Episode 2: Tierra & Lava

A conversation with Lucy Ashman and Maria Westfried or Tierra & Lava - a natural skincare brand based out of Antigua, Guatemala. Highlights from the conversation include the story behind the brand’s name and how the surrounding natural resources serves as a source of inspiration; the excitement and enthusiasm working with natural ingredients; the dreams to make the brand an employee owned organization and create flagship destination spa retreats; and the struggles and trade offs of being a small brand. Check out a short animation from this episode here. The Social Impact Pulse is a project of the Artesan Gateway and the soon to be launched, Their Stories Be Told. Music by Migfus20