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Louisa Byars
Why'd I Buy?
On this podcast, we talk about luxury and artisanal products from around the world and explore what’s so special about them. What stories lie behind our unique splurges? Why might we opt for something “ethically made” or “sustainable” or “handcrafted” over generic, mass-produced alternatives? This podcast encourages listeners to be curious about their purchases and unboxes topics such as authenticity, artisanship, heritage, and conscious consumerism. Let’s think differently about what we buy– and why.
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Recent Episodes
Today's guest is Kathy Marshall, founder of a handweaving company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia called Sabahar. In this episode, Kathy paints a picture of life in Addis and we try to unbox some complex topics like gender roles, professionalism in the artisan space, and dealing with charity...
Published 03/27/24
Published 03/27/24
On this episode we welcome Fernanda Jung Thomé (Fern), originally from Brazil, who is Design Director for an organization called Mercado Global and has been working with indigenous weavers from the regions around Lake Atitlan in Guatemala for the past 4 1/2 years.  Tune in for a conversation...
Published 01/08/24
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