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Creating agents of change in El Salvador with sustainable wearable art

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Everyone deserves to have equal opportunities, rights, and benefits,” says Marí?a She dedicates herself to creating wearable art and ethical jewelry using unconventional materials and creating fair employment opportunities for at-risk groups in El Salvador. I’d like to think that Masshii acts as an agent of change in our community.

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How adaptability during a pandemic transformed this YLAI Fellow’s Honduran sustainability company

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

In 2015, she was able to merge these two passions together to create her company, Beleaf. Beleaf is a sustainable fashion company that uses scraps to “upcycle” and create new clothing and accessories. The goal to eliminate clothing waste in the community drove the launch of Beleaf. By Angie Garozzo. What is Beleaf?

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Empowering millennials in Peru to take action volunteering

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Rosario Diaz Garavito, the founder of The Millennials Movement , didn’t look to be labeled as an entrepreneur and a leader in her community when she began her small social media movement promoting youth volunteerism in 2013. By Jewelle Saunders. She was just focused on doing the work. It was a culture shock,” she states.

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How To Unleash Sustainable Innovation That Matters

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As President and co-owner of the 102-year-old Lamey Wellehan shoe stores, Jim Wellehan used sustainability to foster innovation and remain relevant in the face of fierce competition. A 2015 Maine Business Leader of the Year , he reports that eliminating waste and carbon has freed capital for growth, enhancing employee and customer loyalty.

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Moving trans advocacy forward in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2017 YLAI Fellow Neish’s hard work of creating a sustainable trans rights movement has blossomed far beyond his expectations. Celebrating his success in building a sustainable movement, the YLAI Network spoke with Neish recently for background into TransWave’s beginnings and for an update on its future.

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Why Community Building Unlocks Business Potential (Video)

Smart Hustle Magazine

In a talk with Eddie Turner , Ramon Ray talks about two crucial tasks leaders must do, taking businesses to the next level, the importance of being ready, and why leaders must focus on community building. Ramon also reveals to Eddie how his personal branding and how always being ready landed him exciting opportunities over the years.

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60 Top Women-led Venture Capital Firms

American Entrepreneurship

Coyote Ventures : Jessica Karr launched Coyote Ventures in 2021 to address the $1T opportunity in women’s health and wellness that has been historically marginalized. Fika Ventures , co-founded by Eva Ho and TX Zhuo, raised a $160 million fund 3 and a $35 million opportunity fund. Secretary of Commerce.