors who recently traveled to Uganda: Brandi Mendenhall and Katie Carruth. Listen as they discuss what it means to be conscious and curious in our travels, meeting others with different cultural backgrounds, and how to apply...
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#YouMatter 26: Women Are Empowered, At Home & Abroad
This week, hear from Ambassador Aimee Zappa as she shares her experience visiting Guatemala. Hear her reflections on what it looks like for women to be empowered, both in Guatemala and in her own life.
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#YouMatter 25: Better Together, At Home & Abroad
This week is filled with Ambassadors sharing how we are #bettertogether! First, hear from Heather Bauer and her teammate Michelle Hirschfield as they share how their team worked together to reach an exciting goal last month. Then, listen as Becca Kotte shares her fresh perspective about the most...
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#YouMatter 24: Noonday & Vietnam
In this week’s episode, Jessica & Katie sit down with Karen Gibbs and Tamara Aklilu from Noonday’s Product team. They both share how Noonday came to work with our partner groups in Vietnam, and why the beautiful techniques these groups use are so special. Take a listen to learn more about the...
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#YouMatter 23: The Dignity of Work, At Home & Abroad
Today we hear from two empowered women who formed a powerful friendship over 8 years ago, and how the differences in their histories ignited a powerful story. Katie & Jessica sat down with Jessica Goudeau of Hill Tribers, a group of Burmese refugee artisans who created jewelry right here in…
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#YouMatter 22: Let’s Talk Kenya!
This week, Katie sits down with Jessica Honegger, founder & CEO of Noonday Collection; Laura Morton, Creative Director; and Tamar Aklilu, Manager of Sourcing and Production. We’ll hear the entire journey of how our work with Kenya started and came to life, as well as some of the inspiring stories...
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#YouMatter 21: Body Image & Beauty with Jessica Honegger
In a very special episode of #YouMatter, Jessica sits down with her therapist Kathleen to talk about a very personal journey that many of us relate to on some level: what it means to be a woman facing society’s definition of beauty. Listen in to hear some life-giving words from someone who pours...
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#YouMatter 20: We Are Connected – Home Office
On this episode, Katie sits down with two Home Office team members! You’ll hear from Ana on Creative Services and Abbey on the Accounting team – we’re so excited to let you hear from two of our own you may not yet know.
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#YouMatter 19: We Are Connected – Our Community
This week, we hear from four Ambassador friends (Jessica, Shari, Andrea, and Katie) about how community is so needed. And, we hear from Ambassador Jennifer Jensen and her hostess Alicia as they remind us how connected we really are.
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#YouMatter 18: We Are Connected – Artisan Partners
Katie & Jenna sit down this week to share the stories behind some of the top selling Spring items, which is a sneak peek for our community for what is performing best! Share these stories with your community and at your trunk show. And, keep listening to hear some fun moments at Shine about the...
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#YouMatter 17: Jessica Honegger & Loving Our Valleys
This week, we sat down with Jessica to reflect on where we get stuck, how to overcome those thoughts, and our excitement for 2016! We hope this episode leaves you encouraged and excited for what’s to come!
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#YouMatter 16: Shine 2016
This week, we want to bring you back to Shine 2016 in Austin, Texas! You’ll hear from Jessica & the design team, our artisan partner visitors, and one more very special guest. We have a feeling you’ll walk away with a fresh reminder of exactly why you matter so much!
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#YouMatter 15: India with Johanna
We are back with the first episode of 2016! This week, Johanna gives us a deeper look into how our Indian partners are organized, their specialities, a sneak peek at the Spring 2016 line, and an exclusive India shopping guide! Get pumped up for Shine as well – our very own Jennifer Frey shares…
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#YouMatter 14: Stories from our Community
On this very special episode of #YouMatter, we turn to our community to hear their stories. Listen in to hear from Ambassadors in your community share how the importance of jobs has shifted their perspective, how they’ve seen our connection to one another, and how they’ve learned that they do…
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#YouMatter 13: Ambassadors Cherish Children
Hear what cherishing children means to the Ambassador community. From expanding their family through adoption, empowering family preservation through their business, or providing for their families through their role as Ambassadors, Ambassadors each play a unique part in helping children and...
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#YouMatter 12: Happy Thanksgiving!
This week, let’s take a few minutes to reflect on what we’re thankful for as a community. Hear from Ambassador Megan Chaffee, as well as some of our warehouse staff! From all of us at Home Office, we hope you have a wonderful holiday.
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#YouMatter 11: Guatemala with Karen Gibbs
Hear from Karen Gibbs, Noonday’s Leader of Artisan Relations and Production, about her time in Guatemala, the difficulties that many Guatemalans face, and the beauty in their handmade crafts that preserve their rich history. Then, Ambassador Jenny Riley shares about her trip to Guatemala with...
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#YouMatter 10: People Have Jobs
This week, Tamara shares about the impact dignified work, what that means in the lives of the artisans we partner with, and why it’s one of Noonday’s pillars. And, hear from Ambassador Ashley Leader about how her role as an Ambassador has been a journey and why it means so much to her.
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#YouMatter 9: Design & the Creative Process!
Katie sat down with Johanna this week to discuss the inspiration and creative process behind the Winter 2015 line. Johanna also gives fantastic insight into how a Noonday line is created from start to finish with consideration for the artisan! And, hear from fellow Ambassador Heather Bauer about...
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#YouMatter 8: #Shine2016 – we can’t wait to see you!
Hear from your fellow Ambassador sisters about their experience at Shine 2015, and what to expect at this year’s Ambassador conference. We are so excited to hug your neck, and we want you to feel excited to come too! Listen in for some courage (and a few flutters of excitement) to take the leap…
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#YouMatter 7: Behind the Scenes of Artisan/Ambassador Trips
This week, hear directly behind the scenes of Artisan/Ambassador trips! Emily Maroda gives us a look back at her time in Ecuador this summer, and how we want YOU to adventure with us next summer. And, hear from some artisan partners and some Ambassadors Whitney had the chance to interview during...
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#YouMatter 6: Children Are Cherished – African Style with Tamara
Tamara shares the transformation that African Style has created for their employees who are parents. Listen in and learn how families are able to care for and cherish their children through the impact you are making!
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#YouMatter 5: Women are Empowered – Ethiopia & Brooke van Groningen
Tamara shares what it’s like to be a woman in Ethiopia, and the life-changing impact the dignity of work has on the female artisans we partner with. You’ll also hear from your fellow Ambassador Brooke van Groningen about an incredible night of community with other St. Louis Ambassadors & Jessica...
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#YouMatter 4: Marketing Team & Shine 2016
This week you’ll meet Sara and Jenna from the Marketing team and hear all that their team does to support you – and how you can apply their awesome resources! And have you heard that Shine 2016 registration is open?! Hear a teaser snippet from one of our keynote speakers, and listen to Emily...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
#YouMatter is hosted by Noonday Collection Founder and Co-CEO Jessica Honegger. #YouMatter connects you – the Ambassador – to the Artisan, Home Office, and each other. Saying yes to building a flourishing world through your Noonday business creates real impact, and Noonday wants you to know that YOU matter. Grab your cup of tea and your headphones! Your dose of encouragement and connection is waiting for you.
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