Season of Impact
It’s November 1st, and that means that Halloween candy is half off and stores are suddenly flooded with tinsel and twinkly lights. Somehow the holiday season has crept up on us again! Think of all the shopping you’ll do
Kara’s Advice to Female Leaders
As Co-Founder and COO of Threads Worldwide, Partnership Director with Emerging Women, board member of multiple philanthropic organizations, and my personal life roles of wife, mother, friend, and sister, my life is a busy one. I am often asked
Sharing Courage in Tzununá
“In Tzununá, a village on Lake Atitlán in Guatemala, only 50% of the women know how to read and write. Only 3 out of 10 of them have finished Elementary School. Most women have informal jobs such as weaving,
Day of the Girl
I am a mother of a 3-week old baby girl and I am obsessed. Today I ventured out without her for the first time to a networking luncheon. As I walked through downtown Denver in heels I hadn't worn since
Guatemalan Strength
Last month, Threads Founder Kara Wiegand and 6 Fair Trade Partners had a truly life-changing experience when they visited our Artisan Partners in Guatemala. While it’s impossible for us to fully understand the magic of their trip, Fair Trade
Celebrating Fair Trade
October is Fair Trade Month, and we can’t wait to celebrate every day in honor of the fair trade movement. The term “fair trade” used to be mainly printed across bags of coffee, but as focus on the global
Sharing Dreams in Patulul
I began my visit to Guatemala as part of an excited group of travelers, proud that I earned this trip through my work with my business. We were thrilled by the chance to put names and faces to the
Why I Shop With Heart
We've been talking with Francesca Willow of Ethical Unicorn about how she made the commitment to ethical consuming. Here's her advice on changing your habits to change our world: My name is Francesca, I’m a London-based dancer, artist and writer, and
3 Reasons to Host an Artisan Showcase
The Ambassadors that host Artisan Showcases are an integral part of the Threads movement. And great news: you could be one of them! Here are 3 reasons to get involved and host an Artisan Showcase. 1) Support Fair
5 Ways to Build an Ethical Wardrobe
This fall, don’t let your passion for style cause you to neglect your conscience. Here are 5 great ways to keep your wardrobe fresh, all while breaking the cycle of mindless consuming. 1) Organize a clothing swap Take